Herkimer Slipper Socks

Product Description

These quick little slipper socks are just the thing for chilly mornings when fall starts to set in. They are worked from the toe up with a reinforced heel and edging to keep them snug on your feet. With 4 sizes, no one is left out! These slippers could easily have a leather sole stitched to them for added traction.

Sizes: Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large) to fit a circumference of about 7” (7.5”, 8.5”, 9.75”)/18 (19, 21.5, 25) cm.

Yarn: 100 – 175 yards/90 – 160 meters of sock yarn. Sample shown in Old Maiden Aunt 100% Superwash Merino 4ply colorway Kelpie.

Needles: Size US 1/2.25 mm and size US 2/2.75 mm circular needles with a long 40”/100 cm cable, or size needed to obtain gauge and one size smaller.

Gauge: 26 stitches and 42 rows = 4”/10 cm on larger needles.

Notions: 1 stitch marker, sock blockers (optional) and a tapestry needle.

Techniques: Judy’s magic cast on, knitting in the round, basic increases and decreases, picking up stitches, and wrap and turn (short rows).

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