Project #4: How to use sock stop or latex

So... I didn't get round to much this week. However there is one simple (but to me important) thing I did: I made my slippers from week 2 skid-free. So I can finally wear them on slippery surfaces.
I never used the so-called sock stop or latex before so here are the istructions on how to use sock stop or latex:

1. Cut out the areas you want to paint with latex from cardboard. This is simple when you made the slippers for yourself: You just draw the shape of your feet on the cardboard (doesn't have too precise) and cut it out.

2. If you like you can draw the pattern you want on the slippers on the cardboard to try it out. Otherwise just draw it from your mind. (Some nice patterns are e. g. hearts, clouds, paws or just dots).




3. Put the cut-outs into the slippers, turn them around and paint the pattern on the back.
Be sure to use a paper or something similar to protect the surface you're working on from the latex.





4. Leave it to dry for about 24 hours so you can be entirely sure it's dry. Voilà!

P. S. If you want the latex thicker you can also add another layer after about 12 hours of drying

Project #2: Slippers

This week I made some slippers. I've been storing this nice turquoise wool since ages plus I was looking for a loom knitting project. As the weather forecast said that it will be quite cold during the next days this turned out perfect. For a nicer look, I added som pompoms to the slippers.

Work in progress...

I used the smallest loom I have (with 24 pegs) and knitted the first 18 rows without closing the round, then did 12 closed rows (for European size 39 to 40). When finished I pulled the stiches together at the toe end and sewed up the heal. I might add some non-slip paste for getting better grip when walking around on slippery floors.