Process: Felted Mouse Booties with PrettyLittle

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Published on Apr 08, 2009 in Watch

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I first became familiar with Lacey Smith of PrettyLittle‘s work when Vanessa ordered her felted mouse booties as a gift. I screamed. While I was working on this video, interestingly enough, anyone who got a glimpse of the footage had the same reaction: a squeal of delight. In fact, I’ve yet to meet someone who hasn’t gasped, squealed, squawked, gawked, or become dizzy at the sight of Lacey’s creations. There’s not much cuter than a baby, but give Lacey a crack at an infant, and you’re in for a serious cute overload. Just look at this cutie…

*GASP*

Lacey was gracious enough to invite us into her Portland, Oregon home, where she shared her refined process for making unbearably cute mouse booties. Lacey also gave some insight into the history of her craft and what motivates her to create these mousies, bunnies, and more.

When Lacey decided to start making gifts for family and friends with children on the way, she turned to the Internet and taught herself how to crochet. She started with yarn, and when she became dissatisfied with simple crocheted shoe patterns, she moved forward to felting her work. At this point, she’s made hundreds of pairs of felted booties for little ones using patterns that she developed herself along the way. Like many crafters, she’s sold her work at area craft fairs and boutiques. Today her success with online orders is all she can keep up with. If you know a fashionable baby (or even a puppy with baby-sized feet!), be prepared to see some of these booties toddling your way in the near future. Aw!

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