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If you look closely at the four-color Tomte Slippers, you’ll see a pair of curious gnomes peering out at you. These cozy slippers are worked in the round from the top down and start with a textured pattern along the leg. A background of reverse stockinette reveals the gnome’s long, cabled beard, and a bobble nose peeks out from under a red cap, formed by the toe of the slipper.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 4

Finished Size 7 (8, 9 ¼)“ foot circumference and 9 ½ (10 ¾, 12)” long from back of heel to tip of toe; foot length is adjustable. Socks shown measure 8”.

Yarn Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Worsted (100% superwash Merino wool; 225 yd 205 m/4 oz 113 g): Bold Red (A), Waistcoat (dark green; B), Putty (gray; C), and Chocolate (D), 1 skein each.

Needles Size 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.

Gauge 21 sts and 28 rnds = 4” in St st; 21 sts and 32 rnds = 4” in Checker patt.

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NOTES

• These socks are worked in the round from the cuff down.

• This yarn has been discontinued. Choose a yarn of a similar weight and fiber content.