Kriskrafter: 2016

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Santa's Hearthside Slippers for Women

Ho ho ho! I can finally use my arm - tendonitis has kept me from knitting the last month or so. To try it out again I knit these Santa slippers just in time for Christmas. Based somewhat on my Better Dorm Boots pattern they were quick to write up.

These slippers are knit flat and seamed at the end. There are yo's creating holes in which to thread your tie (santa's belt) through. I made the tie by simply crocheting a chain. If you don't crochet at all you could use icord, ribbon, or a fabric strip. These knit up very quickly! You still have time to make them, then wear them when you sneak down the tree in the middle of the night to deliver presents. Lol! You can make these non-holiday too of course by using other colors.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

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Materials:

Worsted weight yarn (use 2 strands of worsted held tog.)

Sole: 92(100,114,120) yds

Slipper body: 92(110,124,130) yds

U.S. Size 9 needles (5.5mm)
U.S. Size H crochet hook (for chaining the tie)
2 stitch markers

Wms Sizes: Sm (6-7.5), M(8-9), L(9.5-10.5), XL (11-12)

Gauge: 14 sts = 4” in Stockinette (w yarn held double)

Abbreviations:

k = knit
p = purl
yo = yarn over
sl-1 = slip one
PSSO = pass slipped stitch over
p2tog = purl 2 together
k2tog = knit 2 together
ssk = slip, slip, knit (see how to perform one of these descreases if you don't know, google it)
WS = wrong side
RS = right side
PM = place marker

Directions

Starting with Sole:

Using sole color, Cast on 47(50,52,55) sts using a long-tail method and with 2 strands held together.

Row 1: Knit.

Row 2: K1, yo, k22(23,24,25) yo, k1(2,2,3), yo, k22(23,24,25) yo, k1. [51(54,56,59)   sts] 

Row 3 and all odd rows: Knit. *knit the yo’s through the back of the loop.

Row 4: K2, yo, k22(23,24,25), yo, k3(4,4,5), yo, k22(23,24,25), yo, k2. [55(58,60,63)sts] 

Row 6: K3, yo, k22(23,24,25), yo, k5(6,6,7), yo, k22(23,24,25), yo, k3. [59(62,64,67)sts]

Row 8: K4, yo, k22(23,24,25), yo, k7(8,8,9), yo, k22(23,24,25), yo, k4. [63(66,68,71) sts] 

Row 10: K5, yo, k22(23,24,25), yo, k9(10,10,11), yo, k22(23,24,25), yo, k5. [67(70,72,75)sts] 

Row 12: Size Sm ONLY: k6, yo, k27, kfb, k27, yo, k6. [70sts]

Row 12: Sizes M and L ONLY: K6, yo, k(23,24), yo, k6, yo, k6, yo, (k23,24), yo, k6. [75,77 sts]
Row 12: Size XL ONLY: K6, yo, k32, yo, k31, yo, k6. [78 sts]

Row 13: Size Sm and M ONLY proceed to #1 of foot.
Row 13: Sizes L and XL ONLY: Knit (knit the yo's through the back of the loop)
Row 14: Size L ONLY: Proceed to #1 of foot.
Row 14: Size XL ONLY: Knit

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FOOT

Change color now if making foot different color than sole.

Row 1: Size Sm ONLY: (RS) Knit. (knit the yo's through the back of the loop)

Row 1: Size M ONLY: (RS) Knit (knit the yo’s through the back of the loop)

Row 1: Sizes L and XL ONLY: (RS) Knit.

 Row 2: (WS) P31(33,34,34), PM, p8(9,9,10), PM, p31(33,34,34). 

