Family Foot-Warmer Slippers

Last May I bought a skein of yarn at a garage sale for 25 cents. I really liked the color; I wasn’t sure what I would make from it. After looking at patterns for chunky yarn slippers, I decided to make a pair. However, I could see that I would need more yarn. Fortunately, Walmart sells Bernat Softee Chunky yarn. They didn’t have pale antique rose in my store, but I was able to order online for in-store pickup. Total after tax was $2.47. For less than $3 I could have a new pair of slippers and learn more about knitting.

The color goes well with my robe.

I used Anne Baron’s Family Foot-Warmer Slippers pattern, a free download pattern. This pattern uses 2 strands of regular yarn or 1 strand of chunky. I learned how to use markers for a small pattern change and knit through the back loop. The pattern change creates a middle “seam” down the slipper.

They do fit. I am little disappointed that they are “airier” than I expected. They will be great when wearing a pair of socks, but by themselves I am not sure they will be warm enough.

I have decided to go back to knitting dish cloths for awhile. I found some patterns different than the one I learned on. I bought some yarn at Meijers on sale last week. It will be a few weeks before I have time to devote to knitting. I like dish cloths. They are fast and the gauge isn’t as important. It was nice to have a knitting project (the slippers) during the cooler times at Gulf Shores when I stayed inside. It’s getting nicer outside here, so the dish cloths may not get much attention.