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• Folding the slippers - I posted a video!
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  Thanks to all for taking the time to read the article. I have received a lot of positive feedback as well as some tough critiques. I'll agree that the slippers are difficult to fold, but once you get it, you'll never forget it. But instead of trying to write it, I think the easist way to learn it is to see it done. So I've posted a video on YouTube that will walk you through the folding process. I go a little fast a points, but you can pause and rewind if you miss something.
  
  Here is the link:
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKMFEkSKGHg
  
  I would like to apologize for not responding sooner. I have been visiting my parents in Norway for Christmas and haven't been online for a couple weeks. I just got word from Craft magazine that there were comments on my article, so I am chiming in now. This is the first time I've written an article on knitting so I apologize if my terminology was confusing. English is my second language and sometimes the translation is difficult.
  
  I can assure meosima that I am indeed a knitter. But she is correct, I should have mentioned gauge in the article. So here goes: on the yarn I used, 22 stitches equals 10cm on a size 9 (US) needle. As for the row issue, I stated in the article that you should "stitch until your square counts 20 rows (40 times back and forth.)" One of the commenters mentioned that this was a ridge and I think that is a more appropriate name. But let's not nitpick =) It's time to finish those slippers!
  
  Thanks to all!
  
  - Lissi

  Posted by lissimor on January 07, 2008 at 22:02:01 Pacific Time

• knitted slippers
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  Hey,
  I too made these slippers, but I wanted to say ... I'm not sure if the person who wrote the article was a true knitter. Next time, it would be really nice to include a gauge ... I think a lot of the problems people are having with sizing, etc. would have been easily fixed if a gauge had been included. Also, a "row" is one way across, not across and back. So, even though the article says "20 rows" it actually means "40 rows" ... does that help some people? And --- don't worry folding challenged -- the diagram for folding is wrong. I swear it is wrong. One of the folds is backwards. After staring at the finished slipper photo with my boyfriend for a bit, we finally figured out how to fold it correctly ... my advise? Don't look at the diagram at all. Just look at the picture and try to figure out the fold that way.
  
  Did any other knitters notice how off this pattern was? Thoughts?
  
  

  Posted by meosima on January 02, 2008 at 10:31:18 Pacific Time

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  I've been waiting in vain for a reply to my question about the guage; I was promised an answer by one of the editors when I finally tracked one down, and she passed the buck to someone else who never got back to me.
  
  I am boldly going ahead and knitting L # 2. Can you tell me the size of your knitted squares?

  Posted by SharonBee on January 06, 2008 at 17:42:16 Pacific Time

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  I agree - most knitting patterns would include yarn gauge. I googled the yarn name and came up with nothing. And you're right about the "rows" in the instructions. I think they meant ridges, maybe, since you're doing garter stitch? I'm not even sure. If anyone comes up with some more information, please post it! Clearly, the author has abandoned us.

  Posted by zingiber on January 06, 2008 at 10:18:40 Pacific Time

• Easy house slippers
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  I didn't measure my squares, but I did them exactly as instructed in the article. They didn't look quite square, either; they were a little taller than they were wide. I used Paton's merino yarn and they felted beautifully! I did have to wash them twice in hot water and put them in the dryer for a few minutes. They fit my women's 11WW foot quite nicely.

  Posted by yomamabeck on December 30, 2007 at 18:08:18 Pacific Time

• Still looking for measurements for this pattern
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  Can anyone tell us what size these squares were pre-felting? I am working with multiple weights of yarns and know how to figure out gauge if I just know what the pieces should measure.... Thanks for any measurements any of you have found in making these slippers.......

  Posted by sdcushing on December 22, 2007 at 21:59:40 Pacific Time

• felted slippers
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  I agree - we need some more information about the size of the knitted L before and after felting, or the gauge of the original yarn used.
  I just made one slipper out of Lion Brand yarn. I got it folded, and it felted beautifully, but it is HUGE. I really want to make a pair but without knowing how they'll turn out, I am reluctant.
  

