There's a reason these slippers have been on Ravelry's Hot Right Now list for weeks: they're fast, fun and so satisfying! As long as you knit on the gauge specified, your slippers will magically felt into a perfectly cozy-fitting pair. Pro tip: add a few extra stitches when you pick up around the ankle, as the opening can become too tight.
The Sailor Slippers are worked flat in stockinette stitch starting with the heel panel. Stitches are then picked up at the right side of the heel panel, cast on in extension and picked up at the left side of the heel panel. This forms the top of the slippers, which is knit from ankle to toe. From there, you will carry on knitting the sole from toe to heel. The top of the foot and sole are seamed together using mattress stitch, and the heel panel and sole are then seamed horizontally. The applied i-cord is then added to form the slipper opening, before washing and felting.
The kit includes:
- One ball each of three colors of MODE at Rowan Chunky Wool (100% Wool)
- The printed Sailor Slippers pattern plus a digital copy in your Ravelry library (provide your username)
You'll also need: size US 11 needles (or size to achieve gauge)
Gauge before felting: 12 sts. and 16 rows over 4 in. of stockinette