We have caught the slipper bug, and can't be stopped! The wildly popular Sailor Slippers by Annie Germain have been popping up all over Ravelry and Instagram, and we just couldn't resist making a pair.
About our Bundles
Please note, the pattern is not included in the bundle and can be purchased on Ravelry
We have specially curated 5 cozy color ways, so there should be something for everyone on your list! Our Bundles contain enough yarn to knit a pair of stripped slippers. We are offering each bundle in two size ranges. For the first two sizes in the pattern (EU shoe size 36-37) we found you only need one of each color to knit your slippers. All of the subsequent sizes will come with 2 balls of each stripe color, one contrast color for the Icord edging and 2 balls for the sole color.
That means bundles for the Sizes 36-37 contain 4 balls of Fritidsgarn yarn
Sizes 38+ contain 7 balls of yarn balls of Fritidsgarn yarn
All bundles come packed in our exclusive sturdy zip top canvas EWE project bag.
We've used Fritidsgarn to knit and felt our slippers. Â Fritidsgarn is a lofty woollen yarn that is 100% Norwegian made. This bulky weight, woollen yarn is well-suited to felting, perfect for the Sailor Slippers!
A bit more about the construction of the slippers from the designer:
The Sailor Slippers are worked flat in stockinette stitch starting with the heel panel. Stitches are then picked up at the right side of the heel panel, cast on in extension and picked up at the left side of the heel panel. This forms the top of the slippers, which is knit from ankle to toe. From there, you will carry on knitting the sole from toe to heel. The top of the foot and sole are seamed together using mattress stitch, and the heel panel and sole are then seamed horizontally. The applied i-cord is then added to form the slipper opening, before washing and felting.
We found the pattern instructions to be quite thorough, with links to videos to help with any trickier parts. There is even an entire video of the seaming process, so there is no need to fear the seaming!Â
Our experience with felting
Jessamy felted the slippers in her front loading washing machine. As mentioned in the instructions, she found it took 5-6 15 minute cycles to felt them down to the proper size. Running these short cycles was the best way to continuously check on the felting progress, and allows you to stop when you have reached the desired size. All washers are different, so it's best to keep an eye on your slippers as you felt them.Â
She washed her slippers along with two hand towels, and a color catcher (just in case!) but did not find that the yarns bled at all during the felting process.Â
