Wirset Rivlins

These Wirset rivlins are slippers made in Aran weight shetland wool so they knit up quickly and are very warm to wear. I used beautiful organic, unbleached Shetland wool from Uradale Yarns.

The pattern is for UK foot size 4-7 but the actual size can be changed quite dramatically using larger or smaller needle sizes. Please pay particular attention to the required tension as my knitting tends to be tight.

Rivlins were a traditional type of homemade shoe worn in Shetland during the crofting period made from sealskin or cowhide. It was common to see them right up until the early 20thC. Fortunately, seals are protected now so these are my more ethical interpretation.