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Knitting: Cosy Toe Slippers
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Cosy Toe Slippers

Pattern Info

Pattern info for this project can be found here:
Cosy Toe Slippers from the book "Kids' Easy Knitting Projects" by Peg Blanchette

Instructions

Book: Kids' Easy Knitting Projects
by Peg Blanchette
(There is no free pattern. Please stop asking me for it.)

I made a pair of these for myself (the orange/beige/yellow pair) and had requests from my boys and a friend to make some for them, too. They were a great beginners project and didn’t take too long to complete.
Difficulty:

Category: Knitting

Type of item: Accessory

For: Unisex

Style: Classic, Casual

Materials

Acrylic yarn

What was your inspiration?

I was frustrated with the tedious pieced-blanket (my very first project) I was making for my kid and I wanted to make something for myself to enjoy.

What are you most proud of?

They're comfy and I did it all by myself. :)

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

People seem to be missing my statement above. This pattern is not online; its in a book. Kids' Easy Knitting Projects by Peg Blanchette. I borrowed it from my library when I was learning to knit. Here's a link on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Knitting-Quick-Starts-Kids-Blanchette/dp/1885593481

 

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Sjcmorgan on craftsy.com
Sjcmorgan
Jan 28, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I bought the book from Amazon and was curious if you altered the pattern in any way when you made the slippers? Did you change anything except the size of the needles when you made them for the children? I have 3 grandchildren (10, 6 & 4) and am trying to decide how to make them to fit. Thanks for any input. Sharon
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freckleface78
Jan 28, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
With my 4 y.o. I used the reccomended size 8 needles. For my 10 y.o. I used size 9 and had to make his just slightly smaller than an adults. Since I made them for my kids and they weren't a surprise, I just knitted to the size the pattern said and then had my kids come step on the knitting. If your gift is a surprise, maybe just ask their mom/dad or some measurements at match that up to your knitting. I knitted rows until the were even with the toes, but I think they ended up a little loose. I was okay with that as my kids' feet grow fast, but if you want a tigter fit, maybe go a couple rows short of the big toe so they'll stretch slightly to stay snug. I hope you enjoy them! I just finished making a couple more pairs for gifts for my in-laws. :) I do reccomend metal needles for slipperyness as the double-strands of yarn would get a little hard to slip off my bamboo needles.
ethel.bro285532 on craftsy.com
ethel.bro285532
Oct 15, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Do you have a free pattern for these slippers?
freckleface78 on craftsy.com
freckleface78
Oct 15, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
no. its not free. its in a book (name and author listed above).
annette whitbec on craftsy.com
annette whitbec
Sep 21, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
could you give me the pattern? thank you
freckleface78 on craftsy.com
freckleface78
Sep 22, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
No, I can't. It would be a violation of copyright. Pleaes check your library or bookstore for the pattern.
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freckleface78
Sep 20, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I stated above, this pattern is from a book: Kids' Easy Knitting Projects by Peg Blanchette. I was able to borrow it from my local library.
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Rosemary
Sep 19, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
How can i get the pattern for those comfy slippers
LadyNV11 on craftsy.com
LadyNV11
Sep 19, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
My mother taught me how to make these when I was younger. We knit them with two strands of 4 ply. Sometime in the same color sometimes with different colors. Gives a bit more cushion and warmth.
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freckleface78
Sep 20, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Yup, thats what this is, too; two strands of worsted weight. :) The other slippers that I didn't get a photo of had different color yarns together. For mine (the orange pair) I loved the yarn and wanted to stick with it. The other pair (red) my son picked out the colors and he picked two red yarns. hehe
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dogeared2173588
Sep 19, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
These look just like the ones I made when learning to knit! I lost the pattern a long time ago, so am glad to find it again here. Thanks for sharing.
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jbaFL
Sep 19, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
How do you open the pattern? Cannot figure this out
dogeared2173588 on craftsy.com
dogeared2173588
Sep 19, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
I was disappointed that I couldn't either. :-(
LadyNV11 on craftsy.com
LadyNV11
Sep 19, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
To open into the crafter's web site click on their Craftsy ID name next to their picture. Then you will be directed to their site with other patterns. To receive the pattern you will need to purchase it through her site.
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freckleface78
Sep 20, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Its a book
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freckleface78
Sep 20, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Its a book
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jordyn_ra212416
Sep 19, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I love these slippers, I made them for all of my children, grandchildren 2 Christmases ago!
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Patty50
Sep 19, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I love them i was looking for a slippee patteren

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