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by Lee Meredith This simple p ａttern is e xcellent fo r b e g i n n e r S wanting to try a few new knitting basics for the first time! Knit the main part flat, add the strap as you go， then switch to dｏuble pointed needles for the rounded toe section. Add decorative buttons on when you fiｎｉsｈ to personalize yｏur slippers... then put them on and have cozy feet! leethal.net!
Whereas many slipper patterns are meant to be felted for thickness and durability, these are knit with extra bulky yarn on large needles, making a super dense knit fabric, with no need to felt. I like using up fuzzy yarn (like novelty yarns you might have stashed) for comfy slippers - I recommend one strand of a fuzzy yarn with 2 or 3 strands of nonfuzzy. They may be silly looking, but they will keep your feet toasty! Note: This pdf is designed for easy reading on your computer screen, so only print the pages you need printed to save paper and ink. leethal Mary Janes is copyright Lee Meredith 2008/2011 - for personal use only (ok to sell finished items for charity purposes) and no reprinting or redistributing of this pdf - thanks! Email Lee at leemeredith@gmail.com with any questions, etc. Yarn: Use a super bulky yarn or several strands held together (equivalent to about 4-5 strands of worsted). Be sure to use a machine washable yarn if you'll be wearing your slippers a lot (or giving as a gift) and you don't want to deal with hand-washing. Sizing: Sizes are small(medium, large) which are approximately shoe sizes (US women's) 5-7(8-9, 10-11) - the slippers stretch, and exact size will depend on exact gauge and yarn stretchiness. Be sure yarn is bulky enough to get the necessary gauge in a dense fabric. Gauge: 2 stitches per inch (2.5cm), when tightly-knit.
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Approximately 70-90 yards of super bulky yarn or many strands held together 1 pair size US 11 (8mm) straight needles ， 1 set of four size US 11 double pointed needles · Yarn needle
Techniques and notes
Cable cast-on: Used to add cast-on stitches to the end of a working row. > Insert needle between first and second stitches of live row (not through stitches, but between them). > Begin to knit a stitch normally, pulling the loop of yarn through the stitches, but leave all stitches on the left needle. > Without twisting it, pull that just-knit stitch up and slip it onto the left needle (keeping it loose is good here). ? Repeat those 3 steps for as many stitches as you need to cast on, inserting needle between just-cast-on stitch and next live stitch on the following stitch,etc. Buttons: The buttons are purely decorative - the straps are sewn down because it's easy to get the slippers on and off with them. If you want to add bottlecap buttons, you can find a tutorial for that on CraftStylish. If you want functioning buttons, you could add buttonholes (eyelet holes will work) at the ends of the straps. Double pointed needles: The toe section is worked in the round with double pointed needles. Because this is a beginner-friendly pattern, this part is written two different ways, and you can follow whichever way is easier for you. It's first written needle-by-needle, so you can follow the rounds step-by-step around each double pointed needle. And then it's rewritten normally, in case that makes more sense to you. Seaming: You'll be sewing up the back of the slipper, but the exact method you use isn't really important. Here's a great article on seaming at Twist Collective if you want to be serious about doing it right, but especially if you're using a fuzzy yarn, the seam won't show much so just use whatever method works for you.
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k = knit st(s) = stitch(es) k2tog = knit 2 together (decreases 1) m1 = make 1, by picking up the strand between needle points from front to back, and knitting into the back loop (increases 1) ssk = slip, slip, knit slipped stitches together (decreases 1) sk2p = slip, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over (decreases 2) k3tog = knit 3 together (decreases 2)
Pattern
for sizes small(medium,large) Cast on 18 sts (leave at least 1 foot / 30cm long tail). Knit 4(6,6) rows. K4, k2tog, k6, k2tog, k4 (16 sts). Knit 1 row. K3, k2tog, k6, k2tog, k3 (14 sts). Knit 1 row.
Start strap section
Left slipper:
Cast on 12 sts with the cable caston (or other method of your choice), knit across (26 sts). Knit 3 rows. Bind off 12 sts, knit to end. Knit 1 row.
Right slipper:
Knit 1 row. Cast on 12 sts with the cable caston, knit across (26 sts). Knit 3 rows. Bind off 12 sts, knit to end. (end strap section) Knit 2(4,6) rows. K1, m1, k12, m1, k1 (16 sts). Knit 1 row. K1, m1, k14, m1, k1 (18 sts). Knit all onto double pointed needles (k7 onto 1st needle, k9 onto 2nd needle, k2 onto 3rd needle). Cast on 4 sts (so that there are 6 sts on 3rd needle), join around, and knit 2 rounds (22 sts).
Start toe decrease section
(1st needle - k2, ssk, k3) (2nd needle - k7, k2tog) (3rd needle - knit all 6 sts) (20). Knit 1(2,3) rounds (20 sts). (1st needle - k2, ssk, k2) (2nd needle - k6, k2tog) (3rd needle - knit all 6 sts) (18). Knit 2 rounds (18 sts). (1st needle - k2, ssk, k1) (2nd needle - k5, k2tog) (3rd needle - knit all 6 sts) (16). Knit 1 round (16 sts). (1st needle - k1, sk2p) (2nd needle - k4, slip 1 from 3rd needle to 2nd, k3tog) (3rd needle - knit all 5 sts) (12). (1st needle - ssk) (2nd needle - k2tog, k2tog, slip 1 from 3rd needle to 2nd, k2tog) (3rd needle - k1, k2tog, k1) (7).
Rewritten without the separate needles
K2, ssk, k10, k2tog, k6 (20 sts). Knit 1(2,3) rounds (20 sts). K2, ssk, k8, k2tog, k6 (18 sts). Knit 2 rounds (18 sts). K2, ssk, k6, k2tog, k6 (16 sts). Knit 1 round (16 sts). K1, sk2p, k4, k3tog, k5 (12 sts). Ssk, k2tog, k2tog, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k1 (7 sts).
Finishing
Cut yarn, thread through all stitches (a crochet hook works well for this), pull tight, tie, and weave in ends. Fold back of slipper in half; use the cast-on tail to sew up the back, and weave in ends. Sew the straps over on the other sides and add buttons, bottlecaps, or whatever you want for embellishment.
This is a revised version of Simple Mary Jane Style Booties, first published on my blog here in January 2008, then republished here along with the original pdf pattern in December 2008. The pattern is the same as the one in that blog post, but the pdf formatting has been updated, along with some stitch counts and other minor additions. Find the pattern on ravelry here to see other knitters' versions of the slippers!
leethal patterns!
If you liked this pattern, be sure to check out other patterns by Lee Meredith, many of which are for bulky yarn like this one, or for any gauge! See them all on leethal.net, or queue them on ravelry! A few examples...
< Ten 10 yard Cuffs is a set of wrist accessory patterns in varying degrees of difficulty, perfect as a learning tool for beginner knitters Twisted Ankles are bulky cabled leg warmers with shorter or longer size options > < Skoodlet is an any-gauge hood with a buttoning scarflet Shapeshifter is a buttoning cowl which can be knit in any gauge, and worn in nearly limitless ways >
< Betiko is an any-gauge, any-size, completely customizable rounded shawl There are many more where these came from, plus Quick Knits patterns which use 20 yards of yarn or less, and Lee's Game Knitting ebook!
