Classic Wool - Slippers (knit)

Cozy knit slippers with festive pom-poms are a fun and useful project. Make several and keep them for guests or to give as gifts. Sizes M-L (foot length 9-10 in). Shown in Patons Classic Wool knit using size 5.5 mm (U.S. 9) needles.

SIZES
To fit foot length
Medium 9 ins [ 23 cm ]
Large 10 ins [ 25.5 cm ]

MATERIALS
Patons� Classic Wool (100 g / 3.5 oz)
Main Color (MC) (00230 Bright Red)
Medium or Large 2 balls
Contrast A (00220 Bottle Green)
Medium or Large 1 ball

Size 5.5 mm (U.S. 9) knitting needles or size needed to obtain tension.

TENSION
15 sts and 20 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] with 5.5 mm needles and 2 strands of yarn in stocking st.

STITCH GLOSSARY
Yb = Bring yarn to back of work.
Yf = Bring yarn to front of work.
Sl1P = Slip next stitch purlwise.

ABBREVIATIONS: www.patonsyarns.com/glossary

INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smaller size. If changes are necessary for larger size the instructions will be written thus ( ). When only one number is given, it applies to both sizes. For ease in working, circle all numbers pertaining to your size.

SOLE (make 4).
With 2 strands of MC and larger needles beg at heel, cast on 7 (9) sts.
1st row: (RS). K1. (yf. Sl1P. yb. K1) 3 times.
2nd row: (P1. K1) in first st. Purl to last 2 sts. (P1. K1) in next st. P1. 9 (11) sts.
3rd row: K1. (yf. Sl1P. yb. K1) 4 (5) times.
4th row: Purl.
5th row: K2. (yf. Sl1P. yb. K1) 3 (4) times. K1.
6th row: (P1. K1) in first st. Purl to last 2 sts. (P1. K1) in next st. P1. 11 (13) sts.
7th row: K2. (yf. Sl1P. yb. K1) 4 (5) times. K1.
8th row: Purl.
9th row: K1. (yf. Sl1P. yb. K1) 5 (6) times. K1.
10th row: Purl.
Rep 7th to 10th rows of Linen St Pat until work from beg measures 4� ins [11.5 cm], ending with RS row.
Next row: (WS). (P1. K1) in first st. Purl to last 2 sts. (P1. K1) in next st. P1. 13 (15) sts.
Pat 5 rows even.
Next row: (P1. K1) in first st. Purl to last 2 sts. (P1. K1) in next st. P1. 15 (17) sts.
Cont in pat even until work from beg measures 8� (9�) ins [21.5 (24) cm], ending with a WS row.
Next row: (RS). Sl1. K1. psso. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog.
Next row: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows to 7 (9) sts. Cast off purlwise (WS).
Sew 2 soles tog using running stitch.

UPPER
With 2 strands of MC and larger needles, cast on 59 (63) sts.
Work 6 rows in Linen St Pat.
Next 2 rows: Sl1. K1. psso. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog. 55 (59) sts at end of last row.

Shape instep: 1st row: Sl1. K1. psso. Pat across next 24 (26) sts. Sl1. K2tog. psso. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog. 51 (55) sts.
2nd row: Sl1. K1. psso. Pat across next 22 (24) sts. Sl1. K2tog. psso. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog. 47 (51) sts.
3rd row: Sl1. K1. psso. Pat across next 18 (20) sts. Sl1. K1. psso. Sl1. K2tog. psso. K2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog. 41 (45) sts.
4th row: Sl1. K1. psso. Pat across next 15 (17) sts. Sl1. K1. psso. Sl1. K2tog. psso. K2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog. 35 (39) sts.
5th row: Sl1. K1. psso. Pat across next 12 (14) sts. Sl1. K1. psso. Sl1. K2tog. psso. K2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog. 29 (33) sts.
6th row: Sl1. K1. psso. Pat across next 9 (11) sts. Sl1. K1. psso. Sl1. K2tog. psso. K2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog. 23 (27) sts.
7th row: (Sl1. K1. psso) twice. Pat across next 4 (6) sts. Sl1. K1. psso. Sl1. K2tog. psso. K2tog. Pat to last 4 sts. (K2tog) twice. Cast off rem. 15 (19) sts.
Sew Top seam.
With 2 strands of MC, sew Upper to Soles using Blanket st and Blanket st around Soles.

Pom-pom (make 4).
Wind A around 2 fingers approx 60 times. Remove from fingers and tie tightly in center. Cut through each side of loops. Trim to a smooth round shape. Sew 2 pom-poms to top of each slipper.