Men's Loafer Slipper Pattern Updated!

Easy follow along instructions with stitch counts

and includes wide width pattern too!

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Free Knit in the Round Pillow Pattern Available Now!

FREE Pillow Pattern 2 Sizes: 12 x 16 and 14 x 14

Use Bulky or Double strand Worsted Yarn

NOW available at my Ravelry and Craftsy Stores ONLY!

Summer Slipper Pattern Updated!

Check it out!

Updated pattern - easier to follow

- stitch counts - wide width pattern too!

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Updated! Women's Scuff Pattern!

Women's Scuff Pattern easier to follow along, stitch counts and included wide width pattern!

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New! Three-piece Knit Pattern Available

I created this set for my loved ones that work and/or exercise

outside to help keep them safe and warm :)

fingerless gloves * neck warmer * headband

If you know someone who is participating in a walk/run for a cure,

this would be a great "thank you" gift for them to wear in the color that supports their cause.

Keep your loved ones warm and safe this fall :)

 Pattern available at my Etsy * Craftsy * Ravelry stores!

Updated Women's Loafer Pattern

Women's Loafer Slipper Felt Knit Pattern

has been updated with a new clean look and easy to follow directions.

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How to Add a Non Skid Sole to Your Slippers

Start with a pair of slippers that have already been felted and dry. Using a Non Skid fabric (I purchased mine from Joann Fabrics online) Trace the shape of the slipper on the fabric.

Cut out the shape of the sole a little larger than needed, begin folding the edge in and pin into place all along the sole. 

Once you are happy with the look of the sole and it seems even on both slippers, begin sewing into place. I used Hand Quilting thread and I  went around the sole a couple of times to make sure that it was secure. They turned out super cute!!

New Ladies House Slipper Pattern Now Available!

Ladies House Slipper Felted Knit Pattern

One piece - NO sewing required!

Includes wide width sole pattern too!

Find at my Etsy, Ravelry & Craftsy stores!

or

www.moniqueraedesigns.com

 Here is a simple way to decorate your slippers: Use Iron-On Appliques! 

**August Deal** Now at my Etsy Store

Each month I will run a special pattern deal just for you!

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Pattern special will run all month long!

Men's Wide Width Pattern Updated!

UPDATED - EASIER TO READ AND FOLLOW ALONG!

Slip On Pattern Updated!

Slip On Style Felted Wool Slipper Pattern for Women has been updated

Easier to read and follow along ** Includes stitch count and Wide Width pattern too!

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Peep Toe Pattern Updated!

Updated pattern - easier to read and follow along!

Includes Wide Width pattern too!

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Felting Process of Cat Cave Pattern

Working from my Kitty Pod * Cat Cave Felted Knit Pattern, I created the xx-Large size pod. When I finished knitting the pod it was about 35 inch long - yes that long, crazy big! It took just about 20 oz of worsted weight 100% wool yarn.  

2 jeans, pod and hot soapy water

Because the pod was so big I could not use a laundry bag. I placed it in my washer with two pair of jeans. I usually use towels, but didn't want any lint on the pod, since it wasn't in a laundry bag. I began the long process of felting. I checked it every twenty minutes so that I could shape the pod and make sure that it was not getting dented or creased.

The pod felted down 14 inches after the first 40 minute of hot soapy water in the wash cycle - see picture above. I put it in for another 20 minutes and it felted down another two inches - see picture below. In the bottom picture the pod is beginning to feel thicker and stiffer, more solid, just the way I want it to be.

I put it in for another 15 minutes to ensure that the felt was sturdy enough to hold it's shape. It took about 75 minutes of washing cycle time to felt my pod to the size and thickness I like. Your washing machine's time may vary, but you should still get the same results. I do not spin my felted work to remove the water, but you can if you like. It is a little difficult to squeeze the water out, but I find that it prevents creases. Then I stuffed the pod with plastic bags. But the pod was so big I didn't have enough bags, so I took a bag and filled it with yarn that I had. I stuffed it until it could not take anymore. It was solid and measured 17 inches long. I set the pod outside to dry in the sun. It took about 2 days to feel dry on the outside of the pod. I removed the bags and stood it upright back outside to dry for another day. Total dry time 3 days.

wet and stuffed with bags

Once my pod was dry it held it's shape for the most part, but the opening began to close. I wanted it to stay open, so I decided to try boning on the rim to hold it open.

dry and empty without bags

dry and ready to use, but...idea!

Boning is used in sewing and you can find it at any fabric store. It comes as a plastic strip or covered in fabric to sew in place. I used white boning so that you could see it in the photos.

without boning

I sewed the boning into place, making sure that you could not see the stitches on the outside of pod. I stitched on both sides of the boning, so that it would lay flat. I finished the look by stitching yarn around the opening.This is just another idea for customizing your cat pod to your cat's personality :) have fun with it!

*Please note that your cat may not get inside it*
*That it may take a lot of yarn and time to create*
*And that felting can be a fickle friend* 

Etsy *June Special* Pattern Deal at MoniqueRae

Each month I will run a special pattern deal just for you!

Stop by my Etsy store to see the Deal for June

Pattern special will run all month long!

Look What's New!!!

New website!    www.moniqueraedesigns.com   New mobile website!

I will continue to post here on my blog new patterns and updates

so please still continue to visit!

Pattern Updates have been made to:

Ladies Knit Slipper Pattern

I will be updated and simplifying all of my patterns,

giving each one a cleaner look.

Keep watching for your favorite pattern :)

Chunky Cowl turns into Shoulder Shawl!

Use my newest pattern:

4 Chunky Neck Warmers Textured Knit Pattern and create another great idea!

Cowl

Turn the cowl into a pretty shoulder shawl - wear it rolled or straight

4 Chunky Neck Warmers Textured Knit Pattern Now Available!

 Easy knit * big and chunky * warm and toasty * 

Neck Warmer * Cowl * Infinity * Extra long Infinity all included in this one pattern!

at my Etsy Ravelry Craftsy store!

Kitty Pod * Cat Cave * Cat Cozy Pattern!

 What ever you call it - The pattern is now available at my Etsy * Ravelry * Craftsy Store!

Felted knit pattern in Small Medium Large and X-Large sizes

 I created this for two wonderful people who care for kittens born

with social, physical or health issues and work with them so they may find a home.

Free Button Scarf Knit Pattern

Great for Beginners!

Bulky infinity knit scarf with decorative buttons!

Simple knitting instructions with beautiful results!

I wrote this pattern after I taught my second class for newbies and it was a hit.

There is no stopping them now!

A special thanks to Cheri and Denise for making my knitting circle complete :)