I’m so late in getting this post out, but things are crazy here. I’m leaving for vacation Friday morning and since I lost 25 pounds since last year at this time, none of my summer weather clothing fits. I’m not complaining about having to shop for clothing in a smaller size, it’s just that since I have 15 more pounds to go, these will just be in-between clothes, so it kind of feels like a waste of money. Money that could be spent on fiber.
Pattern: Felted Clogs by Bev Galeskas
Source: Fiber Trends
Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes; (2) skeins Black Cherry Heather, (4) skeins Gray Heather
Needles: Knit Picks Options 9.0 mm / US 1
Ravelry: My Clogs
After seeing Lynda’s fabulous clogs, I decided it was finally time to felt mine. I’d knit them in November, but didn’t have any clue how to successfully felt them, so they sat with the other UFO’s that I’m trying to ignore. I didn’t want all my hard work to be ruined by doing something stupid in the felting process. I sent Lynda an email to find out if there were any special instructions for felting things that must fit on your foot. Unfortunately it was as I expected and I had to try on the wooly wetness of my clog a time or two (or three in my case) to insure I didn’t over-felt it.
I tossed them both into a zippered pillow cover, filled the machine with hot water and let them agitate for 10 minutes. This was most definitely not enough time, and I returned them to the agitation cycle for another 5 minutes. I then noticed that one was smaller than the other, so I left it out and put the other one in the machine for a few minutes. When I checked it, that one was the perfect size and the other one was too big, so back in it went for 2 minutes. Perfect! I did find out later however, that when felting multiple pieces of a project (such as TWO clogs), each item should be put in a separate bag. This helps them felt more evenly as mine had not in certain places that I will not point out. I formed them to my feet (more or less) and set them out to dry for two days.
I had no idea they were going to be as comfortable as they are and the double sole makes them very cushy. I wouldn’t hesitate to make a lot more of these for family and friends. I most definitely won’t have trouble figuring out holiday gifts this year.
By the way, don’t go to WEBS to check out their annual anniversary sale, you may end up finding something like this on your doorstep a few days later:
(Click on photo for link to Flickr with all the yarn information)
The clogs are adorable! You’re going on vacation? What about Sock Madness? LOL
They turned out great! Aren’t they comfy? I live in mine ;o)
They look great! I love the color combo. I finally bought the pattern this past weekend, so now it’s just a matter of finding enough feltable wool (and the right needles — I’m not sure I have any in a large enough size!)
I have purposefully NOT gone to the WEBS Web site out of fear for my wallet. I got a mailer from them last week and, when I saw the sale price of the Cascade 220, it took every ounce of strength I had to throw it away before I could be tempted!
Great clogs! They look so comfy.
And there is a lot of yarn goodies you’ve got there!
And you go girl loosing those pounds!!
I’m in the starting hole with mine…
Hoping to loose some weight during the next year.
Have a great vacation
Cute clogs! I need to make a pair of those.
Congrats on shedding some pounds! How about shopping at Old Navy or Target for interim clothing? They’re both cheap and fashionable enough — my usual problem with shopping there is that the clothes are not well made and don’t last all that long, but it might be perfect for your situation. Same deal with Ann Taylor Loft.
They’re perfect! It is a great pattern. And congrats on 25 pounds!
You finally felted your clogs. Woot! They look fabulous. I’m thinking that I may have to get my hands on that pattern, and knit a pair for myself. Hm. Loved seeing your Webs haul on Monday. You scored.
way to go on the 25 babe, and DAMN those are fabulous!
Great clogs! I love the color combo. Must get around to knitting a pair of these for myself…
I guess you could say you have heard of reverse psychology? Nice try, but I already have my Webs order in my house. Too late. Oh, and I love the clogs. They are on my to-do-list.
Love your clogs!!! Oooohhh, you try them on your feet wet as you felt them?? I just held mine up to my current slippers. I guess that’s why they are too big and I need to get around to throwing them in the washer again.
Mmmm, yarn from WEBS. I’d be so jealous, but I’m not. Why?
I’M GOING TO WEBS NEXT SUNDAY!!! NOT ONLY WILL I GET TO SHOP IN THE STORE, BUT I GET TO SEE THE YARN HARLOT TOO!!! AAAAHHHHHHH!
These are very cute!!
Very cute, Kristie! I’ve never tried knitting and felting clogs, but have been thinking about. Maybe next fall?
Weee! New yarn! I actually had yarn in my Webs shopping cart, but somehow resisted and just closed the browser window. I’m glad that you didn’t, though, so I can live vicariously through you.
The clogs look great. Our rental has beautiful floors, so I might need to make us each a pair to save them!
Oh Can I have them? Aren’t I crazy to ask? THEY ARE WONDERFUL. Good for you. Have a good trip. Take pictures for us!!!
Gosh – they look so cozy! love em’……..have fun on vacation! Be safe! We’ll miss ya!