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An Oldie But a Cutie

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bobble sheep knit pillowI don’t know why I just recently came across this pattern, but it is definitely worth sharing even though it is a few years old.

The Bobble Sheep Pillow from Purl Soho is a super cute rendition of one of our favorite fiber-bearing animals, and of course it is made out of wool, too.

The original used a super-bulky merino wool. Later on, a new, larger version was made using a massive jumbo yarn called Gentle Giant.

They’re both adorable. You could even do one in smaller yarn, too, and make a whole flock of these cuties. (My mom would insist you make one black one, while you’re at it.)

[Photo: Purl Soho.]

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  1. The Sheep Pillow is so cute. wish I could get the pattern. not the best of knitter or crochet, but would be great to try

Have you read?

Knit and Felt Some Tabi Style Slippers

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]