want warm tootsies?

I picked up an easy pattern for knitted slippers from Lincraft the other day. I made them in 2 evenings and they turned out so well, I made another pair for my cousin! (she loves them by the way..) So I thought I would share it with you.

GIGGLES SLIPPERS

To fit foot       approx          cm             23     25.5     28

Lincraft Giggles yarn     100g balls          1        1         2

tension: 15 stitches and 26 rows to 10cm

using 5mm needles

Cast on 30 stitches loosely

1st row: Sl 1, K29

Repeat 1st row 35 (37-41) times

Place a marker at each end of last row ( I used some black cotton tied through last stitch at each end)

Repeat 1st row 4 (8-10) times

**Next row: Sl 1, K2tog, knit to last 3 sts, K2tog tbl,K1.

Next row: Sl 1, knit to end.

Repeat last row 4 times**

Rep from ** to** twice...24 stitches

Next row: Sl 1, * K2tog, rep from * to last stitch, K1...13 sts.

Next row: K1, * K2 tog, rep from * to end...7 sts.

break off yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull up tightly and fasten off securely.

Finishing:

fold cast on edge in half and join for back of slipper.

join front of slipper to marker.

if desired, add ribbon to the top of the slipper and tie in a bow.

there are some lovely colours in this yarn. I am not sure how long they will last, however, as Saffy the cat has taken a liking to them....
Lincraft has loads of great(and simple) patterns instore and also on line.
I love quick and easy projects, as they tend to fit into my busy schedule and don't tax the brain too much...
Anyway, let me know what you think of them...xxxx

                  

it's more than a hobby...

I was born into a crafty family. My grandmother was a seamstress, my sister, Jacki is a dressmaker, my sister Jenny worked with fabrics and yarns for many years. My mother could knit anything she set her mind to. Even my godfather and uncle, Ted Gill worked as a cutter for the famous Aussie company "Delta".
I excelled at all kinds of needlework at school and took it as an elective.
Basically, I would rather spend the day, needle in hand putting the last few stitches into a garment or crossstitch project, than running around some field, stick or ball in hand, fighting off the opposition....no thanks!!!!
Far too much fresh air for me....uh huh..
Over the years work, children, work, divorce, work, university, work, have consumed the majority of my time. However, through that I have managed to keep in touch with the delicate arts. My children are all capable sewers, artists etc and over the years I have taught myself other disciplines including folk art, crochet applique just to name a few.
So this blog is my attempt to document the things I create...big or small, successful or disastrous.
 Craft is a genuine therapy for me. In times of great stress, some go for a run, watch tv or read a novel. I do all of those things, but given the chance will steal away to a quiet corner and create something.
I invite you to join me, comment and offer feedback, opinion and ideas if you like.
Those of you who are also handy with a needle, scissors, brush, crotchet hook or knitting needles please join me in rediscovering your hidden talents.....
I look forward to showing you some new projects....

 and have a wonderful weekend xxx