Fiber Trends Felted Clogs

I had until midnight tonight to get my Fiber Trends felted clogs done. I'm grateful that Janice had challenged me to a knit-along in the first place because knowing me, my poor hubby Jon would still be waiting for me to make him a pair.


What a fun pattern! Takes some concentration but its a very satisfying accomplishment. On the second clog I goofed up at a certain point. I either went too far before knitting in the other direction, or didn't go far enough. That's what I get for getting overconfident and knitting while watching a show. This is not the kind of pattern where you just rip back because you can't really keep track of the rows. Thankfully with the skills I've learned through this pattern, I was able to "fix" it. I had to fill in a section that wasn't even with the other side. So that imperfect one doesn't look quite as perfect as my first one. Jon doesn't care though, he can't wait until they are dry.


(drying by the woodstove; one has already gotten a "haircut")

I could have gotten them done sooner but I ran out of one colour. My LYS told me I might be able to get away with 3 skeins of Alafoss Lopi for a men's medium, but I needed half of a 4th skein. Thankfully the shop still had that colour, and the same lot #.

Now I'd like to get some yarn to make myself a pair, and a pair for my 9 year old daughter. My 13 year old son is not sure he wants a pair. Maybe he will once he sees us all wearing them this winter!

I had restricted myself to these clogs until I had them done. Now I can get back to knitting my bags!!!!! Woo hoo!