Elve Slippers by Kajsa Vuorela Fredriksson

The Elve Slippers by Kajsa Vuorela Fredriksson offer a delightful knitting experience, resulting in a pair of warm and stylish slippers. With their seamless construction, intricate colorwork, and comfortable fit, this slipper knitting pattern makes an excellent addition to any knitter’s project list, whether for personal use or as a thoughtful handmade gift.

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Elve Slippers

The Elve Slippers pattern by Kajsa Vuorela Fredriksson offers knitters a charming project, resulting in cozy, colorwork slippers that combine traditional Scandinavian design with modern comfort.

Pattern Name: Elve Slippers
Designer: Kajsa Vuorela Fredriksson
Craft: Knitting
Project Type: Slippers
Yarn Weight: DK Weight
Suggested Yarn: Limmo-Designs 3tr Ullgarn

Design and Construction

These slippers feature a stranded colorwork pattern, providing both visual appeal and extra warmth. They are knitted from the cuff down, incorporating an I-cord edge for a neat finish. The seamless construction is achieved by working in the round using double-pointed needles, and the slippers are closed along the sole using the Kitchener stitch for a smooth, comfortable finish.

Sizing

The pattern offers two sizes to accommodate different foot measurements:

• Size 1: Foot circumference of 8.5 inches (21.5 cm); heel-to-toe length of 8.75–9.25 inches (22.5–23.5 cm).
• Size 2: Heel-to-toe length of 9.5–10 inches (24.5–25.5 cm).

Materials and Yarn

The recommended materials for this pattern include:

• Yarn: DK weight yarn, specifically Limmo-Design 3tr Ullgarn (100% wool, 118 yards / 108 meters per 50g skein).
  • Main Color (MC): 1 skein in colorway 103.
  • Contrast Color (CC): 1 skein in colorway Åska.
• Needles: A set of 5 double-pointed needles, US size 3 (3.25 mm), or size needed to achieve gauge.
• Notions: One stitch marker, tapestry needle, and scrap yarn or stitch holder for holding stitches as needed.

The pattern requires a gauge of 28 stitches and 26 rounds per 4 inches (10 cm) in stranded stockinette stitch after blocking.

Skill Level and Techniques

This pattern is suitable for intermediate knitters who are comfortable with:

• Knitting in the round using double-pointed needles.
• Stranded colorwork techniques.
• Creating an I-cord edge.
• Executing the Kitchener stitch for seamless finishing.

The pattern includes charts for the colorwork sections, providing clear guidance for knitters.

Availability

The Elve Slippers pattern is available for purchase as a digital download on Ravelry for kr.60.00 SEK (approximately $5.84 USD). The pattern is provided in English, Finnish, and Swedish, and includes detailed instructions and charts to assist knitters throughout the project.