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.
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
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
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]
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
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 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
P.S. I spray the bottoms with the spray version on Plasti-dip to make my soles non-skid.
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 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]
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 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.
[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!
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 view or download this pattern click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eh44Sd8b0dSyABl2MHYuEzWOyUbFPxdC/view?usp=sharing
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