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Attention Desert Dwellers….

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The Knitting Guild of the Desert will be hosting its sixth annual luncheon and fashion show titled “Knit ‘till your Heart’s Content” at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the PGA West Tournament Clubhouse, 56-150 PGA Blvd.

Members of the guild will be modeling their hand-knit garments and accessories. The event will also feature a raffle and door prizes.

Cost is $15 for guild members and $30 for non-members.

A portion of the proceeds wil go toward the guild’s philanthropic projects, include knitting lap robes and socks for local cancer patients at Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center; blankets, hats and mit tens for Shelter from the Storm and Coachella Valley Rescue Mission clients; helmet liners for U.S. military troops; and teddy bears for Toys for Tots.

Information: (760) 347-7301 or e-mail [email protected]

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  1. I am interested in joining your group. I will be unable to join you for the luncheon on Monday, as I am scheduled to have a physical that A.M. prior to surgery the following Wednesday. Please e-mail me the info or application form.

    Thank you.

  2. I am interested in joining the guild. Please email the in formation or application form.
    Thank You
    Stephanie (Stevie) Leppard

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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]