In my notes on other pairs of these slippers, I described problems with gauge and sizing, as well as with the stitch count at some points in the pattern. No surprise, it turns out this was entirely due to the yarn I was using and the hook size. Using Lamb’s Pride Bulky, the Men’s size 10 of this pattern produced a slipper which I would estimate is pretty close to a Men’s 10, although in this case I’m hoping it will do for a Women’s 8.

One skein of Lamb’s Pride Bulky (125 yds, $9) made exactly four soles, with just some loose yarn left over. I used up a full second skein for the main colour, and just needed a very small amount of another skein to finish the back of the heel and the stitching up. So total cost for these slippers using the Lamb’s Pride Bulky and wooden buttons (not including labour!) would be about $25 CDN. Pricey, but worth it for a gift.

The beautiful wooden buttons are by Inga Milienė (“Ingute” on Etsy), they’re fruit wood finished with beeswax and tung oil.

Other info: I’d say these took about 5 hours to make. Easily do-able over a weekend!