Cozy Slipper Socks by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas

Yarn

Worsted-weight version

1 skein Kelbourne Woolens Lucky Tweed (210 yds/190m), or approx. 160 (175, 190) yds/146 (160, 174)m of an equivalent worsted-weight yarn for up to 11”/28cm length.

Note: To adjust length, add or subtract approx. 15 (16, 17) yds/m per knitted 1”/2.5cm, per pair.

Samples shown in colors 301 Deep Sea and 615 Tomato.

Chunky-weight version

1 (2, 2) skein(s) Rowan Brushed Fleece (115 yds/105m), or approx. 115 (130, 145) yds/105 (119, 133)m of an equivalent chunky-weight yarn for up to 11”/28cm length.

Note: To adjust length, add or subtract approx. 12 (13, 14) yds/m per knitted 1”/2.5cm, per pair.

Samples shown in colors 262 Peat and 263 Cairn.

Needles & notions

Worsted-weight version

US 3 (3.25mm) set of 5 double-point needles, or size to obtain gauge.

1 locking marker.

Darning needle to finish.

Chunky-weight version

US 6 (4mm) set of 5 double-point needles, or size to obtain gauge.

1 locking marker.

Darning needle to finish.

Gauge

Worsted-weight version

Knit worsted-weight down to DK gauge.

Approx. 22 sts = 4”/10cm in stockinette stitch knit flat, after blocking.

Chunky-weight version

Knit chunky-weight down to worsted gauge.

Approx. 20 sts = 4”/10cm in stockinette stitch knitted flat, after blocking.

Finished sizes

Finished circumference: Approx. 8 (9, 10)“/20 (23, 25)cm around.

To fit: Approx. 9 (10, 11)”/23 (25)cm around ball of foot.

Length: Work sock to approx. ½“/1.5cm shorter than foot (see sidebar, page 2).

Details given for smallest circumference; larger in parentheses ( ). When one number is given, it applies to all sizes.