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FebruaryViolet
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Jonni
Elsmere Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jan 27 2012 :  08:33:20 AM  Show Profile
I found a super cute pattern for knitted toddler slippers and have followed the pattern for size 4. Basically, it's a garter stitch with a side decrease, then you sew it up to make a slipper shape. The pattern says to knit for 8.5 inches. And I did. But GEEZ is that huge!!!! I can fit it over my clog and I'm a size 5 adult! I'm using 100% worsted wool, as the pattern calls for, but it seems like it won't felt enough. And, I've never felted before, so any opinions, advice is much appreciated!

Sheep Mom 2
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Sheri
Elk WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 27 2012 :  11:02:52 AM  Show Profile
Try knitting a swatch and felting the swatch to see how much it shrinks up in the felting process. This should tell you if the slipper will be too large.

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FebruaryViolet
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Jonni
Elsmere Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jan 27 2012 :  12:18:58 PM  Show Profile
Duh--that's a very good idea! I've never felted before and didn't even think of that!!!
Thanks!

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vintagediva1
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Michele
Brighton Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jan 28 2012 :  2:13:32 PM  Show Profile
and you can keep felting it if it isn't small enough the first time. I think you will be surprised how much it shrinks. Those sure will be some toasty slippers. Good luck.

By the way, don'y I remember a while back that you thought you would never be a good knitter? you rock Lady!
Michele

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grace gerber
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grace
larkspur colorado
USA
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Posted - Jan 28 2012 :  3:35:29 PM  Show Profile
Jonni if it still is not felting up I might suggest doing needle felting that will help and you can also then customize where you need to tighten it up and shrink it in... Good Luck

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FebruaryViolet
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Jonni
Elsmere Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jan 30 2012 :  06:03:39 AM  Show Profile
Thanks for the help and the cheers, girls :) I do love it--I just wish I had more time to do it. I'm getting better...if only I had the time to keep practicing to make perfect! Birthday gathering this weekend, so I didn't get to felt the slipper, but I did finish the ears (ceeeute!!!) and I'll start on the other as soon as I get home tonight.

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