Gentle Steps Slippers by Tatsiana Matsiuk

Gentle Steps Slippers

Knitting
June 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 46 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 1 - 2.25 mm
110 - 180 yards (101 - 165 m)
1 (2; 3; 4)
English
This pattern is available for $5.50.

Pattern is coming 15th of June 2025

DESIGN OVERVIEW: This stylish pair of slippers is knitted in stockinette seamlessly and decorated with tiny embroidered hearts. They can be worked on either DPNs or using the magic loop method for the toe section.
Knitting begins with the toe section worked in the round. After the sole section is knitted back and forth, the heel is formed using short rows. The foot length is easily adjustable. For a good fit, the slippers should be knitted with negative length ease 1 cm/⅜ inches, which is included in the pattern instructions.
There are also to options for edge band finishing – single layer or double layered band.

SIZES: 1 (2; 3; 4)

FOOT MEASUREMENTS:

  • Foot circumference measured at Metatarsal Arch: 16 (19; 22; 24) cm/ 6¼ (7½; 8¾; 9½) inches
  • Foot length: adjustable

TOOLS & MATERIALS REQUIRED:

  • 1(1; 2; 2) x 50g skeins of yarn
  • DPNs US 2 (2.75 mm)
  • DPNs US 1 (2.25 mm) or circular needles US 1 (2.25 mm) x 16 inches/ 40 cm
  • 4 x stitch markers
  • Tapestry needle or crochet hook
  • 2mm x 0.8m elastic cord (optional)

TYPE OF YARN: fingering/ 4-ply
YARN LENGTH: 186 yds (170 m) in 50g skein

GAUGE: 30 stitches and 46 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch in the round using needle US 2 (2.75 mm)