25 Stylish Knitted Slippers: Fun Designs for Clogs, Moccasins, Boots, Animal Slippers, Loafers, & More
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25 Stylish Knitted Slippers - Rae Blackledge
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1—Felted Slippers
Two-Tone Slippers
Orange Zest Slippers
Chrysanthemum Clogs
Spiral Clogs
Chapter 2—Fun and Fantasy Slippers
Night Owl Boots
Steggy
Elfkin
Foxy Slippers
Buckaroo Boots
Beatrix
Wild Thing Slippers
Chapter 3—Everyday Slippers
Tilted Espadrilles
Moccasins
Caramel Twist
All That Jazz
Boardwalk Loafers
Mary Jane
Degas
Primrose Evening Slippers
Metroline
Color Study Slipper Socks
Chapter 4—Boots
Weekender Slippers
Hibernation Boots
Cabled Cappuccino
Kaleidoscope Knee-Highs
Chapter 5—Techniques and Tutorials
Things to Know
Yarn
Gauge
Abbreviations
Sizing
Reading Charts
Slipper Soles and Antislip Options
Blocking
Felting
Tutorials
Special Cast-Ons
Shaping and Texture
Adding Color
Grafting—Kitchener Stitch
Visual Index
Introduction
Designing 25 unique slipper patterns was one of the more daunting things I’ve been asked to do as a designer. I love both designing and knitting all sorts of projects. Lace shawls, socks, mittens, scarves, sweaters, and even a couple of skirts have all found their way onto my needles in the past. I love the challenge of a complex colorwork pattern and the mindless bliss of an 11-foot-long garter stitch scarf. But designing slippers proved to be more challenging than many of the designs I’ve done in the past.
There are so many ways to form and shape soles, insteps, heels, and cuffs. And fit was a challenge all on its own! I’ve knitted several slippers in the past that were cute, but didn’t stay on, or didn’t fit well. I wanted to make sure the slippers in my book were fun to knit and fun to wear. This lead to starting over many times until each slipper fit just right.
I have had a lot of fun over the last year sketching ideas, bringing a wide range of techniques and skill levels to my designs. Even a brand-new knitter can knit the Two-Tone Slippers, while a knitter looking for a challenge might enjoy the Night Owl Boots or Metroline. Everyone can enjoy the classic cables of Caramel Twist or go a bit more zesty with the short-row shaping of the Tilted Espadrilles. Knit your favorite kid a pair of Steggy slippers or Buckaroo Boots, and then satisfy your inner child with Foxy Slippers or Elfkin. You can even surprise a mother and daughter with a matched set of Mary Janes or a comfortable pair of Hibernation Boots.
Whatever your knitting fancy, I believe you’ll find a pair of slippers to match!
Can’t decide what color to make your slippers? Don’t! These felted slippers change colors about halfway through, making them great for using your leftover yarn from other projects. Knit up a flock of slippers for the whole family, and everyone can enjoy the warmth that thick, felted wool has to offer.
Finished Measurements
Children’s Small (Children’s Medium, Children’s Large, Women’s Small, Women’s Medium, Women’s Large, Men’s Small, Men’s Medium, Men’s Large)
Foot length: 6 (7, 8, 9, 9½, 10, 11, 11½, 12)"/15 (18, 20.5, 23, 24, 25.5, 28, 29, 30.5) cm
Yarn
Universal Yarn Deluxe Chunky (100% wool; 3.5 oz/100 g; 120 yd/110 m)
• Color A: 1 ball all sizes
• Color B: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2) balls
Shown in: Children’s Small, 71662 Turquoise (A), 22286 Lime Tree (B); Children’s Large, 22280 Blue Chic (A), 22287 Cerise (B)
Needles & Other Materials
U.S. size 10 (6 mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Small amount of 100% cotton yarn
Gauge
13 sts and 27 rows in garter st before felting = 4"/10 cm
17 sts and 38 rows in garter st after felting = 4"/10 cm
Toe
With A, cast on 18 (20, 22, 20, 22, 26, 26, 28, 30) sts.
Row 1: K4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7), pm, k10 (10, 12, 10, 12, 14, 14, 14, 16), pm, k4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7).
Row 2: *Knit to 1 st before marker, m1, k1, sm, k1, m1; rep from * once more, knit to end—4 sts inc’d.
Row 3: Knit.
Rep last 2 rows 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) more times—26 (28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 38, 40, 42) sts.
Knit 20 (22, 24, 26, 26, 28, 30, 30, 32) rows.
Cut A, change to B.
Knit 8 (8, 8, 14, 14, 14, 18, 18, 18) rows.
Shape Instep
Row 1: K2, m1, knit to last 2 sts, m1, k2—2 sts inc’d.
Row 2: Knit.
Rep last 2 rows 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) times—32 (34, 38, 40, 44, 48, 48, 52, 54) sts.
Knit 14 (22, 26, 28, 32, 32, 36, 36, 38) rows.
Shape Heel
Row 1: Knit to marker, k2tog, knit to 2 sts before marker, ssk, knit to end—2 sts dec’d.
Row 2: Knit.
Rep last 2 rows 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) more times—28 (30, 34, 34, 38, 42, 40, 44, 46) sts.
Bind off all sts.
Finishing
Flatten cast-on sts with edges on center top, and sew toe closed. Sew top seam from toe to beginning of instep shaping.
Weave in ends.
Measure the foot of the intended recipient of the slippers. With the foot flat on the floor, measure around the whole foot. If you are unable to measure the foot of the recipient, you can use these average lengths: 14 (16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27½)"/35.5 (40.5, 45.5, 51, 53.5, 56, 63.5, 66, 70) cm.
Cut a length of cotton yarn 4"/10 cm longer than the measurement.
Starting at the toe seam, thread the cotton yarn along the toe seam, then following the same stitch around, through a column of purl bumps around the slipper back to the toe seam. Hold both ends together and tie a knot 2"/5 cm from the end. The slipper is now cinched to the finished foot size.
With a second piece of cotton yarn, run through the purl bumps at the edge around the leg opening. Cinch until it is cinched approximately the same amount as the lower piece of cotton. Knot off and trim cotton yarn. This will help keep the edge from flaring and help the slipper felt to the correct size.
Felt according to the instructions on page 98.
These felted loafers are a great project to strengthen your seaming skills. Your seams will be hidden when you felt the shoe, so you could even try multiple seaming methods to see what you like best.
Finished Measurements
Women’s Small (Medium, Large)
Foot length: 9 (9½, 10)"/23 (24, 25.5) cm
Yarn
Universal Yarn Deluxe Chunky (100% wool; 3.5 oz/100 g; 120 yd/110 m)
• Color A: 1 ball all sizes
• Color B: 1 ball all sizes
Shown in: Women’s Small, 22280 Blue Chic (A), 51738 Carrot