Solitude Thrummed Slippers by Mari Chiba

Solitude Thrummed Slippers

Knitting
October 2015
yarn held together
DK
+ DK
= DK (11 wpi) ?
8 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches
in thrum pattern before felting
US 10 - 6.0 mm
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
260 yards (238 m)
Women’s S(M, L, XL); approx. fin. length: 9(9.5, 10, 10.5)"/23(24, 25.5, 27) cm to fit US women’s shoe sizes 7(8, 9.5,11);
English
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These felted thrummed slippers are sure to keep your toes cozy through the coldest days of winter. The combination of felted wool and thrums make these extra cushy and comfortable to wear —your feet will feel like they’re walking on clouds!

See a Youtube Tutorial for making and knitting with thrums here!

Note: Yarn is held double.

YARN
2 skeins of Solitude Wool Icelandic (100% Wool)
130 yd/119 m per 2 oz/56 g in Black Undyed
1 bag Border Leicester Wool Roving (100% Wool) 4 oz/113 gr in
SW1514 Cotton Candy

NEEDLES
US 10/6mm double pointed needles (dpns)
US 10.5/6.5mm
straight knitting needles

NOTIONS
Removable stitch marker

GAUGE
8 sts & 14 rows=4”/10 cm in thrummed pattern, before felting

FINISHED SIZE
Women’s S(M, L, XL); approx. fin. length: 9(9.5, 10, 10.5)“/23(24, 25.5, 27) cm to fit US women’s shoe sizes 7(8, 9.5,11); shown
in size M. Note on Sizing: These can be stretched somewhat during and after the felting process.
If between sizes, knit the closest smaller size and felt a little bit less or knit the closest larger size and felt a little bit more.