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Free Slipper Pattern

December 21, 2008 by Terrye

Well I looked all over the net and couldn’t find what I needed. So, I did what any crazed idiot sane responsible knitter would do. I took a pattern I liked and adapted it.

These slippers: are from Knitting At Knoon here and were a pretty close start to what I wanted.
(© Chris de Longpré, Knitting At KNoon Designs, 2004, All Rights Reserved)
However, since I wanted a higher “boot” style of Nordic slipper thing, there had to be some adjustments (there always are adjustments, some of them work, some of them don’t…). I wanted them felted, no sole yet cushy enough for the cold arthritic toes to be comfortable walking in. And, if a quick trip out to the woodpile was in order, I wanted them to also be fairly waterproof.
After casting on extra stitches to make up for my larger calf, I then worked a very simple fair aisle design, previously charted out. Decreased almost by half down to the ankle and then proceeded with the rest of the boot. Basically, all I did to Knitting At Knoon’s pattern was to add some fair aisle patterning and make it a lot higher on the leg.
This is the result so far, not done, not felted, not blocked, but definitely along the right lines. The pattern calls for worsted weight yarn, I used Lopi just because I had tons of it, and I like it, which is why I have tons of it. I used 2 circular needles rather than the double points that were called for, only because at 5 in the morning, and a stray needle drops onto the hardwood floor, well, hubby’s not impressed!

Looking for more Slipper patterns? Check these out on Etsy.

Additional, after the fact changes will be to make the sole even cushier, with a felted pair of wool socks that no longer fit. I’ll cut out the sole and pin them into the boot during the felting process.

This was a really easy pattern to follow, even after I wrecked it. I’ll let you know when it’s done.

In the spinning dept, the wool for my Helsinki Scarf is almost all spun. Then I will start to knit. Since this is the first project I’ve spun my own yarn for, I may have to do some mixing and matching and take it from there. Can’t just take a preprinted pattern and use the yarn that was intended for it. Nope. Can’t do it. Gotta mix it up, change it here, adapt it there. Can’t leave well enough alone!
And, no, the mossi cardi is not done yet. But it almost is!

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Comments

  1. LizAndrsn says

    December 21, 2008 at 3:21 pm

    I look forward to seeing the finished results. I wonder how your beautiful multi-colored work will fair in the wash?

  2. Terrye says

    December 22, 2008 at 3:39 am

    It will mute it quite a bit, but that’s ok. I think it will be pretty. We’ll see!

  3. Linda Lanese says

    December 27, 2008 at 8:11 am

    I have used many wool yarns for felting and the Cascade 220 felts is the best without much fading!

  4. Nancy Byer says

    March 24, 2009 at 9:18 am

    How do I find the pattern?

Have you read?

Pet Beds to Knit

I have two cats, and I have always wanted to make them some kind of cat bed. But I also feel like they would completely ignore it, so I would be better off spending my knitting time on someone who I know will appreciate it (me). If you want to give it a try, though, here are some cute pet beds to knit for cats, small dogs, and maybe even some bigger dogs. 

My favorite of the ones I came across in writing this post is the Capiti knit cave that looks like a cat. This one is from Ursule Knits, and from the pattern description it sounds like it is lightly felted by hand to make it stand up, so you need to use wool to make it. It calls for DK weight but I’m sure worsted would work, too. 

The Maya Cat Cave is another cute cave-like project. Designed by Lavi V and using super bulky yarn, it’s like a purpose-made sack for your kitty to hang out in. It uses a metal ring (like you might use to make a dreamcatcher) to make the opening sturdy. You can find this one on Ravelry.

If you don’t want to be quite as literal as a cave, this pet bed nest from Monique Rae is another good choice. This one is flat on the bottom with short sides. It uses two strands of worsted weight yarn held together and comes in six sizes for a range of cats and dogs to be cozy in.

This circular cat bed knitting pattern from Ginger Purl is cute and easy to knit if you’re familiar with knitting flat circle. This one is striped, which is a great reminder that cats don’t care what color their bed is, so you might as well use leftover yarn on it. 

I am a little skeptical that this pet bed that’s made with roving and arm knitting will look as good once an animal has seen it, but it is a cute and quick project (and you could just use it as a basket that kitty is allowed to get in rather than a dedicated space). The pattern is from Wools by Nicky and includes a video tutorial if you’re new to arm knitting.

If you’d rather knit a blanket for the dog or cat in your life, check out the Ziggy Zag Pet Blanket by Paws and Purls Knits. This pretty reversible blanket comes in five sizes for various pets, and if you make it in washable yarn it’s the perfect thing for your furry friend to cuddle with. 

Or if you have a pet who will submit to a hood, I love this hooded pet blanket from Yarnspirations. Using Bernat Blanket yarn, it’s super cozy (and bright!) and pretty easy to knit as it’s all worked in one piece. The pattern only has one size but it’s just a rectangle with a hood so you could probably adjust it pretty easily for the size of your pet. 

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