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Free Slipper Pattern

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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!

Comments

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

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Pencil Knitting Patterns

Getting ready for back to school makes me think about pencil crafts, so let’s take a look at some pencil themed knitting patterns! 

I recently made a pencil on a circular knitting machine, and it was a fun, quick, easy project that uses little bits of leftover yarn (and if you don’t have yellow you can make it a colored pencil using whatever color’s your favorite). And if you want to make a bigger version check out this pattern from Orange Olive Road on Etsy.

If you want to knit a pencil pillow by hand, check out Sketchy, available on Ravelry from Shana S. Cohen. This one uses worsted weight yarn and has two size options and the choice to make a pencil with an eraser or a colored pencil. 

Pencil scarves seem to be the most popular kind of pencil knitting pattern, and there are lot of cute ones. This one from Cosy Craft UK mostly uses garter stitch, with some welts to add texture and what looks like an I-cord edging. It calls for DK weight yarn. 

If you want to go all garter stitch try this version from Emsley Co Creations, which uses five colors of DK weight yarn and just a little shaping to make the point of the pencil.

There’s also this fun, mostly stockinette so it looks like it curls a bit, pencil pattern that looks like it’s worked in chunky yarn from Little Knits Studio. This one uses just a little garter stitch and easy shaping for the point. 

If you don’t want a pencil scarf, how about some pencil socks? The No. 2 Pencil Socks from The Yarn Enabler are available from Ravelry and use five colors of sock yarn. They feature wide ribs to mimic the texture of a pencil and have options to be worked from the top down or the toe up. 

Needs Sharpening by Alexander Walker is a free pattern on Ravelry that uses five colors of sock yarn to make a sort of shortie sock. The little bit of black at the tips of the toes inspired the name. These, too, can be worked in either direction and are available in three sizes.