[Designer1234]

Welcome to this workshop with Chickkie from British Columbia, who will teach you how to knit and felt two great pairs of slippers.
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[Designer1234]

I would like to welcome our Teacher Chickkie and those who are going to take this very interesting class.

Meanwhile, please sign 'I'm In' and I will add you to the student count and then will delete your post. Welcome to you all.

Here are PDF downloads of both patterns for your use

 

[chickkie]

- can't wait - what yarn did you use for your red models?

I used a couple of strands of mohair type yarn I had in my stash. The red fuzzies are cute aren't they?

 

[Garedbird]

. Can't wait to start Saturday when I get home!

 

[Bonnie7591]

may not get them done quickly as we are harvesting & I'm also still busy with garden work. Hope I can follow along as I get time.

 

[chickkie]

i'm in but may not get them done quickly as we are harvesting & I'm also still busy with garden work. Hope I can follow along as I get time.

don't worry, not everyone will be done immediately. I have to be away from Friday morning till Sunday afternoon too.

 

[Bonnie7591]

don't worry, not everyone will be done immediately. I have to be away from Friday morning till Sunday afternoon too.

That's good. Do you have any of these patterns in smaller sizes for kids? Would like to do some for the grandkids & my niece.

 

[chickkie]

I have not done any smaller sizes. I don't have any little ones to knit for

 

[Designer1234]

Hi Ladies- I have beeb surfing the net and if you search for children's felted slippers you will likely find them.

However, I would think it might be an idea to do one of the patterns above to learn the technique- (and then go from there.) I had a ball after the first felting class and have made more hats and other things.

I really am looking forward to joining in this class. Designer

 

[donna47304]

looks like fun with winter coming on and all.

 

[glnwhi]

I am helping with DGD's wedding so my time is limited right now. Thanks

you are counted in

 

[chickkie]

Welcome everyone! I hope you will be able to start your patterns today.

 

[Designer1234]

All of you are in! I will delete your posts shortly.

Meanwhile I have started my socks! here is a picture -- I am doing the striped pattern but am increasing the ankle length to 3 inches like the other pattern. I agree with Chickkie they are very large so they should felt beautifully. I am using black and red Reynolds lite lopi wool, which was a gift from a friend and I am hoping to make some for all my family members for Christmas. First pair is for me as I always have cold feet from October on!

here is a picture of my start!

 

[Designer1234]

There are 46 people signed into this workshop. I have deleted the I'm in posts up until now and will continue to do so.

 

[chickkie]

questiondid you knit with several strands of mohair yarn held together, I always find that difficult to do

yes, I used 2 strands of the mohair yarn. As long as you match the gauge in the pattern it doesn't matter how many strands of yarn you use.

 

[chickkie]

question I've never knitted socks before & I'm confused as to how these 2 pair will fit my foot size. I've understood that the Fuzzy Feet slipper are "gigantic" pre-felting, & I will fit to my size while felting them? And the Fireside Footies are knit to size while knitting them? Do I cast on the amount of stitches per pattern instructions for both? I wear size 9.

Both pairs of slippers are gigantic and then shrunk to fit. When you felt the slippers you have to watch them carefully and get them out of the washing machine when you think they will fit. I put a plastic bag on my foot and put the wet slipper over the bag to ensure proper fit. If it is too big, felt it some more. If it is too small... you have made a gift!

 

[chickkie]

Question for Chickkie I'm confused about the yarn. Can you tell me if it is worsted weight wool or fingering weight wool. Thank you

Worsted weight or any yarn that will match the gauge on the patterns. It must not be Superwash wool.

 

[chickkie]

Here are pictures of my slippers BEFORE felting

 

[GoldenLaugh]

Perhaps these patterns aren't going to work for me because my foot measures 10" BEFORE felting.

 

[chickkie]

Perhaps these patterns aren't going to work for me because my foot measures 10" BEFORE felting.

You can make them as long as you like. Both patterns tell you how to make them for a longer/shorter foot. You need your foot length x 1.3 before felting.