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Wednesday

23Jan2008

When I was seven I relished any chance I could get to wear my black patent leather Mary Jane's. No event was too insignificant! Now I like to shuffle around my apartment in these knit slippers reminiscent of the classic style.

Some historical perspective: Mary Jane was sister to Buster Brown, star of the early 20th century comic, Buster Brown. The Brown Shoe Company licensed the names and characters of the strip and made Mary Jane Shoes what they are today. Cute and sassy!

To make your own knit slippers you can go to my Mary Jane Slippers Project Journal where you'll find the pattern. Visit my Attached I-cord Tutorial for details on how to complete the edging and my Kitchener Stitch Tutorial for directions on grafting live stitches to complete the Attached I-cord. --Whitney

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Ah! I love 'em!!!

January 23, 2008 |

Knitterella

I love the Maryjane's
I am putting them on my knit list..
Great color combo too

January 23, 2008 |

Nancy

These are very cute. I love the color combo and fit. These are more streamlined than some similar patterns out there.

January 23, 2008 |

Wanett

i have to say that these put a shine on the approaching winter down here in the southern hemisphere! thank you, i can't wait to knit them!!

January 23, 2008 |

louise

Those are so wonderfully cute! Definitely something I will put on my list too.

January 23, 2008 |

Carolyn

i can't WAIT to try this out!
i totally heart mary janes...
:)

January 23, 2008 |

gkgirl

oh, whitney - when do you have time to actually work in the store? you make so many adorable things?

xo
jen

January 23, 2008 |

jen

Amazing! What a fantastic design. I love the toe shaping. You could sell this pattern, you know. It's very generous of you to share it here.

January 24, 2008 |

Siri

Think I'm gonna try these too!!! LOVE'EM!!! the colors, the MJs, everything!!! Hope it's easy enough for me to do!!!!

January 24, 2008 |

Potiron

Thanks for the little history and for the pattern! these are SO sweet ;)

January 24, 2008 |

Lolly

Ah, my heart goes pitter patter. These are so sweet!

January 24, 2008 |

Terri

Sensational! - thank you for the links

January 24, 2008 |

Donna

Wow! I can't even imagine being that talented! They are so cute!

January 24, 2008 |

liz

Those are lovely! Definitely adding these to my queue.

January 24, 2008 |

Toby

Adorable! I'd love to make mommy/daughter matching ones. Do you think it would be best to play with the number of stitches or just experiment with a different gauge in order to fit a child?

January 24, 2008 |

kgh

I actually learned something! I didn't know who Mary Jane was. Thanks for that lesson. I would love to see a child's size in this! Cute, cute!

January 25, 2008 |

Debbie

I had just pulled out my felted clog pattern, but I think it goes back in favor of these! Cute, cute, cute!

January 27, 2008 |

Karen B.

Very cute and hip with endless color variations and decoration possibilities. First glance at the photo and I thought, what adorable baby booties! Have you experimented with any tiny versions?

January 31, 2008 |

mary d.

I looove these Mary Janes! You're blog and web site is amazing.

February 9, 2008 |

Susie

these are super cute and exactly what i've been looking for.

February 13, 2008 |

reve

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