Hestia Slippers Pattern

Thrummed tuck stitch Slippers - Designed by Mieka John of Salt & Stone Knits

Swaddle your feet in these soft, wooly slippers. Let the dense, cushy fabric created by delicate tuck stitches and brioche wrap snuggly around your ankles and go about your day comforted by the cozy, warm wool of the thrummed soles. These slippers will envelop your feet in comfort and gratitude and help on those mornings you want to hold onto the gentle warmth of your bed just a little bit longer.

Gauge: 22 sts x 52 rows to 10cm in tuck stitch pattern, blocked.

Sizes: 1 (2) to be worn with 2.5–4 cm of negative ease in length
Finished Measurements:
Sole Length:  20 (22.5) cm
Width of slipper body: 10 cm

Quantity of Yarn required: based on a 5ply / Sport weight Merino yarn in 2 colours with 185m per 50g ball)
Main colour: 1 (1) ball
Contrast colour: 1 (1) ball

Thrum: from merino or wool roving 20gm

Needle Sizes:
Needle A: One set of DPNs in size needed to obtain gauge for panels | Suggested Size: 3.5 mm
Needle B: One 40 cm circular five sizes larger than Needle A for sole | Suggested Size: US 5.5 mm

Notions: stitch markers, locking stitch markers, tapestry needle

Skill Level: Intermediate - Advanced

Colour printed pattern leaflet Includes: Written Instructions & Schematic & Ravelry Digital Download Code.