[Nfb-krafters-korner] Le's slipper pattern

Tue Oct 13 09:35:00 UTC 2009

Thanks so much!  This is similar to a pattern I had some time ago.  I am 
definitely going to try this out and let you know how it goes.

Susan
dogwoodfarm at verizon.net
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From: "Annette Carr" <amcarr1 at verizon.net>
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Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 6:43 AM
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Le's slipper pattern

> From: "tribble" <lauraeaves at yahoo.com>
> To: <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 11:50 PM
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] for the knitters on the list
>
>
> Hi all -- 
> I just wanted to pass along a very simple but cumfy pattern for knitted
> bedroom slippers.  It is simple enough to put in an email message.  It has
> been a favorite in my family -- over the years I have made them as 
> Christmas
> gifts, especially for Mom who wears them out in just a couple of months 
> (not
> because they are fragile, but because she walks all over in them).
> In fact, they are very thick and warm.
>
> You can adjust the pattern for any size foot, and the seams can be sewn or
> crocheted as desired, and of course the trimmings can be laces, pompoms or
> bows -- or nothing...  Be creative.
>
> Supplies:
> 3 skeins of yarn, preferably in 3 different colors -- I generally like a
> modal look with 3 related colors, such as dark coral, orange and peach, or 
> 3
> different shades of blue, but do as you like.
> The needles should be fairly large gauge. The smaller the needles the
> tighter the knit, and the smaller the slipper will be.
>
> General overview:
> These slippers are knitted with 3 strands of yarn, one from each skein.
> Just treat the 3 strands as if they were one strand of very course and 
> plump
> yarn.  The result is a marbly, blotchy, speckly look that is very pretty.
>
> Instructions:
> 1.  Cast on 22 stitches (remember, 3 strands of yarn per stitch).
> 2.  knit approximately 24 rows -- all knit, no pearl.  You should stop 
> when
> the width of the swatch is about the width of your ankle from back to 
> front.
> (Note that this swatch will become the back and heel of the slipper.)
> 3.  At this point you should start knitting one row and pearling the next,
> so you have a flat texture.  Keep knitting until the width from the heel 
> of
> the slipper to the needle is the same as the distance from the heel to the
> base of the big toe.  Here you need to start decreasing.
> 4.  Decreasing:
> On the next pearl row, repeat the following until you get to the end of 
> the
> row: pearl 2 stitches together, pearl one, pearl one.  At the end, if you
> counted right, you should end up pearling 2 stitches together and there
> should be 16 stitches on the needle.
> Knit the next row with no decreasing.  On the next pearl row, pearl 2
> stitches together all across the row.  You should end up with 8 stitches.
> Knit a row and cast off any way you like.
> 5: By now you should notice how the heel of the slipper is coarse and the
> flat stitch forms the front end of the slipper.  Sew the seams any way you
> prefer.  Some guidelines:
> The cast-on row forms the back of the slipper. Fold it in half and sew or
> crochet together so the seam blends in with the knitting, if you can.  The
> first time I made the slippers I had to do some figuring to get this seam
> right.
> When you sew the toe and top seams be sure the seam is on the inside --  
> the
> outside is the flat part of the knitting.
>
>
> As I said, these slippers are thick and comfortable.  This is my
> contribution to the list for anyone who likes to knit.
> Happy crafting!
> --le
>
>
>
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> Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 8:10 AM
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> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] anyone interested in crocheting?
>
> I have crocheted a long time and have a number of patterns. I haven't done
> it in a while, but it is easier than knitting in that the stitches (to me)
> are easier to feel and also there is only one point where it could 
> unravel,
> unlike knitting where there is a whole row of stitches that could drop and
> produce holes.
> With winter coming, I have an especially good pattern for a crocheted hat
> that is easy and only requires a teacher to show the first 8 rows. The 
> rest
> is just repetitions of those rows, and of course when you are done
> crocheting you have to crochet the seam and make a pompom or tassel.
> Let me know if you want me to write up the pattern, like i did the pattern
> for the knit slippers.
> I have made many of these hats.  They make great gifts.
> --le
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Annette Carr" <amcarr1 at verizon.net>
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> Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2009 9:05 PM
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>
>
> I am a self taught crocheter, so I might be interested in some type of
> crochet class to learn tips and tricks that I might have missed along the
> way.
>
> Annette
>
>
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> We have a new teacher willing to teach a beginners crocheting class.   Who
> is interested in learning how to crochet.  We don't have a date  booked 
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> Joyce
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