Row 3: K24(26,27,27), ssk 2x, k3tog, k8(9,9,10), sl-1, k2tog, psso, k2tog 2x, k24(26,27,27). [62(67,69,70)sts)

Row 4: Purl

Row 5: K20(22,23,23), ssk 2x, k3tog, k8(9,9,10), sl-1, k2tog, psso, k2tog 2x, k20(22,23,23). 54(59,61,62)sts]

Row 6: Purl

Row 7: K31(34,35,36), ssk,  turn. [53(58,60,61) sts]

Row 8: Sl-1, p8(9,9,10), p2tog,  turn. [52(57,59,60) sts]

Row 9: Sl-1, k8(9,9,10), ssk, turn.  [51(56,58,59) sts]

Row 10: Sl-1, p8(9,9,10), p2tog, turn. [50(55,57,58) sts]

 Row 11: (RS) Sl-1, k8(9,9,10), ssk, DON’T TURN, k19(21,22,22). [49(54,56,57)sts]

Row 12: Size Sm ONLY: p1, p2tog, p2tog, p23, p2tog, p14, p2tog, p2tog, p1. [44(-,-) sts]

Row 12: Sizes M, L, XL ONLY: p1, p2tog, p2tog, p-(26,27,28), p2tog, p-(16,17,17) p2tog, p2tog, p1. [-(49,51,52) sts]

Row 12A: Sizes L and XL ONLY: Knit.

Row 12B: Sizes L and XL ONLY: Purl.

Row 13: Size Sm ONLY: Removing markers as you come to them, k2, *[yo, k2tog] rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.

Row 13: Sizes M ONLY: Removing markers as you come to them, k2, *[yo, k2tog] rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 13: Sizes L ONLY: Removing markers as you come to them, k2, *[yo, k2tog] rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 13: Size XL ONLY: Removing markers as you come to them, k2, *[yo, k2tog] rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.

Row 14: Purl. *if changing color for the rolled edge, change color now.

Row 15: K16(19,20,20), k2tog, k2, k2tog 2x, k2(2,2,2), k2tog, k16(19,20,20). [40(45,47,48) sts]

Row 16: Purl.
Row 17: Knit.

Row 18: Purl.
Row 19: Bind off knit-wise.

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TIE

Using your crochet hook and a single strand of whatever color you choose to be your tie, chain 100(105, 110,114). Starting at front center, weave the tie in and out of holes made by the row of yo's. Try the slipper on and tie to a tightness you like. I tied mine once and never untied it again.
( I don't re-tie it every time I put the slipper on.)
If you don't crochet at all you can use icord, ribbon, shoelace, strip of fabric, etc.

Sew seam using single strand of matching color(s). I turn the slipper inside out and seam using a simple whipstitch. Take care to make your stitches small and close together for best results.

Weave in any loose ends.

Wear and enjoy!

P.S. I lightly spray the bottoms of my slippers with the spray version of "Plasti-Dip" for a non-skip sole.

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Sunday, November 27, 2016

Better Dorm Boots for MEN! - Free Knitting pattern

Better Dorm Boots ©2016 Kris Basta

A very special thank you to fellow knitter Anne Goodwin for helping test this pattern. Due to tennis elbow I haven't been able to knit for a while. I had the pattern mostly written out but it's hard to make sure all is right without test knitting each size. Anne did just that, corrected numbers for me and tested the fit on most as well.

*to view or download the pdf file, scroll down to the end of the pattern and click on link.

Materials:

U.S. Size 9 (5.5mm) needles
Worsted weight yarn (use 2 strands of worsted held tog.)
Sole: 114(120, 130,140) yds
Slipper body: 124(136, 142, 158) yds
2 Stitch markers

Mens Sizes:

Sm (8-9), M (9.5-10.5), Lg (11-12), XL (13)
For womens sizes see here:
http://auntekristy.blogspot.com/2016/09/better-dorm-boots-free-knitting-pattern.html

Gauge: 14 sts = 4” in Stockinette (w strands held double)

Abbreviations:

k = knit
p = purl
yo = yarn over
sl-1 = slip one
PSSO = pass slipped stitch over
p2tog = purl 2 together
k2tog = knit 2 together
ssk = slip, slip, knit (see how to perform one of these descreases if you don't know, google it)
WS = wrong side
RS = right side
PM = place marker
Rep = repeat

DIRECTIONS: * you will use 2 strands held together throughout the whole slipper.

Starting with Sole:

Using sole color, Cast on 52(55, 57, 59) sts using a long-tail method and with 2 strands held together.
Row 1: Knit.
Row 2: K1, yo, k24(25,26,27), yo, k2(3,3,3), yo, k24(25,26,27), yo, k1. [56(59,61,63) sts] 
Row 3 and all odd rows: Knit. *knit the yo’s through the back of the loop.

