Desk Slippers!
Hi Knitters!
I've been very busy since getting to KnitPicks, but I wanted to share my first project as a KnitPicks employee with you before I wear it out!
I'm not the only one around here who likes to kick off her shoes and make her desk a more relaxing place to spend time, right? But, most workplaces frown on us wandering around in our stocking feet. So, my first order of business around here was to knit up a pair of desk slippers to wear around the office! I chose Shamrock, a heavy worsted wool yarn, for it's warmth, cushionyness (it is so a word!), and pretty color changes. In fact, you can see me knitting the first slipper on Harmony straight needles in our Knitting Community banner!
Having my handknits in use at work is so comforting and home-y, that I'm now wondering what else I could knit for my office. Backrest? Phone cozy? Any suggestions?
PS- I didn't include the pattern information in my post! Bad Knitter! Here it is:
I used Ysolda Teague's Grownup Booties pattern from her e-book, Whimsical Little Knits. The sizing on this pattern was esily adjustable, and they were super fast and easy to knit in Aran weight yarn, like Shamrock.
I've been very busy since getting to KnitPicks, but I wanted to share my first project as a KnitPicks employee with you before I wear it out!
I'm not the only one around here who likes to kick off her shoes and make her desk a more relaxing place to spend time, right? But, most workplaces frown on us wandering around in our stocking feet. So, my first order of business around here was to knit up a pair of desk slippers to wear around the office! I chose Shamrock, a heavy worsted wool yarn, for it's warmth, cushionyness (it is so a word!), and pretty color changes. In fact, you can see me knitting the first slipper on Harmony straight needles in our Knitting Community banner!
Having my handknits in use at work is so comforting and home-y, that I'm now wondering what else I could knit for my office. Backrest? Phone cozy? Any suggestions?
PS- I didn't include the pattern information in my post! Bad Knitter! Here it is:
I used Ysolda Teague's Grownup Booties pattern from her e-book, Whimsical Little Knits. The sizing on this pattern was esily adjustable, and they were super fast and easy to knit in Aran weight yarn, like Shamrock.
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Comment by smiling on March 31, 2009 at 2:29pm - What pattern did you use for these slippers? They look great with the yarn, I have hesitated to try Shamrock, I'd love to follow up on the pattern.
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Comment by Sewcrazy on March 31, 2009 at 2:01pm - Make another pair in a feltable wool, felt/full into cute desk storage containers...don't forget a bow!
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Comment by Roxane on March 31, 2009 at 1:35pm -
Those look like the very first real pattern I ever knit, fifty years ago! I knit a pair for myself, and a pair for my best friend Christine for Christmas!
How about knitted, felted little bowls? For paper clips and what-not.
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Comment by Susan the Blue Lake Knitter on March 31, 2009 at 11:17am - Maybe fingerless gloves/mittens for those chilly days in the office.
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Comment by banklady6 on March 31, 2009 at 10:35am - how about a lap blanket for when the air kicks on? I know I could use one sometimes here at the bank///
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Comment by knit@home with Ellen on March 31, 2009 at 10:11am - you can do a mug warmer/holder, mouse pad cover.
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