Snowflake Loafer by Sherrie Kibler

Snowflake Loafer

Knitting
November 2024
DK (11 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in St st with yarns held double-stranded
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
260 - 325 yards (238 - 297 m)
Womens Small, Medium, Large
English
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Easy construction using a variety of knitting techniques is the highlight of this comfy slipper design!

The fold-down cuff and colorful Fair Isle instep are worked with a single strand of yarn, while the Stockinette stitch sides and twisted-rib bottom of the slipper are worked with 2 strands. The result is a comfy, warm slipper, perfect for cozy evenings at home.

You’ll be incorporating a few “Wrap and Turns” as you complete your project - I’ve included a link to a tutorial for those who may be unfamiliar with the technique. Also, I’ve included step-by-step instructions for how to complete the Kitchener Stitch closure at the heel.

Sizes: S (M, L) to fit US Women’s shoe sizes 5-6 (7-8, 9-10) to fit foot length 8.5-8.9 (9.1-9.5, 9.7-10.2)”

Needles:

  • US 5 (3.75mm) 16” circular needles
  • US 8 (5mm) 24” or longer circular needles
  • Crochet hook for picking up stitches (optional)

Recommended yarn is Knit Picks’ Woolen, a DK weight wool/cotton blend that’s both soft and durable, perfect for slippers. It comes in a variety of colors as well as a bare option.

Sample shown was worked with Woolen Cotton colorway “Purple Carrot” and Woolen Cotton - Bare.