I've been holding onto this finished crafty project for a few weeks as it was winging it's way to Australia for my Mum's Birthday. She opened the package last weekend so I can now happily show it to you here. These are the first pair of French Press Felted Slippers that I've made and my first attempt felting. They are warm and comfy and in my opinion almost the perfect slipper - so much so that they very nearly didn't make it out of the house. As soon as I have time I'm planning on making a pair for myself.
One of the best parts is that they are really very easy to make. Don't be daunted by the idea of felting either - also incredibly easy, as I found out. I chose to felt by hand, a time-consuming process., but I was a little chicken to use our front-end loader for my first felting attempt. Next time I might be a little braver. This would actually make a wonderful first-knitting project, I think. You would need a crafty friend (or youtube) to explain the basic knit, purl, increase and decrease stitches - but small mistakes and holes don't matter too much as they disappear after felting. A perfect project for keeping your feet toasty and warm around the house. And pretty cute too.
21 comments:
soooo sute!! I love them! can you also do a pair for me?? :)
These are so cute and practical! I bet your mom was thrilled!
Those look amazing! I really need to learn how to knit, gosh!
those are the cutest house slippers ever, I wear some all the time so maybe I should put this on my to do list!
Those are SO CUTE ... really! Love them!
Those are amazing! I love the shade you chose!
The first thing I thought was how much my friend Sarah would love felted slippers like those. They're very much her style.
My grandmother used to knit slippers for us when I was young. I remember how much I loved wearing them and I just wish I still had some of those around...
I LOVE THEM!!! You could sell these off...so comfy AND stylish.
love them!
Adorable! Makes me wish I was a bit craftier!
you are so amazingly clever, wow! I was reading an article yesterday about a woman who makes felt dogs, tiny little things that sell for £250 each!
Wow, those are so cute! I want a pair too.
love these. your mum is lucky! i have felted bags before, but not slippers. these look great!!
I bet your Mum loves these. I especially like that last shot of them. I applaud your ability to felt, knit, etc....in addition to your fab camera skills.
Very nice!
what a very special gift for your mom.. made with love and your very talented hands..love the color!!
I love these - wow! I can barely sew on a button, so I'll just admire your work. And the floor in your first shot - oh my goodness. So soft and dreamy. Those soft lines are heavenly!
wow! they're amazing! You're so gifted! Lucky you!
These slippers look splendid I love the button. Well Done!
These are absolutely beautiful! Love the colour and the button x
very cute! i love that big button!
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