Knit Classic Mitered Square Slippers with Elegant Striped Design

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in three colors: Dark Blue, Light Gray, and White
• Size US 8 (5mm) knitting needles
• Tapestry needle
• Optional: Pom pom maker

Gauge:

18 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Instructions:

Step 1: Knitting the Mitered Square

1. Cast On 50 sts using Dark Blue.
2. Row 1 (Right Side): Knit across.
3. Row 2 (Wrong Side): Knit 24, k2tog, knit 24.
4. Continue in this manner, decreasing 1 st at the center on each right side row, using these colors in sequence:
• Rows 3-12: Dark Blue
• Rows 13-22: Light Gray
• Rows 23-32: White
• Rows 33-42: Light Gray
• Rows 43-50: Dark Blue
5. Continue until 2 sts remain. Knit these two together.
6. Bind off and fasten yarn securely.

Step 2: Shaping the Slipper

1. Seaming:
• Fold the square in half diagonally into a triangle.
• Seam along the edges starting from the tip of the triangle (toe area) toward the open side (heel area), leaving a small opening for the foot.
2. Repeat this process for the second slipper.

Step 3 (Optional): Adding Pom Poms

1. Using the pom pom maker, create two small pom poms with leftover Dark Blue and attach one to each slipper at the top.

Finishing:

Weave in all loose ends with the tapestry needle. Block gently to shape if desired.

Enjoy your new pair of stylishly striped mitered square slippers!