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A Walk Across the Rooftops

The title track from the debut album of Glasgow’s The Blue Nile. Like many 1980s teenagers, I loved its enigmatic and atmospheric sound.

Yarn
Kildalloig Farm North Ronaldsay (Natural Shore Grey; 204m
/ 223yds per 100g)
1 x 100g skein
Available here

Needles and Notions
Gauge-size needle(s) of your preferred type for working
small circumferences
Spare gauge-size needle for working i-cord bind off
Two below gauge-size circular needle(s) for working toe and
holding stitches
Waste yarn
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle

Gauge
25 sts and 32 rounds to 10cm / 4in over twisted stitch
pattern on gauge-size needle(s)
Use 3.25mm needle as a starting point for swatching.

Size
To fit adult foot with 20.5-25.5cm / 8-10in circumference, worn with a little positive ease, over socks. Foot length is fully adjustable within this pattern.

Pattern notes
These cosy slippers are worked toe-up. Stitches are cast on using the winding cast on method, then the instep is worked from a chart while the sole is worked in stockinette. Once the slipper reaches the desired length, instep stitches are set aside and the heel stitches are divided and worked back and forth in garter stitch. After the back of the heel is joined with a three needle bind off, an i-cord bind off is worked around the foot opening for a neat finish.