  Posted by zingiber on December 05, 2007 at 08:24:02 Pacific Time

• the Slippers
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  Hi,
  
  I am not yet at the folding part, but I have a question about the size. I have never done felting before. Can you tell me how big the individual squares should be? I am knitting with size 9 needles using Alafloss Lopi wool, 20 stitches by 20 rows. I need confirmation of the size before I star slipper #2. Slipper #1 is about 4 feet long! So maybe I have an L-shaped scarf.
  
  Thanks!

  Posted by SharonBee on December 03, 2007 at 05:20:29 Pacific Time

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  I, too, need help with the folding. I cut a paper sample and transferred the markings, but I'm confused after picture C. Please include me in any updated instructions.
  
  THANKS.

  Posted by sushields on November 28, 2007 at 12:13:38 Pacific Time

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  I had trouble folding too, so I used little pieces of paper and taped the letters onto the slipper. Once I did that, I just started sewing A to A, B to B, etc. and it was super easy! (Warning though-- I wasn't sure I was doing it right until the very last seam.) I used Lion Wool and they came out the perfect size, with one hot wash and about 45 minutes in the dryer.

  Posted by ali07 on December 20, 2007 at 07:12:56 Pacific Time

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  sorry! Didn't mean to post that 3x!

  Posted by ali07 on December 20, 2007 at 07:13:38 Pacific Time

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  I had trouble folding too, so I used little pieces of paper and taped the letters onto the slipper. Once I did that, I just started sewing A to A, B to B, etc. and it was super easy! (Warning though-- I wasn't sure I was doing it right until the very last seam.) I used Lion Wool and they came out the perfect size, with one hot wash and about 45 minutes in the dryer.
  

  Posted by ali07 on December 20, 2007 at 07:12:05 Pacific Time

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  I had trouble folding too, so I used little pieces of paper and taped the letters onto the slipper. Once I did that, I just started sewing A to A, B to B, etc. and it was super easy! (Warning though-- I wasn't sure I was doing it right until the very last seam.) I used Lion Wool and they came out the perfect size, with one hot wash and about 45 minutes in the dryer.

  Posted by ali07 on December 20, 2007 at 07:09:52 Pacific Time

• same problem with folding
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  I just can't figure out how to fold these slippers! Is there any way that someone could post a video or a photo play by play? I do like the final slipper in the photo, I just don't know how to get there.
  

  Posted by sticksy on November 18, 2007 at 19:54:55 Pacific Time

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  Hi,
  the folding is the tricky part on these slippers. Copy the instructions in the magazine and cut out with scissors, and try to fold by following the letters and arrows. I will try to make a video soon.
  best,
  lissimor

  Posted by lissimor on November 26, 2007 at 22:42:35 Pacific Time

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  Did the knitting... but I can't figure out the folding.
  I can get as far as picture "C"...but after that I am at a loss!!!!!Any help would be appreciated.
  Glenna

  Posted by cp21 on November 03, 2007 at 10:09:27 Pacific Time

• Slipper sizing
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  Hey, these are fabuly simple slippers for teaching! I'm assuming the sizing is for women, yes? And a US 9 needle seems small for felting bulky weight yarn. Is that yarn weight / needle size correct? thx

  Posted by akaurah on October 29, 2007 at 11:03:51 Pacific Time

• Slipper sizing
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  I just finished a pair of these. I love them! Thanks for the great pattern.
  
  I used a size 9 needle and Patons Classic Wool and Lion Brand wool.
  
  I am a size 7 1/2 shoe. Used 17 stitches and 17 rows. They fit great. They are not too tight, not too loose and totally cozy.
  
  I am now going to make more for my friends for gifts.

  Posted by pokeystackle on November 15, 2007 at 06:45:30 Pacific Time

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  I just finished a pair of these. I love them! Thanks for the great pattern.
  
  I used a size 9 needle and Patons Classic Wool and Lion Brand wool.
  
  I am a size 7 1/2 shoe. Used 17 stitches and 17 rows. They fit great. They are not too tight, not too loose and totally cozy.
  
  I am now going to make more for my friends for gifts.

  Posted by pokeystackle on November 15, 2007 at 06:44:23 Pacific Time