Cosy knitted shoes for babies and teddies

I think global warming must have been and gone because Britain is now being ravaged by a mini ice-age. I'd almost forgotten what snow looked like as we've had very little in recent years, but the feathery flakes started falling before Christmas and everywhere has remained white ever since.

It's bitingly cold outside and so I've had the perfect excuse to stay indoors and knit.

Searching through some very old 1940s patterns that my granny once used I found the sweetest little baby slipper/shoe.

It looked so cute I read the pattern, added a few ideas of my own and knitted a sample. It would have made just the right gift for my friend's new grand-daughter if only I'd been able to find enough yarn of the same colour to knit another shoe!

And so I started again. Pale pink this time with satin ribbon bows as a finishing touch.

No sooner had I finished than a mischievous little bear arrived.

he seemed very interested in the shoes

and decided to try them for size

In he climbed

and slid right down into the toe.

Doesn't he look cosy.

As the sun goes down on another freezingly cold day

I shall remain in my cosy place beside the fire and

knit!

Patterns for the little shoes and tiny teddy are now in my Etsy shop if you fancy knitting either or both. They are done in DK yarn on 2.75mm needles (US size 2). The sole of the shoe measures 10cm (4in) from front to back so would fit a foot of similar length.

From a very cold and icy Britain, until next time,

Eli

Comments

[bellaboo]

Those knitted shoes are soooo adorable!
Keep warm and cosy by that fire.

Bellaboo

[Julie]

What pretty cosy shoes

[Marqueta]

Dear Eli,

Oooh, adorable! Both the booties and the bear :) .

How lovely to have a fire to sit beside and to have knitting to keep your hands busy! May you warm up there soon.

Love,

Marqueta

[sheila]

Just so cute Eli .... knitting by the fireside is so relaxing isn't it.

[miss julep]

Adorable, sweet & cozy all wrapped into one blog entry!! Love it!! Stay warm & toasty.

[Debbie]

Absolutely adorable Eli. Two of my nephews are soon to become Daddys and I think these would make a perfect gift.
We have rare snow here in North Devon too, I will also be knitting by the fire. Take care and stay warm.

Love,

Debbie

[Oran Dreamsinger]

Hello, I'm new to your blog and just wanted to say I love these little shoes, they are so sweet. You aren't the only one settling down in front of the fire to keep cosy.

In a previous post you said that if anyone made any of your patterns you might like to see the outcome. Perhaps you might enjoy a look at these http://oran.typepad.com/my_weblog/ I love the pattern and plan on making many more! Thank-you so much for making it available.

Love O. xxxx

[Wee Cute Treasures]

Eli, you never cease to amaze. What sweet little bootees and that teeny teddy is adorable. Glad to know you are keeping warm it is -7 degrees here in Dublin at the moment! Love, Carol xox

[Maggie]

Your work is always so sweet, Eli.
I am going to have to take a class to learn how to knit as my self instruction has gone bust!
Your baby shoes are darling as is your sweet teddy.
Your fire looks inviting and I would stay there, too!
xxx
Maggie