Strappy
So the straps were absolutely positively the way to go. The straps, in fact, quite make the slipper. Allow me to demonstrate.
Awfully cute, no? How about one more, this time from the front. (Erm, and if this looks suspiciously like two left feet, that’s because it is. My display feet are all lefties.)
I’m wondering how I could have ever doubted the inherent wisdom of straps. They make the slippers stay on perfectly, and they increase the cuteness factor (already alarmingly high) significantly. Swinging the strap all the way down to the heel was the simplest tweak imaginable, but it made all the difference in the look of the things. I’m quite taken with them.
Weather and schedule permitting, I may see about enlisting The Boy to take some proper pictures of them soon. These do not do them justice.
The yarn (Bare Naked Wools’ Breakfast Blend DK on the top, plus Kent DK held double on the sole) is a marvelous match with the pattern. It’s got that ever-so-slightly-rustic vibe that just suits these perfectly. I thrashed them around just a bit the first time I washed them, and they bloomed up beautifully. And having two colors that play so nicely together was an added bonus. I have a feeling it’s going to be my go-to choice for future variations on this theme.
I think I’ll need to whip up several pairs for myself (and possibly my sisters….maybe) immediately. I’m on the edge of my seat for the pattern!
I’m loving those slippers, and wishing I had a pair of my own on these cold mornings!
I am hoping you will publish the pattern. I would like to make myself a pair. Lovely slippers!
I can’t wait to knit these. They’re adorable!
OH MY GOSH!!!!!!
Those are adorable!
I’m with the others, would love to knit a pair!
Will there be a pattern to download?
Chiming in with all the other “adorable” comments. Love them!
i. love. these. must. knit. now.
I hope you’ll pardon my bluntness, but I would knit the shit out of these slippers. And then actually *wear them*.
Ok, I will gracefully bow to the pressure. I’ve chatted with Anne at Knitspot and arranged for more yarn and I’ll knit up a pair with all the tweaks I want and do a pattern!
Chic!!
Adorable slippers! I agree that the strap adds to the look. Can’t wait for the pattern.
Adorable!! Pattern, pretty pretty please??
Wow…those are just the cutest slippers ever! How long do we need to wait for them?
Hi I would love the pattern of these slippers. Is it at all possible to email it to me please. Thanks, Colleen
The pattern is available for purchase on ravelry if you’d like to buy it! You’ll find it here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/quiescent