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    25 Stylish Knitted Slippers: Fun Designs for Clogs, Moccasins, Boots, Animal Slippers, Loafers, & More
    25 Stylish Knitted Slippers: Fun Designs for Clogs, Moccasins, Boots, Animal Slippers, Loafers, & More
    25 Stylish Knitted Slippers: Fun Designs for Clogs, Moccasins, Boots, Animal Slippers, Loafers, & More
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    25 Stylish Knitted Slippers: Fun Designs for Clogs, Moccasins, Boots, Animal Slippers, Loafers, & More

    By Rae Blackledge

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    Relaxing in your "comfy" clothes will never be the same! From traditional bunny slippers, elf shoes, and ballet slippers to loafers, saddle shoes--even cowboy boots--this collection of 25 original designs brings fun and whimsy to your feet!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherStackpole Books
    Release dateNov 15, 2015
    ISBN9780811762380
    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

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