Seth and the finished booties

I am in love with my latest project.

These are a pair of booties with a little cuff knit in a bouncy bright red microfiber that are easy, quick and so Wow! that I just had to share them with you.  My friend Frances at the Walter and Elise Haas Fund and I are going to present this project at our knitting circle in Chicago for the upcoming Grantmakers in the Arts Conference.

Now I have to tell you that I really have no use for directions that make me do all kinds of extra verkcockte (Yiddish for stupidcrazy) steps that can be done more simply and elegantly executed.  I am absolutely insulted by poor design that lacks thoughtfulness in the details.

What do I mean by that?  Listen, now I’m on a roll.   The original design for these booties had no cuff to keep them on a baby’s feet and as any new parent will tell you,  “Who needs another thing to keep track of?”  I cut down the number of steps, simplified the process and creating a set of little videos to accompany a slide presentation so anyone can follow along whether you are in a knitting circle or knitting on the beach. 

I want all you nonprofit and ninja knitters to be able to knock out a pair of these booties whereever and whenever you find some spare time.  They will keep a baby’s feet warm and bring a smile to new mommies and daddies. 

Frances happens to have a lot of pregnant friends.  If you are like me and do not, maybe there is a charity you can donate them to.  Let me know if you find one.

Stay tuned!  More to come.

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