INSTRUCTIONS The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. For ease in working, circle all numbers pertaining to your size.
FAIR ISLE SLIPPERS (TO KNIT) SIZES To fit sizes: 4 (6/8-S-M-L). Finished foot lengths 7 (8-9-10-11) ins [18 (20.5-23-25.5-28) cm]. MATERIALS CHILD’S VERSION Bernat® Super Value (197 g / 7 oz) Sizes: 4 (6/8) Main Color (MC) (53014 Steel Blue Heather) 1 (1) ball Contrast A (53010 Oatmeal) 1 (1) ball Contrast B (53243 Forest Green) 1 (1) ball LADY’S VERSION Sizes: S (M-L) Main Color (MC) (53203 Teal Heather) 1 (1-2) ball(s) Contrast A (07421 Black) 1 (1-1) ball Contrast B (53243 Forest Green) 1 (1-1) ball MAN’S VERSION Main Color (MC) (53015 Taupe Heather) 1 (1-2) ball(s) Contrast A (53010 Oatmeal) 1 (1-1) ball Contrast B (53044 True Grey) 1 (1-1) ball Set of four size 4 mm (U.S. 6) knitting needles. Size 4 mm (U.S. 6) double-pointed knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge. GAUGE 20 sts and 26 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in stocking st. ABBREVIATIONS www.bernat.com/glossary
Beg at toe end with B and set of 4 double-pointed needles, cast on 10 sts, leaving a long end. Divide sts evenly on 3 needles (4, 3, 3). Join in rnd placing a marker on first st. 1st rnd: Knit. 2nd rnd: K1. M1. Place marker. K2. M1. K3. M1. Place marker. K2. M1. K2. 14 sts. 3rd rnd: Knit. 4th rnd: (Knit to next marker. M1. K2. M1) twice. Rep last 2 rnds once more. 22 sts. Break B. Change to MC and rep last 2 rnds 4 (5-6-6-7) times more. 38 (42-46-46-50) sts. PLACE CHART Sizes 4, S and M only: Next rnd: (With A, K1. With MC, K1) 4 (5-5) times. With A, K2. With MC, K1. With A, K1. Work 1st row of Chart II (IV-IV) across next 13 (1717) sts. With A, K1. With MC, K1. With A, K2. (With MC, K1. With A, K1) 4 (5-5) times. With MC, K1. Next rnd: (With MC, K1. With A, K1) 4 (5-5) times. With A, K3. With MC, K1. Work 2nd row of Chart II (IVIV) across next 13 (17-17) sts. With MC, K1. With A, K4. (With MC, K1. With A, K1) 4 (5-5) times. See Charts II and IV. Sizes 6/8 and L only: Next rnd: (With MC, K1. With A, K1) (4-5) times. With MC, K1. With A, K2. With MC, K1. With A, K1. Work 1st row of Chart (III-V) across next (15-19) sts. With A, K1. With MC, K1. With A, K2. (With MC, K1. With A, K1) (5-6) times. Next rnd: (With A, K1. With MC, K1) (4-5) times. With A, K4. With MC, K1. Work 2nd row of Chart (III-V) across next (15-19) sts. With MC, K1. With A, K4. (With MC, K1. With A, K1) (4-5) times. With MC, K1. See Charts III and V. All sizes: Last 2 rnds form side and sole pat. Chart is now in position. Keeping cont of pat, cont even until Chart is complete. 1st and 2nd rnds: With MC, work in pat across 13 (15-17-17-19) sts where chart was placed and stranding A across WS of work. 3rd rnd: Pat across 14 (16-17-17-19) sts. With 1 strand each of MC and A tog, P9 (11-11-11-11). Pat to end of rnd.
4th rnd: Pat across 14 (16-17-17-19) sts. With 1 strand each of MC and A tog, K9 (11-11-11-11). Pat to end of rnd.
Chart II Key
Shape opening: 5th rnd: Pat across 14 (16-17-17-19) sts. With 1 strand each of MC and A tog, cast off next 9 (11-11-11-11) sts purlwise. Pat to end of rnd. Break yarn. 29 (31-35-35-39) sts rem. Note: Cont in rows for rem of Slipper, working back and forth across set of 4 double-pointed needles, changing to pair of needles when opening is large enough to accommodate. Sizes 4, S and M only: 1st row: (RS). With 1 strand each of A and B tog, K6 (7-7). With B, K1. *With A, K1. With B, K1. Rep from * to last 6 (7-7) sts. With 1 strand each of A and B tog, K6 (7-7). 2nd row: With 1 strand each of A and B tog, K6 (7-7). With A, P1. *With B, P1. With A, P1. Rep from * to last 6 (7-7) sts. With 1 strand each of A and B tog, K6 (7-7). Sizes 6/8 and L only: 1st row: (RS). With 1 strand each of A and B tog, K(6-7). With A, K1. *With B, K1. With A, K1. Rep from * to last (6-7) sts. With 1 strand each of A and B tog, K(6-7). 2nd row: With 1 strand each of A and B tog, K(6-7). With B, P1. *With A, P1. With B, P1. Rep from * to last (6-7) sts. With 1 strand each of A and B tog, K(6-7). Rep last 2 rows until work from toe end measures 6¼ (7¼-8-8½-9¼) ins [16 (18.5-20.5-21.5-23.5) cm], ending with a 2nd row.
Chart III
Chart IV
Chart V
All sizes: Shape heel: 1st row: (RS). With 1 strand each of A and B tog, K6 (6-7-7-7). *With A (B-A-A-B), K2tog. Pat to last 8 (8-9-9-9) sts. With A (B-A-A-B), Sl1. K1. psso. With 1 strand each of A and B tog, K6 (6-77-7). 2nd row: With 1 strand each of A and B tog, K6 (6-77-7). *With A (B-A-A-B), P2togtbl. Pat to last 8 (8-9-9-9) sts. With A (B-A-A-B), P2tog. With 1 strand each of A and B tog, K6 (6-7-7-7). Rep last 2 rows 2 (3-3-3-4) times more, then 1st row 1 (0-1-1-1) time. 15 (15-17-17-17) sts rem. Next row: With 1 strand each of A and B tog K6 (6-77-7). K3tog. K6 (6-7-7-7). 13 (13-15-15-15) sts. Cast off. Fold sides of cast off edge tog and sew center back heel seam. Draw yarn end tightly through toe sts and fasten securely.
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