Sundae…….ummmm sundae.
I did say I would be back *yesterday* with happier posting, no? Well, I suffer from a terrible illness that blocks me from doing the things I say I’m going to do. It’s horrible really. Most of the time, I wind up keeping my mouth shut until whatever it is, is complete.
Take for instance these:
My Fireside Footies.
I got many an email regarding them when I posted the Noro version & wrote out the pithy instructions for them more times than I care to remember, I finally got my buttocks in gear and wrote an actual pattern for them. (With tons of thanks to Boogie for giving it a once over for me!) I figured, I should (try to) write industry compliant patterns more often…. That way Mandy won’t pull all of her hairs out when she sees something from me. (She tells me my patterns aren’t horrible, but, I know she is only being nice.)
The only real downside was, while writing this up, I realized I could write a whole freaking book on slippers. I had to employ mind quieting tricks so I could remain focused. Sheesh, on step at a time, one slipper at a time one book at a time.
Anyway, for your knitting pleasure, I give you, Fireside footies written for both commercial yarn and handspun yarn. With a handy dandy printer friendlier version, as well.
AND! (yes, there is more!) they are even in their very own flickr set, thanks to Tina who gifted me with a flickr pro account. (Her amazing photos are under Xao_T on the flickr) A totally overwhelmingly heart felt gift. It touches me deeply that someone, anyone would do such a thing, let alone someone who is facing the heavy duty stuff that she is. From the bottom of my heart, Tina, thank you again! (Send that woman a lifetime supply of chocolate & good karma, will ya, universe?)
Speaking of heartfelt gifts…. I wasn’t able to get to SPA last weekend :~(
But, SPA came to me, via Amy Boogie
A lovely wool & mohairy blend. From “Friend’s Folly Farm” YUM!
Because she loves me!
I’m sorry that the shot of their phone number and address isn’t clear. When I realized that, I put that slip someplace “safe” so I could pass that 411 along. Alas, in staying true to my dysfunctional style, I have no idea where that safe place is…. If and when it turns up, I’ll be sure to post it..
I believe that is all from me, as I’m being consumed by a fever at the moment & it is Mr. Pipp’s birthday today, so I need to do a few things.
& For those of you who haven’t fallen sound asleep… Yes! There was a small kitten let out of a tiny bag up there, between the lines.
The Fireside Footies are wicked awesome! Thanks for sharing!
February 25th, 2007 | #
Sweet!. Where do I preorder my bootie book? (Ha ha, I was just thinking about the google hits for bootie book. Am I 12?))
February 25th, 2007 | #
Congratulations.
February 25th, 2007 | #
i love them!!!
February 25th, 2007 | #
Sneaky kitten
http://www.friendsfollyfarm.com/
The farm isn’t far from where i live. I think when you visit we should go there
xoxo
February 25th, 2007 | #
nice slippers! and can’t wait for the book!
February 25th, 2007 | #
aw shucks. It was nuthin’.
The world needed to see your awesomeness, without the free flickr’s bandwidth limitation.
-tina
February 25th, 2007 | #
Opening the bag up and letting the little cat out? How very daring of you! I love the slippers and want to knit my own.
February 25th, 2007 | #
Yay! Congratulations and thank you for that fabulous pattern. I’ll be making mine as soon as i finish writing my own first industry-compliant patern (and knitting the endless giant man’s sweater that goes with it:) I think I’ll try it with unspun roving strips-any warnings? I love your patterns and your writing, especially about spinning. More, please!
February 25th, 2007 | #
Ha! Don’t worry so much about your patterns; pattern-writing takes practice like anything else. And… well I should send you some actually BAD patterns so you will feel better, but that would be most unjust to the poor maligned designers.
I’m sorry to hear you’ve had such a rough, awful month.
I hope March treats you much more gently.
xo
February 25th, 2007 | #
Very cool felted boots! Though I really covet the purple roving even more…
February 25th, 2007 | #
awesome!!!!!!
February 25th, 2007 | #
I LOVE those Fireside Footies! With all the complaints about the Fiber Trends clogs being difficult to knit without the directions on your lap, I’m psyched to see these.
February 26th, 2007 | #
Love the slippers and I jush happen to have a couple of skeins of Noro in my stash. I think I’ll have to make them!
Beautiful fiber! Hope your feeling better soon!
February 26th, 2007 | #
Squee, I can’t believe you stopped by my blog. I hope you are feeling better soon. Good luck with your tough decisions.
Love the SpringTime ChocoBird. Coveting more.
February 26th, 2007 | #
Booties goood.
Book better.
March will be better-it’s an odd-numbered month with an odd number of letters.
Odd good.
You feel better!
Write on!
February 27th, 2007 | #
Fantastic! Love them, want some! This could be my first attempt at felting!!!!!! Thank you for the pattern. It is downloaded & tucked away.
February 27th, 2007 | #
Thanks for the pattern - I will definately make these. I’ve never posted a comment before - but I want you to know I love your blog and looking at your cool handspun. You are really inspiring!
February 27th, 2007 | #
Fantastic.I have found the pattern and will try to knit and understand English pattern.It`s cold in Norway at this time.
February 27th, 2007 | #
Thanks so much for joing in the Knit Vermont webring! I am so enjoying the tour around the ring this morning. Please pass along the word when you can so we can all connect.
ADORE those footies!
March 1st, 2007 | #
Is the “kitten” a book??
I am glad, GLAD to know that there are others with dysfunctional households that lose things that are set aside for viewing later. Thank you for that.
:)
Pippi, I love the fireside Footies! They look so comfy!
March 1st, 2007 | #
Loved you Fireside Footies so much I had to make them. My feet are a 9 and I knit with 2 circs, so there was a little pattern adjustment, but they look fine prior to fulling. I will finish the last one tomorrow and then in the washer they go. I can send you pictures if you like, but I will probably put them up on my blog soon. Thanks for the pattern. It took me away from my usual socks with US #1 needles and into a quick, rewarding project.
March 2nd, 2007 | #
I saw a comment you left on another site so I already kind of knew about your kitten ;o)
Love the slippers!! Thanks for the pattern
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March 3rd, 2007 | #
Your footie pattern is awesome! They’ve been added to my very long list of things I have to make. Thanks for sharing the pattern.
March 5th, 2007 | #
Congrats on the book!!!
And love the slippers, may just have to do up a pair….
And I love the new yarn Spring time or something - with the pink and green - awe inspiring.
Holly
March 6th, 2007 | #
Thank you for sharing the pattern for the felted booties. I think I’ve finally found a use for that scratchy SWS yarn sitting in my stash.
March 12th, 2007 | #