Shady Rainbows Birchbark Slippers
Finished
February 1, 2012
February 2, 2012

Shady Rainbows Birchbark Slippers

Project info
Birchbark Slippers by Sue Perez
Crochet
Feet / LegsSlippers
Hooks & yarn
6.0 mm (J)
Jo-Ann Sensations Rainbow Classic Pattern
747 yards in stash
0.33 skeins = 147.5 yards (134.9 meters), 74 grams
Notes

I love this tutorial!! Very easy and very quick to do with a unique looking product (pointed toes!!! :) Will be making more of these.

did a gauge swatch and may have actually found a stitch/technique that make this yarn look good.

I did ch20 loosely with a K hook for my wider feet (I wear 9-9.5 sometimes wide - definitely need wide for pointed toe). I’ve got 4sts per inch. will need to make this 10.5 inches tall (or 30 rows).

edging: sc to 4th from hook and connect in 6th from edge on other side (reverse for left foot). added another row of sc starting at middle front and going clockwise (counter for left foot) with dc’s around heel. /turn and sl st around to tighten up opening and keep it from slipping off.

These look a bit looser than the photo and didn’t want to stay on my heels which is why I added the row. May try this again with thicker yarn or two strands..

Also want to experiment with different stitches as this is basically a rectangle folded around the foot.

On a side note - I think I may have found a “magic number” finally for this ugly yarn! In my stash photos I have samples of it crocheted (yucky ugly!), knitted (better but, eh) and tunisian crochet (tada!!!) Note that when I had the wrong gauge and didn’t watch to sort of line up the colors it turned ugly again but this size seems good and gives a nice shaded effect - I love it!

Also will be adding grips to the bottom of these with some fabric paint as I’ve been slipping around this morning - literally. But they are so cozy!

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February 2, 2012
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by Jo-Ann Sensations
Bulky
100% Acrylic
447 yards / 227 grams

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  • Project created: January 31, 2012
  • Updated: February 2, 2012
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