Back in March, I wrote a post about an old pattern resurrected. I worked on them for a few weeks and was very pleased with the end result: a pair of vintage slippers to fit my roommate's much larger feet! I had stated in my original post that I was using the gauge of the slippers and some foot measurements to determine the size of the slippers for his adult foot compared to the original very small pattern.Success! If you want an example of how gauge can be your friend, this is it. While gauge can be a very confusing concept (especially when it seems you just can't match the gauge on a pattern), I think this application of it really helped to consolidate in my mind how important it is to successful knitting. And since my last TWO posts have been about knitting math, this post fits in nicely with something that's been on my mind lately.
I didn't finish the slippers until April, so they're tucked away in his sock drawer until cooler weather makes its way back to upstate New York, but I'm confident they have passed the test. Now I need to hold on to the pattern for later this summer and make a set for his dad.
QUESTION TO ANYONE WHO READS THIS BLOG: I know an copyrighted, original pattern should not be posted on a website as it would conflict with copyright laws. What if my pattern took a copyrighted pattern and modified it to another size? For example, the original knitted slippers knitted up a child's slipper. The slippers I knitted are a larger size of that slipper. Can I post my version of the pattern so others could benefit from it?
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::The slippers I knitted are a larger size of that slipper. Can I post my version of the pattern so others could benefit from it?::
I think that is enough of a pattern change, especially since you had to do all the math!
my first question is this - where is the original pattern? If that pattern is vintage, and you're modifying the pattern enough (like changing from a kid slipper to an adult slipper) then I say go for it... if the pattern is still in print, and you're really worried about it, contact the original designer to get their permission and they'll probably give an OK - most people would just post and wait for someone to get mad... it shows how cool you are that you're asking first... :)
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