Lessons learned from a Knitted Pair of Slippers

I have been wanting to knit a pair of slippers for the longest time. I mean, your family can only own so many scarfs! So, I found a pattern online that seemed to be easy enough and it really was! I did learn a few lessons though along the way.

The Slippers:

Lesson 1:
When using a knitting pattern, either follow the directions or not...but make sure you know if you choose to be a rule breaker or taker. See the slipper on the left, I broke the rules but the one on the right...I was feeling smart that day! They don't look anything alike towards the toe!

The Slippers Tried on:

Lesson 2: When using a knitting pattern for slippers. Do not finish the first one because you are so stinkin' excited that you actually did something other than a scarf. Simply, leave it all undone and flat....then you can know your other slipper will be the same size. Hence slipper one is slightly bigger on my foot than the other one!

Learning to Felt: (pardon the dog hair at the top of the washing machine, I had just washed their towels and didn't get it all! Hope that doesn't gross you out!)

So, I decided to felt these puppies to see if I can make my mistakes go away. You place your knitted object in the washing machine. This was really hard because I spent hours making those precious puppies.

Learning to Felt Part 2:

Place a towel in the washing machine for better friction. Turn your washer on the HOT/COLD cycle and add 2 Tablespoons of Baking Soda.

Felting Part 3:

Wait, wait, wait and pray, pray, pray. I had a hard time with this one. I was really hopeing my stitches were going to hold. And they did! I didn't take a finishing picture because they aren't felted to my liking. So stay tuned!

Thanks again Aunt JJ, Ma, and Margaret for teaching me how to knit. It's a fun hobby for sure! And you learn some serious lessons!