Housebound Slipper Socks

Housebound Slipper Socks by Redtiger

What Is Being Made

The Housebound Slipper Socks are a pair of cozy, wearable slipper socks designed for comfort and style. These socks feature a decorative cuff section combined with a comfortable stockinette stitch foot. The design is available in two sizes: Woman's Small and Woman's Large, with adjustable foot length to accommodate different measurements. The left and right socks feature reversed main and contrast colors, which allows for efficient yarn usage and creates a coordinated, intentional design aesthetic.

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level knitting project incorporates several traditional sock-making techniques. The slipper socks feature a Latvian braid edging, which creates a decorative and textured border at the top of the sock. The design also includes classic colorwork in the cuff section, allowing knitters to work with two contrasting colors to create visual interest. The foot portion is worked in stockinette stitch for a smooth, comfortable fit against the skin. The pattern is designed to be worked in the round, utilizing double point needles for seamless construction.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette stitch – used for the main foot section to create a smooth, classic texture
• Latvian braid – decorative edging technique at the cuff
• Colorwork stitches – used in the cuff section to incorporate two contrasting colors into the design

Materials Required

The Housebound Slipper Socks are worked using DK weight yarn, with a total yardage requirement of 110 to 125 yards in each of two contrasting colors. The sample slippers shown in the pattern were knitted using Classic Elite Yarns in Woodland colorways, specifically the Fallow and Tropical Sea shades. Knitters will need 3.0 mm (US 2.5) double point needles to work this project. The recommended gauge is 6½ stitches and 9 rounds per 1 inch when worked in stockinette stitch.

Sizing Details

The pattern provides two size options with the following measurements taken on blocked, unworn slipper socks:

• Woman's Small: 6-inch leg length, 9½-inch cuff circumference, and adjustable foot length
• Woman's Large: 6½-inch leg length, 10¾-inch cuff circumference, and adjustable foot length

The adjustable foot length feature allows knitters to customize the sock to fit individual measurements accurately.

About the Designer

The Housebound Slipper Socks pattern was created by Cynthia Levy of Redtiger Designs. This downloadable PDF pattern was published on November 25, 2020, and is protected by copyright. Knitters can find additional patterns and connect with the designer through Redtiger Designs' website, Linktree, and Ravelry profile.