Hi friends! Today I am going to share an easy recipe for knitted slippers! This is a quick gift any knitter can whip up in time for Christmas AND a fun project for a new knitter to try! By the Way I have a 20% off coupon code: Q6B4EYWQ for the knitting needle set I used from Fabart (the coupon can be used on anything in the Fabart Amazon store too and they can ship in time for Christmas!)
Watch the video to see how and then check out the pattern and diagram at the end of this post for written instruction. Rather than just giving you a pattern I want to teach you how to make these slippers to fit your foot and how to alter the pattern for different yarn you may want to use.
Video!
Find the set of interchangeable knitting needles I used from our sponsor FABART and save 20% with coupon code: Q6B4EYWQ
Supplies:
- Size 9 knitting needles
- Super bulky yarn (look for a 6 on the label)
- Contrasting ribbon or yarn to use as stitch markers
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Stitches you need to know:
Knit stitch
Purl Stitch
Knit 2 together
*All of these stitches are demonstrated in the video, checkout this video if you need more instruction.
Directions: Use this for a ladies slipper size 6-10 or narrow men’s slipper. Alteration tips below.
1. Cast on 22 stitches.
2.Row 1: Knit7 (place stitch marker) Purl 1, Knit 6 (place stitch marker) Purl 1, Knit 7
3. Row 2: Knit
*Repeat these 2 rows until you have a rectangle of fabric that is as long as the distance from your heel to the widest part of your foot (where the toe knuckles are) I knit this part 8 1/2″ to fit a size 8-9 ladies shoe size.
4. Decreasing for the toe:
Knit 1, Knit 2 together (repeat across row.)
Next row: Knit. Repeat these 2 rows.
5. Knit across as many rows as you need until you have 1/4″ of toe left to cover.
6. Repeat step 4.
7. Cut yarn leaving a 18″ tail, thread yarn into a yarn needle and draw yarn through stitches on the needle. Slide the stitches off the needle and pull tight to close the toe. Fold slipper fabric in half and sew up the toe. Fasten off and weave in ends.
8. Use the tail from the cast on end to sew up the heel, fasten off and weave in ends.
Alterations:
To make a wider slipper add a stitch or two in each knit column. So instead of casting on 22 stitches (k7, p1, k6, p1, k7) you might cast on 25 stitches and k8, p1, k7, p1, k8. Just add stitches evenly and follow the knitting instructions for the rest of the slipper.
To make smaller slippers you can decrease stitches from each column. Alternately you could use thinner yarn and smaller knitting needles so a smaller slipper would not be as bulky. I suggest making notes as you knit the first slipper so you can easily make the second one match. Here is a diagram of how the slipper is constructed and where you can alter the design to change the size.
Giveaway Time!!!
I have an amazing giveaway for you this week from our sponsor Fabart AND a coupon code: Q6B4EYWQ to save 20% ANYTHING in their shop from brushes to knitting needles if you want to buy a set for someone on your Christmas list! Fabart is selling this set of needles for $40 (only $32 with coupon and if you are an amazon Prime member you can get free 2 day shipping so you will have them in time for Christmas!) I have seen sets of aluminum knitting needles from other companies starting at $65 and up! I have used many brands of aluminum knitting needles and these are just as good at a much lower price and the handsome faux leather case makes it an amazing gift for any knitter. Circular needles can be use the same way as straight needles or you can knit in the round with them to make seamless hats and sweaters. They are also wonderful for teaching kids to knit as they fit smaller hands better. You can connect the cords to make larger items like blankets and keep the weight off the needles. You can even use the cords and stoppers that come in the kit as stitch holders. When you get this set of interchangeable knitting needles you are essentially getting nine pairs of straight needles size 4-11, nine pairs of 15″, 25″ and 30″ circular needles. And you can connect three of the cords to make large seamless blankets and throws. It can get expensive when you first get started knitting but this set will see you through most of the patterns you will come across. Leave a comment and let me know if you would rather win the knitting needle set or another product from the Fabart shop (and tell me your pick) and I will draw a winner in one week! Good luck and til next time happy crafting!
