Have a lot of scattered old yarn and scraps of thread at home? Don't throw it away! Today I will use these idle wool to teach you how to knit a practical and warm pair of Wool slippers with heel.Different from ordinary slingback slippers, this one is specially designed with a heel block, which is more wrapping. It can be worn at home in winter without freezing your feet. It is soft and super comfortable. It can also turn waste into treasure and reduce waste. Novices can easily learn by following the steps~
1. Main body upper weaving (red and yellow color version)
We choose red and yellow wool to knit the upper, which is full of layers. The specific steps are step by step:
- Starting stitches and basic adding stitchesStart with red wool and knit 6 stitches in the first row. When knitting the second row, pick up the first stitch without knitting, add 1 stitch when knitting to the penultimate stitch, and then knit the last stitch. After the second row is completed, the total number of stitches becomes 7 stitches.
- Line-changing knitting skillsWhen knitting to the fourth row, switch to yellow wool. First, tighten the red wool and hide it on the back of the fabric. The yellow wool crosses the red line and starts knitting. In this row, skip the first stitch, start knitting from the second stitch, add 1 stitch to the penultimate stitch, and then knit the last stitch; skip the first stitch in the fifth row, and the total number of stitches after knitting reaches 8 stitches.
- Cycle thread change and needle additionChange back to the red wool in the sixth row, pull the yellow wool to the back, and continue knitting the red thread over the yellow thread. Repeat the previous method of "don't knit the first stitch, add 1 stitch at the end", knitting red and yellow alternately.
- font-variant-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: 700; line-height: 24px; flex: 0 1 auto; flex-direction: row; justify-content: normal; align-items: normal; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; background: none 0% 0% / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">Knit to the specified number of stitches and knit the toe partKnit according to the above method until the total number of stitches reachesAbout 54 stitches (The safest method: tighten the wool and measure half the width of the sole, from the midline to the edge). Next knit the front toe part, taking the yellow thread as an example: knit the first row to the end, go back and knit according to the original method, leave the last 4 stitches unknitted, and knit with the red thread; when changing the threadStop adding stitches to ensure that the front of the vamp is flat and not warped. Go back and knit until there are 4 stitches left from the end of the yellow thread, switch back to the yellow thread, and repeat the operation until you have knitted 8 small 5-needle pieces (40 stitches in total). The remaining stitches are knitted without adding or subtracting. Knit 3 times back and forth in the order of yellow - red - yellow, using red thread in the middle.
- Backward weaving to finishAfter knitting the middle part, use red thread to knit back, knit the last dozen or so stitches first, and then knit in the remaining 5 needles of red thread; then change to yellow thread, go back and knit the remaining 5 stitches of yellow thread, and repeat until all the 40 stitches that were previously shuttled in have been knitted.
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2. Slipper lining
The lining can be made of old wool or pure wool. It is recommended to choose 3 strands of thick wool to make it thicker and warmer. Weaving method and upperExactly the same, only adjust the number of stitches: start with 2 stitches. When knitting, compare the width with the upper at any time. When knitting to about 20 stitches, start weaving forward. Leave 3 stitches for each weaving. When the last 5 stitches are left, go back directly without knitting repeatedly. If you don’t like it too thick, just thin the stitch length appropriately.
3. Splicing the upper, lining and sole
This step is key, careful sewing can make it wear stably and last a long time:
- First put the front of the shoe upper and the bottom of the sole opposite each other, find the center point of the sole, align the front end of the shoe and the front end of the sole, and fix the front end with two threads to prevent misalignment;
- Starting from the back end of the sole, slowly sew with strong thread along the edge to secure it firmly;
- The splicing method of the lining is exactly the same as that of the upper. After sewing, cut a piece of old sweater fabric, or weave a simple insole and sew it on the sole;
- Finally, turn the lining and upper to the outside in turn, and a complete pair of woolen slippers will be ready!
4. List of necessary materials
✅ Woolen thread: You can use idle old thread or zero thread, choose your favorite color; ✅ Soles: Prepare finished shoe soles of appropriate sizes in advance; ✅ Tools: sweater needle, crochet hook, 2 black holding clips (to secure the fabric while knitting);
Tips: use 3 The stranded wool midsole is woven with moderate thickness and makes the foot feel more comfortable; the whole process is woven with old wool, which is environmentally friendly and saves money. A pair can be worn for a long time~
5. Reinforced weaving of soles (optional)
If you want to make the slippers more durable, you can knit the soles separately: use a sweater needle 6 With the needle, knit the sole shape according to the knitting sequence, which is strong and wear-resistant; after knitting, use a crochet hook to connect it to the finished sole with a short stitch, and hook it 3 times in a row to make the connection stronger.
6. Decorative crochet on shoe uppers (advanced skills)
After the upper is knitted, you can crochet simple small patterns according to your preference, choose a pattern that matches the upper, and hook it in the middle of the upper for a more beautiful look. Generally, you start crocheting the pattern after knitting 3 large stitches. After the pattern is completed, crochet 1-2 rows of short stitches to fix it. It is delicate and beautiful, and novices can also try simple styles.
The woolen slippers knitted by myself are no worse than those bought. The heel is wrapped tightly and the wool is soft and warm. I give it to my family and elders with great care. Wear it at home in winter to keep your feet warm and your body warmer! Follow the steps and knit slowly, and old wool can be transformed into practical items~