Circe's Loafers by Sherrie Kibler

Circe's Loafers

Knitting
December 2024
both are used in this pattern
DK (11 wpi) ?
25 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Stranded Colorwork
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
265 - 325 yards (242 - 297 m)
Ladies S, M, and L
English
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I love the mid-century modern “Atomic Cat” motif so I incorporated it into this easy to work slipper design, in honor of our cat, Circe!

The cuff and instep are worked with a single strand of yarn (in 2 contrasting colors), while the Stockinette stitch sides and twisted-rib bottom of the slipper are worked with 2 strands. The slipper is closed at the heel using Kitchener Stitch, and the cuff is folded down and stitched to the inside.

The result is a comfy, warm slipper, perfect for cozy evenings at home!

There are 2 charts provided for each size, a left and a right. The only difference between them is the mirroring of the instep image (no difference in toe shaping).

Specified yarn is Knit Picks’ Wool Woolen Cotton, a wonderfully soft yet durable yarn, available in a variety of colors and in a Bare format.

If you’re interested in a more traditional cat slipper design…Circe’s sister, Mala has a cat slipper design, too!