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Knit All the Slippers for Fall and Winter

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the knitted slipper book

Carol Lee is the winner.

It’s starting to get cold in the mornings where I live, which means it’s slipper weather!

I’ve actually never knit a pair of slippers beyond those beginner ones that you knit flat and sew up, but I love the idea of knit slippers because they’ve got to be even warmer than knit socks, right? And my feet are pretty much always cold.

If you want to explore knitting slippers for yourself and everyone else you know, this week’s giveaway is for you.

The Knitted Slipper Book by Katie Startzman has 30 patterns (check ’em out on Ravelry) for clogs, booties, loafers, boots and more for men, women and children. There are whimsical designs and totally practical projects, and I’ll bet you’ll want to knit a bunch.

If you’d like a chance to win this book, leave a comment on this post by the end of the day Sunday, Oct. 15. I’d love to know what you do to get ready for colder weather. I’m knitting socks and getting out all the knit blankets, and trying to finish up a couple of lingering sweaters. My daughter wants a new knit blanket, too, I’d better get cracking on.

Thanks for visiting, commenting and sharing, and good luck.

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

Comments

  1. I’m busy knitting some of these new, rectangular ponchos to wear over thinner turtlenecks or long sleeved sweaters. The one I’m currently working on is a loose weave that isn’t supposed to provide a lot of warmth, although I’m sure with me running hot, it will be very warm.

    I can remember making lots of slippers when I began to knit. Now I’m wondering why I can’t remember why I stopped. Hm.

  2. I stack wood by thr fireplace, kit up all my knitting and crochet projects.
    I will also spin and sew this winter.

  5. I have just knit several hats for the homeless. Now I will concentrate on family and slippers are top of the list, specifically Seamless Slippers by Melissa J Goodale. Everyone I have made them for in the past loves them. They start with magic cast-on at the back of the foot and build from there, seamlessly! I LOVE making slippers and wearing them. If I don’t win this, I will definitely be purchasing it! ??

  6. My daughter-in-law has you take your shoes off in the house. I made her a basket with a few knitted slippers for people to use. I will sometimes add another pair as I try new patterns. Her guests love them. Great housewarming gift or Christmas gift.

  7. I would love to knit a pair of felted slippers. I’d like to try to insert an arch support in them somehow…

  9. What a wonderful book! I am knitting up a hat (1/2 complete) and have a couple triangular wraps 50% done. That is the issue — half complete! need to ramp up the needles and finish before the cold weather sets in.

  10. cold weather in TX isn’t as cold as where I was before, but warm slippers are ALWAYS welcomed. 2 of my sons & their families take shoes off at the front door & I’ve always wanted to knit a bunch of slippers to keep at the front door for them…

  11. I am a new knitter. I aspire to make gloves so I taught myself how to knit mittens first. I am on my second pair and am planning my third. This is fun and addicting.

  13. I have a few people who would love some slippers – I am loving the ones shown on the cover! Thank you!

  15. I knit socks and mitts all year round, so I have a pile ready to wear for the colder months. Now my knitting turns to cardigans!

  16. Other than saving all year to be able to run the heat, I worry more about the homeless. It’s getting cold enough they’ll accept hats and mitts. Also need to knit more slippers for Mom. How convenient, eh?

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Apple Knitting Patterns for Fall and Back to School

It feels like it’s too early to be thinking about back to school, but as I write this my daughter has just a couple of weeks of summer left! So let’s get in that school and fall knitting spirit by looking at some apple knitting projects. 

If you have a 22 needle circular knitting machine, knitting an apple is one of the easiest things you can do. I have an apple pattern over at Our Daily Craft that will take you just a few minutes to knit and they’re a great addition to your fall decor. 

Apple hats are a classic, and whether you want to knit a hat that looks like an apple or one with apples on it, we’ve got you covered. For hats that look like apples check out the rolled brim version from Emma Crochet Design 4 U, which uses worsted weight yarn and comes in sizes for kids of all ages; and the ribbed brim version from Hand Knit Hugs. This one also calls for worsted weight yarn and comes in four kids sizes. Both include a stem and leaf. 

If you’d rather have apples on your hat, try the Red Apple Hat from Little Red Window. This one is sized from newborn to 2T and calls for four colors of worsted weight yarn. 

How about apple socks? You’ll find Ariel Chang’s Apple Picnic Socks as a free download on Ravelry. These use three colors of sock yarn and come in three sizes. Stone Knits also a pair of stripey apple socks that show the inside of the apple. These also have three sizes but they use six colors total, with the main color being a self-striping yarn. 

If you want a little apple accessory for the house, the apple potholder from Nifty Knitter Designs is cute and a great way to practice double knitting. It uses two colors and you’ll find the colors in the reverse on the other side. The pattern only uses about 50 yards of each color of worsted weight yarn, so it’s a great use for odd balls, too. 

Once you’ve got your double knitting skills sorted you can also try the double knit apple scarf from Crow and Chai Shop. The Winter Apples scarf is shown in red and gold, but you can use whatever colors you like. There are apples, stars and random stitches in the design, which calls for DK weight yarn. There’s also a matching fingerless glove pattern.