Row 4: K2, yo, k24(25,26,27), yo, k4(5,5,5), yo, k24(25,26,27), yo, k2. [60(63,65,67)sts] 

Row 6: K3, yo, k24(25,26,27), yo, k6(7,7,7), yo, k24(25,26,27), yo, k3. [64(67,69,71)sts]

Row 8: K4, yo, k24(25,26,27), yo, k8(9,9,9), yo, k24(25,26,27), yo, k4. [68(71,73,75) sts] 

Row 10: K5, yo, K24(25,26,27), yo, k10(11,11,11), yo, k24(25,26,27), yo, k5. [72(75,77,79)sts] 

Row 12: Size Sm ONLY: K6, yo, k(24), yo, k6, yo, k6, yo, (k24), yo, k6. [77 sts]
Row 12: Size M ONLY: K6, yo, k32, yo, k31, yo, k6. [78 sts]
Row 12: Size L ONLY: K6, yo, k to last 6 sts, yo, k6. [79 sts]
Row 12: Size XL ONLY: K39, yo, k40. [80 sts]
Row 13: Knit (knit any yo's through the back of the loop)

FOOT

Change color now if making foot different color than sole.

Row 1: Knit
Row 2: (WS) P34(34,34,34,), PM, p9(10,11,12), PM, p34(34,34,34,). 
Row 3: K27(27,27,27), ssk 2x, k3tog, k9(10,11,12), sl-1, k2tog, psso, k2tog 2x, k27(27,27,27). [69(70,71,72) sts)

Row 4: Purl

Row 5: K23(23,23,23), ssk 2x, k3tog, k9(10,11,12), sl-1, k2tog, psso, k2tog 2x, k23(23,23,23). [61(62,63,64)sts]
Row 6: Purl

Row 7: K35(36,37,38), ssk,  turn. [60(61,62,63) sts]
Row 8: Sl-1, p9(10,11,12), p2tog,  turn. [59(60,61,62) sts]
Row 9: Sl-1, k9(10,11,12), ssk, turn.  [58(59,60,61) sts]
Row 10: Sl-1, p9(10,11,12), p2tog, turn. [57(58,59,60) sts]

Rows 11-26: Repeat rows 9 and 10. [41(42,43,44) sts]

Row 27: (RS) Sl-1, k9(10,11,12), ssk, DON’T TURN, k14(14,14,14). [40(41,42,43) sts]

Row 28: P24(25,26,27), p2tog, p14(14,14,14). [39(40,41,42) sts]

Row 29: Size S/M ONLY: (Removing markers as you come to them) Knit. Now proceed to row 32.
Row 29: Size L/XL ONLY: (Removing markers as you come to them) Knit.
Row 30: Size L/XL ONLY: Purl
Row 31: Size L/XL ONLY: Knit

Row 32: P1, p2tog, p2tog, p across to last 5 sts, p2tog, p2tog, p1.
[35(36,37,38) sts]

Row 33: Knit
Row 34: Purl

Rows 35-36: Rep rows 33 and 34 once more.
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RIBBED CUFF

Row 37: Sizes S/L ONLY: [k1,p1] 8(-,8,-)x more, k2tog, p1, [k1,p1] to end. [34(-,36,-) sts]
Row 37: Size M/XL ONLY: [k1, p1] to end.
Rows 38-45: Work 8 rows of 1x1 rib.

Bind off loosely.

Sew seam using single strand of matching color(s). I turn the slipper inside out and seam using a simple whipstitch. Take care to make your stitches small and close together for best results.

Weave in any loose ends.

Wear and enjoy!

P.S. I spray the bottoms with the spray version on Plasti-dip to make my soles non-skid.

To view or download this pattern click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eh44Sd8b0dSyABl2MHYuEzWOyUbFPxdC/view?usp=sharing

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Sunday, October 23, 2016

Easy Cake Cowl - Free Knitting Pattern!

As I sit here at our farmhouse in Montana, in the middle of nowhere, with nothing to do while my husband putz's around on the 4-wheeler I thought I'd knit a cowl.
I really like the Caron Cakes that are at Michaels - seems they've been all the rage! I wanted to make something with one complete cake. I bought my Caron cakes (36 of them!) at Michaels when they were on sale for $4.59 back in September.

