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25knitted slippers

clogs, moccasins,

boots, animal slippers,

loafers, & more

Rae Blackledge

fun designs for

s t y l i s h

COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL

Rae Blackledge

STACKPOLEBOOKS

25Stylish

Knitted Slippers


Copyright © 2015 by Stackpole Books

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All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book or portions thereof in anyform or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including recording or by any infor -mation storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. All inquiries should be addressed to Stackpole Books, 5067 Ritter Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.

The contents of this book are for personal use only. Patterns contained herein may bereproduced in limited quantities for such use. Any large-scale commercial reproduction is prohibited without the written consent of the publisher.

Printed in the United States of America

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Cover design by Tessa J. SweigertModel Photography by Amanda LipseyTechnique photography by Jody EudyIllustrations by Rae Blackledge

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Blackledge, Rae, author.25 stylish knitted slippers : fun designs for clogs, moccasins, boots, animal slippers,

loafers & more / Rae Blackledge. — First edition.pages cm

ISBN 978-0-8117-1407-51. Knitting—Patterns. 2. Footwear. I. Title.

TT825.B529 2015746.43'2—dc23

2015026347


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ContentsAcknowledgments vii

Introduction ix

Chapter 1—Felted Slippers 1

Two-Tone Slippers 2

Orange Zest Slippers 5

Chrysanthemum Clogs 8

Spiral Clogs 12

Chapter 2—Fun and Fantasy Slippers 17

Night Owl Boots 18

Steggy 22

Elfkin 25

Foxy Slippers 28

Buckaroo Boots 31

Beatrix 35

Wild Thing Slippers 38

Chapter 3—Everyday Slippers 41

Tilted Espadrilles 42

Moccasins 45

Caramel Twist 48

All That Jazz 52

Boardwalk Loafers 55


Mary Jane 59

Degas 62

Primrose Evening Slippers 65

Metroline 68

Color Study Slipper Socks 72

Chapter 4—Boots 77

Weekender Slippers 78

Hibernation Boots 81

Cabled Cappuccino 84

Kaleidoscope Knee-Highs 89

Chapter 5—Techniques and Tutorials 93

Things to Know 94

Yarn 95

Gauge 95

Abbreviations 96

Sizing 96

Reading Charts 97

Slipper Soles and Antislip Options 97

Blocking 98

Felting 98

Tutorials 99

Special Cast-Ons 100

Shaping and Texture 104

Adding Color 109

Grafting—Kitchener Stitch 113

Visual Index 114

CONTENTSviCOPYRIGHTED MATERIAL

Introduction

Designing 25 unique slipper patterns was one of the more dauntingthings I’ve been asked to do as a designer. I love both designing

and knitting all sorts of projects. Lace shawls, socks, mittens, scarves,sweaters, and even a couple of skirts have all found their way onto my needles in the past. I love the challenge of a complex colorworkpattern and the mindless bliss of an 11-foot-long garter stitch scarf. But designing slippers proved to be more challenging than many of the designs I’ve done in the past.

There are so many ways to form and shape soles, insteps, heels, and cuffs. And fit was a challenge all on its own! I’ve knitted several slippers in the past that were cute, but didn’t stay on, or didn’t fit well. I wanted to make sure the slippers in my book were fun to knit and fun to wear. This lead to starting over many times until each slipper fit just right.

I have had a lot of fun over the last year sketching ideas, bringing a wide range of techniques and skill levels to my designs. Even a brand-new knitter can knit the Two-Tone Slippers, while a knitter looking for a challenge might enjoy the Night Owl Boots or Metroline. Everyone can enjoy the classic cables of Caramel Twist or go a bit more zesty with the short-row shaping of the Tilted Espadrilles. Knit your favorite kid a pair of Steggy slippers or Buckaroo Boots, and then satisfy your inner child with FoxySlippers or Elfkin. You can even surprise a mother and daughter with a matched set of Mary Janes or a comfortable pair of Hibernation Boots.

Whatever your knitting fancy, I believe you’ll find a pair of slippers to match!

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Two-Tone Slippers

22


5

Orange Zest Slippers


8

Chrysanthemum Clogs

8


12

Spiral Clogs

12


Night Owl Boots

18


Steggy

22


Elfkin

25


Foxy Slippers

28


Buckaroo Boots

31


Beatrix

35


Wild Thing Slippers

38


Tilted Espadrilles

42


Moccasins

45


Caramel Twist

48


All That Jazz

52


Boardwalk Loafers

55


Mary Jane

59


Degas

62


Primrose Evening Slippers

65


Metroline

68


Color Study Slipper Socks

72


Weekender Slippers

78


Hibernation Boots

81


Cabled Cappuccino

84


Kaleidoscope Knee-Highs

89


114

Visual Index

Use this handy visual reference to quicklyfind the slippers you want to knit.

Two-Tone Slipperspage 2


115VISUAL INDEX

Orange Zest Slipperspage 5

Chrysanthemum Clogspage 8

Spiral Clogspage 12

Night Owl Bootspage 18

Steggypage 22

Elfkinpage 25


VISUAL INDEX116

Foxy Slipperspage 28

Buckaroo Bootspage 31

Beatrixpage 35

Wild Thing Slipperspage 38

Tilted Espadrillespage 42

Moccasinspage 45


117VISUAL INDEX

Caramel Twistpage 48

All That Jazzpage 52

Boardwalk Loaferspage 55

Mary Janepage 59

Degaspage 62

Primrose Evening Slipperspage 65


VISUAL INDEX118

Metrolinepage 68

Color Study SlipperSocks

page 72

Weekender Slipperspage 78

Hibernation Bootspage 81

Cabled Cappuccinopage 84

Kaleidoscope Knee-Highs

page 89


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Whether you are looking for fun, character slippers like Night Owl Boots and Foxy Slippers or comfy-yet-snazzy everyday slippers like Tilted Espadrilles and Mary Jane, this book has them all. Knit-and-felt slippers like Orange Zest and Spiral Clogs will keep your toes extra warm, as will boot-style slippers like Cabled Cappuccino or Kaleidoscope Knee-Highs. Eye-catching embellishments spice up slippers like the Chrysanthemum Clogs and Elfkin.

Detailed patterns make it a cinch to knit any of these slippers. And if you are unsure of a technique, the tutorial section in the back of the book shows how to work many of the more challenging techniques step by step, with photos.

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Rae Blackledge has a lifelong love of yarn crafts. She ran Rae’s Yarn Boutique in Lansing, Michigan, for nine years, and she is currently the Design Coordinator for Willow Yarns in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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