I’d LOVE to win this set of needles! I haven’t a clue how to knit, but you make me want to learn. My dad’s wife taught two of my daughters and they keep trying to get me to try. I just may if I win these beauties!
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Neddles would be great, thanks
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Wow! Once again you have made something I find hard to do look so simple…I’m going to give this a try. I would love to win the knitting needle set…thank you for the opportunity to win. Happy Holidays!! ☺
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I would love to win a set of needles. And what a great pattern for cosy slippers. I am totally making those! Happy holidays!
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This pattern is so cute. Thank you for offering this giveaway!! I’d love the knitting needles. Have a lovely day!
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Fun slippers!
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I’d love to win the needles!
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Wow! These are FABulous 🙂 I’ve been knitting for a long time and weren’t aware of interchangeable needles. What a great prize. I’d love to win them! Thanks.
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oops, grammatical error – I wasn’t aware of interchangeable needles!
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Brilliant video! I may give these a go!!! I would love to win these needles if the giveaway is open internationally. If not no worries. Happy Holidays to you and your family. ☃🌲😀
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Needles would be great!
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I don’t knit so I would like to win the interchangeable brush set.
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Ooh I would love the knitting needles. I’m not greatest knitter but I love it and find it relaxing after a hectic day with work or kids haha . I have the circular knitting needles from Walmart and the cords already pulled out of the needle itself. I guess it could be a good thing too haha
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I would still love to win the interchangeable watercolor brushes from your previous videos. Those slipper sure look comfy though.
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Just learning so would love them
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I would love a new set of knitting needles! I love to knit, but lost mine in my last move and have been making due with pencils ha ha, so this would be super awesome! Thanks for offering such a great giveaway!
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Oh my gosh! They have a complete purple set! My favorite color! Ha ha
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I would love to win the set as I have no experience knitting but you have changed my mind and I really think I might be able to knit. You have made it look so simple. Thank you
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I would really like the set of knitting needles.
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Lindsay, I really appreciate the thorougness of this post and the video. I’ve seen similar easy slipper patterns, but I love how you explained how simple it is to adapt this pattern. I would love to win this set of knitting needles. I have wanted a set of interchangable needles but haven’t been able to splurge on them. Thanks again, Lindsay, for all your tutorials Love you!
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I haven’t knitted since I was a little girl…and I’d love to try it again. Love this pattern. Looks like something I might be able to do!
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I would love to win the 38-piece knitting set. I learned to knit when I was 4 yrs old and have never stopped. Altho I love rubber stamping too. Thank you for a chance to win, something so great.
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Great project for beginning knitters! I would love to win the interchangeable brush set you demonstrated several weeks ago. I always learn something from your videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
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I would rather have another product from Fabart. A set of watercolor brushes. Maybe then I could learn how to watercolor… Nice giveaway!!
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Great slippers and video. I plan on using this pattern to make me some this coming year. The needles would be great to win. I like the multi colored ones as it would be easy to match up 🙂
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Sorry how do you delete this comment …. I made an error9
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I would love to win the needle set. I have never won anything.
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Really cute slippers! And i could always use a new toy to play with
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I would love to win these needles. I do knit and would love to make a pair of these yummy looking slippers. Thanks for the instructions and the video. Thanks.
Linda D.
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Thank you for your tutorial. I don`t know how to knit but if I win the needles I would try to learn!
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I don’t knit much but would like to learn how to paint so the brushes would be nice. Either one is just fine. Thanks for a chance.
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Adorable slippers! I love to knit. Thank you for a chance to win.
I’d like the Fabart 12 piece brush set.
Carol b (cc)
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I would love to win some paint brushes
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Great idea! I made those years ago and lost the pattern. Thanks for posting it!
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I would love a set of knitting needles! Just got started a couple of months ago and I’m kind of a knitting junky now. BTW, I LOVE your videos. I’ve started dabbling in water colors thanks to you and I’m loving it! Thanks for all your amazing videos!
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Thanks for a fun quick pattern! If I was the winner, I’d like the knitting needles (the blue set) if possible! Thanks for a chance to win!
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Could you just knit me a pair and I’ll pretend I made them? They are super cute. I would love to win the FabArt interchangeable paint brush set that I didn’t win in the last two giveaways. Third time’s the charm, right?