This cowl is knit flat and joined at the end. You can either knit it flat and sew a seam at the end or another option is to do a provisional cast on and secure the seam at the end with a 3-needle bind off.

The Stringy fringe is made simply at the end with dropped stitches - no need to cut fringe and tie on.

Materials and Tools:

U.S. Size 9 (5.5mm) knitting needles

OPTIONAL for those using the provisional cast on. An extra knitting needle to be used for the 3-needle bind off. (size doesn't matter too much, anything between a 6 - 8)

1 Caron Cakes (or similar like Premier "Sweet Roll") or just Worsted/Aran weight, approx. 383 yds.
OPTIONAL: A little waste yarn in a contrast color for provisional cast on.

Gauge:

20 sts in stockinette stitch = 4"

Abbreviations:
K = knit
P = purl
yo = yarn over
k2tog = knit 2 together
RS = right side

References:

Provisional cast-ons: (here are a few different methods)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T7OwOpC6CY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-irRySJHCKE

3-needle bind off: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpJUrCX52DU

Directions:

**Choose now whether you’d like to make this by starting with a provisional cast-on, which means you will join at the end with a 3-needle bind off, OR you can just choose a regular cast-on method of your choice, then bind off at the end and sew your seam.

Set up:

For Provisional Cast-on (this means you will use a 3-needle bind off at the end) Using waste yarn perform a provisional cast on of your choice, cast on 42 sts.

For Regular Cast on (this means you will sew your seam at the end.) Using main yarn, cast on 42 sts using any regular cast on method you prefer. I myself prefer the long-tail cast on.

1-2 Knit
3. (RS) k2, *yo, k2tog, rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
4-7. Knit
8-15. Starting with a purl row, work 8 rows of Stockinette St. End on RS.

16-18. Knit
19. (RS) k2, *yo, k2tog, rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
20-23. Knit
24-31. Starting with a purl row, work 8 rows of Stockinette St. End on RS.

Repeat rows 16-31 until you've used up all but a couple rows worth of yarn or very close to the end of the cake. Make sure to end on row 31.

Seaming:

For those who used a Provisional Cast-on:
Using spare knitting needle, pick up the 42 stitches from the cast on, set aside.

Now, on the end that was the last row you worked, k2 sts, then k1, then place the last st worked back on the left hand needle, drop the other 2 sts off the needle (yep, let 'em drop off the needle, this will become your fringe later) then place that st that you worked (the 4th one) back on the right needle. On the spare needle, the one with the sts you picked up from the provisional cast on, hold it parallel to the other working needle, right sides together, drop the first 2 sts off the needle. Now knit a stitch from the provisional cast on side, now you have 2 sts on your right hand needle, pass st 1 over st 2.
Now perform a 3-needle bind off, when you get to the last 2 stitches (on both needles), stop, and let them drop off (again, this will become fringe). Tie off on the last st worked and weave in end.

For those who used a regular Cast-on:

K3, k the next st, pass the 3rd st on right needle over the 4th one as to bind off, place the new stitch you just made when you bound it off onto the left hand needle temporarily, drop those 2 edge sts off of the right hand needle, now place the st that you set onto the left needle back onto the right needle, continue to bind off until 2 sts remain on each needle, drop these last 2 sts on each needle (these will become fringe also). Cut yarn, tie off and weave in. Sew your bind off edge to the cast on edge (except those 2 edge stitches on each side which are dropped - don't sew those, they need to stay loose and dropped to pull the fringe.

To make the fringe, start gently tugging at an end where 2 sts were dropped, until a loop works its way out, when one loop comes out tug the next one. I am going to refer you to a video that I made for a different pattern but the fringe pulling is the same. Please ignore the fact that this is a different pattern and different look, just look at the way I pull the fringe out. The video is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtUHcyS-0Jc

My cowl was approximately 64" long before seaming. After seaming I washed it in the washing machine and dried it in the dryer, I did not block it. I actually prefer the "wrong" side better than the right side. I wear mine doubled around my neck. Back to Pattern Index

Saturday, September 24, 2016

Better Dorm Boots Deluxe - Free Knitting Pattern!

