Cute little feet warmers made all in one piece.whats needed 1 ball of chunky yarn (Chunky manda novitta,Finland yarn)
Size 7mm knit needles,8mm crochet hook,5.5mm crochet hook
Size 7mm knit needles,8mm crochet hook,5.5mm crochet hook
Step one) Cast on 22 stitches,knit and pearl 9 rows then cast off on the knit row then with the final stitch, swap for the 8mm crochet hook.
Step two) Circle with a double crochet (dc stitch) 3 rows, that starts to bring up the sides.
Step three) Half way across chain on 10 stitches, join to the other side as if a strap and then circle with another three rows only on half of the slipper shape.
This will then make the heel part so that the slipper will stay on your foot.
Step four) End back at the strap and now is a tricky part maybe to understand, you need to chain two and then go under the strap.(see top pic)
Step five) Now is the part of the top cover for the toes, you need to (Dc) 8 stitches and then go back and forward for 7 rows. (see top picture)
You need to edge down one side so your at the start of the side stitch.
Step five) it's the top stitch time, change to the 5'5mm hook and then use a blanket stitch(I think its called that joins the front flap to the slipper.
Top tip) I used two balls of wool and made both slippers at the same time(but you only need one ball in total so you'll have two spare half balls), Why (1) to remember what I was doing and get it right twice. (2) Tension, and to make sure they where as close as possible in size. It will only take two hours in total.
My tention square, was my dummy run. I made with 28 cast on stitches and the slipper looked as if it would fit a man, tension. So I just unpulled it and had another go, with chunky wool and large needles it really is a fast project. If you cant read a pattern there is no excuse just make up you own.
I am going to finish ends and make a flower for each, my next post will be an image of the completed project.