Silk Slippers Cinderella Could Love!

Oh so comfy, this silk slippers pattern from Tilli Tomas, will warm your tootsies!

Size S(M,L,XL) [W’s US 6-8 (W’s US 9-11, M’s US 9-11, M’s

US 12-14)]
Materials

2(2,2,3) skeins Tilli Tomas Sari Ribbon (90% recycled silk, 10% cotton)

#11 US (8 mm) needles
Tapestry needle
Gauge

12.5 st/14.25 rows = 4” in woven herringbone stitch

pattern.

Woven Herringbone

(multiple of 3 +1, adapted from

Vogue Stitchionary):R1 (WS):

P1, *YO, sl1, P2, psso2* - repeat between **

until end.

R2 (RS):

K1, *YO, sl1, K2, psso2* - repeat between **

until end.

Definitions

BO: Bind off

CO: Cast on
K: Knit
P: Purl
psso: Pass slipped stitch over one stitch
psso2: Pass slipped stitch over two stitches
RS: Right side of work
sl1: Slip 1 stitch (always slip purlwise; on
WS, hold yarn in front and on RS hold
yarn in back)
sl2: Slip 2 stitches (always slip purlwise;
on WS, hold yarn in front and on RS hold
yarn in back)
st: Stitch
TBL: Through back loop
WS: Wrong side of work
w&t: Wrap next stitch with yarn and turn
work to face next row
YO: Yarn Over

Slippers are the same shape for both R and L foot; make 2.

Heel
CO 7(7,7,10) st. Beginning with WS row, work 8(10,10,10) rows Woven Herringbone pattern.

Instep

On next row (WS), CO 6(9,9,9), work across those 6(9,9,9) stitches and the next 7(7,7,10) stitches in

pattern.

On next row (RS), CO 6(9,9,9) work across those 6(9,9,9) stitches and the next 13(16,16,19) stitches in

pattern. Total 19(25,25,28) stitches.

Work even in pattern for another 14(16,18,20) rows.

Ball of Foot and Toes

For all sizes:

On next row, begin short row toe shaping as follows:

R1(WS): work in pattern until 3 st. before end, sl1, w&t.

R2(RS): YO, sl1, K1, psso, *YO, sl1, K2, psso2* - repeat ** until 3 st. before end, sl1, w&t.

R3: YO, sl1, P1, psso, *YO, sl1, P2, psso2* - repeat ** until 3 st. before end, w&t.

R4: Work in pattern (RS) until 3 st. before end, w&t.

R5: Work in pattern (WS) until 6 st. before end, YO, sl1, P1, psso, w&t.

R6: *YO, sl1, K2, psso2* - repeat ** until 6 st. before end, YO, sl1, K1, psso, w&t.

R7: *YO, sl1, P2, psso2* - repeat ** until 6 st. before end, sl1, w&t.

R8: YO, sl1, K1, psso, *YO, sl1, K2, psso2* - repeat ** until 6 st. before end, sl1, w&t.

R9: YO, sl1, P1, psso, *YO, sl1, P2, psso2* - repeat ** until 6 st. before end, w&t.

R10: Work in pattern (RS) until 6 st. before end, w&t.

Continue R11-R16 for sizes M, L, and XL ONLY

R11: Work in pattern (WS) until 9 st. before end, YO, sl1, P1, psso, w&t.

R12: *YO, sl1, K2, psso2* - repeat ** until 9 st. before end, YO, sl1, K1, psso, w&t.

R13: *YO, sl1, P2, psso2* - repeat ** until 9 st. before end, sl1, w&t.

R14: YO, sl1, K1, psso, *YO, sl1, K2, psso2* - repeat ** until 9 st. before end, sl1, w&t.

R15: YO, sl1, P1, psso, *YO, sl1, P2, psso2* - repeat ** until 9 st. before end, w&t.

R16: Work in pattern (RS) until 9 st. before end, w&t.

Top Flap

For sizes S ONLY

On the next row (WS), begin to come back up over the top of the slipper by picking up short rows as

follows:

R1(WS): Work in pattern (WS) for 7 st.; P next st. along with all wraps, w&t.

