Slippers for the nursing home

[Jimmie Lu]

My husband and I are chaplins at a local nursing home. It is sad but most do not have slippers. I have a few sets done but realize I am in it myself and really need help. Anyone interested?

[donnalynn2]

Sure, I'd be more than happy to stitch a couple of pairs... Let me know color wise and if for man or woman...

[crochetdiva]

Where abouts do you live? Do you think this is a prevalent problem with other nursing homes?

[smyz64]

Any particular pattern you are looking at?

[Jimmie Lu]

Any color sizes or patterns. I have been using nutral colors and the granny square pattern but you can use what ever. I am not sure if this is an ongoing problem in other homes or not. I recomend valling and asking the Activities director. She/he will know or put you in touch with the right person. You can email me at fivefold@epix.net and I will send you my mailing info. And if you want the pattern I am using just ask and I will put that in a private email as well. Thanks

[crochetdiva]

This is supposed to be a really quick and easy pattern for slippers, and it is quite attractive too. http://members.aol.com/elegantcrochet2/slipper.html

[Jimmie Lu]

Thanks to those of you who agreed to help. I sure could use it. I have friends at another crochet board who are helping also. So we should get it done.!!!

[ChezMichelle]

I just thought I'd mention this as many nursing home residents are not very steady on their feet. If the floor is not carpeted, crocheted slippers can be very slippery.

 

Michelle

[Jimmie Lu]

This nursing homw will be using them more for residents in wheel chairs and bed ridden so it is not a problem where I am working

[angels776]

ChezMichelle Hi! my name is julie v (angels776) hey you know yes they are very slippery but you can use (rug backing) that's like a past that you use for rugs and it's creamy when you put it on (with a brush) and it dries in a good consistensy so like that they won't slip. I used it alot and never had a problem with the slipper's that I made.check my blog there are some of the one's that i made there.

[angels776]

ChezMichelle Hi! my name is julie v (angels776) hey you know yes they are very slippery but you can use (rug backing) that's like a past that you use for rugs and it's creamy when you put it on (with a brush) and it dries in a good consistensy so like that they won't slip. I used it alot and never had a problem with the slipper's that I made.check my blog there are some of the one's that i made there.

I hope it can help anyone that has that in mind.