Sailor Slipper by Annie Germain of Annie Sews is a modern take on the classic felted slipper. The Sailor Slippers are knit flat in stockinette, beginning with the heel panel before picking up stitches along each side to form the upper from ankle to toe. The sole is then worked from toe back to heel, creating a smooth, wraparound fit.
Once the knitting is done, the top and sole are joined with mattress stitch, the heel is seamed horizontally, and an applied i-cord finishes the opening with a clean edge. A gentle wash and felt brings everything together.
Sample colors:
Color A (main) - Sugar Frost
Color B (accent) - Midnight Magic
Color C (i-cord) - Plum Pop
Color D: (sole) - Stormy Swirl
Sample is size 41, equivalent to a US women's 9.
UK shoe size: 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 (10) 11 (12)
EU shoe size: 36 (37) 38 (39) 41 (42) 43 (45) 46 (47)
Recommended for EU sizes 40 and 44: make sizes 39 and 43, respectively.
GAUGE:12 stitches x 16 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches in stockinette stitch on 8mm US 11 needles before felting
15 stitches x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches in stockinette stitch on 8mm US 11 needles after washing and felting
Sailor Slippers PDF
4 colors of Wooldorf Bulky (quantities vary by size)
EU 36-42: Color A / 1 skein + Color B / 1 skein + Color C / 1 skein + Color D / 1 skein
EU 43-45: Color A / 1 skein + Color B / 1 skein + Color C / 1 skein + Color D / 2 skeins
EU 46-47: Color A / 2 skeins + Color B / 1 skein + Color C / 1 skein + Color D / 2 skeins
Needles and notions are not included.
These slippers are knit on size US 11 needles. Double pointed needles, also in size US 11, are optional.