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MY GRANDMOTHER'S SLIPPERS Note: The text of this pattern is based on what I remember from the pairs of slippers my grandmother made for us when we were children. I have had so many requests for a written version of the design that I eventually captured it on paper to share with everyone who is interested.
Size: Adjustable (children to adult) Materials: About 150 yds. each of 2 colors of worsted wt. yarn (Color A and Color B) Size 8 (5 mm) needles Pompom
maker Gauge: 7 sts = 2", 6 rows (3 ridges) = 1" in garter st on size 8 needles Slipper (make 2) With 1 strand Color A held together with 1 strand Color B, cast on 29. Foot portion: Row 1: Knit 9, purl 1, knit 9, purl 1, knit 9. Row 2: Knit across. Repeat
these 2 rows until garter stitch portion measures approx. 4"-5" for children,
7"-8" for adults. Begin ribbed toe portion: Row 1: *Knit 1, purl 1, rep from * across. Row 2: Knit the knit stitches and purl the purl stitches as they face you to form knit 1, purl 1 ribbing. Repeat last row until ribbed portion measures approx. 2" for children, 3"-4" for adults, or until measurement of piece from beginning is 1/2" less than total foot length. On last row of ribbing, decrease one stitch so there are 28 stitches remaining. For pointy-toe version: Decrease
for toe: *Knit 2 together, rep from * across (14) For round-toe version: Decrease for toe: *Knit 2 together, rep from * across (14) Cut yarn, leaving tail long enough for sewing toe seam. Gather remaining stitches together (by running yarn through stitches on needle and pulling tight to close toe), then sew toe seam until you reach the garter stitch portion. Finish off and weave in ends. With separate length of yarn, sew up heel seam. If desired, make 2 large, fluffy pompoms, using both Color A and Color B together, and attach to top of slipper. Text revised 2011 - Designs by KN - www.designsbykn.com For personal or charity use only. Do not reproduce pattern for commercial purposes.
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