The other day, Mom texted me a picture of the slippers I’d made Dad back in 2017. It had taken four years, but he’d finally worn a hole in the heel.
I guess he needed a new pair. Luckily, I still had a pile of yarn leftover from that barnyard cardigan, and it was just the right weight. I got smart, and gave the yarn a good long soak BEFORE I knit with it this time. It didn’t get rid of the smell completely, but it wasn’t so overpowering, and it was a little nicer to knit with (the sticky lanolin feeling was gone)
The pattern is Family Slippers, and it’s a nice, simple “traditional” grandma style slipper. I had these knit up in a couple of evenings.
That should keep his feet warm for at least another four years.
Wandering Cat Studio 
Okay so ignore my previous comment please Val. I asked about the cats and when I went back to the pattern you highlighted, I could see your cats adored it!!! Mine would love smelly yarn. I bet.
I should have smelled my yarn when I organized it today. I relied totally on sight and touch. I adore your slippers for your dad.
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Beautiful slippers and it’s obvious he loves and wears them if he’s worn holes in his previous ones. That’s always a good feeling when your knitting is well loved.
Blessings,
Betsy
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They look so warm and cozy! Handknit slippers are the best. I keep meaning to dig mine out and give them a wash but winter will be over before I get around to it I bet.
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Those will be wonderful. Thanks for the link to the pattern – maybe I’ll make some for Christmas gifts!!
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That stinky yarn…again!
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Those are just wonderful! They look so warm and soft.
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Great use of that ‘smelly’ yarn of yours!!! lol These look great; this is a favorite slipper pattern.
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Some of the first things I knit were slippers just like that! Thanks for jarring that memory. I hope your Dad’s slipper last another four years.
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Doesn’t it feel good to use up a yarn that didn’t work out the first time. Glad it wasn’t quite so smelly.
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