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Nasturtiums

Slippers

Despite it being midwinter, the nasturtiums are growing in full force along our street – I had to take a photo of their glossy green glory when I was waiting for the bus the other day.

And in somewhat unrelated news, I wanted to show you these slippers I made. Each one took an evening – and they're very warm and cosy. They're for Keira, and tomorrow i plan to attach some leather scraps to the sole, for non-slipperiness and longevity. She's also gently suggested that colourful pom poms would be a stylish addition.

I used this free and fantastic pattern, along with a ball of alpaca yarn I found at the op-shop.

A friend in Norway had a basket of these in her house for visitors to wear, so now of course I want to do the same…

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    Ali Ferguson

    Inspired by you, Melissa, I’ve knitted 5! – yes!!! – pairs of fingerless gloves this winter, as surprise “parcels in the post” for people dear to me. And added a beret for daughter, with scarf in left-over wool still in progress. Confess scarf seems interminable !!! I love the feel of and working with wool, and love being able to utilise winter “spare time” productively. Especially when it makes friends happy too.
    So THANK YOU, Melissa – love your Blogs – PLEASE keep inspiring all of us – !

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