Gorgeous’ Slippers These comfy (and darn cute!) slippers were inspired

by my Grandma Gorgeous’ favorite pair of slippers,

knit by a dear friend of hers. They stretch out quite a

bit, so don’t be alarmed when they look tiny as you

knit them up. If they stretch out too much, just throw

them in the washer/dryer (… assuming you use a

yarn that can handle it!) – they’ll shrink right back to

where you want them!

Suggested yarn: Cascade 220 Quattro (#5011,

shown)

Sizes: women’s 7 (8, 9)

Needles: US 10 straight and set of four US 10 dpns

Notions: stitch marker, tapestry needle, pom-pom

maker (suggested: 1” round)

Gauge: 3.5 stitches an inch in garter stitch, using two

strands at once.

Pattern Notes:

Kfb: knit into front and back of stitch (increasing one stitch).

Garter stitch in the round:

Row 1: Knit all stitches

Row 2: Purl all stitches

FYI: When I say, “ridge” I’m referring to garter stitch. One “ridge” equals two rows.

Pattern:

For all sizes: Working with two strands of yarn, cast on 21 stitches.

Row 1 (RS): K all sts.

Row 2 (WS): K9, P1, K1, P1, K9.

Row 3: K10, [K1, P1, K1] into the next stitch, K10 (2 sts increased: 23 sts).

Row 4: K9, P1, K3, P1, K9.

Row 5: K10, Kfb into each of the next three stitches, K10 (3 sts increased: 26 sts).

Row 6: K9, P1, K6, P1, K9.

Row 7: K10, *K1, Kfb – repeat from * two more times, K10 (3 sts increased: 29 sts).

Row 8: K9, P1, K9, P1, K9.

Row 9: K all sts.

Repeat rows 8 and 9 until you have 12 (12, 14) ridges from cast on edge, leaving last stitch of Row 9 un-knit (Don’t

worry, it will be knit together with the first stitch in just a minute). 24 (24, 28) rows.

Transfer stitches to DPNS and divide as follows:

Needle 1: 9 sts.

Needle 2: 11 sts.

Needle 3: 9 sts.

Join to work in the round by knitting the first and last stitches together (the first stitch of Needle 1 and the last stitch

of Needle 3). Place that stitch onto Needle 3. So, now you have 8 sts on #1, 11 sts on #2, and 9 sts on #3 – 28 sts

total.

(** Option: if you would like to mark the beginning of a round, place a stitch marker between the first and second

stitches of Needle 1. Otherwise, just make sure you’re aware of what needle you’re knitting with in order to keep

track of the number of rows/”ridges” you’ve completed.)

Work garter stitch in the round - keeping the first and last stitch on Needle 2 in stockinette - beginning with a purl

row. Work until you have 20 (22, 24) ridges from cast on edge.

Switch to K1, P1 rib and work 10 rounds… or until desired length.

Cut yarn leaving an 8-inch tail. Thread yarn through tapestry needle, and bring needle through all stitches. Pull

tightly to close toe, bring yarn to inside, knot and weave in ends. Using a single strand of yarn, sew the back heel

seam of slipper. Weave in ends.

Make a pom-pom, and sew it to the top of the slipper, about 1/2-3/4” from where you began to work in the round.

Weave in ends.

Option:

Instead of a pom-pom you could knit an I-cord (2 or 3 stitches should do just fine), tie it in a bow, and sew that to

the top of the slipper.

Copyright 2010 Alison Walla for Le Petit Hibou. www.lepetithibou.blogspot.com