R2(RS): YO, sl1, K1, psso, *YO, sl1, K2, psso2* - repeat ** 2 times, K next st along with all wraps, w&t.

R3: YO, sl1, P1, psso, *YO, sl1, P2, psso2* - repeat ** 2 times, sl1, P next st together with all wraps, psso,

w&t.

R4: YO, sl1, K1, psso, *YO, sl1, K2, psso2* - repeat ** 2 times, sl1, K next st together with all wraps,

psso, w&t.

Repeat R3 and R4 until only 9 st. remain on the needles.

Then work 1 row (WS) as follows:

YO, sl1, P1, psso, *YO, sl1, P2, psso2* - repeat ** 2 times, P1.

For sizes M, L, & XL:

On the next row (WS), begin to come back up over the top of the slipper by picking up short rows as

follows:

R1(WS): Work in pattern (WS) for (7,7,10) st.; P next st. along with all wraps, w&t.

R2(RS): YO, sl1, K1, psso, *YO, sl1, K2, psso2* - repeat ** (2,2,3) times, K next st along with all wraps,

w&t.

R3: YO, sl1, P1, psso, *YO, sl1, P2, psso2* - repeat ** (2,2,3) times, YO, sl1, P next st. together with all

wraps, psso, w&t.

R4: *YO, sl1, K2, psso2* - repeat ** (3,3,4) times, YO, sl1, K next st. together with all wraps, psso, w&t.

R5: *YO, sl1, P2, psso2* - repeat ** (3,3,4) times, YO, sl2, P1 along with all wraps, psso twice, w&t.

R6: *YO, sl1, K2, psso2* - repeat ** (3,3,4) times, YO, sl2, K1TBL along with all wraps, psso twice, w&t.

Repeat R5 and R6 until only (11,11,14) st. remain on the needles.

Then work 1 row (WS) as follows:

*YO, sl1, P2, psso2* - repeat (3,3,4) times, YO, sl1, P1, psso.

For all sizes:

On next row (RS), BO, taking care to K all YOs TBL.

FinishingWeave in all loose ends. Using spare yarn, sew both sides of heel flap closed. Optional: sew leather,

rubber, or fibrous soles to bottoms of slippers for longer wear.

Slippers or Socks? You Choose...

These are slippers if you knit the straps or low ankle socks without the strap. This Bernat Yarn pattern is easy and would make great holiday gifts.

SIZES
To fit adult’s shoe size 5/6 (7/8-9/10).
Finished foot length 9 (9½-10½) ins [23 (24-26.5) cm].

MATERIALS
Bernat® Sox (100 g / 3.5 oz)
1 ball of # 42117 (Wooded Denim)
Size 2.75 mm (U.S. 2) knitting
needles or size needed to
obtain gauge.
2 buttons.

GAUGE: 32 sts and 40 rows =
4 ins [10 cm] in stocking st.
INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for
smallest size. If changes are
necessary for larger sizes the
instructions will be written thus( ).

Cast on 5 sts.
Beg at heel, work in garter st (knit every row), inc 1 st each end of needle on 4th and every following 6th row 3 times. 13 sts. Cont even for 2 ins [5 cm] in total,
ending with a WS row.
Cast on 17 sts beg next 2 rows.
47 sts.
Next row: (RS). K1. *yf. Sl1P.
yb. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
Next row: Purl.
Next row: K2. *yf. Sl1P. yb. K1.
Rep from * to last st. K1.
Next row: Purl.
Rep last 4 rows for pat until work from last cast on row measures 1½ (2-3) ins [4 (5-7.5) cm], ending with a purl row.
Inc 1 st each end of needle on next and every following alt row twice more. 53 sts.
Cast on 6 sts beg next 2 rows.
65 sts.
Cont even in pat until work from last cast on row measures 2½ (4-5) ins [6 (10-12.5) cm], ending with a purl row.
Shape top: 1st row: (RS). K1.
*K2tog. Pat 6 sts. Rep from * to end of row. 57 sts.
2nd row: Purl.
3rd row: K1. *K2tog. Pat
5 sts. Rep from * to end of row.
49 sts.
4th row: Purl.
Cont in same manner, dec 8 sts on next and every following alt row to 17 sts. Break
yarn, leaving a long end. Thread yarn through rem sts. Pull tightly.
Sew top and back seams.
Strap (make 2).
Cast on 28 sts. Knit 5 rows, noting 1st row is WS.
Next row: (RS). K4. Cast off 2 sts.
K22.
Next row: Knit, casting on 2 sts over cast off sts.
Knit 3 rows. Cast off.
Sew on Strap. Sew button to correspond to buttonhole.

