A great way to get lots of wear out of your favorite slippers
Where do your slippers wear out first? On the heel and bottom, I bet. Our new double knit slippers will have your cozy slippers lasting twice as long and looking great. It’s also a great way to add some fun colors to your knitting.
Loom: All-n-One Loom set up to work in double knit with 1cm setting.
Yarn: Any worsted weight yarn for main color and bulky yarn for the double foot.
1 skein of each. Sample used Wool of the Andes Wool in worsted and bulky.
Stitches: Stockinette and Figure 8
Notions Needed: Knit Hook, crochet hook, large sewing needle
Size: Small size 6-8 shoe or (Large) size 9-11 shoe
Slipper is worked from toe up to heel.
Instructions:
Cast On 22 (28) double stitches in Stockinette weave with main yarn. Make sure you have at least 3 empty pegs at each end of stitches. Lay anchor yarn of matching yarn, and leave in for shaping the toe.
Work (2) rows.
Row 3: Increase row.
Increase (1) stitch at 3rd peg at both ends of loom. To do this, move the stitches on peg 1 and 2 over to left empty pegs. Do this to each rail at both ends. You now have an empty peg at peg 3 on both rails. Work the increase from peg 4 to empty pegs.
Work row 4 in stockinette stitch. You now have 24 (30) stitches.
Work additional 4 (8) rows in stockinette stitch.
Adding the bulky yarn:
The bulky section will be worked on the center 12 (16) pegs. Go to center of knitting and count back 6 (8) pegs for starting point for bulky yarn. Place a slip knot on the peg at starting point peg with bulky yarn.
*Work the row:
Wrap the center 12 (16) pegs front to back with Figure 8 stitch with the chunky yarn. Return to beginning with another wrap of chunky yarn. Secure the chunky yarn to prevent it from coming off the pegs.
Now, wrap the main yarn in complete circular on all pegs in Stockinette stitch.
Work the row by hooking over the 2 loops of chunky yarn, one strand at a time. Then, hook over the main yarn to complete the row.
Repeat this entire * process with both yarns for a total of 22 rows.
Tie and knot the chunky yarn. Cut with 3” tail and tuck into knitting.
Continue working with main yarn in Stockinette stitch for additional 4 (8) rows on all pegs. This is the heel of the slipper.
Finishing:
Fold slipper so that the anchor yarn remains at one end. Use invisible stitch to sew the heel of the slipper with main yarn. Knot well and cut leaving 2” tail. Work the yarn tail into the knitting with crochet hook.
Sew the top of slipper to approximately half way leaving a comfortable opening for the foot to enter. Gather the anchor yarn carefully to form the toe and tie and knot. Trim yarn tails and pull into inside of slipper.
If desired, you can make a nice crochet ruffle edge with chunky yarn and crochet hook at top of slipper.
Repeat all instructions for 2nd slipper. Enjoy the great cushioning of the double footie. You may also add a few drops of liquid rubber for non-skid slippers.