We went for a countryside walk on Bank Holiday Monday, partly because I wanted to take a stroll through a bluebell wood. You really have to catch the right time to do this. But one of the other flowers that we saw a lot of were stitchwort. Stitchwort is such an unassuming but pretty little flower.
I decided to have a go at knitting an adult sized version of my Baby Tundra Shoes. This was great fun, although harder than I imagined. Adult feet are not the same shape at all as baby feet, much longer and thinner. I worked with both shoes on the needle at the same time, which was rather fun.
Although I have jotted down what I did, I am not going to publish this as a pattern at the moment. One reason is I have no idea what this wool is. It was given to me as part of someone's stash that they no longer wanted. It is really, really thick. I have no idea if anything similar is available. So I may be off to my local wool shop to study the chunky wools.
My family think the shoes are extremely funny, and although I know they are not at all elegant, I do think they would be lovely to wear on a cold winter night. I have them in mind as a gift for someone who I know hates to have cold feet.
They do look lovely and snug. They'll make a wonderful gift.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful!! I don't know if you've ever tried thrums, but they would make them extra snug....as if they're not perfect already! I love your embroidery <3
ReplyDeleteLove those!
ReplyDeleteSo cosy. My sister recently bought me slippers and I hadn't the heart to say I was planning to knit a pair. And I just love your little wooly house in the sidebar too x
ReplyDeleteThey look so cosy! Love the pretty flower detail!
ReplyDeleteThe slippers look very comfy and cute!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your slippers :)
ReplyDeleteCute little flowers and slippers. ;)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have a pair of those cozy slippers! Thanks for including photos of the flower that inspired their embellishment. You are so talented.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely way to inspire your knitting
ReplyDeleteI believe I've seen stitchwort before but I never knew what it was called. Thanks for the education!
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So pretty!
ReplyDeleteThey look so cozy and warm! I'm quite impressed with the outcome :) Your little flowers that inspired the decoration are just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWow they look stunning! Really need to learn how to knit
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A beautiful serie!
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They look nice and cosy and such a pretty colour
ReplyDeleteOooh they do look nice and cosy, such a lovely colour too and the flowers are really fun x
ReplyDeleteYour slippers are absolutely adorable! LOVE LOVE them. Awwww :)
ReplyDeleteCosy and pretty, what's not to love. I know your designs though and I'm pretty sure you'll come out with something super sleek and elegant as well as pretty and cosy soon!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! And I love the embroidery!. I've seen a few other english blogs lately who've also posted photos of this lovely little white flower each asking if anyone knew what it was. Now I know!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!!!
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Ooh comfy, just my type of slipper. They are not funny at all very pretty
ReplyDeleteThey look really snuggly and cosy. I love the little flowers on them.
ReplyDeleteSweet and cozy!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful slippers and I'm admiring your hand embrrdiery.These are the type of slippers I need to make! We live in a snow region and often when you visit people's houses your asked to take off your shoes but then your feet are cold. Something like this could be kept in the car and slipped in the handbag. Oh and how many compliments would you get:)
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty! Love the little flowers, and they look so soft and comfy. You did a great job! Visiting via Worthwhile Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteThey look wonderful and I would imagine are really warm. The perfect winter gift.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty slippers and they look so warm!
ReplyDeleteOMG! I think they are great...
ReplyDeleteEspecially love the embroidery, and yes they look perfect for a cozy winter night! Craft Schooling Sunday will be back after a nice long vacation, hope to see you there!
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