Woodland Loafers by Claire Slade

The Woodland Loafers by Claire Slade is a delightful knitting pattern that combines comfort and style. With its seamless construction and range of sizes, this slipper shoe pattern is an excellent choice for knitters seeking to create cozy slippers for themselves or as thoughtful handmade gifts.

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The Woodland Loafers

The Woodland Loafers pattern by Claire Slade offers knitters a cozy and efficient project, resulting in snug-fitting slippers perfect for keeping feet warm.

Pattern Name: Woodland Loafers
Designer: Claire Slade
Craft: Knitting
Project Type: Slippers
Yarn Weight: Bulky Weight
Suggested Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Chunky

Design and Construction

These slippers are designed with integrated heel, toe, and sole shaping to ensure a comfortable fit that stays securely on the foot. The construction begins with flat knitting and transitions to knitting in the round, eliminating the need for seaming and providing a seamless finish. The pattern is entirely written, with no charts, making it straightforward to follow.

Sizing

The pattern includes five sizes to accommodate a range of foot measurements:

• Small (S): Fits US women’s shoe size 5.5-6.5; UK size 4-5; EU size 37-38
• Medium (M): Fits US women’s shoe size 7.5-8.5; US men’s size 6.5-7.5; UK size 6-7; EU size 39-41
• Large (L): Fits US women’s shoe size 9.5-10.5; US men’s size 8.5-9.5; UK size 8-9; EU size 42-43
• Extra Large (XL): Fits US men’s shoe size 10.5-11.5; UK size 10-11; EU size 45-46
• Extra Extra Large (XXL): Fits US men’s shoe size 12.5-13.5; UK size 12-13; EU size 47-48

This comprehensive sizing ensures that the slippers can be customized for both women and men.

Materials and Yarn

The recommended materials for this pattern are:

• Yarn: Bulky weight yarn, such as Malabrigo Chunky, requiring approximately 95 yards for size S, up to 180 yards for size XXL.
• Needles: US 8 (5.0 mm) short circular needles and double-pointed needles (DPNs). I recommend ChiaoGoo needles.
• Notions: Two stitch markers to assist with pattern progression.

Skill Level and Techniques

This pattern is suitable for knitters with an intermediate skill level, familiar with:

• Knitting both flat and in the round
• Short-row shaping
• Seamless construction techniques

The absence of seaming and the seamless design make this pattern an excellent opportunity to practice and refine these skills.

Availability

The Woodland Loafers pattern is available for purchase as a digital download on Ravelry for £5.00 GBP (approximately $6.67 USD). The pattern provides detailed, written instructions to guide knitters through the project.