solanum slippers by Monika Gelker

solanum slippers

Knitting
July 2014
yarn held together
DK (11 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
130 - 160 yards (119 - 146 m)
9", 9.5", 11" - shoe sizes 4,6,8
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

These cute slippers can be everything from a beautifully plain giveaway to an elaborate artwork for your feet. With the help of different edgings and embellishments this simple pattern can be easily customized.

I show three alternatives here:
A unisex: ‛raven slippers’
B moderately female ‛starlight slippers’ with a picot & drawstring edging
C cupcake-sweet ‛wedding preparation slippers’ with an additional lace border

The slippers can be knit with one ball/skein of dk or fingering weight (held double - 250-300 yards needed) yarn and remnants of your favorite luxury yarn may be used to embellish them. The pattern is easily adjustable to any foot size and gives detailed instructions for the three alternatives described above.

There have been no test knits (besides my own) yet, so if you find something that sounds odd or run into problems, please contact me.