Interweave SKU: EP0779

The pattern is for a rectangle that is sewn to make the slipper shape.

Pattern Description from Interweave Online Store:
This article explains the ins and outs of knitting felted slippers. With a little experimenting, you can figure out how to make felted slippers in any size - and they’re great for gifts!

Finished Size: Size 8-10

Yarn notes from Knitting Daily version:

Taken together, the Shetland and the Jagger Spun used for the original slippers measure 9 wraps to the inch (2.5 cm). For the felted slippers I decided to use one strand of Tahki Donegal Tweed, which is slightly smaller than the Shetland / JaggerSpun combination at 11 wraps per inch (2.5 cm). After more experimenting, I discovered that using a needle size approximately 50% larger than that recommended for the Donegal yields a good felted fabric. To calculate the 50% increase, use metric needle sizes.

Yarn notes from the Interweave Knits, Winter 1998 version:

These slippers were knitted following the original pattern. I used one strand of Harrisville Shetland two-ply wool, and one strand of JaggerSpun 3/8 wool. One yarn is lighter in color than the other, contributing to the interesting color effect.

Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Winter 1998

Remember the original one piece ribbed slipper with a v opening that our moms and grandmoms made by the thousands for gifts and charity bazaars? Marcy Petrini updates the pattern AND gives directions for making a felted version.

I found a clipped article with the pattern in my mother’s collection of needles, bobbins and one unfinished baby sweater, although I don’t remember her ever making these. She made ribbed hats and tennis sweaters for a charity bazaar every year. We lived in California and were all allergic to wool, so we didn’t really need warm things ourselves..