Malabrigo Loafers designed by Julie Weisenberger
Malabrigo yarn is so soft… wearing these loafers is like walking in a cloud.
Skills Needed
Cast on, bind off, knit, purl, pick up stitches, circular knitting with two needles, and short row shaping.
Single crochet (optional).
See my tutorial on short row shaping and knittinghelp.com for more on circular knitting.
Note: this is not a beginner project, see skills needed for more information.
Pattern Includes
- Detailed, thorough instructions (with pictures).
- Email support from me, in case you have questions or get stuck.
Sizes
- Small: Women’s size 6-8
- Medium: Women’s size 8-10
- Large: Men’s size 10-12
The pattern is the same for each of the sizes. The needle size determines the size of the slipper. The loafers will stretch with wearing, so if in doubt, knit a size smaller.
Materials
Yarn
Two skeins Malabrigo Worsted, used doubled throughout (100% merino wool, 3.5 oz, 215 yds). Yarn used in samples:
- Small: 2 skeins #11 Apple Green (used as MC and CC)
- Medium: 1 skein #35 Frank Ochre (MC), 1 skein #42 Garnet (CC)
- Large: 1 skein #20 Cypress (MC) and 1 skein #140 Dark Earth (CC)
Needles
- Small: two circular #8 needles
- Medium: two circular #9 needles
- Large: two circular #10 needles. Note: Circular needles can be any length
Notions
Scrap yarn for embellishments (optional).
Gauge
All sizes are in stockinette stitch and have two strands of yarn held together.
- Small: 16 sts across 4" using #8 needles
- Medium: 15 sts across 4" using #9 needles
- Large: 14 sts across 4" using #10 needles
(or needle size to obtain gauge)
Pattern Price $6.00
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