Winter Iris Slipper Socks by Ailbíona McLochlainn

Winter Iris Slipper Socks

Knitting
December 2022
Aran (8 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches
in colourwork st st blocked with larger needle
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
280 yards (256 m)
To Fit Foot Circumference 8” / 20 cm
English

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A sibling-pattern to the Winter Iris Mittens, these cozy slipper socks feature a slouchy leg and a structured foot adorned with festive colourwork - making sure that even a night in is filled with good cheer.

SIZES
To Fit Foot Circumference 8” / 20 cm
(See Pattern Notes for additional possibilities.)
To Fit Foot Length Equivalent to Size 36-38 EU (38-40 EU, 40-42 EU, 42-44 EU).

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished Circumference
: 8” / 20 cm
Approx. Foot Length: 8.25 (9, 9.75, 10.5)” / 21 (23, 25, 27) cm

YARN
Studio Donegal ‘Soft Donegal’ (100% Merino wool; 210 yds / 190 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g); Colours:
C1: Ruby Red (5524); 1 skein
C2: Sky Blue (5519); 1 skein
C3: Emerald (5536); 1 skein

Approx. Yardage: C1: 90 yds / 85 m; C2: 90 yds / 85 m; C3: 100 yds / 95 m

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Needle A: US size 5 /3.75 mm circular needle of preferred length or dpns
Needle B: US size 4 /3.5 mm circular needle of preferred length or dpns (one size smaller than Needle A).
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique.
Removable markers, scrap yarn, tapestry needle.

GAUGE
23 sts & 27 rnds = 4”/ 10 cm in colourwork St St, blocked with needle A.

Notes on Size
The foot circumference can be altered, by changing gauge and needle size.

For Narrower Foot:
US size 4 / 3.5 mm needles for needle A
Gauge of 24 sts & 28 rnds = 4”/ 10 cm
Finished Circumference: 7.75” / 19 cm

For Wider Foot:
US size 6 / 4 mm needles for needle A
Gauge of 22 sts & 26 rnds = 4”/ 10 cm
Finished Circumference: 8.25” / 21 cm