James Felted Slipper

**Learn the joys of felting** Pattern includes **video instructions** for every step, including a **detailed hand felting tutorial** and **detailed block tutorial** so your slippers look professional. **Tailor your fit** With 30 sizes you'll get a consistent, well-fitting result. The slippers are seamless, knit from the ankle down to the toe, then felted into a dense, durable fabric. These are quick to knit, a perfect weekend project. **SIZES** 10 foot lengths × 3 width fittings = **30 sizes total** **Foot Lengths:** 21.4 (22.2) 23.1 (23.9) 24.8 (25.6) 26.4 (27.3) 28.1 (29) cm 8.5 (8.75) 9 (9.5) 9.75 (10) 10.5 (10.75) 11 (11.5) inches Felting is essential to achieve the correct final size and structure. **GAUGE** 5mm / US 8 needles, stocking stitch **After felting:** 19 sts × 30 rows = 10 cm / 4" **Before felting:** 17.5 sts × 24 rows = 10 cm / 4" **SKILL LEVEL** Advanced Beginner **Techniques used:** cable cast on · knitting flat and in the round · picking up stitches · cable knitting · Kitchener stitch **MATERIALS** **Yarn:** Drops Snow (100% wool; 50 g = 50 m / 55 yds per ball) **Substituting yarn?** It must be 100% non-superwash wool with no synthetic fibres to felt correctly. **Yarn quantity:** 3 to 5 balls. See table in the pattern photos for exact quantity. **Needles:** 4mm / US 6 — 80 cm / 32" circular or DPNs 5mm / US 8 — 80 cm / 32" circular or DPNs **SUPPORT** **Video Support Includes:** * Step-by-step tutorials for all techniques * Full hand-felting walkthrough * Blocking guidance for a professional finish **Pattern support:** knitting@juliaadams.co.uk For more information and video tutorials, see: www.juliaadams.co.uk/knitting-tutorials/how-to-hand-felt www.juliaadams.co.uk/knitting-tutorials/how-to-block