I bought this book about ten years ago, and I have used it a lot to make bootees as gifts for friends with new babies.
I put it in my bag along with some needles and spare yarn, and whilst at Cornerstones tried a pattern I’d not done before. Jester Boots!
Very happy with finished result. Easier than I thought to make. I substituted Pompoms for Zoe’s Bells on the toes. I have got some little bells at home – but I felt that pompoms were just as much fun, and softer too.
I made the pompoms using the fork method [see here] holding a strand of red and of white wool together, and winding round 30 times.
They are sooo cute
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Those jester boots are fab! I'd love to be able to knit them for my impending great-nephew/niece (how come I'm old enough to be a great aunt?!) but I don't have the knitting know-how, I fear!
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed catching up on your posts now I'm back at home. Happy (belated) anniversary to you and Bob.
Lovely bootees. I love the fork method, which I hadn't heard of before, thanks for that. Vee x
ReplyDeleteIt is so easy, and so effective!
DeleteSounds very complicated - remember I am a blonde who can't knit! lol!
ReplyDeleteBravo! I love them! SO CUTE! James needs some!
ReplyDeleteThose are double cute! I think I actually prefer them with pom poms too
ReplyDeleteThink I'd like a pair too.
ReplyDeleteOh, I know a little baby who absolutely MUST have a pair. I'm in love with pom-poms at the moment!
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