Feather-light Boudoir Slippers - from only one ounce of wool
Third and final pattern is totally untested, from a magazine dated November 1968 [ "Ideas for Gifts"]. They really are called "boudoir slippers" which, apart from any other consideration, makes me feel that the pattern dates from longer ago than 1968. As a teenager, I would have found these indescribably awful; however, luckily, I did not have relatives who were handy with the old needles.
Likely to remain untested as a girl can have only so many bedsocks.
[Should any readers admit to making this pattern, please submit a photo of the result for me to display here!]
InstructionsEach sock is worked in one piece. Make two alike. Cast on 76 stitches, and work as follows: Row 1: k3, * p2, k2; repeat from
* to last stitch, k1. Repeat these rows for 6½ inches. Change to No. 12 needles. Work 6 rows in k1, p1 rib. Making up - Fold cast-on edge to cast-off edge and join side seams. (Seams form heel and toe). Crochet edging - Starting at the heel, crochet eyelets all around the edge as follows: - 3ch, * 1dc in next stitch, 1ch, miss next st; repeat from * all round. Join with slip stitch to 3ch at the beginning. Then work a row of picots thus: - * 3ch, 1 slip st into the first of these chain, 1 slip st into the 1ch space of the previous round; repeat from * all round. Fasten off With wool double, crochet a chain cord for each sock and thread through holes; make and sew a small tassel to each end. |
MaterialsOriginal pattern calls for 1 (1oz) ball of Patons Beehive Baby Wool in 3ply. One pair of number 11 needles. Tension32st and 40 rows to 4 inches (10cm). Size mattersOne size fits all. A word on the wool.It is fairly easy to acquire 3ply Baby wool to knit up to this tension. |