Gentle Steps Slippers

**USE PROMO CODES:** **310** - to get 10% off for 3x patterns **515** - to get 15% off for 5x patterns Subscribe for [**Newsletter**][1] Visit my [**Blog**][2] Follow me on [**Instagram**][3] or [**Facebook**][4] Tutorial for embroidered hearts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGhBfSVO3Aw&t=12s **DESIGN OVERVIEW:** This stylish pair of slippers is knitted in stockinette seamlessly and decorated with tiny embroidered hearts. They can be worked on either DPNs or using the magic loop method for the toe section. Knitting begins with the toe section worked in the round. After the sole section is knitted back and forth, the heel is formed using short rows. The foot length is easily adjustable. For a good fit, the slippers should be knitted with negative length ease 1 cm/⅜ inches, which is included in the pattern instructions. There are also to options for edge band finishing – single layer or double layered band. **SIZES:** 1 (2; 3; 4) **FOOT MEASUREMENTS:** - Foot circumference measured at Metatarsal Arch: 16 (19; 22; 24) cm/ 6¼ (7½; 8¾; 9½) inches - Foot length: adjustable **TOOLS & MATERIALS REQUIRED:** - 1(1; 2; 2) x 50g skeins of yarn - DPNs US 2 (2.75 mm) - DPNs US 1 (2.25 mm) or circular needles US 1 (2.25 mm) x 16 inches/ 40 cm - 4 x stitch markers - Tapestry needle or crochet hook - 2mm x 0.8m elastic cord (optional) **TYPE OF YARN:** fingering/ 4-ply **YARN LENGTH:** 186 yds (170 m) in 50g skein **GAUGE:** 30 stitches and 46 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch in the round using needle US 2 (2.75 mm) [1]: https://patternnews.vitalinacraft.com/subscription/form [2]: http://vitalinacraft.blogspot.co.uk/ [3]: https://www.instagram.com/vitalinacraft/?hl=en [4]: https://www.facebook.com/Vitalina-Craft-573100862762917/