The Inge Slippers are part of my Felted Slipper Family, featuring a high heel cap, defined sole and shaped step-in opening. They are worked seamlessly in one piece from the back of the heel to the tip of the toe.

SIZES
EU36–48 (13 sizes)
The pattern provides predefined sizes, with corresponding foot lengths to help you select the appropriate size. US/CA and UK size conversion tables are also included.

CONSTRUCTION
The construction begins with the shaped heel cap. Stitches are then picked up to establish the sole.

The slipper is worked back and forth toward the ankle, shaping the step-in opening, before the foot is joined and worked in the round toward the toe.

Two characteristic details provide both structure and definition:

• A lateral braid bind-off worked with a crochet hook frames and stabilizes the step-in opening.
• A crochet chain follows the recessed purl groove around the sole, emphasizing the defined shoe-like profile.

Both details can be worked in the main color or a contrasting color.

Finally, the slippers are felted in the washing machine and shaped while wet, transforming the knitted construction into a dense, self-supporting slipper.

KATTY STRIPES – OPTIONAL VARIATION
Enclosure 1 introduces Katty Stripes, a modified intarsia technique for working stripes on the slipper top while keeping the sole in a single color. A dedicated video tutorial demonstrates the method.

The variation is dedicated to my Danish pattern tester Katty, who inspired this addition.

YARN
Reference yarn: DROPS Snow – 100% wool
50 g = 50 m (55 yards)

Alternatively, use another 100% wool yarn suitable for felting.

Different yarns may produce different felted surfaces. The pattern includes examples and guidance on yarn choice.

Yarn consumption per pair:
EU36–40: approx. 150 g
EU41–44: approx. 175 g
EU45–48: approx. 200 g

Contrast color: Allow approx. 30 g per pair for the lateral braid and sole chain, included in the total consumption above.

The optional Katty Stripes variation requires additional contrasting yarn.

GAUGE
Before felting: 13 sts × 18 rows = 10 × 10 cm 4 × 4”
After felting: 14 sts × 25 rows = 10 × 10 cm 4 × 4”

The slippers are knitted larger than their finished dimensions and shrink during felting. The pattern provides size-specific measurements and instructions for checking and adjusting the fit.

VIDEO TUTORIALS
Step-by-step video tutorials accompany the pattern, demonstrating the construction, shaping, finishing techniques and optional Katty Stripes variation.

The tutorials are linked directly throughout the pattern. ֍

VIDEO:
Presentation of the slipper family: https://youtu.be/tXFA6MShVq0