A Comfort Knit That’s Just for You

As I write this we’re kind of in the thick of holiday preparations, that mad rush toward the end of the semester, finals and school holidays and actual holidays and the end of the year and wouldn’t it be great to get a moment to do something that’s just for you?

That’s what I was thinking about when I came across the pattern for the Tied Wrap from Lion Brand Yarn.

It’s just a giant triangle of garter stitch, with stockinette stitch ties to make it easier to wear (you could absolutely make these I-cord instead and you’d never have to purl at all).

Even better, it’s worked on super bulky yarn, and it’s just a one row repeat from the second row until the bind off. Easy, meditative, perfect me-time knitting for when you get a second to sit down in this busy season or you want to knit in front of the latest Hallmark movie.

Of course this project would be a great gift, too, and it’s easy enough that a new knitter can make it, and a knitter with a little speed behind them might even still be able to make it as a holiday gift for someone.

I urge you not to do that. Most people we want to knit for aren’t really worth it. They won’t appreciate the things we make nearly as much as we will.

And after having survived almost this whole year, don’t you deserve a little treat?

The pattern in available for free from Lion Brand Yarn, but you can also get a kit from them that includes the yarn (and needles if you need them). But if you’re got a stash of Lion Brand Hometown Yarn, or anything else super bulky, you can of course use that. You could even hold a couple of strands of worsted weight yarn together if that’s what you have on hand. Do what you like!

[Photo: Lion Brand Yarn]

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The felted slipper craze that began last year doesn’t seem like it’s fading away. The Sailor Slippers, often striped knit and felted slippers made with super bulky yarn, because the project of the moment late last year (check out more knit slipper options in this post all about sailor slippers) and they’re still consistently popular with knitters.

Which makes sense because they are fun and fast to knit, and seeing them go from this giant thing to something that actually fits a foot feels a little magical.

I have always loved felting (in fact my first book was about felting knitting) and it’s always fun for me to see people rediscover this technique.

If you’ve knit enough plain slippers to fit all the feet you know, maybe it’s time to stitch up some tabi style slippers instead.

Maymade Knits has designed these cute tabi ballerina slippers, made with bulky yarn and felted. They’re worked flat at first and then in rounds, and are available in 10 EU sizes (the Internet tells me add 31 to your American shoe size to get your EU size). The designer says the slippers are meant to have a close fit and you should choose a size a little smaller than your foot for the ideal fit.

The pattern includes a video tutorial along with the written pattern.

You can grab this pattern on Ravelry. The same designer has her own version of the striped felted slipper as well, called Sarah’s Striped Slippers. These are worked in super bulky yarn and have a contrasting foot and a striped body. These are knit flat and seamed and there are 7 size options available. Check that pattern out here if you’re looking for a more traditional slipper shape. They also look roomier so you can wear them with socks if you like.

[Photo: Maymade Knits]

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