Every year at our local fiber festival, I admire the rich colorways of the hand-dyed wool roving on offer, and I couldn’t resist incorporating some into these booties. I knit the booties flat using a sturdy yarn, working the thrums as I went. I love the way the bright roving contrasts with the rustic gray yarn on the outside; while inside, the roving forms a soft, squishy, very warm lining. Over time the thrums will felt together on the inner sole, creating an even footbed.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
6 (7¼, 8¼, 10, 11¼, 12¼, 12¼)“ 15 (18.5, 21, 25.5, 28.5,
31, 31) cm circumference at ball of foot
7 (8, 9¼, 9¾, 10¾, 11, 12)” 18 (20.5, 23.5, 25, 27, 28,
30.5) cm Foot length, from back of Slipper