ABOUT
A cozy slipper sock designed to be easy to pull on and off with a stretchy ribbed heel. This flexibility allows you to comfortably wear these slippers over socks or on their own. The cuffs can be worn up or folded down. The name for this pattern comes from the expression batten down the hatches, which evokes memories of cold winter nights snuggled up inside with all the wool garments available. These slippers are also the perfect pair to take with you when visiting friends and family over the colder months when you don’t have your home slippers with you. This pattern is the original design, using DK weight yarn. Click Here for the Worsted Weight version, as seen in the last photo.

SIZES
1 (2) 3 (4)

To Fit:
Size 1: child size (aged 10 - 13); European shoe size 35 - 37
Foot Circumference: 7.5 inches; 19 cm
Size 2: European shoe size 37 - 40
Foot Circumference: 8.5 inches; 22 cm
Size 3: European shoe size 41 - 43
Foot Circumference: 9.5 inches; 24 cm
Size 4: European shoe size 43+
Foot Circumference: 11 inches; 28 cm

Note: rather than classify the sizes by gender, the sizes are according to measurements for foot circumference, the foot length will be knitted according to the shoe size or preferred fit

YARN REQUIREMENTS
These are approximations based on test knitting, your yardage will depend on your gauge, size and yarn chosen

DK Weight Yarn
260 (300) 360 (420) yards
240 (275) 330 (385) meters

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
3.25 mm (US SIZE 3) circular needles for Magic Loop
use size needed to obtain gauge
+ PLUS a spare needle of the same size or smaller

NOTIONS
darning needle, to weave in ends
one stitch mark, to mark beginning of round
scissors, or other tool for breaking the yarn
optional: sock blockers and/or preferred blocking tools

GAUGE
26 stitches x 34 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm square

TECHNIQUES
Kitchener Stitch for closing toe
I-Cords
Increasing
Heel Turn
Magic Loop
Judy’s Magic Cast-On

I would like to thank my testers for their time and skills, they have been integral to the design process. Thank you, testers! springerkn, knittinwinter, TrilliumDesign, AlainaMW, thiscozynest, Vitabigelow, MNStitches & those who would prefer to remain uncredited ♥️