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BRIGID’S BOOTIES
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Inspired by the spirit of Imbolc, this transformative design felt like turning a corner…
 only to discover that I had arrived to revisit my creative origins. 



Based on a vernacular Eastern European method of knitting footwear, the construction 
is very simple - yet so unexpected, it is almost magical, inviting the knitter to suspend disbelief as their stitches transform from 2D to 3D, from what at first resembles a swatch, to a fully sculpted and overwhelmingly charming bootie. 



Extremely customisable, Brigid’s Booties can be knitted to any leg height and any foot size.
 And once you try a pair, it is almost guaranteed that more will follow. They are exceptionally cozy to wear, and addictive to knit!

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This pattern is part of the VARV III: Home/ Wear Collection. A version suitable for standard yarns will be available next week.

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MATERIALS & INFORMATION

SIZING 

EU 36 (37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45)

UK/IE 3 (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)

USA 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)

YARN

Honer och Eir VARV, Lagom-weight
Honer och Eir VARV, Fin-weight

project requires up to 200g


GAUGE

Lagom-weight: 9 sts x 10 rows = 10cm x 10cm

Fin-weight:11 sts x 12 rows = 10cm x 10cm



NEEDLES

Lagom-weight: 5.5mm, or as needed to meet gauge 

Fin-weight: 4.5mm, or as needed to meet gauge



NOTIONS: 

stitch markers, measuring tape, tapestry needle


SPECIAL TECHNIQUES

picking up stitches from selvage edge 



CONSTRUCTION

These booties are worked flat, using a seamless shaping technique. There is no grafting or sewing involved.