the blue blog archives: crochet slippers

Crochet slippers all done! Since I just scraped by on the blue yarn, I trimmed them in a contrast color. Then I bought some padded insoles like the pattern calls for (Dr. Scholls, thank you very much!). I couldn't wait until I had the insoles and wore the slippers a few times without them. Ouchie. And I had the crochet pattern on the bottom of my foot. So note to self: you gotta have the insoles. I decided however, not to cover the insoles in felt like the pattern suggested. I think the slippers are lovely enough as they are and I didn't want this becoming some sort of out-of-control craft project! I did sew the insoles in place though so they don't slip around while I'm wearing the slippers.

These slippers are really comfy and surprisingly un-slippery on the hardwood floors. I love them! I wish I wore slippers more, so I could justify making a second pair.

posted by alison at 8:52 am | in accessories

Comments

I really need to learn how to crochet don't I? Those slippers look great, I love the contrast trim. I would have been worried about them slipping but if you say they are OK then I of ocurse believe you! Perhaps teaching myself to crochet should be my maternity leave project...

Posted by: kerrie at June 9, 2004 8:53 AM

WoW! Those look great! I've sworn up and down I won't learn to crochet, but those are some nice slippers!

Posted by: Kate at June 9, 2004 8:54 AM

Those are some very cute slippers, there.

Posted by: Jackie at June 9, 2004 9:47 AM

Love your slippers!!

Posted by: Amy at June 9, 2004 9:54 AM

Great slippers! Where is the pattern from?

Posted by: Brenda at June 9, 2004 10:02 AM

Okay, okay. ;0) The pattern is from Erika Knight's Simple Crochet.

Posted by: alison at June 9, 2004 10:07 AM

Hey, those are fantastic, Alison! (And you are a poet and didn't know it. Punny One!)

Posted by: Leigh at June 9, 2004 11:09 AM

those are great slippers... I had to go out and buy that book! I love the contrast color on them.

Posted by: melissa at June 9, 2004 11:25 AM

Love the slippers. They look like something you would have waiting at your bedside at an exclusive spa.

Posted by: michelle at June 9, 2004 1:46 PM

They look great! Love the trim in contrasting color. Good job. You are really going with the crochet. Your finished crochet work is beautiful. Can't believe you just recently learned.

Posted by: froggy at June 9, 2004 1:48 PM

They're fantastic!

Posted by: kim at June 9, 2004 1:58 PM

Oh yes, an exclusive spa, that's just what my house is like, Michelle! ;0)

Thanks Kim! Now I feel like I could try out one of the fun projects over at your Crochet Me site.

Posted by: alison at June 9, 2004 2:08 PM

Well if you really feel the need, you could whip up a size 8 for me, LOL.
Really nice slippers.

Posted by: Judy at June 9, 2004 2:17 PM

Oh Alison...I just love those slippers. I think the contrast edging looks just great. You should join our Sophie-Along even though you've already made yours...You know, just to be in the club!

Posted by: Georgia at June 9, 2004 4:43 PM

Hi Alison,
Thanks for visiting my site. I got the crochet magazine at Lewiscraft (not sure if you have that store in the States?--I'm from Canada). It is pretty good as it has a wide range of projects from summer sweaters to purses, ponchos, baby stuff, kid stuff. From what I've read on your site recently I think you would like it. It's a Better Homes and Gardens publication.

Janet

Posted by: Janet at June 9, 2004 6:31 PM

Oooh, Alison, those slippers are too cute! I have the book, am going for the yarn tomorrow. Now I just need to remember how to crochet! Thanks for posting the tip for the insoles.

Posted by: Jane at June 9, 2004 6:51 PM

Those slippers are *too* cute!! Have you considered gold tassels on the tops?

Posted by: Lynn at June 9, 2004 7:14 PM

Wow, you have actually created something in crochet that I like! Those are wonderful. I used to have very anti-crochet feelings, and I'm still fighting them to an extent. However, I have decided that knowing how to do some basics would probably be helpful in my knitting. I have seen many patterns with a simple, crocheted edging that look very sharp.

Posted by: LauraA at June 9, 2004 7:24 PM

Those slippers are really sweet. Perhaps you'll be able to justify making another pair in the fall when your toes start to get chilly? A fuzzy alpaca pair!

Posted by: other alison at June 9, 2004 9:46 PM

Alison,

what can we say? your photography always makes the items very exclusive-looking. would you consider sharing some tips in that area too?

Emy

Posted by: Emy at June 9, 2004 10:34 PM

BRAVO! You have really put your best foot forward now! :) They are lovely! Hmmmmm...they would make great Christmas gifts! Do I feel a christmas slipper along in july?? :) Can't be too early, you know!

Posted by: sandy at June 9, 2004 11:21 PM

Laura, I too wanted to learn crochet so that I could be able to do the edgings that knitting patterns always seemed to call for. But once I looked at the Simple Crochet book, I started thinking that crochet could be cool. These slippers have sold me!

And a big thanks to Georgia for your sweet little crochet flower pattern, which got me started!

Alison, what a brilliant idea to make some warm fuzzy crochet slippers for winter. A perfect excuse to make another pair!

Posted by: alison at June 10, 2004 7:55 AM

You've inspired me! As soon as I move (2 weeks from today), I plan on making a pair of your slippers! Tks for tips about the insoles and stitching them in place (something I might not have thought of).

Posted by: Leslie at June 10, 2004 9:09 AM

Those are such cute slippers. I love the edging in the contrast color!

Posted by: Becky at June 11, 2004 6:15 AM

Great job on the slippers!!!! They look fantastic!!!! I can't wait to get at mine (later on in the fall when i'll really need them for the winter hehe). The contrasting colour really sets them off!!!! ^_^

Posted by: Lana at June 14, 2004 12:39 PM

Wow! Great job! I bought that book a couple of months ago just so i can make the slippers! I attempted 3-4 times and i just couldnt do it(and I've been crocheting for 10 yrs now) What type of yarn did you use and did you double strand? Wow, they look better than the slippers in the book!

Posted by: Janet at June 15, 2004 1:53 AM

Hi Janet! I followed the pattern exactly as far as the yarn goes. HandknitDK doubled, just like she said. It worked perfectly. You gotta try them again! :0)

Posted by: alison at June 15, 2004 8:38 AM