Snowflake Slippers by Becky Beagell

Snowflake Slippers

Knitting
March 2022
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
199 - 307 yards (182 - 281 m)
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
English

This pattern, along with sixteen more new designs for your head and feet, can be found in Nomadic Knits issue eleven : head over heels, which is available now!

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Thrummed soles make these slippers incredibly cozy with plenty of cushioning to keep your toes off those freezing cold floors this winter. The sole is knit first, thrumming the snowflake design and the remaining toe stitches to create a warm, cozy slipper that feels like a hug. The top of the slipper is knit in a single piece that is then attached to the sole with small whip stitches. The cuff is then slightly folded down and tacked in place to create the feeling of a bootie. If you like a little extra flair, add a pom or a button to the heel.

Check out our coordinating Snowflake Hat!

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5).

Finished length: 8.75 (9.5, 10, 10.5, 11)”/ 22.5 (24, 25.5, 26.5, 28)cm.

Finished width: 3.75 (4.25, 4.25, 4.75, 4.75)”/ 9.5 (10.5, 10.5, 12, 12)cm.

Note: These measurements can be mixed and matched. If you have a wide/narrow foot, follow the directions for a wider/narrower slipper sole.

To be worn with 2 - 4”/ 5 - 10cm of negative ease around the upper part of the slipper. The sole of the slipper should be the same size or slightly larger than the sole of your foot.

Needles: US 7/ 4.5mm or size to obtain gauge for uppers, and US 9/ 5.5mm or size to obtain gauge for soles. Needles can be straight or circular.

Gauge:
Upper: 16 sts and 34 rows = 4”/ 10cm over garter st with yarn held single;
Sole: 14 sts and 20 rows = 4”/ 10cm over St st with yarn held double.

Yarn: worsted weight: 199 (256, 270, 293, 307) yards/ 182 (234, 246, 268, 281) meters.

Fiber: You will need roving in your preferred color to create thrums. For the thrum pattern to show up well, choose contrasting colors.

Notions: locking stitch markers, tapestry needle.

Samples knit in: Hudson Valley Fibers Hudson (50% Alpaca, 50% Corriedale; 184 yards/ 100g) in Blueberry and Mineral Springs.