Still Cold - So I'm Crocheting Slippers!

@Ruby3881 (1963)
Canada
April 5, 2016 11:43am CST
It's still chilly here in our little valley, although the weather is supposed to be positively balmy by Thursday. I'm snuggled up under a blanket, and I've decided to crochet a pair of comfy slippers to warm my feet. So if I seem to be a little less active on MyLot today, it's likely because I'm curled up watching a movie, and trying to get those slippers made!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220872)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Apr 16
It's supposed to be in the 70s here today. But I can still feel the chill air on my feet as I type. I'm going to climb back into bed and grade a few papers before heading into my other job.
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Kyla Matton Osborne
@Ruby3881 (1963)
• Canada
6 Apr 16
It does seem to take a couple of days to warm up, especially after damp weather.
maezee
@maezee (41988)
• United States
5 Apr 16
That sounds like an excellent way to spend a dreary day. How are the slippers coming around? It was also and still is rainy and cold here. Ugh! Cant wait for the warmer weather.
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maezee
@maezee (41988)
• United States
6 Apr 16
@Ruby3881 that is super talented of you. How long does it typically take to complete?
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Kyla Matton Osborne
@Ruby3881 (1963)
• Canada
6 Apr 16
It's a bit two steps forward, one step back. I couldn't find a single pattern I liked, so I'm piecing together a couple of patterns, and trying to adjust for size at the same time. It's tricky, but I've got the soles done at least!
Kyla Matton Osborne
@Ruby3881 (1963)
• Canada
6 Apr 16
@maezee No idea, as I've never made slippers before! When I have a fixed pattern I can knit a pair of socks in a couple of days, but crochet is much faster. So if I had a pattern that didn't need to be tweaked, it would probably be a day.
Always smiling
@allknowing (138414)
• India
6 Apr 16
Nature is providing business for wool manufacturers and that is all I can see in this unnatural setting for many of you.
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Kyla Matton Osborne
@Ruby3881 (1963)
• Canada
6 Apr 16
Ah, if only! It's just inexpensive acrylic yarn and not wool....
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Always smiling
@allknowing (138414)
• India
6 Apr 16
@Ruby3881 Oh yarn! Whatever
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Silvermist
@silvermist (19702)
• India
5 Apr 16
@Ruby3881 So you are spending your day wisely.Which movie are you watching?
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Silvermist
@silvermist (19702)
• India
7 Apr 16
@Ruby3881 How was the film Paper Towns?Did you like it?
Kyla Matton Osborne
@Ruby3881 (1963)
• Canada
6 Apr 16
I watched Paper Towns earlier, and then took some time to help with schoolwork. Now I'm trying to get through Selfless.
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Gina
@Gina145 (3949)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
7 Apr 16
I prefer knitting to crochet. I've never tried making slippers though.
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Gina
@Gina145 (3949)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
7 Apr 16
@Ruby3881 I prefer knitting because when I crochet I have to watch every stitch I make, but with knitting I don't have to. I only knit while I'm watching television so that's important to me.
Kyla Matton Osborne
@Ruby3881 (1963)
• Canada
7 Apr 16
I used to be that way too, but these days I find crocheting easier on my hands
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Marlina
@marlina (154130)
• Canada
5 Apr 16
Warm feet come first!
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Marlina
@marlina (154130)
• Canada
7 Apr 16
@Ruby3881 Don't they sell slippers for wide feet?
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Kyla Matton Osborne
@Ruby3881 (1963)
• Canada
6 Apr 16
Yup! And as I have large feet, it's tough to buy a pair of slippers that fits.
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Kyla Matton Osborne
@Ruby3881 (1963)
• Canada
7 Apr 16
@marlina Not here! We live in a very small town next to a small city. I can't even buy socks and underwear in the city here, let alone in our town. Every time we go to Walmart, for example, the only women's socks they have are ankle socks and very thin fashion socks. They have no ladies' sport socks or warm weather socks, even in winter.
Jabo
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
5 Apr 16
Good luck with te slippers - I never learnt to crochet.
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Kyla Matton Osborne
@Ruby3881 (1963)
• Canada
6 Apr 16
I've only recently begun to crochet. I started knitting a few years back, but never really cared for the look of anything I'd tried to crochet. These days I'm more fond of crochet, but I do find when it comes to socks and such I prefer the knitted versions. So it's a bit of a challenge finding what I want in a crochet pattern! I'm sort or combining and tweaking a couple of patterns, and hoping I come up with a slipper that fits!
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crazyhorseladycx
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
6 Apr 16
my mamaw used to make me slippers, wish i'd inherited her talent with that danged crochetin'. hopefully the warm weather'll come 'n stay 'til autumn. been a roller coaster ride here with the weather's well.
Kristen Howe
@KristenH (33394)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
5 Apr 16
Stay warm and happy crocheting!
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Kyla Matton Osborne
@Ruby3881 (1963)
• Canada
6 Apr 16
Thanks, I'm looking forward to the warmer weather towards the end of the week
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Kristen Howe
@KristenH (33394)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
6 Apr 16
@Ruby3881 Me too. But I keep seeing snow showers appear on the forecast in the morning.
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Sherry
@norcal (4889)
• Franklinton, North Carolina
6 Apr 16
It is supposed to be 81° F tomorrow. The warmest day yet this season.
@n.J
@Iam_jauntyjen (5038)
•
7 Apr 16
I just bought a pair crochet slipper for my little tot. :)
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Kyla Matton Osborne
@Ruby3881 (1963)
• Canada
8 Apr 16
I've made some cute crochet booties for babies and toddlers. They're fun to do because they're fast.
destimona safrina
@destimona (1910)
• Luxembourg, Luxembourg
6 Apr 16
I don't know to do crochets. Best wishes.
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Mad Crochet Scientist
@madcrochetlab (275)
• United States
5 Apr 16
I read your title too fast and though it said you were crocheting spiders! I scratched my head and looked again and am relieved to find you are making slippers because I can't see how spiders would help you stay warm. LOL. Will you post a pic of them when they are done? I'd love to see.
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Kyla Matton Osborne
@Ruby3881 (1963)
• Canada
6 Apr 16
I might try to crochet a spider one day, but no, that wouldn't likely keep me warm
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