Abbreviations: K (knit), P (purl), tog (together), st (stitch), dec (decrease).
Gauge: 5 stitches = 2 inches, 3 rows = 1 inch
NOTE: This pattern could be made just as effectively by reversing directions and knitting where it calls for purling, and purling where it calls for knitting. This is a very easy pattern.

Directions Using 4 strands of yarn, 2 of each color, cast on 26 (29, 32) stitches.
Pattern Stitch:
Row 1: Purl.
Row 2: P 10 (11, 12), k 1, p 4 (5, 6), k 1, p 10 (11, 12).
Repeat these two rows until 11 (13,15) rows have been completed, end with Row 1.
There will be 5 (6, 7) ridges on right side of slipper. Working in pattern st bind off 6 sts at beginning of each of next 2 rows-- 14 (17, 20) sts.
Work even in pattern st for 8 (12, 16) more rows-- 10 (12, 14) ridges on right side of work. Next row dec 3 sts (p 2 tog in each third of slipper) -- 11 (14,17) sts.
Continue to work in pattern for 6 more rows.
Dec. Row: Purl 2 tog across row.
Next Row: Purl. Fasten off.
Draw ends of yarn through remaining sts on needle. Pull tog and fasten. Using same yarn, sew top and front of slipper, then sew back slipper seam. Take care to match rows and sts.
Weave in yarn ends. Fold 12 (14, 16) 14-inch strands of yarn in half over another strand of yarn. Tie single strand to secure tassel. Wrap yarn for 1/2 inch below tie. Sew top of tassel to back of boot and backstitch wrapping invisible to slipper to secure.
Pattern added Sept. 24. Given to me by Nadine Deskins of Raven, Va.

CHILD'S SLIPPERS
Boys or Girls slippers Easy to Make. Pattern can be easily adapted to fit any length by shortening or lengthing the sole section.
Also adapting the pattern for width by adding a few stitches to sides and heel section.
Pattern Given is for size: Boy's shoe 11 to 11-1/2 med. width (or 8' length);
Materials: Red Hearts Knitted Worsted 4-ply Any Color-2 skeins.; Tapestry needle (large eye). scissors, ruler or measuring tape.
Knitting needles: size 8
Directions:
Cast On 35 stitches.
Rows 1 thru 12: K 12, P 1, K9, P 1, K 12. This is the garter stitch.
Row 13: (On inside) Bind off stitches by Slip one stitch as to knit, Knit 1, pass slip st over knitted stitch; work pattern to within 2 sts, K 2 tog.
There should be 29 sts total left on needle. End with K 9, P 1, K 9, P 1, K 9.
Bottom of Slipper facing you-Purl 1, K 1 over first 9 stitches, K 11, P 1, K 1 over last 9 sts.
Repeat P 1, K 1 over 9 sts, K 11, P 1, K 1 to end of row for 24 more rows (or desired length of sole).
Leaving stitches still on needle, leave a length of yarn 10 inches long and cut from skein. Now with a large eye Tapestry needle, thread the yarn through the needle eye. Now insert into the last stitch on the knitting needle and repeat this till all the stitches on the knitting needle have been threaded. You should have a "circle" made by the yarn. Now draw this up tightly (like closing a drawstring bag). Secure a few stitches where they meet, and next tightly sew together the seams. Add a pom-pom to the toe or place where the section of p, k. p, k, started.

How to make a small pom-pom:
Using a dinner fork, begin wrapping a single strand of yarn around the prongs of the dinner fork. Wrap until it looks like a ball, then cut yarn and with the end that was attached to the ball you just wound insert it through the center prong opening of the fork and wrap the ball in this direction two or three times pulling very tightly, secure with knotting it two times. Leave a 4 or 5 inch yarn tail as it will later be used to secure pom-pom to slipper. Next slip the wrapped yarn off of the fork. With sharp scissors, cut the fold loops down the center, fluff with your fingers, trim the pom-pom wherever so it looks round. Next using the yarn tail, thread into the eye of a large tapestry needle and sew pom-pom unto slipper/bootie.
If you want a larger pom-pom, cut a strip of cardboard the width of the pom-pom you desire, and wrap your yarn around this for the desired fullness you want. Secure the center with two or three wraps of yarn, pull tightly together and knot 2 or 3 times. Cut folded loops, fluff out, trim into nice ball shape, sew onto slipper/bootie.

BABY's Pom-Pom HAT
Keep baby snug in this soft creamy yarn. Knitted in an interesting texture stitch with garter stitch edgings. Traditionally, babies wear pink, blue or white, but for fun try white with navy leggings and pompom.
Size: for 6 months, Figures in brackets refer to the 1 yr & 2 yr sizes respectively.
Gauge: 6 sts and 8 rows = 1 inch over stockinette stitch using size 5 knitting needles.
Knitting needles: Size 3 & no. 5.
Materials: Dawn Wintuk Sports.

HAT

{ Establish Pattern:
1st Row: P 2, * YO, K 1, Yarn around, P 2, repeat from * to end.
2nd Row: K 2, * P 3, K 2, rep from * to end.
3rd Row: P 2, * K 3, P 2, rep from * to end.
4th Row: K 2, * Yarn to front, slip 1 as if to purl, P 2 tog., PSSO, Yarn to back, K 2 rep from * to end.}

DIRECTIONS:
Using No. 5 needles cast on 80 (80 , 86) stitches.
Work 5 rows garter stitch.
Work 3 complete patts Next Row: KNIT.
Begin with a lst patt row.
Continue until work measures 7 (7-1/2 , 8) inches from beg, ending with 4th patt row.
Shape top
Next Row: * P 2 tog, k 1, rep from * to last 2 sts, P 2 tog.
Change to No. 3 needles and continue in garter st.
Work 5 rows even.
Next row: * K 2, K 2 tog, Repeat from * 12 (12 , 13) times more, K 1.
Work 5 rows even.
Next Row: * K 2, K 2 tog, rep from * 12 (12 , 13) times more, K 1.
Thread yarn through rem sts, draw up and fasten off.
Finishing: Steam Lightly, Join side seams together. Make a pom-pom and sew to top of hat.

Being created September 15, 1998.

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