Speedy Slippers by Beehive

[vaneramos]

For the slippers I posted a few days ago, I couldn't find the pattern online, so I'm posting it here for friends who requested it.

I followed a free pattern from Patons, which calls for two skeins of Patons Canadiana yarn. I used two skeins of Patons Classic Merino Wool instead. The slippers are knitted using a double thread on 4½ mm needles (US 7). Instructions given are for men's size. Changes necessary for ladies' (L) and children's (C) sizes are written in brackets like this: - ( ).

Beginning at back of heal, cast on 2 sts.
1st row: Knit.
2nd row: Inc 1 st. in first st., K1.

**3rd and 4th rows: Knit.
5th row: Inc, K to end.**
Repeat from ** to ** to 8 sts. On needle, noting that, as there are 2 rows even between increase rows, the increased sts. Will alternate from one side to the other of the triangle thus formed.
Continue repeating from ** to ** to 14 sts. on needle. (L - 12 sts.) (C - 10 sts.).

Next row: Cast on 13 sts. (L - 11 sts.) (C - 9 sts.) for side of slipper. Knit these side sts. P1. Knit to last stitch. P1. Cast on 13 sts. (L - 11 sts.) (C - 9 sts.) for other side. 40 sts. on needle. (L - 34 sts.) (C - 28 sts.). Proceed:

1st row: Knit.
2nd row: K13. P1. K12. P1. K13.
(L - K11. P1. K10. P1. K11.)
(C - K9. P1. K8. P1. K9.).
Repeat these two rows about 20 times (L - 17 times) (C - 14 times) more, or until work will stretch from back of heel forward on foot to joint at base of big toe, ending with second row.

Next row: K2. (P1. K1)6 times. K13. (P1. K1)6 times. K1.
(L - K2. (P1. K1)5 times. K11. (P1. K1)5 times. K1)
(C - K2. (P1. K1)4 times. K9. (P1. K1)4 times. K1).
Next row: (K1. P1)7 times. K12. (P1. K1)7 times.
(L - (K1. P1)6 times. K10. (P1. K1)6 times)
(C - (K1. P1)5 times. K8. (P1. K1)5 times).

Repeat these 2 rows 9 times (L - 7 times) (C - 5 times) more.
Next row: K2tog. Across row. Purl 1 row.
Next row: K2tog. Across row. Break wool.
Thread end through remaining sts. Draw up and fasten securely. Sew side edges together to make toe of slipper for length of ribbing or desired amount. Sew side edges of back triangle to cast-on sts. of sides.

Comments

[vaysha.livejournal.com]

what do you mean by double thread Van, do you mean you used two rolls of wool and tied them together and that made the double thread or simply thick wool?

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

The pattern says, "To make double wool, wind each skein into a ball, then wind 2 balls together to make one ball." Feeding separate strands of yarn from two skeins worked fine for me. You could also make these slippers using a thicker yarn. The pattern calls for using Patons Chieftain Speedknit and US 8 needles, but this yarn doesn't appear on their website, and I don't know an equivalent.

The yarn was very tight on the needles. It took some getting used to, but I was an inexperienced knitter when I started this project.

[vaysha.livejournal.com]

thank you!
:)

[e-musings.livejournal.com]

I don't know you knitted, too!!!!! Knitting is a passion of mine!

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

My boyfriend is an expert knitter. He just got me into it last winter. I'm in the middle of my fourth and fifth projects right now, and enjoying it a lot.

[e-musings.livejournal.com]

Aw, you are a semi-newbie! I have been knitting since I was 11 or 12, until I was 31, then I had Zach, and he was a high demand baby. I picked it up 2 years ago, and wow, it is so much fun.

On LJ, there is a very active (and moderated) knitting community, called knitting, lol. I have found it to be mostly helpful and supportive--lots of knowledge there (and drama at times). The internet is full of knitting stuff, and have you shopped at ebay? Oh my, when I was laid up with my broken ankle I spent money on lots of yarn there.

Does your boyfriend post his finished objects on the net?

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Danny djjo knits more than he posts, but if you look back in his journal you'll see a few finished projects. Last November he posted photos of two beautiful lace shawls he knitted. He is also a member of knitting. Maybe I should check it out.

[wonderboynj.livejournal.com]

I wish I knew how to knit, those would be so comfortable I bet.

There was an article I was reading today that talked about how knitting was an excellent form of meditation/therapy/quiet time.

I think it was in Natural Health magazine.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Knitting is not hard to learn. Danny taught me last winter, and this was only my third project. At times, when I'm learning new stitches or trying to master a new level of complexity or work with different kinds of yarn, it can be frustrating, as is the case in mastering any skill. But once I get into the flow, it is indeed very relaxing and meditative. I like to knit when I get out of bed to get focused and shake off my morning funk.

There have been a couple periods of my life when I was acutely distressed about something and couldn't stand any repetitive task because it left my mind free to think. I don't suppose knitting would have worked for me then, but now it is good.

[grandiva1968.livejournal.com]

*snuggle*

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

In an afghan. ;-)

[grandiva1968.livejournal.com]

All my afghans are crocheted…