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Finished Knitting

September 25, 2008 on 10:36 pm | In Knitting | 35 Comments

Hey guess what??? I got my little knitting project done, so now we can have a drawing!

But first, you know I must draw it out by telling you that I took the day off yesterday and went to visit TheFirstChild and his amazing SweetiePie. It was SO good to spend the day with SweetiePie and see how wonderfully they’re managing. TheFirstChild is consumed with VERY long days (8 a.m. to midnight) and SweetiePie is taking fabulous care of him and their adorable little apartment. She’s working very long hours too and I’m beyond proud of my little hard workers!

Now, onto the drawing! Things started out very slowly, with only one correct guess from MichelleB, I thought it would be a slam dunk for her. Then a few days later, Miss Jean snuck in there with a correct guess. And, just yesterday, Brigette threw her guesses in too, and one of them was good. Do you know yet?

They’re slippers! (Not that sexy, huh? LOL!) I love me some nice warm fuzzy slippers when winter comes and my old slippers are worn out. The part that I gave you the sneak peek of is a 1 x 1 ribbed cuff and I’m sorry, but I forgot to get a picture of the cuff — it’s concealed under my jeans. Below is a picture of the old slippers, and while I wanted to get away from purple this time, I have to say, I much prefer the way the purple ones look.

It really bugs me that you can see the stitch of the chenille yarn in the new slippers. With the purple slippers, the chenille was so dark that you couldn’t see individual stitches. It looked like a big fuzzy boot, which is just what I wanted. The right side of the slippers is the stockinette side, but I don’t like seeing those stockinette stitches, so I guess I’m technically wearing them inside out. Here’s my wrong side:

The slippers are made from THIS pattern with Lion Brand Chenille Thick and Quick (in Antique White) and Lion Brand Fun Fur (in Rainbow). I got the biggest kick out of Kristy‘s daughter who studied the sneaky peek picture and correctly guessed the yarn, yarn colors, needle size…everything really, but not the final product LOL! Excellent job R!

One thing I changed about the pattern is that I sew some jiffy grip to the bottom of the slippers. This keeps me from slipping on my tile floors and it also prolongs the life of my slippers.

I wear my slippers every day. When I learned how to knit socks, the teacher told us to never wear our socks without something to protect them. It’s a good rule to follow — I’ve never had a hole in my hand knit socks yet. I have, however worn out three slipper bottoms. And I hate to show such ugliness here, but just to prove it, here’s the bottom of one of the worn out old slippers, with two layers of hole-y jiffy grip.

So, get on with the drawing already??? I had TheManoftheHouse pull a name out of the bowl of three correct guessers, and he chose….

MichelleB

Congratulations Michelle!

And, just ’cause you guys are all so clever and cracked me up, I decided to draw for another Vera Bradley passport holder, just like the first one. So, if you had caterpillar as your suggestion, lost the first drawing (LOL), or ‘caught me on a technicality (a few of you did) I threw your names into the bowl too. (I also included Kristy’s daughter, because analyzing that little sample took a lot of work!) This time TheManoftheHouse (laughing about his contribution to the blog) chose….

TattingChic

Congratulations TattingChic!

Ladies, send me your addresses and I’ll get them off in the mail to you.

And to the rest of you, THANK YOU for a very fun guessing game! I had a great time reading all of your comments. I hope you all have a great weekend!!!

XOXO,
Anna

P.S. From Jodi I’ve learned that there’s a new blog on the block and she’s having a great quilty giveaway that you’ll probably want to check out!!!

35 Comments

I can see how that jiffy grip would be very handy in preventing collisions with walls….I may have to get me some and make some of those cute slippers! But. Are they really WARM?? Because I have blocks of ice where my feet used to be…….

Comment by molly — September 25, 2008 #
Ha,ha! Beat ya Brigita!

Comment by molly — September 25, 2008 #
I loves me some slippers too Anna. Those are so funny. Kind of like cookie monster slippers. I love them. I’ve been a bad blog reader. But I’m back to my old tricks. Its fun to visit Thimbleanna land.

Comment by Nanette — September 25, 2008 #
good tip on the hand knit socks…I never heard that you shouldn’t wear them without something to protect them. If/when I ever acquire a pair, I will definitely keep that in mind.

Comment by amandajean — September 25, 2008 #
Hooray for me! Thank you, thank you! I’m so excited!

Now, where can I get some Jiffy Grip? And how do you sew it on?

Comment by MichelleB — September 25, 2008 #
okay those purple slippers were the most godawful things i’ve ever seen. good thing they’ve met their untimely death!! my goodness!!!!!
what is michelle b getting?
ooh.. my… molly is vying for my first commenter spot. she beat me this time. it’s okay molly..i was out shopping for my son’s 17th bday tomorrow.. so i couldn’t stalk our little friend’s blog. enjoy your spot in 1st place, you won’t be there long. haha.
anna, would you delete molly, cuz she’s gettin’ a bit cocky.
aaannnddd she commented twice on the same post.
sort of embarrassing if you ask me.
:)
j/k
okay, up to watch gray’s anatomy, i’m late, i missed 40 mins while i was out shopping.
:waves madly

Comment by brigita — September 26, 2008 #
OMG those are freakin hysterical looking!!!!!!!!!

Comment by sharon — September 26, 2008 #
I would never guessed they would be slippers! Congratulations to the winners!

