Adair Alpaca Slippers

Alpaca Slippers are designed to fit the foot well, especially in the heel and toe, which are constructed using basic sock-knitting techniques.

Needles 4 U.S. 7/4.5 mm dpns or size required for matching gauge.

Other materials: Yarn needle

Gauge 16 sts/20 rows = 4 inches square in stockinette stitch using U.S. 7/4.5 mm dpns or size required for matching gauge.

Skills required Casting on, knit and purl, picking up stitches, decreasing, working in the round, Kitchener stitch (optional).

Finished Measurements Length, unstretched: 8.5”/22 cm from back of heel to end of toe Width, unstretched, from one edge, around the sole to the other edge: 8”/20 cm.

Best fits foot length of 8.5”/22cm to 9.5”/24 cm, typical length of U.S. womens’ shoe sizes 5 - 8. However, the length of the slipper is easily adjustable. Instructions for lengthening are included in the instructions for working the foot of the slipper.