Pantuflas Sachaknit In Suede

Sacha

knit in Suede™

Skill level: Intermediate

SIZE Directions are for women’s size 6. Directions for adjusting to your size are included in note.

MATERIALS 2 Balls BERROCO SUEDE (50 grs), #3785 Happy Trails (MC); 1 ball each #3792 Chickadee Pink (A) and #3772 Sage Brush (B) for embroidery Straight knitting needles, size 8 OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Crochet hook, size 4.50 mm (G) Two 3/4” buttons Twelve 1/4” glass or plastic beads Tapestry needle Sewing needle and matching thread

GAUGE 19 sts = 4”; 28 rows = 4” in St st with MC on size 8 needles TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

NOTE To adjust slipper to your size, measure the sole of your foot from heel to the end of your toes. When working the bottom of the slipper, work even until piece, when measured from markers at heel, measures 1 3/4” less than your foot.

SLIPPERS (Make 2) Bottom: With straight needles, using MC, cast on 8 sts. Work even in St st for 2 rows, end on WS. Shape Heel: Inc Row (RS): K1, M1k, k to last st, M1k, k1 – 10 sts. Rep this inc every RS row 5 times more, end on WS – 20 sts. Mark beg and end of last row. Work even until piece measures 6” (or desired length) from markers, end on WS. Shape Toe: Dec Row (RS): K1, SSK, k to last 3 sts, k2 tog, k1 – 18 sts. Rep this dec every RS row 5 times more, end on WS – 8 sts. Knit 1 row, end on RS. Mark beg and end of last row for turning point of toe. Upper: Purl 1 row, end on WS. Shape Toe: Inc Row (RS): K1, M1k, k to last st, M1k, k1 – 10 sts. Rep this inc every RS row 5 times more – 20 sts. Work even until upper measures 3” from toe markers, end on WS. Divide for Sides: Next Row (RS): K7, join another ball of MC and bind off center 6 sts, k to end – 7 sts each side. Working both sides at once, dec 1 st at each inner edge on next 2 rows – 5 sts each side. Work even until sides, when folded back at toe markers, reach to heel markers, end on WS. Shape Heel: Inc 1 st at outer edge of each side on next row, then every 6th row once more – 7 sts each side. Work even until sides, when slightly stretched, meet at center of cast-on edge, end on WS. Knit 1 row on inner side of heel so that one side

is on each needle. With needles parallel and ends facing in the same direction, weave sts of sides tog using Kitchener St.

FINISHING Sew upper to bottom along sides. Center Strap: With straight needles, using MC, cast on 16 sts. Row 1: K9, bind off 6 sts. Row 2: K1, cast on 6 sts, k9. Rep Rows 1 and 2 once more. Bind off. Sew short end of strap without holes to bound-off sts where toe was divided for sides. Cross Strap: With straight needles, using MC, cast on 26 sts. Knit 2 rows. Buttonhole Row: K2, yo, k2 tog, k to end. Knit 3 rows. Bind off. Sew short end of strap without hole to inner edge of side so that strap will fit through holes at end of center strap. Note: buttonholes should be on outer edge of foot. Sew the strap of second slipper on the opposite side. Edging: With RS facing, using crochet hook and MC, beg at center back heel, work in sc along top edge of one side, around center strap, along top edge of the other side to cross strap, around cross strap and along remaining top edge of side. Join with a sl st in first sc. Fasten off. Thread end of cross strap through holes in top of center strap. Sew button to side of slipper under buttonhole. With tapestry needle and A, embroider daisies on toe of slipper as in photo using lazy daisy st. With B, embroider leaves using straight sts. Sew on beads with sewing needle and matching thread.

Stitch Glossary STITCH GLOSSARY beg - beginning CC - contrasting color ch - chain dc - double crochet dec - decrease inc - increase k - knit KSP-K1, then sl st back to LH needle, lift 2nd st on LH needle back over returned st and replace returned st on RH needle (1 st dec'd). K2SP-K2 tog, then sl st back to LH needle, lift 2nd st on LH needle back over returned st and replace returned st on RH needle (2 sts dec'd). LH - left hand

lp(s) - loop(s) MC - main color M1k-Pickup horizontal strand between st just worked and next st, place on LH needle, k this st (inc 1). M1p-Pickup horizontal strand between st just worked and next st, place on LH needle, p this st (inc 1). p - purl psso - pass sl st over k st pat(s) - pattern(s) rep - repeat RH - right hand RS - right side rnd(s) - round(s) sc - single crochet SKP - sl 1, k 1, psso sl - slip SSK - Sl 2 sts knitwise, insert point of LH needle through FRONTS of these 2 sts and k 2 tog. st(s) - stitch(es) TBL - through back lp(s) tog - together WS - wrong side wyib - with yarn in BACK wyif - with yarn in FRONT yo - yarn over end on WS - end having just completed a WS row. end on RS - end having just completed a RS row STOCKINETTE ST (St st) - K 1 row, p 1 row alternately when working on straight needles. K EVERY round when working on a circular needle. GARTER ST - Knit EVERY row when working on straight needles. K 1 round, p 1 round when working on a circular needle. GAUGE: In order to ensure correct finished measurements, accurate stitch and row gauges must be achieved. TO CHECK GAUGE: Cast on at least 20 sts, using the yarn and needles specified in the instructions. Work pattern for 3". Bind off all sts. Using a ruler as a guide, count the number of sts and rows over 2". (Do not include selvage stitches or cast on and bind off rows) Divide by 2. If this number is MORE than given in the instructions, try a size larger needle and again check your gauge. If the number is LESS than given in the instructions, try a size smaller and check your gauge. The needle size you use does not matter as long as the stitch and row gauge is accurate. BINDING OFF ACROSS CABLES: To dec when binding off across the top of a cable, k2 tog then bind off this st - this counts as 2 sts bound off. This is done to keep the cable from flaring out on the bind-off row

and helps keep the shoulders and neck from stretching. STEAM: Lay the piece WS down on a padded surface and cover with a pressing cloth. Press lightly with a steam iron. Set iron down carefully, do not drag as this will stretch piece. This method will allow you to manipulate fabric and achieve greater length or width if desired. It will also set stitches and even out stitch quality for a more professional look. STEAM LIGHTLY: Lay the piece WS down on a padded surface and move steam iron slowly back and forth 1" above piece. Do not allow iron to touch knitted fabric. Steam will allow knitted fabric to blossom. Selvages and ribbings will lay flat. This method may not allow you to block pieces larger or smaller. TIPS FOR WORKING WITH LARGE NEEDLES: When working with large needles and gauges, it is very important that you knit a swatch at least 6" square to check both st and row gauge, then adjust needle size if necessary. You should also check gauges periodically as you knit as they may vary. With large gauges, even a small discrepancy can make a big difference in the size of your finished garment. When finishing,sew through _ of each edge st to keep seams narrow. Seams may be sewn with thinner yarn in a matching color, if desired, for a neater appearance.