How Do You Knit Slippers For Children?
Knitting a pair of slippers for a child is an easy way to provide a thoughtful gift. To make the slippers sturdy, felt the slippers by washing them. Felting makes the slippers thick, strong and waterproof. This pattern makes toddler-sized slippers. If you need a bigger size, add stitches. Felting will shrink the slippers, so bear that in mind when deciding on size. Holding one strand of each yarn together, cast on 30 stitches. Knit back and forth in garter stitch until the work is 6 inches long from the beginning. Knit four stitches, knit two stitches together and repeat to the end of next row. Knit the next row. Knit three stitches, knit two stitches together and repeat to the end of the row. Knit the next row. Knit two stitches, knit two stitches together and repeat to the end of the row. Knit the next row. Knit one stitch, knit two stitches together and repeat to the end of the row. Knit the next row. Knit two stitches together, repeating to the end of the row. Cut a long tail of ya
