Bigfoot / Ogre Slippers

Bigfoot/Ogre Slippers by Cheryl Andrews

What is Being Made

These are whimsical fuzzy slippers designed to resemble Bigfoot or Ogre feet. The slippers feature decorative toes that sit on top of the slipper exterior while the wearer's actual toes remain inside the slipper. When the wearer wiggles their toes, the oversized Bigfoot or Ogre toes wiggle in response, creating an interactive and playful effect. The slippers are intentionally wide to enhance the creature-foot appearance.

Sizes and Fit

This knitting pattern includes six different sizes to accommodate a wide range of wearers:

• Size 1: Toddler
• Size 2: Child Small
• Size 3: Child Medium
• Size 4: Youth
• Size 5: Adult Medium
• Size 6: Adult Large

Knitting Techniques and Construction

These slippers are created using lightly felted bulky weight wool, which allows them to knit up quickly while achieving the desired fuzzy, creature-like texture. The felting process is a key technique that transforms the knitted fabric into a denser, more durable material suitable for footwear. The pattern employs standard sock and slipper construction methods adapted for the bulky yarn weight, resulting in thick, warm slippers with substantial structure.

Stitches Used

While the pattern description does not specify individual stitch names, the construction relies on fundamental knitting stitches appropriate for bulky weight yarn. The slippers are knit in the round using double-pointed needles, a traditional technique for creating seamless tubular garments like socks and slippers. The decorative Bigfoot toes are knit as separate elements and attached to the slipper body.

Materials Required

Yarn: Bulky weight wool suitable for felting. Yardage and weight requirements vary by size:

• Toddler: Approximately 2.5 ounces
• Child Small: Approximately 3 ounces
• Child Medium: Approximately 4 ounces
• Youth: Approximately 5 ounces
• Adult Medium: Approximately 6 ounces
• Adult Large: Approximately 6.25 ounces

The sample slippers were knitted in Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Bulky, which is composed of 85% wool and 15% mohair. This yarn comes in 4-ounce skeins with 125 yards per skein. The Bigfoot sample was created in the Café au Lait variegated colorway, while the Ogre sample was made in Limeade.

Needles: Double-pointed needles in two sizes are required:

• Size 7 double-pointed needles (set of 4)
• Size 10 double-pointed needles (set of 5)

Gauge and Difficulty

The gauge before felting is 14 stitches and 18 rows over 4 inches. This pattern is rated as advanced difficulty, reflecting the combination of techniques involved, including working with bulky yarn on multiple needles, managing the interactive toe construction, and executing the felting process to achieve the proper finished texture and size.

Project Overview

The Bigfoot/Ogre Slippers represent a creative and entertaining knitting project that combines traditional slipper construction with imaginative design elements. The use of chunky, feltable wool ensures quick knitting progress, while the six size options make this pattern accessible to knitters creating gifts for family members across different age groups. The interactive toe feature adds an element of surprise and delight, making these slippers particularly appealing as handmade gifts.