Susan's Super Slippers

 This is a simple pattern for my super slippers. These make up quickly and are terrific for fund raisers, gifts or to indulge your self. They travel well and are good for when you are staying away from home and want some foot cover to duck into the bathroom.  Do take care on polished boards, as they can be quite slippery. I have provided these in three sizes however there is quite a bit of stretch in these and depending on your yarn they will fit a range of foot shapes. Once you have the hang of these you can experiment with buttons and bows, pom poms and embellishments however then they wouldn't be so simple!

Have fun, and do donate as many as you can to charity.

THE PATTERN IS IN BOTH UK/USA TERMS

Susan's Super Slippers

Australian UK Terms are first/ USA term second = tr/dc

 

Materials: 8ply/double knit/worsted weight yarn;   3.75 /4mm/ J6 hook

Sizes (foot length)

• A = 13cm / 5 ½ in (little kids)
• B = 18cm / 7 in  (ladies)
•  C = 22cm/ 8 ½ in (big foot)

Begin at the sole; the heel is at the start of the round

1. Loosely ch 16 / 20 / 24, starting 4^th from hook 1tr/dc next 12 / 16 / 20;  4tr/dc next st,  working on other side of ch, 1tr/dc next 11 / 15 / 19; 2 tr/dc next st, slst join to 3^rd ch of start = 30 / 38 / 46

2. 3ch start, 1tr/dc same st, 2tr/dc next st, 1tr/dc next 11 / 15 / 19st, 2tr/dc next st 4 times, 1tr/dc next 11 / 15 /19, 2tr/dc next st twice, slst join = 38 / 46 / 54

3. 3ch start, 1tr/dc same st, 2tr/dc next st 3 times, 1tr/dc next 11 / 15 / 19st, 2tr/dc next st 8 times, 1tr/dc next 11 / 15 / 19st, 2 tr/dc next st 4 times, slst join = 54 / 62 / 70

4. 3ch start, 1tr/dc each st around, slst join = 54 / 62 /70 (Omit for size A)

Pigeon toed, under toed.....

  

Shaping

5. 3ch start, 1tr/dc next 16 / 20 / 24 st, (miss 1st, 1tr/dc next st) 10 times, 1tr/dc next 17 / 21 / 25 slst join = 44 / 52 / 60

6. 3ch start, 1tr/dc next 16 / 20 / 24st, (miss 1st, 1tr/dc next st) 5 times, 1tr/dc next 17 / 21 / 25 slst join = 39 / 47 /55

7. 3ch start, (1ch miss 1^st 1tr/dc next st) 6 / 8 /10 times; (miss 1 st 1tr/dc next st) 5 / 6 / 7 times (1ch miss 1^st 1tr/dc next st) 8 / 9 / 10 times, 1ch, slst join = 20 / 24 / 28 tr/dc posts

8. 3ch start, (1ch miss 1ch 1tr/dc next tr/dc) 7 / 8 / 9 times 5ch, miss 4 / 6 / 8tr/dc, (1tr/dc next tr/dc, 1ch) 7 / 9 /10 times around, slst join = 16 / 18 / 20 tr/dc posts

9. 3ch start, (1tr/dc into ch sp, 1 back post tr/dc next tr/dc) 7 / 8 / 9 times till you reach the 5ch of row 8, 1dc/sc into 3^rd ch, continue on other side with (1 back post tr/dc next tr/dc, 1tr/dc into ch sp) 8 / 9 / 10 times, 1 bp tr/dc last st then slst join at back to finish off.

use up those annoying bits of faux fur from the scrap basket

Contrast Edge: Join at back of heel in space between tr/dc. Work (1dc/sc, 1tr/dc) miss 1 tr around. Slip st join and weave in ends.

Cant wait to see your finished slippers!  Have fun,

cheers Susan.

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School craft stall

Well the school fete happens every year in September. It is a fun day, and I always enjoy making a box of goodies to donate. It is one of the main fundraisers and has a real carnival atmosphere.

I have learnt that little things that sell for a few dollars seem to turnover so much quicker than larger items with a lot of work.

In previous years I have made boxes of kitchen items, teacosies, crochet kitchen towels and potholders. This year I thought I would try something different.

So I have come up with a range of purse or pocket items. This includes a sunglasses case, and a small makeup case and a phone cosy. This one has a nice cluster stitch on the front and I do like the texture this gives. It also provides a bit of extra padding.

I am also trying to destash the piles of odds and ends in the cupboard so made a few random cases out of odds and ends. I experimented with a basket weave pattern which turned out well. I created a butterfly catch and a flower catch to do the falp closed. A nice old button would be just as good though.

Blokes are always hard to make things for so I had a go at making these out of camo yarn. I made the purse a bit smaller and voila it is a business card holder. I had some old army buttons in my button jar and I think they finish it off nicely.

I have a few more to do and will then cellophane them up for the school fete which is on next weekend. I also have a collection of baby bits and bobs and obligatory kitchen items to donate. The other fun bit is making some toffee and gingerbread men.

I haven't written the patterns up properly, but if I can find a tester or two I might as they were fun little projects to do. I reckon they would be good for Christmas gifts as well.

Thanks for looking!

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