Are you sick of me yet? I keep playing around with my Better Dorm Boot pattern to see what all I can do with it. I decided to make a pair with a large fold-down cuff. A pretty lace design seemed to suit the fold-down cuff, so here it is.

To download, view, or print this pattern, scroll down past the pattern directions and click on the link.

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn (use 2 strands of worsted held tog.) 360(380,410) yds

U.S. Size 9 (5.5mm) Needles

U.S. Size 10 (6mm) Needles (*only the size M/L & XL will need both the size 9 & 10 needles, The size Sm will only use the size 9 needles.)

Wms Sizes: Sm (6-7.5), M/L (8-9), XL (9.5-10.5)

Gauge: 14 sts = 4” in Stockinette using the size 9 needles.

Abbreviations:

k = knit
p = purl
yo = yarn over
sl-1 = slip one
PSSO = pass slipped stitch over
p2tog = purl 2 together
k2tog = knit 2 together
ssk = slip, slip, knit (see how to perform one of these descreases if you don't know, google it)
WS = wrong side
RS = right side
PM = place marker
SM = slip marker

Sunday, September 18, 2016

Better Dorm Boots - Lace Edition - Free Knitting Pattern!

I wondered what the "Better dorm boots" would look like with a little bit of lace running up the center.... I really like them! Hope you do too.

To download, view, or print this pattern, scroll down past the last photos and click on the link.

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn (use 2 strands of worsted held tog.)

Sole: 92(100, 114) yds

Slipper body: 92(110, 124) yds

U.S. Size 9 (5.5mm) Needles

Wms Sizes: Sm (6-7.5), M/L (8-9), XL (9.5-10.5)

Gauge: 14 sts = 4” in Stockinette

Abbreviations:

k = knit
p = purl
yo = yarn over
sl-1 = slip one
PSSO = pass slipped stitch over
p2tog = purl 2 together
k2tog = knit 2 together
ssk = slip, slip, knit (see how to perform one of these descreases if you don't know, google it)
WS = wrong side
RS = right side
PM = place marker
SM = slip marker

Starting with Sole:

Using sole color, Cast on 47(50,52) sts using a long-tail method and with 2 strands held together.

Row 1: Knit.

Row 2: K1, yo, k22(23,24), yo, k1(2,2), yo, k22(23,24), yo, k1. [51(54,56) sts] 

Row 3 and all odd rows: Knit. *knit the yo’s through the back of the loop.

Row 4: K2, yo, k22(23,24), yo, k3(4,4), yo, k22(23,24), yo, k2. [55(58,60)sts] 

Row 6: K3, yo, k22(23,24), yo, k5(6,6), yo, k22(23,24), yo, k3. [59(62,64)sts]

Row 8: K4, yo, k22(23,24), yo, k7(8,8), yo, k22(23,24), yo, k4. [63(66,68) sts] 

Row 10: K5, yo, k22(23,24), yo, k9(10,10), yo, k22(23,24), yo, k5. [67(70,72)sts] 

Row 12: Size Sm ONLY: k6, yo, k22, yo, k11, yo, k22, yo, k6. [71sts]

Row 12: Sizes M/L & XL ONLY: K6, yo, k(23,24), yo, k6, yo, k6, yo, (k23,24), yo, k6. [75,77 sts]

Row 13: Sizes Sm & M/L proceed to #1 of foot.

Row 13: Size XL: Knit (knit the yo's through the back of the loop)

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FOOT

Change color now if making foot different color than sole.

Row 1: Sizes Sm & M/L ONLY: (RS) Knit (knit the yo’s through the back of the loop) [71(75,--sts]

Row 1: Size XL ONLY: (RS) Knit

 Row 2: (WS) P31(33,34), PM, p9(9,9,) PM, p31(33,34). 

Row 3: K24(26,27), ssk 2x, k3tog, SM, p2, k5, p2, SM, sl-1, k2tog, psso, k2tog 2x, k24(26,27). [63(67,69)sts]

Row 4: Purl to M, k2, p5, k2, p to end.

Row 5: K20(22,23), ssk 2x, k3tog, SM, p2, k2tog, yf, k1, yf, sl-1, k1, psso, p2, SM, sl1, k2tog, psso, k2tog 2x, k20(22,23). [55(59,61)sts]

Row 6: Purl to M, k2, p5, k2, p to end.

