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Monday, January 2, 2012

those darn slippers and other winter goodies


For the Christmas of 2010, my grandchildren gave me these really cozy wool felted slippers. They quickly became my indoor footwear of choice last winter (and were also great under my boots) and I wore them so much that I wore holes in the bottoms. I was feeling rather sad this winter about not having them, when I remembered that there was some extra yarn included. Oh boy, I can fix them (maybe). I have never darned anything in my life, but I am of the school that believes you are never too old to learn a new trick. So like most of the info I need now-a-days, I googled it and found this great tutorial here. Being me, of course, I didn't follow the instructions exactly, but they turned out really well, and now I have my cozy slippers back on my cold feet. Since they are wool, I will throw them in the washer and try to get the new sections to felt in with the old.


I can't believe the holidays are already over and it's time to start shopping for ourselves again (just in case you didn't get just want you wanted for Christmas).


If you are like me and don't knit, here is a great pair of felted slippers. When mine wear out completely i think I will try a high top pair like this.


$60


Fingerless gloves seem to be all the rage on Etsy this year, but I like my fingers to be nice and toasty and so I'll just stick with a nice warm pair of old fashioned mittens.


$35


I definitely like a pretty warm scarf to wrap around my neck


$130


and a slouchy beret to pop on my head


$20


All I need is a great wool coat (gotta love this picture)


$58


and a pair of boots


$20


Now, I'm all ready to head out in the snow. Where is the snow? I've been patiently waiting so bring it on.




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