Fair isle slippers
Knitting
SIZES
To fit sizes:
4 (6/8-S-M-L).
Finished foot lengths
7 (8-9-10-11) ins [18 (20.5-23-25.5-28) cm].
MATERIALS
| Name | 4'' | Needles | Meter | Gramm | |||
| M | R | ||||||
|
Bernat Super Value Solids (New) |
100% Acrylique |
Aran |
18 | 24 | 5 mm | 390 | 197 |
CHILD’S VERSION
Sizes: 4 (6/8)
Main Color (MC) (53014 Steel Blue Heather) 1 ball
Contrast A (53010 Oatmeal) 1 ball
Contrast B (53243 Forest Green) 1 ball
LADY’S VERSION
Sizes: S (M-L)
Main Color (MC) (53203 Teal Heather) 1 (1-2) ball(s)
Contrast A (07421 Black) 1 (1-1) ball
Contrast B (53243 Forest Green) 1 (1-1) ball
MAN’S VERSION
Main Color (MC) (53015 Taupe Heather) 1 (1-2) ball(s)
Contrast A (53010 Oatmeal) 1 (1-1) ball
Contrast B (53044 True Grey) 1 (1-1) ball
Set of four size 4 mm (U.S. 6) knitting needles.
Size 4 mm (U.S. 6) double-pointed knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
GAUGE
20 sts and 26 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in stocking st.
INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smallest size.
If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ).
When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes.
For ease in working, circle all numbers pertaining to your size.
Beg at toe end with B and set of 4 double-pointed needles, cast on 10 sts, leaving a long end.
Divide sts evenly on 3 needles (4, 3, 3).
Join in rnd placing a marker on first st.
1st rnd: Knit.
2nd rnd: K1. M1. Place marker. K2. M1. K3. M1. Place marker. K2. M1. K2. 14 sts.
3rd rnd: Knit. 4th rnd: (Knit to next marker. M1. K2. M1) twice.
Rep last 2 rnds once more. 22 sts.
Break B.
Change to MC and rep last 2 rnds 4 (5-6-6-7) times more. 38 (42-46-46-50) sts.
PLACE CHART
Sizes 4, S and M only:
Next rnd:
(With A, K1. With MC, K1) 4 (5-5) times.
With A, K2. With MC, K1.
With A, K1. Work 1st row of Chart II (IV-IV) across next 13 (17- 17) sts.
With A, K1. With MC, K1. With A, K2.
(With MC, K1. With A, K1) 4 (5-5) times.
With MC, K1. Next rnd: (With MC, K1. With A, K1) 4 (5-5) times.
With A, K3. With MC, K1.
Work 2nd row of Chart II (IVIV) across next 13 (17-17) sts.
With MC, K1. With A, K4.
(With MC, K1. With A, K1) 4 (5-5) times.
See Charts II and IV.
Sizes 6/8 and L only:
Next rnd:
(With MC, K1. With A, K1) (4-5) times.
With MC, K1.
With A, K2.
With MC, K1.
With A, K1.
Work 1st row of Chart (III-V) across next (15-19) sts.
With A, K1.
With MC, K1.
With A, K2.
(With MC, K1. With A, K1) (5-6) times.
Next rnd:
(With A, K1. With MC, K1) (4-5) times.
With A, K4.
With MC, K1.
Work 2nd row of Chart (III-V) across next (15-19) sts.
With MC, K1.
With A, K4. (With MC, K1.
With A, K1) (4-5) times.
With MC, K1.
See Charts III and V.
All sizes:
Last 2 rnds form side and sole pat.
Chart is now in position.
Keeping cont of pat, cont even until Chart is complete.
1st and 2nd rnds: With MC, work in pat across 13 (15-17-17-19) sts where chart was placed and stranding A across WS of work.
3rd rnd: Pat across 14 (16-17-17-19) sts. With 1 strand each of MC and A tog, P9 (11-11-11-11). Pat to end of rnd.
4th rnd: Pat across 14 (16-17-17-19) sts. With 1 strand each of MC and A tog, K9 (11-11-11-11). Pat to end of rnd. Shape opening:
5th rnd: Pat across 14 (16-17-17-19) sts. With 1 strand each of MC and A tog, cast off next 9 (11-11-11-11) sts purlwise. Pat to end of rnd.
Break yarn. 29 (31-35-35-39) sts rem.
Note:
Cont in rows for rem of Slipper, working back and forth across set of 4 double-pointed needles, changing to pair of needles when opening is large enough to accommodate.
Sizes 4, S and M only:
1st row: (RS). With 1 strand each of A and B tog, K6 (7-7). With B, K1. *With A, K1. With B, K1. Rep from * to last 6 (7-7) sts. With 1 strand each of A and B tog, K6 (7-7).
2nd row: With 1 strand each of A and B tog, K6 (7-7). With A, P1. *With B, P1. With A, P1. Rep from * to last 6 (7-7) sts. With 1 strand each of A and B tog, K6 (7-7).
Sizes 6/8 and L only:
1st row: (RS). With 1 strand each of A and B tog, K(6-7). With A, K1. *With B, K1. With A, K1. Rep from * to last (6-7) sts. With 1 strand each of A and B tog, K(6-7).
2nd row: With 1 strand each of A and B tog, K(6-7). With B, P1. *With A, P1. With B, P1. Rep from * to last (6-7) sts. With 1 strand each of A and B tog, K(6-7).
Rep last 2 rows until work from toe end measures 6¼ (7¼-8-8½-9¼) ins [16 (18.5-20.5-21.5-23.5) cm], ending with a 2nd row.
All sizes:
Shape heel:
1st row: (RS). With 1 strand each of A and B tog, K6 (6-7-7-7). *With A (B-A-A-B), K2tog. Pat to last 8 (8-9-9-9) sts. With A (B-A-A-B), Sl1. K1. psso. With 1 strand each of A and B tog, K6 (6-7- 7-7).
2nd row: With 1 strand each of A and B tog, K6 (6-7- 7-7). *With A (B-A-A-B), P2togtbl. Pat to last 8 (8-9-9-9) sts. With A (B-A-A-B), P2tog. With 1 strand each of A and B tog, K6 (6-7-7-7).
Rep last 2 rows 2 (3-3-3-4) times more,
then 1st row 1 (0-1-1-1) time. 15 (15-17-17-17) sts rem.
Next row: With 1 strand each of A and B tog K6 (6-7- 7-7). K3tog. K6 (6-7-7-7). 13 (13-15-15-15) sts.
Cast off.
Fold sides of cast off edge tog and sew center back heel seam.
Draw yarn end tightly through toe sts and fasten securely.
