These slippers are worked from toe-up in the round so you don’t have to make a separate swatch.

This pattern is written for the magic loop method (it is assumed that the stitches are divided evenly over two needles) but you can easily adjust it for the double pointed needles as well.

GAUGE, NOTIONS, NEEDLES

Gauge: 26 sts & 26 rows per 4″ (10 cm) in stranded colorwork after blocking

Recommended needles: US6 30″ (4mm 80cm) circular needle and for the ribbing US2.5 30″ (3mm 80cm) circular needle. Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge.

Notions: Scrap yarn, tapestry needle

SIZES

Shoe size approximately US 7 and 9 (women) (EU 37/38 and EU 39/40).

You can adjust the sizes by using thicker or thinner yarn or adjusting needle size. For instance, you get size US 11 (EU 42) if you use bigger chart and adjust gauge to 24 sts & 24 rows / 4″ (10 cm).

The measurements are given for the finished slippers.

Foot length: 9 (9.8)″ 23 (25) cm
Foot circumference: 9 (9.5)″ 22 (24) cm

YARN

Novita 7 veljestä (100g = 218 yds / 200m).

You can replace it with any Aran weight wool and nylon blend yarn. Also, rough wool that has no nylon should be durable enough.

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Yarn requirements:
1 skein of both MC and CC or 218 yds (200 m) Aran weight yarn of both colors.

Please note that the yardage needed may vary if your gauge differs.

Sample slippers:
Shoe size US 7 (women) / EU 38

The sample is knitted with Aran weight wool and nylon blend yarn Novita 7 veljestä (100g = 218 yds / 200m).

MC: Lapintaika mystiikka (816), 61g
CC: White (011), 39g

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES

Kitchener Stitch