72 - Quick & Easy Slippers / A Free Pattern from Georgiabean

Quick & Easy Slippers

Copyright GeorgiaBean 2015

I made these for my four year old son who wears a US 9-10 in toddler sizes. They are quite stretchy though and will probably fit him for quite some time. The leather soles are optional but make them sturdier though less stretchy.

Size - US 9-10 Toddler

Materials:
Bulky Weight Yarn (I used wool)
US#10.5 Straight Needles & Set of DPN

Using straight needles cast on 12 sts.
Knit 4 rows.
Row 5 - k1, m1, k to last 2 sts, m1, k1 - 14 sts
Knit 3 rows.
Row 9 - k1, m1, k to last 2 sts, m1, k1 - 16 sts
Knit 3 rows.
Row 13 - k1, m1, k to last 2 sts, m1, k1 - 18 sts
Knit 3 rows.
Row 17 - k1, m1, k to last 2 sts, m1, k1 - 20 sts
Knit 15 rows.
Loosely bind off all sts.
Sew up the heel seam by folding the bound off sts in half.
Sew from the toe up till where the increases end.
You will have the basic slipper shape and now will create the cuff doing the following:
Pick up 17 sts around the opening using the double-pointed needles.
Purl 1 round.
Knit 1 round.
Purl 1 round.
Bind off loosely.

If you want to add the leather soles flatten out the slipper and trace the sole shape. Stitch in place.

I realize these instructions are pretty basic so if something seems unclear feel free to ask for clarification.

71 - A Baby Shower

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photos by xoazuree