Wednesday, June 9, 2010

KitchenAid to the Rescue?

This evening I have a little dilemma.  A couple months ago I talked to an online knitter friend about taking pictures of my felted baby booties on her daughter's feet.  The original plan was to wait until I needed to felt a load, and knit a pair up really quick.

Well, last night I realized that I would be seeing this person this weekend at TNNA.  I figured I should make a pair to bring with me so I wouldn't have to ship them out later.  So, this morning before work I threw some yarn on the needles and came up with these:



Now, the dilemma- I still don't have anything else ready for felting and would hate to run the whole washing machine just for this one little pair of booties.  That's where this comes in:



Before you start your mocking, it's not my idea- I've read about it in the wonderful blogosphere in the past.  Look here...see?!?  It worked for Kimberly, could it work for me?

So what do you think, should I (or maybe I should say the slippers) take the plunge?
Posted by French Press Knits at 5:32 PM
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17 comments:

  1. norabrownJune 9, 2010 at 5:44 PM

    Go for it! Then let us know how your results. I've heard others say it works, but I've never tried it.

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  2. MrsDanJune 9, 2010 at 5:46 PM

    I've heard you have to be careful about the pieces getting stuck between the blade and the bowl (which could overheat the mixer motor). Good luck! Let us know if it works, I'm SO curious!

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  3. knittyorniceJune 9, 2010 at 5:48 PM

    hmmm in theory it should totally work... maybe just don't put it on super fast? eek... i'll keep my fingers crossed.

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  4. Ms. KimbaJune 9, 2010 at 5:51 PM

    ohhhhhh Yeah let us know! I'd love to try that

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  5. LeiLaniSueJune 9, 2010 at 5:56 PM

    Use the dough hook so that you don't wind up with a snarled-around-the-beater mess! Go for it!!!

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  6. ElizabethJune 9, 2010 at 6:12 PM

    Do it!!

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  7. KittyJune 9, 2010 at 6:39 PM

    I've loved the Pistachio colored mixer for so long! I'm jealous!

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  8. Alli (One Pearl Button)June 9, 2010 at 6:50 PM

    Wow, brilliant! I don't see why it wouldn't work. Let us know how it turns out!

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  9. LauraJune 9, 2010 at 6:59 PM

    Don't use the dough hook, use the paddle.

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  10. TaraJune 9, 2010 at 7:17 PM

    Wow! Maybe use the paddle rather than the whisk? I have the Tangerine mixer, which I love, but might love just a tiny bit more now knowing that I could possibly felt in it too!

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  11. CathyJune 9, 2010 at 7:43 PM

    Glad you are back! Yes, give it a whirl!

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  12. pdxknitterati/MicheleLBJune 9, 2010 at 8:53 PM

    I'd be afraid for my knitted goods!

    I just did some hand felting in the kitchen sink. It took a while, but it was gentle enough to not fuzz things up too badly. It was a Quincy hat, a bit too big so I made it smaller.

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  13. AnonymousJune 9, 2010 at 8:53 PM

    I think I'd use the paddle too. Definitely not the whip. Or the juicer.

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  14. KnitterellaJune 9, 2010 at 8:56 PM

    I guess that would work, right? It'd be great if it does. Looking forward to finding out!

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  15. CatieJune 9, 2010 at 9:47 PM

    Let us know which attachment you use if you end up going through with it

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  16. tempo.dkJune 10, 2010 at 12:09 AM

    I was also curious about which attachment to use. Looking forward to seeing the result.

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  17. AnnaJune 10, 2010 at 8:12 AM

    GO for it! I think it's a great idea...if only all our kitchen utensils could have so many purposes!

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