Bev's Knitted Slipper Squares
(© Beverly A. Qualheim 2007)
(3.5" tall, and 6.5" long) They will stretch too
Size 10 knitting needles
1 - 2 oz Caron Wintuk yarn or other 4 ply worsted weight yarn
yarn needle

Cast on 26 sts (30 for larger kids)
Knit 36 rows (44)
Then knit 2 sts together across next 2 rows
You should have 6 sts left
Cut 10" yarn tail, thread onto yarn needle.
Gently remove the 6 remaining sts from the knitting needle and pull to gather.
Fold slipper in half and stitch seams together about half way down towards heel, leaving enough room for foot to fit in opening. Back stitch 4 sts and cut yarn.
Now stitch heel seam shut, back stitch 4 sts and cut yarn.

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CROCHETED KIDS SLIPPERS (© Beverly A. Qualheim 2007)

Sizes: To adjust size add or subtract number of chains and rows.

Materials:
Size H hook
1 - 2 oz of 4 ply worsted weight yarn
yarn needle
Gauge = 7 sts = 2"  2 rows = 1"

Abbreviations:
HDC = Half Double Crochet

Chain 20 (6 ½” fits 3-6 yr old )   (24 – 7.75” sq. fits 7-12 yr olds) (27 – 8 1/2” fits teens- women)
Row 1: HDC in 2nd chain from hook and in each one across, chain 2 and turn.
Row 2 - HDC in the HDC next to the hook and in each HDC across, chain 2 and turn
Repeat row 2 until you have a square.

Decrease at toe:
Crochet 2 stitches together at beginning and end of row - do this for 2 rows total.

Finishing: Cut 10" yarn tail, thread onto yarn needle. Weave yarn in and out of stitches and pull to gather toes. Fold slipper in half and whipstitch seams together a bit over ½ way towards heel, leaving enough room for foot to fit in opening. Backstitch 4 stitches to secure yarn then cut yarn. Now stitch heel seam shut in the same manner, backstitch 4 stitches and cut yarn. Turn slipper right side out. 

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