tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post1971290846929568639..comments2024-03-29T01:12:13.753-05:00Comments on Mr. Micawber's Recipe for Happiness: Birchbark Slippers Pattern & TutorialMrs. Micawberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-6678729971149469912017-10-08T18:38:23.698-05:002017-10-08T18:38:23.698-05:00A Pom Pom will be very cute! :)A Pom Pom will be very cute! :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-70992965208066115532017-10-06T03:19:40.021-05:002017-10-06T03:19:40.021-05:00I did tight seed stitch. Bought a contrasting colo...I did tight seed stitch. Bought a contrasting color today to do the simple crochet border (I'm not a crocheter either but I can do this. ) I love this. Oh, and I'm going to make a Pom Pom out of contrast to put on toes. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10137183373463806390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-1136061768688605012017-10-06T03:10:25.257-05:002017-10-06T03:10:25.257-05:00I've already knit my rectangles in seed stitch...I've already knit my rectangles in seed stitch with LB Wool Ease Thick and Quick and just found a good contrast color to do the single crochet around edges (I can't crochet an object but I can do this & so can you! I promise!) I made mine very thick so that lovely pointed toe wouldn't collapse. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10137183373463806390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-50354284015615644982016-11-30T21:08:32.022-06:002016-11-30T21:08:32.022-06:00Hi Robin - I don't know how you could round th...Hi Robin - I don't know how you could round the toes, as the toes of these slippers are formed by the base of the rectangle, which folds easily into a point but not so easily into other shapes! You might want to try a more standard crochet slipper pattern that starts with a magic ring and works in the round for the toe area - check out this post from Moogly for ideas:<br />http://www.mooglyblog.com/crochet-slippers-for-the-whole-family/<br /><br />Good luck and thanks for commenting!Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-91080458348337291302016-11-29T09:43:32.940-06:002016-11-29T09:43:32.940-06:00wiredNovember 29, 2016 at 7:40 AM
I'm so glad ...wiredNovember 29, 2016 at 7:40 AM<br />I'm so glad to find this before Christmas! A classic simple and elegant solution for chilled toes in Florida. Any suggestions on how to round the toes for a mens pattern? I have added this as a plan for extra gift for all of the family on my list. This is one example of tunisian density being perfect for the item.<br />TY sooo much. Lovely website terrific patterns! BTW link to shoe measurements is awesome!<br />Robin<br /><br />ReplyDeletewiredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07456043322405511553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-2763999445929787492016-11-29T09:40:40.887-06:002016-11-29T09:40:40.887-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.wiredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07456043322405511553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-77124788400217178982014-11-08T08:36:31.029-06:002014-11-08T08:36:31.029-06:00This is just a precious pattern. Thank you for sh...This is just a precious pattern. Thank you for sharing it.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03436434437436666365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-74757431012061373982014-08-31T14:39:19.910-05:002014-08-31T14:39:19.910-05:00I told my daughter in law is make her slippers and...I told my daughter in law is make her slippers and we had a laugh but I think she'll be pleasantly surprised with these ;)Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15285677322305803045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-46572335967182364052014-04-16T17:57:39.058-05:002014-04-16T17:57:39.058-05:00These are beautiful. Thank you so much for sharin...These are beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your patterns. I have lots of brown wool, so may try a pair with that and a pretty wine-colored variegate for contrast for thickness. I will have to look you up on Ravelry too.<br /><br />=) GayleGaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11352654862971180316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-33316751567363375472014-01-16T18:03:01.403-06:002014-01-16T18:03:01.403-06:00Oh I love love love HAPPINESS, and I LOVEEEEEEEE T...Oh I love love love HAPPINESS, and I LOVEEEEEEEE THESE SLIPPERS.....your instructions are great and easy for beginners to follow!!! I will be making a few pairs for my girls!!!! DEB:) :) Peterspebbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756435153088186462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-70219184821622125752013-12-17T21:36:12.037-06:002013-12-17T21:36:12.037-06:00Sure - just knit a rectangle, using any stitch you...Sure - just knit a rectangle, using any stitch you like, and following the directions above (under "Size") for dimensions. I would choose a stable stitch and use firm tension to prevent stretching. On your last row, decrease a few stitches to help the heel round up slightly.<br /><br />For the border - you would have to use your best judgement. You could try a simple knitted border after the rectangle is done, or you could work the border as you go - perhaps a couple of seed stitches or garter stitches at the beginning and end of each row?<br /><br />Your cast-on edge will be the toe, so use a cast-on that gives a nice tidy edge. :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-48134458362311760322013-12-17T20:52:25.187-06:002013-12-17T20:52:25.187-06:00Hello: Do you have how to do this as knitted pair...Hello: Do you have how to do this as knitted pair of slippers? I don't know how to crochet. Thank you. JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-45188123488780364272013-06-14T00:08:17.111-05:002013-06-14T00:08:17.111-05:00Oh My God !
