These crochet slipper socks were inspired by the mukluks made in northern Minnesota, where folks take footwear very seriously when the days start to get shorter. The thick crochet cables and furry cuffs bring these slipper socks to a new level of coziness.

Designer Brenda K. B. Anderson

Finished Size 8 (81⁄4, 9, 91⁄2)“ sole length and 83⁄4 (9, 91⁄2, 10)” leg circumference and 9” tall.

Yarn Dale Garn Hegre (distributed by Mango Moon) (100% wool; 82 yd 75 m/1¾ oz 50 g; ): #3841 med sheep heather (MC), 4 (4, 5, 5) balls. Dale Garn Monjita (distributed by Mango Moon) (91% alpaca, 7.5% wool, 1.5% nylon; 98 yd 90 m/3½ oz 100 g; ): #1785 brown, 1 ball (CC).

Hook Sizes H/8 (5 mm), N/15 (10 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Stitch markers (m); quilter’s pins; yarn needle; premade slipper soles (optional—available from
somersetdesigns on etsy.

Gauge 9 esc and 7 rnds = 23⁄4” with MC and smaller hook. Cable = 2” with MC and smaller hook.