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SIZE
Directions are for women’s size 6. Directions for adjusting to your size are included in note.

MATERIALS
2 Balls BERROCO SUEDE (50 grs), #3785 Happy Trails (MC); 1 ball each #3792 Chickadee Pink (A) and #3772 Sage Brush (B) for embroidery
Straight knitting needles, size 8 OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Crochet hook, size 4.50 mm (G)
Two 3/4” buttons
Twelve 1/4” glass or plastic beads
Tapestry needle
Sewing needle and matching thread

GAUGE
19 sts = 4”; 28 rows = 4” in St st with MC on size 8 needles
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

NOTE
To adjust slipper to your size, measure the sole of your foot from heel to the end of your toes. When working the bottom of the slipper, work even until piece, when measured from markers at heel, measures 1 3/4” less than your foot.

SLIPPERS (Make 2)

Bottom: With straight needles, using MC, cast on 8 sts. Work even in St st for 2 rows, end on WS.
Shape Heel: Inc Row (RS): K1, M1k, k to last st, M1k, k1 – 10 sts. Rep this inc every RS row 5 times more, end on WS – 20 sts. Mark beg and end of last row. Work even until piece measures 6” (or desired length) from markers, end on WS.

Shape Toe: Dec Row (RS): K1, SSK, k to last 3 sts, k2 tog, k1 – 18 sts. Rep this dec every RS row 5 times more, end on WS – 8 sts. Knit 1 row, end on RS. Mark beg and end of last row for turning point of toe.

Upper: Purl 1 row, end on WS.

Shape Toe: Inc Row (RS): K1, M1k, k to last st, M1k, k1 – 10 sts. Rep this inc every RS row 5 times more – 20 sts. Work even until upper measures 3” from toe markers, end on WS.

Divide for Sides: Next Row (RS): K7, join another ball of MC and bind off center 6 sts, k to end – 7 sts each side. Working both sides at once, dec 1 st at each inner edge on next 2 rows – 5 sts each side. Work even until sides, when folded back at toe markers, reach to heel markers, end on WS.
Shape Heel: Inc 1 st at outer edge of each side on next row, then every 6th row once more – 7 sts each side. Work even until sides, when slightly stretched, meet at center of cast-on edge, end on WS. Knit 1 row on inner side of heel so that one side is on each needle. With needles parallel and ends facing in the same direction, weave sts of sides tog using Kitchener St.

FINISHING
Sew upper to bottom along sides.
Center Strap: With straight needles, using MC, cast on 16 sts.
Row 1: K9, bind off 6 sts.
Row 2: K1, cast on 6 sts, k9. Rep Rows 1 and 2 once more. Bind off. Sew short end of strap without holes to bound-off sts where toe was divided for sides.

Cross Strap: With straight needles, using MC, cast on 26 sts. Knit 2 rows.
Buttonhole Row: K2, yo, k2 tog, k to end. Knit 3 rows. Bind off. Sew short end of strap without hole to inner edge of side so that strap will fit through holes at end of center strap.
Note: buttonholes should be on outer edge of foot. Sew the strap of second slipper on the opposite side.Edging: With RS facing, using crochet hook and MC, beg at center back heel, work in sc along top edge of one side, around center strap, along top edge of the other side to cross strap, around cross strap and along remaining top edge of side. Join with a sl st in first sc. Fasten off. Thread end of cross strap through holes in top of center strap. Sew button to side of slipper under buttonhole. With tapestry needle and A, embroider daisies on toe of slipper as in photo using lazy daisy st. With B, embroider leaves using straight sts. Sew on beads with sewing needle and matching thread.