Monday, November 25, 2013

Ice, Ice Baby

I've got a pretty crazy project going on.


Daughter requested of all things....


Knit boot covers for her skates. It's been COLD here and being out on the ice in the wee hours of the morning with her students has not been pleasant.



I had to modify this pattern  for size. I found it on Ravelry but so far it's been a pretty painless knit. I am worried about the wool snagging around those lace hooks though.



The last piece to fall into place will be some way to hook this together under the blade so it won't pop up. Much to Daughter's dismay, I'm still working on it.

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7 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 25, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    how about a little button loop tab thingy under there.
    So cute.

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  2. UnknownNovember 25, 2013 at 12:05 AM

    you could even put grosgrain ribbon under where the metal lace hooks are... like inside a sweater edge?

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    1. AraigneeNovember 25, 2013 at 1:41 AM

      I knew someone would have a good idea. Thanks!

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  3. kathy bNovember 25, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    someone at work has been LOOKING for that pattern. THANKS!!!

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  4. WanderingcatstudioNovember 25, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    What a cool idea - as for a strap - what about sewing a piece of wide elastic to one side, then attaching it on the other with a snap or velcro for easy removal?

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  5. elnsNovember 25, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    I'm impressed with this project on SO many levels, the fact you have a daughter with a request to start and then modified a pattern to suit your needs! Sheesh. It looks FANTASTIC!

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