Gentle Steps Slippers

DESIGN OVERVIEW: This stylish pair of slippers is knitted in stockinette seamlessly and decorated with tiny embroidered hearts. They can be worked on either DPNs or using the magic loop method for the toe section.

Knitting begins with the toe section worked in the round. After the sole section is knitted back and forth, the heel is formed using short rows. The foot length is easily adjustable. For a good fit, the slippers should be knitted with negative length ease 1 cm/⅜ inches, which is included in the pattern instructions.

There are also to options for edge band finishing – single layer or double layered band.

SIZES: 1 (2; 3; 4)

FOOT MEASUREMENTS:

1. Foot circumference measured at Metatarsal Arch: 16 (19; 22; 24) cm/ 6¼ (7½; 8¾; 9½) inches
2. Foot length: adjustable

TYPE OF YARN: fingering/ 4-ply

YARN LENGTH: 186 yds (170 m) in 50g skein

GAUGE: 30 stitches and 46 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch in the round using needle US 2 (2.75 mm)