The Design
“Shoes off, slippers on!”
A basket near the front door heaped with these Family Slippers makes for the warmest of welcomes. Our version of these nostalgic slippers evolved from several versions of the pattern found in every auntie’s knitting bag. We finessed the toe a little, but left the heel in its simplest form. Embellish your slippers with pompoms, tassels, or buttons—or try our split cuff for a preppy, Oxford shirt look!
We chose to knit our slippers in worsted-weight Berroco held double throughout. This means double the durability, double the cushy comfort! Ultra Wool—a 100% superwash wool—has a nice, 4-ply twist that’s sturdy and machine washable without compromising a bouncy softness.
The Details
FINISHED SIZES
Small: 6 1/2"/16.5cm length, fits up to 8 1/2"/22cm foot.
Medium: 8"/20cm length, fits up to 10"/25cm foot.
Large: 9 1/2"/24 cm length, fits up to 11 1/2"/29cm foot.
Yarn
1 (1, 2) skeins (219 yds/200m each) or approx 150 (200, 300) yds/137 (183, 274)m of a medium or heavy worsted-weight yarn.
Note: Yarn is held double throughout.
Sample color is 33147 Stonewashed.
Needles & Notions
US 8 (5mm) or 9 (5.5mm) needles, or size to obtain gauge.
Darning needle to finish.
3/4" pom pom maker (optional).
Gauge
Approx. 16 sts = 4"/10cm in garter stitch.