Striped slippers

[knitaholic]

I really like that pattern–what kind of yarn is this and what can be substituted for this yarn? Is this a bulky or worsted yarn?

Thanks,

Knitaholic

[Curlykat]

Hi Knitaholic,

Are you talking about the pattern that I am “trying” to do? If so, the material used is that weird Phenex stuff, that is so completely artificial and synthetic, it’s not even funny! At the store, it looks and feels like a weird, rough mixture between pantyhose and fishing net (at least, to me it does :rollseyes: ). It’s also really cheap. I got enough at Wal-Mart for $3 CDN for slippers for a small army.

If you try this pattern and figure it out, can you please come to my house and help me out???

[knitaholic]

@Curlykat

Hi Knitaholic,

Are you talking about the pattern that I am “trying” to do? If so, the material used is that weird Phenex stuff, that is so completely artificial and synthetic, it’s not even funny! At the store, it looks and feels like a weird, rough mixture between pantyhose and fishing net (at least, to me it does :rollseyes: ). It’s also really cheap. I got enough at Wal-Mart for $3 CDN for slippers for a small army.

If you try this pattern and figure it out, can you please come to my house and help me out???

Could you knit this with worsted weight yarn?

Knitaholic

[nicolethegeek]

@knitaholic

Could you knit this with worsted weight yarn?

I think the yarn that Phentex makes for this pattern is considered a worsted weight even though it’s not really a spun yarn. I have made it with regular, cheap acrylic with fantastic results… and much easier on the hands too! :XX: