Fleeced Boots designed by Julie Weisenberger
These Booties use the same “extreme thrumming” technique as the Fleeced Earflap Hat. They are fun to make and will definitely keep cold breezes away from the ankles! Instructions include a tutorial with pictures.
Skills Needed
General knitting skills, Magic Loop method of circular knitting, and fleecing. Fleecing instructions included in pattern.
Size
small (medium, large, x-large)
- small: US youth 3.5–5/US women’s 5–6.5/Euro 35–37
- medium: US youth 5.5–7/US women’s 7–8.5/Euro 37–39
- large: US men’s 7.5–9/US women’s 9–11/Euro 40–42
- x-large: US men’s 9.5–12/US women’s 12/Euro 43–45
Finished Measurements
9 (9.75, 10.25, 11.25)" Note that knitted slippers tend to stretch; if in between sizes, size down
Materials
Fleece
1–2 oz merino roving or fleece
Natural, undyed top can be purchased from
- Marvelous Merino’s Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5403100
- www.louet.com
- www.peartreeyarn.com
Suggested Yarns
1 skein Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Bulky, or
2 skeins Pear Tree Yarn 10 ply used doubled, or
1 skein Malabrigo Chunky
Needles
#9 circ needles, 35" or longer (for magic loop method)
Gauge
15 sts and 30 rows = 4" square in garter st.
Pattern Price $6.00
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