Lil' Tootsies Slippers by Maggie Pace

Intermediate | 40 min

Taught by Maggie Pace

These sweet slippers are a terrific beginner felting project because the knitting is simple, yet the result is a durable pair of slippers that you can use in all seasons. These can be sized for newborns all the way through adult, and they’re lined with cotton-wrapped foam to make them soft and extra-cozy. The drawstring teaches you how to knit a channel that’s also functional, so the slippers are adjustable. In addition to the knitting instruction, Maggie will demonstrate the felting process at a washing machine, so you’re learning to felt alongside a master. Pattern included - a $6 value!

Learn how to:

Knit a simple yet durable pair of slippers
Learn how to felt your slippers in a washing machine
Adjust your slippers

What you’ll get:

An easy-to-follow lesson on how to knit and felt slippers
10 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Itemized supply list
Downloadable PDF pattern included - $8 value
Step-by-step instruction by artist Maggie Pace
The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students

Chapters

Introduction
Overview of project00:24

Building the Tootsies (Slippers)
Materials you will need00:55
Casting on and knitting03:23
Tuck stitch (creating a channel)07:00
Making the sole03:39
Seaming together05:28

Felting the Tootsies (Slippers)
Felting preparation02:10
Felting05:19

Finishing touches
Making the inner sole08:05
Stitching the inner sole to the slipper01:19
Finishing touches with ribbon03:04

Materials

Here’s what you’ll need:

Materials:

For the largest child size
the boot requires around 150 yards of a 100% worsted weight wool with a weight of 3.5 ounces / 220 yards; 3/4 yard of 100% cotton (preferably flannel)
size 10 straight needles and a smaller size straight needle for picking up stitches
yarn needle
sewing needle and matching thread
two split ring stitch markers
four 2" squares of leather for non-slip sole pads (optional)
1/2 yard quilt batting if using lining inside of the slippers