By popular demand, we have made arrangements to bring back the Old World Booties pattern by Gryphon Perkins. (Free download! Whoo!) These booties are so cute, and so unusual, that I asked Gryphon to write a little bit about what inspired her to design these felted, playful shoesies for little folk.
Here's what Gryphon had to say:
Little feet, and the desire to have them in my life, were heavily on my mind when I designed these booties, so they came about as a 'build it and they will come' mojo. (I'm happy to report that it worked beautifully.) They've also played a great role in launching my design career, as a sort of hit single, so the original pairs hold a place of honour on a shelf in the living room.
Medieval-inspired patterns were a natural place for me to start since my first forays into the textile world were in the realm of historical, especially medieval and renaissance, costuming. I love the idea of adapting historical styles to fun and playful kids clothes and enjoy the challenge of figuring out how to reinvent non-knit styles for knitters. Be adventurous with these booties - try your own colour changes (alternating colours on the tassles? stripes?) or variations on the shapes (lace-up backs? taller serf booties?), or even scaling them up for big people feet!
The Old World Booties pattern will be free for a limited time only--until June 30, 2008. After that, they'll dance their way into our online store. -- Sandi
Free Download: The adorable Old World Booties!
Sandi
Wiseheart is the editor of Knitting Daily.
What's on Sandi's needles? I'm done with the lace "skirt" portion of the Drawstring Raglan. I'm adding a plain stockinette section under the arms to accommodate my bust, and then I'll be ready for the sleeves!
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May 28 2008, 03:15 PM
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