Row 7: K23(25,26), p2, k5, p2, ssk,  turn. [54(58,60) sts]

Row 8: Sl-1, k2, p5, k2, p2tog,  turn. [53(57,59) sts]

Row 9: Sl-1, SM, p2, k2tog, yf, k1, yf, sl-1, k1, psso, p2, SM, ssk, turn.  [52(56,58) sts]

Row 10: Sl-1, k2,p5, k2, p2tog, turn. [51(55,57)sts]

Row 11: Sl-1, p2, k5, p2, ssk,  turn. [50(54,56) sts]

Row 12: Sl-1, k2, p5, k2, p2tog,  turn. [49(53,55) sts]

Row 13: Sl-1, SM, p2, k2tog, yf, k1, yf, sl-1, k1, psso, p2, SM, ssk, turn.  [48(52,54) sts]

Row 14: Sl-1, k2, p5, k2, p2tog, turn. [47(51,53) sts]

Rows 15- 18: Repeat rows 11-14 [43(47,49) sts]
Rows 19-22: Repeat rows 11-14 [39(43,45) sts]
Rows 23-26: Repeat rows 11-14 [35(39,41) sts]

Row 27: (RS) Sl-1, p2, k5, p2, ssk, DON’T TURN, k11(13,14). [34(38,40) sts]

Row 28: P12(14,15) k2, p5, k2, p2tog, p11(13,14). [33(37,39) sts]

Row 29: Removing markers as you come to them, knit one row.

Row 30: Size Sm ONLY: P1, p2tog, p to last 3 sts, p2tog, p1. [31 sts]

Row 30: Sizes M/L & XL ONLY: P1, p2tog, p2tog, p across to last 5 sts, p2tog, p2tog, p1 [33, 35sts]

Row 31: Knit

Row 32: Purl

Rows 33-40: Rep rows 31 & 32 4x.

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Cuff (change color here if you want cuff to be a different color)

Row 41: Size Sm ONLY: k1, p1, across, end with K1. Now go to row 44-45.

Row 41: Size M/L ONLY: [k1, p1] 8x, k2tog, p1, [k1, p1] to end. Now go to row 44-45. [32,-- sts]

Row 41 & 42: Size XL ONLY: Repeat rows 31 & 32 once more.

Row 43: Size XL ONLY: [k1, p1] 8x, k2tog, p1, [k1, p1] to end. [--,34 sts]

Rows 44-45: 1x1 rib.
Row 46: Purl
Row 47: Knit
Row 48: Purl
Row 49: Bind off loosely.

Sew seam using single strand of matching color(s). I turn the slipper inside out and seam using a simple whipstitch. Take care to make your stitches small and close together for best results.

Weave in any loose ends.

Wear and enjoy!

To Download, View or Print, click on the link below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_oZ8-XeMq3pc2hfaDB5Z2VBMlE/view?usp=sharing

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Sunday, September 11, 2016

Better Dorm Boots - Free Knitting Pattern!

I see so many projects on Ravelry where the knitter has used my Crocodilly Mocs pattern and changed it up a bit with a ribbed cuff instead of the crocodile stitch. I'd thought I'd go ahead and write it up as a pattern for those not interested in a croc stitch cuff.

This really is, in my opinion, a better "dorm boot". Made the same way as the traditional dorm boot, knit flat and seamed at the end. These knit up fairly fast - I can knit one slipper in 2 hours.

To download, view or print this pattern, scroll down past the last picture and click on the link.

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn (use 2 strands of worsted held tog.)

Sole: 92(100, 114) yds

Slipper body: 92(110, 124) yds

U.S. Size 9 (5.5mm) needles

Wms Sizes: Sm (6-7.5), M/L (8-9), XL (9.5-10.5)

Gauge: 14 sts = 4” in Stockinette (w yarn held double)

Abbreviations:

k = knit
p = purl
yo = yarn over
sl-1 = slip one
PSSO = pass slipped stitch over
p2tog = purl 2 together
k2tog = knit 2 together
ssk = slip, slip, knit (see how to perform one of these descreases if you don't know, google it)
WS = wrong side
RS = right side
PM = place marker