Slippers for US Troops in Afghanistan

[Cookie Hooker]

Here are some slippers I made....

 

 

These next pair are ones I knitted, but I thought I'd still share!

 

[IWANTSMORE]

I recognize the pattern you used for the knitted slippers but what pattern did you use for the crochet slippers.

[christinascrochethaven]

Great slippers...keeps the feet warm:cheer

[Kbear]

Very nice! So very thoughtful of you too!!

[Cookie Hooker]

I found this pattern on Crochet Pattern Central.... I just didn't add the white on top.

 

I used Red Heart Strata Yarn... so ugly I love them!!

 

http://www.marloscrochetcorner.com/snow%20kissed%20slippers.html

[krzykajun]

Great job for a great cause !!

[ankey]

Those are great slippers! Just a thought though (please don't be offended), I have some marine and army friends serving in afghanistan right now and they've told me that they aren't allowed to wear anything with as much color as those slippers, especially the ones in the first pic, even when they're in the unit's "relaxation" area... If you are making any more, you might want to use some dark colors (green, navy, black, etc.) as they will be more welcomed by the troops.

[Cookie Hooker]

Thanks for the suggestion Ankey... I didn't think of that! I knew the helmet liners and cool neckties have to be in black...

 

I have some darker colors, like camo and earth-tones varigated, I'll use those up next...

 

btw... I'm never offended by comments... wouldn't have posted out here if I was... I wanted the feedback... good, bad, or otherwise...

 

my husband who is in the military tdy in Korea, said he wouldn't wear those at all... hehehe... he's quite frank in his opinions...

[yarncat]

Fantastic slippers!

[scullybubbles322]

That's for the crochet pattern--where is the knitting pattern from? I'd like to try making a pair of each!

[needlesandpinza]

I think it is a great idea! All the vets I have talked to said they had ton of troubles with their feet when there and still do ocassionaly here.

i had to laugh one lady said it is very very hard for her to wear any type of shoe anymore. she has post war issues with shoes, understandibly of course.

[Leticia]

my husband who is in the military tdy in Korea, said he wouldn't wear those at all... hehehe... he's quite frank in his opinions...

 

My hubby is a Marine and said he wouldn't wear that stuff either, even if it meant keeping warm....marines can be such hard butts, since alot of them won't even wear the neck warmers they are "provided" ugh MEN