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Love your videos but especially your watercolors tutorials. My pick is anything to do with watercolors such as palettes, brushes or would like to start scrapbooking so stamps to get me started would be great. Have a fabulous Christmas and a very Happy New Year 😊
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I might just take up knitting again. I have not seen any knitting needles like this and I like that they screw together. And I might be able to make these. Your instructions were so much easier to understand than anyone else’s I have seen. Thanks. (Yeah, I like the knitting needles.)
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Like the slipper. Yes knitting needles please.
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I would love the knitting needle set please
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Love the slippers! The knitting needles would be a great win!
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Lindsay, those are really nice slippers! You make it look so easy!
Would love to try to make some with those awesome needles!!
Maybe I could dance around in them too!!!!!
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I’d love to win the interchangeable paint brushes. Thanks!
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Would love to win the needles! Have not knitted in years…but I may just start again with these slippers! Too cute!!! Thank you for sharing all of your talents! Happy holidays!
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Thank you for this opportunity to win! I would LOVE the knitting needle set. It would be so much easier to knit and have the stoppers to hold everything in place and the variety of needles….simply awesome! Thank you! Merry Christmas!
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I would love to learn how to knit if I had the time but I’m sooo busy. I’d love a chance to win the FabArt travel brushes you demonstrated and the slippers too!
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Ok, I’m sure if my last post will show up- but I would hate to miss out on my chance to win those needles! Love this pattern.
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Who couldn’t use more needles? I would love a set of interchangeables. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
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Wow! I’ve never knitted before. You made it look so easy. Plus, they look so soft. Anyone would love to slip them on.
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Lindsay could you please delete the message I sent at 2:06 I accidentally put my personal email address and I cannot delete the comment for some reason.
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I removed it:)
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I would want to win the knitting needles. Thanks for the pattern
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These slippers are perfect for winter ❤ Your yarn choice is great, they look so cozy! Thank you for explaining it through so well.
I'd love to win the needles set, they look amazing.
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I really like the bulky yarn you used, especially the color! Thanks for opt to win the needle set!!
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I want to try knitting, so knitting needles would be a great win for me if i …..))
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I liked the knitting needles and bulky yarn you used. I have never knitted before but watching your video makes me wamt to try it. Easy to follow instructions. Thanks.
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Awesome pattern and knitting set. You video as usual is brillant, you have explained it in so simple and easy way.
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I recently received an order for the Fabart interchangeable brushes, so the needles would be my choice. I saw you use them before and was intrigued. I’ve never used circular needles before. Thanks for the easy-to-do slipper pattern. They look comfy! Thank you to both you and Fabart.
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Wow it would be a real Christmas treat to win this lovely set. Thanks for the chance!
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Wow, now I know what my next project is! I am not a great knitter and have only attempted scarves. Your pattern and video make me really want to try to make slippers! Thanks so much for the inspiration and giveaway opportunity.
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Thank you for the wonderful videos! I have been learning a lot from your watercolor videos! Although I do not know how to knit I watched this video just to see how you did it and you do make it look easy! I would love the set of watercolor brushes if I were to win! Thank you so much for the opportunity! You are terrific!
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I’ve been knitting for several years so probably have enough variety of needles so would LOVE the interchangeable brush set!
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I would love the needles. Thanks for the chance and Merry Christmas!
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I’m thinking YOU are a Renaissance Woman!!! Is there anything you can’t do? so much talent!! cute slippers they remind me of ones my Gma would make us…to win the needle set would be awesome!!! thanks for the chance…love your videos 🙂
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I will definitely be attempting to knit the slippers! Thanks for the refresher! I would love to win the knitting needles! I look forward to your videos every day. It is the first place I go when I open my Emails!
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Congrats Barbara! You won the set of knitting needles! You will get an email from FabArt shortly requesting your mailing info so keep an eye on your inbox.Congrats!
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If you could see my hodge-pod get of knitting needles, you would see how much I would appreciate this set. Thanks for the opportunity and thanks for all your great ideas.
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Great slippers. I have many patterns for slippers but these look far simpler to do. I am a knitter but have never tried the interchangeable needles so would love to win the needle set. A great Christmas pressy.
