Product Description
Adventures with your four-legged bestie are the absolute greatest way to enjoy the outdoors, from long walks to vigorous climbs. All of that fun can make for tired, chilly dogs upon returning home, however. These stretchy, cozy slippers in three sizes (S/M/L) are just the remedy when you two are ready to put your feet up and relax at the end of the day. Clever short row shaping and unique construction makes for a nice fit; super-simple stitchwork provides the right canvas for even the craziest colorway to play out—a great use for those appealing skeins purchased on impulse.
Yarn requirements: 200(240, 280) yards
Gauge: 21 sts and 33 rows = 4 inches in stockinette st on larger needles (washed and air-dried)
Needles: two size 5US (3.75mm) 16- or 24-inch circular needles (or size to obtain correct gauge) two size 4US (3.5mm) 16- or 24-inch circular needles (or .25 mm smaller than gauge needle)
Sleepy Dogs Knitted Slippers by Anne Hanson
What Is Being Made
Sleepy Dogs is a downloadable knitting pattern for cozy, stretchy slippers designed by Anne Hanson. These slippers are available in three sizes—Small/Medium, Medium/Large, and Large—with finished sole lengths of 7.5, 8.75, and 10 inches respectively, fitting feet measuring up to 9, 10, and 11.5 inches from heel to toe. The slippers are inspired by the comfort needed after outdoor adventures with dogs, offering a relaxing footwear solution for winding down at the end of the day.
Techniques and Construction
The Sleepy Dogs pattern employs clever short row shaping as its primary construction technique, which creates a custom fit without complex stitch patterns. The unique construction method ensures proper elasticity and comfort, allowing the slippers to hug the foot securely. Short rows—a technique where knitting is turned before completing a full row—build depth and shaping into the fabric, making this an efficient approach to creating a well-fitted slipper that doesn't require complicated increases or decreases across the entire piece.
Stitches Used
The pattern features super-simple stitchwork, making it accessible for beginner-level knitters. This straightforward stitch approach provides an excellent canvas for showcasing yarn colorways, allowing even the most visually striking or complex color combinations to stand out without competing with intricate stitch textures. The simplicity of the stitches means knitters can focus on the short row shaping technique while enjoying the meditative rhythm of basic knitting.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
- Yarn Weight: DK (Double Knit) weight yarn
- Suggested Yarn: Knitted Wit DK in colorway Cardigan Adventures (as shown in the pattern sample)
- Yarn Requirements: 200 yards for size S/M, 240 yards for size M/L, or 280 yards for size L
- Gauge: 21 stitches and 33 rows equal 4 inches in stockinette stitch
- Needle Size: Pattern-appropriate needles for DK weight yarn (exact needle size should be verified in the full pattern)
Design Considerations
The Sleepy Dogs pattern is ideal for knitters looking to use those impulse-purchase yarn skeins, as the simple stitchwork allows bold colorways to take center stage. Note: Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in overall variation in size, elasticity, or yardage requirements, so gauge swatching is recommended before beginning the project to ensure the best fit and fabric characteristics.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Anne Hanson |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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