I can't believe you got both of th...Oh My God !<br />I can't believe you got both of this done in less than a hour. This is the first time i have tried this pattern, and i'm going to suggest to all .<br /><br />Thanks <br />Barker Marine<br /><br /><a href="http://www.number94.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Men Shoes UK</a><br /><br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14861690285700849454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-59948129091040798792013-06-01T06:32:52.255-05:002013-06-01T06:32:52.255-05:00Such an easy and fun project! Your directions are ...Such an easy and fun project! Your directions are very clear and the pictures are great!<br /><br />Thank you!Sometimes I Thinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10658533133637401064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-13595554288820971112013-04-10T05:00:58.215-05:002013-04-10T05:00:58.215-05:00I am attempting these slippers right now! The patt...I am attempting these slippers right now! The patters in very classy. I think I am going to use a cro-hook in the future simply for the ease of keeping the stitches on my hook. Thank you!Women Sweatershttp://www.everbuying.com/smlclass1419.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-58175143113879206462013-03-17T11:53:23.676-05:002013-03-17T11:53:23.676-05:00These are the most brilliant slipper pattern I hav...These are the most brilliant slipper pattern I have viewed and I've looked at many. I would like to try knitting them, as you said that it was possible to do so. <br /><br />Thank you so much for sharing this timeless slipper!<br />SherielAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-15465174271106243752013-02-19T12:34:46.335-06:002013-02-19T12:34:46.335-06:00These are absolutely gorgeous!! Thanks so much for...These are absolutely gorgeous!! Thanks so much for sharing them. I linked back to the pattern this morning on my blog: http://www.mooglyblog.com/tunisian-crochet/Tamara at Mooglyhttp://www.mooglyblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-61315299024263461972012-12-17T00:04:01.457-06:002012-12-17T00:04:01.457-06:00You're welcome! A cro-hook would be great - I ...You're welcome! A cro-hook would be great - I was just using what I had available. :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-63421644218347815962012-12-17T00:03:30.223-06:002012-12-17T00:03:30.223-06:00I got the yarn at JoAnn Fabrics, last year (2011)....I got the yarn at JoAnn Fabrics, last year (2011). I think it's probably still available.<br /><br />Thanks for commenting. :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-30186642197199141542012-12-16T23:36:01.906-06:002012-12-16T23:36:01.906-06:00I am attempting these slippers right now! The patt...I am attempting these slippers right now! The patters in very classy. I think I am going to use a cro-hook in the future simply for the ease of keeping the stitches on my hook. Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01691704160059830995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-24868905324747376702012-12-16T16:46:55.872-06:002012-12-16T16:46:55.872-06:00I love these slippers! Where can we find the yarn ...I love these slippers! Where can we find the yarn that you used,I love the colors. Thank you for sharing these.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-36153487566597373402012-11-25T18:49:14.511-06:002012-11-25T18:49:14.511-06:00You can use any stitch you like, you know - just m...You can use any stitch you like, you know - just make a rectangle and go from there. Many people on Ravelry have found that this pattern works best if you make the rectangle only as long as your foot (not longer, as I advised). This helps keep the slipper from falling off when it gets a little stretched out.<br /><br />Good luck, and by all means try it with a stitch you do like! :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-39920312481118615352012-11-25T18:47:23.589-06:002012-11-25T18:47:23.589-06:00I'm so sorry, I didn't see your comment un...I'm so sorry, I didn't see your comment until now! I really don't know how to answer your questions - there's no way to predict how much things will shrink when felted. But I'd very much like to see the results if this idea works out for you. Thanks for commenting. :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-38732046030945090502012-11-25T15:47:47.669-06:002012-11-25T15:47:47.669-06:00I've never used Tunisian stitch in a pattern; ...I've never used Tunisian stitch in a pattern; I'm not really crazy about it. But these are great, I love the way you styled them. I think I might have to make them!Pam Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17056599254636550523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-54836818832859010872012-10-19T10:14:17.308-05:002012-10-19T10:14:17.308-05:00Hey there! These are just what I am looking for! I...Hey there! These are just what I am looking for! I was hoping to make some and felt them, or should I make my rectangle, felt it, then construct? and how much larger do you think I should make them to allow for shrinkage? Thanks for sharing! If I do the felted ones, I will share my results! :)<br />Patty aciepeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15996724319406332062noreply@blogger.com