Happy Christmas/holidays to you and all for next week.
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I’m not a very good knitter. So I would rather have something else. I enjoy watching your videos so much. You inspire me greatly. These slippers are adorable. Reminds me of the ones my mother used to make us. Thank you for what you do.
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Cute slippers, I’ve crochet slippers in the past but it took so long! I’d love to win a set of needles.
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I would love the set of knitting needles. I loom knit but want to learn to knit on needles. Thanks for the video
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I would love to win the knitting needles. I have trouble knitting and would like to try again. Thanks again for sharing all that you do..
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I haven’t knitted in years and I too would love to win the knitting needles.
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Sounds life some nice choices. If love to win the Fabart 15 Piece Interchangeable Artist Paint Brushes for Watercolor, Acrylics, Oils, Face Painting set. It looks like a really cool all purpose set of brushes!
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Always wanted a set of these Needles! Thanks so much for a chance to win them. And thank you Fabart!
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Love the slippers. Can’t wait to get started.
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Cute slippers. It’s hard to choose I would honestly like ether the needles or the brushes.interchangeable is so cool.
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Would love to win the knitting needles! My mother in law use to knit us slippers every year and I would love to continue the tradition.
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Wonderful pattern! I just started knitting again, this will be great to make after the scarf I started. Thanks for the opportunity to win the set of needles too.
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Would love to win the needles for a friend! Thanks for the chance!
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This is so nice. I would like the knitting needles set.
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I like the needles and fabarts interchangeable brushes. I think those would be compact. I would definitely like to win the needles more though. I’ve never knitted and I’ve always wanted to try though.
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I’d love a fancy set of knitting needles!
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I will be teaching my 11 and 13 year old granddaughters this year and these needles would be a great incentive for them to learn!
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I love love the purple set!
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Hi Lindsay…You are so talented. I am going to try this project after Christmas. I would love to win the set of needles…Thanks again for your inspiration, Merry Christmas…
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I have never entered a giveaway, but I would love to win those knitting needles. I haven’t been knitting long and I am obsessed with knitting now! Thank you for sharing this beginner pattern, the tutorial, and the giveaway.
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Love the brushes would love to add on to my collection for watercolors.
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I would love the set of interchangeable brushes. I love watching your videos because everything is explained so well. I have my Mother’s knitting needles and my Mother-in-law’s needles, so I think I have enough. LOL
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Later this week my first pair of these slippers show up. They are NOWHERE NEARLY as good as yours! Sill, they worked. I used doubled worsted weight yarn held together and US size 10.5 needles. Thanks for this pattern. I will use it again.
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“Show up” on my blog, I meant….another instance of fingers faster than brain!
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I am a beginner knitter but right now I’m more into painting, so I’d love a chance to win the interchangeable brushes. Thanks!!
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I would love to win the needles! I’m currently learning how to crochet, and want to eventually branch out to knitting.
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Cute slippers! I don’t know how to knit, so I would choose a different prize! Could definitely use a set of brushes!
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I need to try the slipper pattern. Looks easy and fun and something to put in my grandson’s care package at U of M. Personally, I’d love the interchangeable 15 piece paint brush collection. I love to watercolor paint and no one ever has enough brushes!!!!!
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Wonderful as usual, thank you. I would love the chance to win the brushes again as they are not available to buy in the U K. Happy holidays Lindsey 🎅
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Hi Lindsey! I would love to win an interchangeable brush set!. I love that you are a crater with many talents and you try to teach us.
Keep up the good work.
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Love love love the people set! But any color would be better than the pencils I am using! Ha ha
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I just started knitting in October and I’m loving it every . I would love the needle set!!! I only have a pair of needles and I want to do me stuff. This set would be really good for me. Thank you for doing this.
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Very nice set and a great gift — excellent blog — Thank you so much!
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I love the pattern. It sounds easy. I would love the needles. I also love your Christmas tree. Very beautiful.
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I love this pattern and your instructions are clear and easy! I would love to win this set,
Since I am a beginner knitter.
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I am a slow learner but you show can be understood only i dont see graph at all
Thanks
Barbara
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