Tuesday, November 22, 2005

Felted Mules

Over the weekend I needed some mindless football knitting. I couldn't resist – I had to make another pair of felted clogs (especially considering the fact that my original pair were summarily co-opted by J about 10 seconds after they dried).

I finished them up last night and felted them, but something went very very wrong somewhere along the line. The new clogs are on the left…



Same yarn, same pattern, same felting process, same knitter, same everything! But not the same clogs. Instead of the cute little lip on the back, these are more like old man slippers. Or felted mules. Big, floppy felted mules. See…



I'm hoping I can fix these up by cutting a V shaped notch in the back, sewing it shut, and refelting. If not, I'm just going to use them as potholders.

Perhaps this is a sign that I should just stop procrastinating and sew up my Rogue.

4 comments:

carrie said...

that's really quizzical. are they still wearable?

i did some serious football knitting this weekend, but i actually kinda hate most football games. but the only day off the bf and i have in common is sunday, so i have to suck it up and watch. at least knitting makes it slightly more palatable.

Megann said...

That's actually what really scares me about socks. What if they just come out like two completely different socks? I know they will this first time, as I want to try different methods, but what if next time I don't intend them to be different? I'm totally that fussy person who must have things on each foot feel exactly the same - as in I must tie and retie my shoelaces until they feel even. Oy.

Brooklyn Handspun said...

Well I'm not terribly surprized, I've found with felting you really never know how it's going to turn out! I've had so many bagd really wig out on me after felting.

Anonymous said...

These are exactly what I am looking for to make for my grandfather! I love them, where oh where did you find the pattern or could you send it to me? I have googled my google off and can not find one.

scarlett.mccrary@gmail.com

Thanks!