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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
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Rae Blackledge
STACKPOLEBOOKS
25Stylish
Knitted Slippers
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Copyright © 2015 by Stackpole Books
Published bySTACKPOLE BOOKS5067 Ritter RoadMechanicsburg, PA 17055www.stackpolebooks.com
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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First edition
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
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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
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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
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5
Orange Zest Slippers
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8
Chrysanthemum Clogs
8
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12
Spiral Clogs
12
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Night Owl Boots
18
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Steggy
22
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Elfkin
25
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Foxy Slippers
28
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Buckaroo Boots
31
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Beatrix
35
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Wild Thing Slippers
38
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Tilted Espadrilles
42
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Moccasins
45
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Caramel Twist
48
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All That Jazz
52
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Boardwalk Loafers
55
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Mary Jane
59
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Degas
62
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Primrose Evening Slippers
65
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Metroline
68
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Color Study Slipper Socks
72
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Weekender Slippers
78
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Hibernation Boots
81
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Cabled Cappuccino
84
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Kaleidoscope Knee-Highs
89
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114
Visual Index
Use this handy visual reference to quicklyfind the slippers you want to knit.
Two-Tone Slipperspage 2
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115VISUAL INDEX
Orange Zest Slipperspage 5
Chrysanthemum Clogspage 8
Spiral Clogspage 12
Night Owl Bootspage 18
Steggypage 22
Elfkinpage 25
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VISUAL INDEX116
Foxy Slipperspage 28
Buckaroo Bootspage 31
Beatrixpage 35
Wild Thing Slipperspage 38
Tilted Espadrillespage 42
Moccasinspage 45
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117VISUAL INDEX
Caramel Twistpage 48
All That Jazzpage 52
Boardwalk Loaferspage 55
Mary Janepage 59
Degaspage 62
Primrose Evening Slipperspage 65
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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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Leading the Way in Crafts
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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.
Knit slippers for every style!
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