From knit@geom.umn.edu Thu Dec 8 12:32 EST 1994 Return-Path: From: Roger C. Carlson To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: KNIT: Slipper Pattern! Several of the people on this list have asked about slipper patterns and I just happen to have one that I use quite a bit. This was given to me in hand written form by my wife's aunt Gladys. I have worked out some of the ambiguities in it and added modifications for men's size. These are quite stretchy and very comfortable. My brother in law wears his inside his winter boots when he goes hunting (claims they are warmer than anything else he has tried). Gladys has given her permission for me to post this to the world. Enough of this! Here is the pattern: Aunt Gladys's Slipper Pattern Notice: This is a pattern that was given to me in hand written form with a few unclear areas that I have tried to clarify. Gladys and I hereby give permission to copy and distribute this pattern without charge or fee and at the user's own risk, provided this notice remains intact and that any changes are clearly documented and that full credit is given to Mrs. Gladys Falk and Mr. Roger Carlson for their work to develop the original pattern. Enjoy! Gladys and Roger Materials: 1 pair #9 needles 1 skein of worsted weight yarn per pair of slippers Size: Main instructions are for women's slippers with men's slipper sizes in parenthesis Procedure: Slippers are knitted using two strands of yarn to obtain double thickness Cast on 29(35) stitches 1st row: K 9(11), P 1, K 9(11), P 1, K 9(11) 2nd row: Knit across Repeat rows 1 and 2 17(19) times for a total of 36(40) rows Next row: K 1, P 1 across Next row: P 1, K 1 across Repeat last two rows 8(9) times for a total of 18(20) rows in this pattern Next row: ( K 1, P 1 ) 3X(4X), K 1, K 2 TOG, P 1, SSK, ( K 1, P 1 ) 2X(3X), K 1, K 2 TOG, P 1, SSK,( K 1, P 1 ) 3X(4X), K 1 - 25(31) stitches on needle Next row: ( P 1, K 1 ) 3X(4X), P 2, K 1, P 1, ( P 1, K 1 ) 2X(3X),P 2, K 1, P 1, ( P 1, K 1 ) 3X(4X) Next row: ( K 1, P 1 ) 3X(4X), K 2 TOG, P 1, SSK,P 1, K 1, P 1, K 2 TOG, P 1, SSK,( P 1, K 1 ) 3X(4X) - 21(27) stitches on needle Next row: P 2 TOG 10X(13X), P1 - 11(14) stitches on needle Break off yarns leaving approximately three times the length of the slipper. Run yarn through the 11(14) stitches, remove stitches from needle and pull up snug. Sew the top of the slipper together across the last 22(24) rows. Sew up the back of the slipper. Add a pom-pom if desired.