diy bow tie slippers - hand knit
These slippers are so cute! And comfy as well. These fit a size 6.5 shoe wearer. To make them a size bigger simply add a couple rows to the length in the center of the slipper (foot). These would make a great winter gift!
Supplies:
1 6oz skein of wool-ease super bulky yarn. Mine are made in the color cranberry.
1 pack of size 11 double pointed bamboo needles.
1 pack of size 13 double pointed bamboo needles.
a yarn needle/scissors.
I like to watch videos over at Very Pink Knits on YouTube for stitch assist.
Directions:
Slipper.
Using size 13 needles CO 10 sts.
Work the heel.
Knit up to the last stitch and then W/T (wrap turn)
Purl up to the last stitch and then W/T
Knit up to the last two stitches and then W/T
Purl up to the last two stitches and then W/T
Knit up to the last three stitches and then W/T
Purl up to the last three stitches and then W/T
Sl 1st st. Knit up to 3rd st from the end. Lift up wrap and k-tog with wrapped st Turn work.
Sl 1st st. Purl up to 3rd st from the end. Lift up wrap and p-tog with wrapped st. Turn work.
Sl 1st st. Knit up to 2nd st from the end. Lift up wrap and k-tog with wrapped st. Turn work.
Sl 1st st. Purl up to 2nd st from the end. Lift up wrap and p-tog with wrapped st. Turn work.
Sl 1st st. Knit up to the last st. Lift up wrap and k-tog with wrapped st. Turn work.
Sl 1st st. Purl up to the last st. Lift up wrap and p-tog with wrapped st. Turn work.
work the foot.
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Work the toe.
Knit up to the last stitch and then W/T (wrap turn)
Purl up to the last stitch and then W/T
Knit up to the last two stitches and then W/T
Purl up to the last two stitches and then W/T
Knit up to the last three stitches and then W/T
Purl up to the last three stitches and then W/T
Knit up to the last four stitches and then W/T
Purl up to the last four stitches and then W/T
Sl the 1st st. Knit up to the 4th st from the end. Lift up wrap and k-tog with the wrapped st. Turn work.
Sl 1st st. Purl up the the 4th st from the end. Lift up wrap and p-tog with the wrapped stitch. Turn work.
Sl 1st st. Knit up to 3rd st from the end. Lift up wrap and k-tog with wrapped st Turn work.
Sl 1st st. Purl up to 3rd st from the end. Lift up wrap and p-tog with wrapped st. Turn work.
Sl 1st st. Knit up to 2nd st from the end. Lift up wrap and k-tog with wrapped st. Turn work.
Sl 1st st. Purl up to 2nd st from the end. Lift up wrap and p-tog with wrapped st. Turn work.
Sl 1st st. Knit up to the last st. Lift up wrap and k-tog with wrapped st. Turn work.
Sl 1st st. Purl up to the last st. Lift up wrap and p-tog with wrapped st. Turn work.
BO
Work the top.
Using the size 11 needles begin at the center back and pick up and knit 40 stitches around the slipper top, divided evenly on 4 needles. Join to work in the round.
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Bow.
Using the size 11 needles. CO 7 sts. Leave a long tail.
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BO leave a long tail for sewing.
With a length of yarn pinch your bow in the center to create a bow shape and wrap several times and tie off on the under side. Now using your long tails sew the bow sides to the slipper sides. Make sure to center it evenly.
Sew in all your ends.
Repeat for second slipper.
Once you get your pattern size down and the W/T rhythm this project goes very quickly. You could make slippers for all your friends holiday gifts! Make them even better and stuff them with nail polish, foot cream/soak/scrub/ or a pedicure gift card.
Also, a word of caution. Slippers are, well, slippery. If you are making these for someone who is older or accident prone you may want to add a bit of wool felt or leather or something to the sole. I saw some ideas on pinterest a while back!
Please let me know if you need any help with the pattern! Have fun crafting but only use this pattern for yourself and to knit gifts for friends and family. Do not sell any part of the instructions, pattern, or finished slippers. Thank you!
xoxo Jenny
