Avant-Garde Chunky Checkered Slippers - Free Pattern

Avant-Garde Chunky Checkered Slippers - Free Pattern

Introduction

Dive into the world of avant-garde fashion with these chunky checkered slippers, featuring a soft muted vintage color palette. Perfect for those who love a bold, artistic touch in their cozy footwear. This pattern is designed for beginners and will guide you through every step to create your very own pair of stylish slippers.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Bulky weight yarn in three colors:
  • Color A: Dusty rose
  • Color B: Sage green
  • Color C: Cream
• Needles: US 10 (6.0 mm) knitting needles
• Gauge: 12 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
• Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cast On

Using Color A (dusty rose), cast on 36 stitches onto your US 10 knitting needles.

2. Cuff

Work the cuff as follows:

• Row 1-4: [K1, P1] repeat to end of row.

3. Leg

Continue with the leg section:

• Row 5: Switch to Color B (sage green). Knit all stitches.
• Row 6: Purl all stitches.
• Row 7-8: Repeat Rows 5-6.
• Row 9: Switch to Color C (cream). Knit all stitches.
• Row 10: Purl all stitches.
• Row 11-12: Repeat Rows 9-10.

Repeat Rows 5-12 until the leg measures 6 inches from the cast-on edge, ending with Row 12.

4. Heel Flap

To create the heel flap:

• Row 1: With Color A, slip 1, knit 17, turn.
• Row 2: Slip 1, purl 17, turn.
• Repeat Rows 1-2 for a total of 12 rows.

5. Turn Heel

Follow these steps to turn the heel:

• Row 1: Slip 1, knit 9, k2tog, knit 1, turn.
• Row 2: Slip 1, purl 5, p2tog, purl 1, turn.
• Continue in this manner, working one more stitch before the decrease until all stitches are worked.

6. Gusset

For the gusset, do the following:

• Pick up 10 stitches along the side of the heel flap with Color B.
• Knit across the instep stitches, then pick up 10 stitches along the other side of the heel flap.

7. Foot

Continue knitting the foot:

• Maintain the checkered pattern (Rows 5-12) across the instep until the foot measures 2 inches less than the desired total length.

8. Toe

Switch to Color C (cream) for the toe:

• Row 1: [K4, k2tog] repeat to end.
• Row 2: Knit all stitches.
• Row 3: [K3, k2tog] repeat to end.
• Row 4: Knit all stitches.
• Continue decreasing in this manner until 12 stitches remain.

9. Finishing

To finish your slippers:

• Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail.
• Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the toe.
• Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle.

Congratulations! You have successfully knitted your very own Avant-Garde Chunky Checkered Slippers. Enjoy your cozy, stylish footwear!