Subj:  Slippers
Date:  97-01-09 13:46:16 EST
From:  FCEmerson       

Slippers, the kind that grandma use to make.

Finished measurements: They're stretchy enough to fit most any women's feet.

Materials:
About 325 yards of Worsted Weight yarn.
Number 6 standard Knitting needles, or size to fit gauge.
Tapestry needle.

Gauge: 5 stitches equals 1 inch, eight rows equals 1 inch.
            To save time always check your gauge.

Cast on 52 stitches. 

Row 1: Knit

Row 2: Knit 7, Purl 1, Knit 36, Purl 1, Knit 7.

Repeat rows 1 and 2 until you have 20 ridges ( 40 rows)
Bind off 8 stitches at the beginning of the next two rows - ( 36 Stitches)
Continue in pattern until you have a total of  30 ridges ( 60 rows).

Row 61: *Knit 2, Knit 2 together, repeat from* to end of row - ( 27 Stitches)

Rows 62 - 64: Knit

Row 65: * Knit 1, Knit 2 together, repeat from* to end of row - ( 18 Stitches)

Rows 66-68: Knit

Row 69: *Knit 2 together, repeat from* to end of row - ( 9 stitches)

Row 70: Knit

Fasten off, leaving a 18-inch length of yarn. Draw yarn through the 9 stitches left on the needle, gather, and use remaining length to sew top of slipper together, sew back seam.

If desired, crochet edging in the same or contrasting color and add a crocheted chain-stitch bow, and/ or pom-poms,

Note: This is a basic pattern and can be easily adapted to fit your needs by adding or subtracting rows, and keeping the stitches the same. You can also use a double yarn to make them thicker, just remember to check your gauge and adjust accordingly.
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