Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Felted Slippers


My mom had a pair of these slippers made for her by a friend. When she visited last winter I didn't want to take them off my own feet! They seem to be the perfect combination between sock and slipper. I love them!
Felting is the same as when you shrink a wool sweater in the washing machine, only you do it on purpose. I knit these extra big and put them in the washing machine on agitate with hot water and a little soap in a zippered cloth bag. It took almost an hour but I am very happy with the finished product. I doubt I'll take them off all winter.

3 comments:

Brooke said...

Love, love, love them!!! I will need the pattern... I have some wool, so I need something to use if for! Do you need lot to make them... they look super comfy!

Grampa said...

Cool! I mean Warm!

Debby said...

Ooh I want some to take to India!!