(C) SLIPPERS—Illustrated on page [15]
MATERIALS: 4 ply MISS CANADA FINGERING. 1 oz. will make 2 prs. Two small Buttons. Two Rose Buds.
For Needles and Tension see page [5.]
Beginning with slipper sole, cast on 19 sts. 1st row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Continue in Moss st. inc. 1. st. each end of needle next and every alternate row to 27 sts. on needle. Continue in Moss st. dec. 1. st. each end of needle every alternate row to 19 sts. on needle. Work 2 rows even, casting on 6 sts. at beginning of 2nd row for heel of slipper. Next row: Inc. 1. st. in 1st. st. (toe of slipper). Moss st. to end of row. Work 1 row even. Repeat last 2 rows to 30 sts. on needle, ending at heel edge. Next row: Cast off 16 sts. K1. P1. K1. Knit to end of row. Next row: K1. P10. K1. P1. K1. Next row: K1. P1. K1. Knit to end of row. Repeat last 2 rows 4 times, ending at toe edge. Work 2 rows in Moss st. casting on 16 sts. at beginning of 2nd row. Continue in Moss st. dec. 1. st. at toe edge on next and every alternate row to 25 sts. Cast off.
Make another slipper to correspond.
Ankle Strap: (make 2) Cast on 29 sts. Work 1 row Moss st. 2nd row: (buttonhole) K1. P1. W.r.n. P2tog. Moss st. to end of row. Work 1 row Moss st. Cast off in Moss st.
TO MAKE UP: Sew centre back seam. Put back point of sole to this seam and sew sole into position. Sew up toe opening. Sew ankle strap to back of slipper. Sew button to one end. Sew rose bud to Front of each slipper.