Comment by May Kristin — September 26, 2008 #
They look so cozy and warm! I never would have guessed that’s what you were knitting – congratulations to those who did! Lucy x

Comment by Lucy Locket-Pocket — September 26, 2008 #
So cute!! The opposite end to the scarf I guessed LOL!
I mentioned you sent me, over on the giveaway! Hope one of us wins LOL.

Comment by meggie — September 26, 2008 #
Really cute!! I love them! Congrats to the winners!

Comment by Jackie — September 26, 2008 #
Now go back again and look at ALL those comments, I said it was slippers!!!!
So glad you got to spend a day with Sweetiepie and all is well
Kimx

Comment by kim — September 26, 2008 #
Wow, Anna, that was fast! Good for you. And thanks for including the pattern information. I’m thinking about a new pair of slippers for the winter and these look do-able (for me). I love the jiffy grip idea, too.

XO

Comment by Jill — September 26, 2008 #
Now those purple slippers are some very loved slippers. Both of those are way cute and look like great big hugs for the feet – now I didn’t mean big feet, just big hugs, warm and cozy. I’m a slipper gal also – does that make it like 75 things in common now, LOL. Sounds like the love birds are settling in to married life and making it work. Glad you could spend some time with them. Isn’t it fun and weird to see your kids in that stage of life. I’m still amazed and proud when I see it in my kids.

Hugs – karen

Comment by Karen — September 26, 2008 #
These are the most amazing slippers…I may have to make a pair or two!

Comment by Carolyn — September 26, 2008 #
Oh Anna you know I love you so but those slippers they would have to frighten away those beautiful hummingbirds … wouldn’t they? ;)

Comment by Kellie — September 26, 2008 #
Hahaha …. those slippers make me smile. I am supposed to be making slippers for the husband this winter, I’ll have to get some of that jiffy grip stuff.

Comment by rohanknitter — September 26, 2008 #
Ha, those are fabulous! Jiffy grip looks like a marvellous invention; I’ll have to see if we can get it here. Or maybe I should just use fleece and clean the floor while I’m at it!

Comment by dottycookie — September 26, 2008 #
Those slippers are so comfy and cozy looking! Congrats to the correct guessing winners! Congrats to me for incorrectly guessing caterpillars, but making you laugh!!! LOL! I’m so excited to get my Vera Bradley passport holder! Just what I need! :)

Comment by tattingchic — September 26, 2008 #
Well, I’m off-task again, but I’m not really caring. Pretty cheeky, huh?

Love the new slippers. I think the color is fabitty. Kinda orange. You know how I like orange. I bet they are super cozy. Nice work, Anna.

Cassie

Comment by Cassie — September 26, 2008 #
Congrats to the winners. I never would have guessed Slippers. They look good.

Comment by alison — September 27, 2008 #
Oh, I am lovin’ those slippers! The new ones remind me of fuzzy caterpillars, and the old ones look like that furry creature (the name escapes me) on the Soupy Sales show – yes, I am THAT old! LOL! Congrats to both winners, and hooray for you and your warm and toasty feets!
I’m glad the newlyweds are doing so well, and I’m sure it warmed your heart to see them.

Comment by Nan — September 27, 2008 #
Look at those super fun slippers! Wow, that is a lot of work. :) Fun

Comment by Dandelion Quilts — September 27, 2008 #
Now I did not even think of slippers, but these are fabulous and a riot at the same time! Sure to keep your tootsies nice and toasty! Congrats to the winners!!

xo
Becky

Comment by Sweet Cottage Dreams — September 27, 2008 #
Wow – congratulations to the lucky winners – there is no way I could ever have guessed they were slippers!!!

Comment by Lesley — September 27, 2008 #
Oh they are so cute! Well I may not have won but at least my first guess was right :) Congratulations to the winners!

Comment by Tammy — September 27, 2008 #
Aw man! I lost! Very cute slippers. I live in slippers all the time. All year round.

Maybe you should make more and sell them… hint! hint!

They look great!

Jen :)

Comment by Jen — September 27, 2008 #
Well, those would be really useful if you ever visited a chilly country, wouldn’t they?

Comment by Isabelle — September 27, 2008 #
Anna,

CUTE slippies! I think you ought to make some of wool with no grippies on the bottom and dust mop the floor with them!!

The old furry slippers remind me of Chewy on Star Wars.

Cute!

Jody

Comment by Jody — September 27, 2008 #
Well at least I was close. That makes me feel better. Cute slippers!! Maybe I’ll make me some too!!

Comment by Judy — September 27, 2008 #
I just howled reading this. They are sooooo awesome. I remember the huge fuzzy slippers I had in the 80s…big fuzzy pink ones…wore them down and the fuzzies eventually all clumped together. I love your slippers and, well…I am sorry I said they were a caterpillar!!

Comment by raina — September 28, 2008 #
YOu certainly have been busy! That embroidery is perfect…um but somehow I missed who the quilt is for. Are we suppose to know? LOL

Comment by Vickie E — September 29, 2008 #
slippers…never saw that coming…I swear I saw a scarf…hehehe:) love them…how fun:)

Comment by polly — September 30, 2008 #
beautiful!

Comment by Carin — October 2, 2008 #
Chewbacca slippers!!

Love em – great job on these.

Comment by finnyknits — October 23, 2008 #