A great trick with wool yarn!

As I was completing boot #2 for kid #4 I ran out of yarn and had to switch to a new skein. The cool part is that I can do this without a bump or a hiccup in my work! I learned this from Maura at the Yarnery in St. Paul.

First the problem... I am working a double strand of wool yarn for the boot and have come to the end!

 Second, to connect the strands, start by fraying the ends of the yarn.

Third, place the ends in the palm of your hand and spit on them. You are welcome! for not giving you a close up of the actual spit!

 Next, roll the ends together with the spit. Just like when you rolled play dough between your hands and rolled it to make worms or snakes.

And now, to continue knitting the boot!

P.S. This trick only works with wool yarn.

More felted boots!

Kid #4 is anxiously awaiting her felted boots! Here is what I have so far...

Boot one only needs to have the seams sewn up! Boot two is just emerging through the sole stage. This boot pattern has you create the first sole, knit up the instep, and then up the leg. Then a second sole is created and added to the main boot to make it more durable. 

Once my girls try these out I'll update you all to let you know about the durability of the soles!

A knitted boot

I started to work on this adorable knitted boot/slipper for my kid #5. Once completed I am going to make another pair for her American Girl doll.

Once I stitch up the bottom and sew in the loose ends it's time to felt!

Hello washing machine:)