Knitting Elegant Celtic Weave Slippers Free Pattern

Materials

• Bulky yarn in grey
• Knitting needles size US 10 (6mm)
• Cable needle
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Stitch markers

Gauge

10 stitches x 14 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.

Pattern

Sole

1. Cast on 30 (35, 40) stitches.
2. Knit in stockinette stitch for 3 inches.
3. Increase rows: K1, M1L, K to last stitch, M1R, K1. Repeat this row every 4th row until you have 40 (45, 50) stitches.
4. Continue knitting until sole measures desired length for foot size.

Upper

1. Pick up stitches along the edge of the sole, approximately 80 (90, 100) stitches in total.
2. Knit 5 rows in garter stitch.
3. Begin Celtic Weave pattern:
   • Row 1: *P2, work C6F (using cable needle), P2*, repeat from * to * across row.
   • Row 2: Knit the knits and purl the purls as they appear.
   • Row 3: *P2, work C6B, P2*, repeat from * to * across row.
   • Row 4: Repeat Row 2.
4. Repeat these 4 rows until the upper measures 2 inches from the pick-up row.

Cuff

1. Switch to ribbing:
   • Row 1: *K2, P2*, repeat around.
   • Work in ribbing for 1.5 inches.
2. Bind off in pattern. Weave in all ends.
3. Block your slippers to shape.

Finishing

Seam the back of the heel using a mattress stitch. Turn the slippers right-side out and enjoy your cozy, elegant footwear!