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Knit All the Slippers for Fall and Winter

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the knitted slipper book

Carol Lee is the winner.

It’s starting to get cold in the mornings where I live, which means it’s slipper weather!

I’ve actually never knit a pair of slippers beyond those beginner ones that you knit flat and sew up, but I love the idea of knit slippers because they’ve got to be even warmer than knit socks, right? And my feet are pretty much always cold.

If you want to explore knitting slippers for yourself and everyone else you know, this week’s giveaway is for you.

The Knitted Slipper Book by Katie Startzman has 30 patterns (check ’em out on Ravelry) for clogs, booties, loafers, boots and more for men, women and children. There are whimsical designs and totally practical projects, and I’ll bet you’ll want to knit a bunch.

If you’d like a chance to win this book, leave a comment on this post by the end of the day Sunday, Oct. 15. I’d love to know what you do to get ready for colder weather. I’m knitting socks and getting out all the knit blankets, and trying to finish up a couple of lingering sweaters. My daughter wants a new knit blanket, too, I’d better get cracking on.

Thanks for visiting, commenting and sharing, and good luck.

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Comments

  1. I’m busy knitting some of these new, rectangular ponchos to wear over thinner turtlenecks or long sleeved sweaters. The one I’m currently working on is a loose weave that isn’t supposed to provide a lot of warmth, although I’m sure with me running hot, it will be very warm.

    I can remember making lots of slippers when I began to knit. Now I’m wondering why I can’t remember why I stopped. Hm.

  2. I stack wood by thr fireplace, kit up all my knitting and crochet projects.
    I will also spin and sew this winter.

  5. I have just knit several hats for the homeless. Now I will concentrate on family and slippers are top of the list, specifically Seamless Slippers by Melissa J Goodale. Everyone I have made them for in the past loves them. They start with magic cast-on at the back of the foot and build from there, seamlessly! I LOVE making slippers and wearing them. If I don’t win this, I will definitely be purchasing it! ??

  6. My daughter-in-law has you take your shoes off in the house. I made her a basket with a few knitted slippers for people to use. I will sometimes add another pair as I try new patterns. Her guests love them. Great housewarming gift or Christmas gift.

  7. I would love to knit a pair of felted slippers. I’d like to try to insert an arch support in them somehow…

  9. What a wonderful book! I am knitting up a hat (1/2 complete) and have a couple triangular wraps 50% done. That is the issue — half complete! need to ramp up the needles and finish before the cold weather sets in.

  10. cold weather in TX isn’t as cold as where I was before, but warm slippers are ALWAYS welcomed. 2 of my sons & their families take shoes off at the front door & I’ve always wanted to knit a bunch of slippers to keep at the front door for them…

  11. I am a new knitter. I aspire to make gloves so I taught myself how to knit mittens first. I am on my second pair and am planning my third. This is fun and addicting.

  13. I have a few people who would love some slippers – I am loving the ones shown on the cover! Thank you!

  15. I knit socks and mitts all year round, so I have a pile ready to wear for the colder months. Now my knitting turns to cardigans!

  16. Other than saving all year to be able to run the heat, I worry more about the homeless. It’s getting cold enough they’ll accept hats and mitts. Also need to knit more slippers for Mom. How convenient, eh?

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Knit a Pet Bed on a Knitting Machine

I feel like I haven’t shared many knitting machine patterns lately, probably because I haven’t been using my knitting machines much lately. (I finally made space for them to live on the bookshelf in my office, and now that they have a “place” it’s almost like I forgot they existed for a while.)

But I did recently make a little cat bed, that surely would work for a small dog, too. 

This one uses two different sizes of knitting machine: a larger one (it could be any in the 40-48 needle range) and a 22 pin. 

The larger machine is used in flat panel mode to make the bottom pillow like part of the bed, while the smaller machine makes a long tube that is used around the edges as the sort of walls of the cat bed. 

For stuffing I used a bit of leftover quilt batting for the pillow, and some cut up old T-shirts for the tube. 

You can use any worsted weight yarn you like (I used two colors of Big Twist Pound+, which comes in huge skeins that weigh more than a pound). Acrylic or cotton yarn is nice for washablity, but you’ll be cranking for a while so make sure you use a yarn your machine likes so it’s not too much of a struggle. 

You can grab the pattern for this cat bed over at Our Daily Craft. I’m sorry to report the pictured is as close as a cat has gotten to it so far, but maybe your cats like to be cozy more than mine do?

If you’re looking for more options for cute handmade places for your cats and little dogs to rest, check out this roundup of knit pet beds. I still want to knit one by hand but the machine version was definitely a faster option (especially good since my cats are ungrateful).