SIZESSMALL (9") fits women’s sizes 4-6MEDIUM (91⁄2") fits women’s sizes 61⁄2 - 8LARGE (10") fits women’s sizes 81⁄2 - 10

GAUGEWith size 8 needles in St st, 17sts = 4 inches *Take time to check gauge*

SUPPLIES & TOOLS• 4 oz #4 worsted weight yarn

(Original model made using Caron Simply Soft Shadows color # 0007 Mardi Grey)

• Size 8 knitting needles (or size required to obtain gauge)• 1 pair Boye® slipper sock bottoms• #22 tapestry needle, stitch holder, stitch markers

Directions are given for size Small. Size Medium and Large are in ( ).

DIRECTIONS: (Makes Two)Note: Slip 1st st on every row to make firm edge.CO 34, (38, 38 sts) loosely. Leave 20" tail for sewing side seam.Top:Pattern row: sl1,*yo, k2tog* repeat bet **, end k1.Repeat for 6 rows.Begin k1,p1 ribbing: Row 1: sl1,*k1, p1* repeat from * * to end of row, end k1.Repeat Row 1 ribbing pattern for 6 inches or desired length.Begin heel: Knit across 17 (19,19 sts). Place rem sts on holder for instep.Work heel flap in St st for 21⁄2 (3, 3) inches; end with purl row.Bind off next row (knit row) tightly. Place last st on right ndl.Gusset and instep:With RS facing, pu 8,(8,9 sts) along inside edge of heel flap (1stst is already on needle)- 9(9,10 sts). Knit 2 sts from holder, pm,work in est ribbing pattern across 13 (15, 15sts) (from holder),pm, knit last 2 sts from holder. Turn, and CO 9 (9, 10 sts) forother gusset. (35,37,39 sts)Shape gussets:Row 1(WS): sl1, P to marker, rib to next marker, p to end.Row 2 (RS): sl1, K across gusset sts to 2sts before marker, k2tog,rib to next marker, (sl1, k1, psso), knit to end. (2 sts dec’d)Repeat rows 1 & 2 until 6 sts remain in each gusset section 25(29, 29 sts).Work row 1 (WS).

Skill Level 2: Some knitting experience needed Approximate Crafting Time: 4 hours

Project courtesy ofBoye Needle

Designed by Susie Meach

Work instep: Row1 (RS): sl1,(p1,k1,p1,k1,p1),slip marker, k to next marker,*p1, k1* repeat to end.Row 2 (WS): sl1, rib to marker, purl to next marker, rib to end.Repeat rows 1 & 2 for 7 (71⁄2, 8) inches from beginning of gusset shaping. End with WS row.Shape toe: Row 1(RS): sl1, rib to marker, (sl1, k1, psso) 2 times, knit to 4 stsbefore marker, k2tog twice, rib to end. 21 (25, 25) sts remain.(4 sts dec’d)Row 2(WS): sl1, rib to marker, purl to next marker, rib to end.Repeat rows 1 & 2 - 1 (2, 2) times. Remove markers on last WSrow - 17 sts.Next RS row: sl1, rib 3 sts, (sl1, k1, psso) twice, k1, k2tog twice,rib to end - 13 sts.Next WS row: sl1, work as est in pattern.Next RS row: (sl1, k1, psso) 3 times , k1, k2tog 3 times. (7 sts)BO all stitches in purl.

FINISHINGSew side seam of cuff, heel and gusset. Center heel on backseam of slipper bottom and center of toe to front of slipper. Pinevenly around (safety pins, split ring markers work well). Usewhip stitch to sew slipper to sole.

ABBREVIATIONSbet - betweenCO - cast ondec - decreaseest - establishedK - knitK2tog - knit 2 togetherrem - remainingP - purlpm - place markerpsso - pass slip stitch overpu - pick upRS - right sidesl - slipst(s) - stitch(es)St st - stockinette stitch (knit one row, purl one row)WS - wrong sideyo - yarn over

P260-283

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