DROPS Alpaca
DROPS Alpaca
100% Alpaca
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Snow Slippers

Knitted and felted slippers in 2 threads DROPS Alpaca. Size 35 - 44. Theme: Christmas

DROPS Extra 0-517
Size: 35/37 - 38/40 - 42/44
Foot length: approx 23 - 26 - 29 cm
Materials: DROPS ALPACA
150-200-200 g colour no 0100, off-white

DROPS POINTED NEEDLES size 5.5 mm – or size needed to get 16 sts x 20 rows in stocking st with 2 threads Alpaca = 10 x 10 cm before felting. After felting approx 24 sts x 29 rows = 10 x 10 cm.
DROPS MOTHER-OF PEARL-BUTTONS no 540: 2 pcs.

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Alternative Yarn – See how to change yarns here
Yarn Groups A to F – Use the same pattern and change the yarn here
Yarn usage using an alternative yarn – Use our yarn converter here

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DROPS Alpaca
DROPS Alpaca
100% Alpaca
from 3.40 £ /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 10.20£.

The yarn cost is calculated from the pattern’s smallest size and the yarn’s cheapest product type. Looking for an even better price? You might find it on the DROPS Deals!

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Pattern instructions

NOTE: This pattern is written in British English. All measurements in charts are in cm. For conversion from cm to inches - click here. There are different terms for crocheting in British and American English. If this pattern includes crochet, click for "crochet terms" here. For this pattern in American English, please click here.
SLIPPERS: Worked in 1 piece with seams mid back and mid upper foot. Beg mid back – see measuring chart.
LOOSELY cast on 76-80-86 sts on needle size 5.5 mm with 2 threads Alpaca and work stocking st back and forth on needle.
REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION!
When piece measures 6-7-7 cm continue on 16 sts on the left of piece only – slip the remaining sts on a stitch holder. Work 7 cm stocking st on the 16 and cast off. Slip sts from stitch holder back on needle and cast on 16 new sts on the left side of piece. Now continue on all sts.
When piece measures 8-9-9 cm (from cast on row) work next row as follows from WS: work 4 sts, cast off 9 sts, work remaining sts on row. Cast on 9 new sts over the cast off sts on return row (= buttonhole). When piece measures 18-19.5-21.5 cm cast off 4-4-5 sts each side = 68-72-76 sts. Now dec at the beg of every row each side: 4 sts 2 times, and then at the beg of every other row each side: 1 st 8-9-10 times = 36-38-40 sts. Continue until piece measures 34-38-42 cm, cast off loosely.
Make 1 more slipper, but mirror it, i.e. when piece measures 6-7-7 cm only work the first 16 sts on the right side of piece.

ASSEMBLY: Fold slipper and sew tog mid back in outer loops of sts. Sew tog mid upper foot at the front in the same way.

Felt slippers in washing machine – SEE BELOW. For the perfect fit, put slipper on while still wet to shape it into the right size. After felting sew on buttons to fit buttonholes.

FELTING: To avoid the slippers felting tog during wash, attach a small plastic bag inside the top before putting them in the washing machine.
Wash at 40 degrees with a detergent free of enzymes and optical bleach, with normal spin, but no pre-wash.
After wash shape the slippers while still wet, and leave to dry – see above.
If after felting the slippers are too big, wash them again, if they are too small, leave them to soak and then shape them into the right size.
At subsequent washes wash the slippers at a wool programme.


AFTER FELTING:
If the piece is not felted enough and is too big: Wash the piece one more time in the washing machine while it is still wet add a terry towel that measures approx. 50 x 70 cm - NOTE: Do not use a short program.
If the piece has been felted too much and is too small: While the piece is still wet stretch it to the correct measurements, if the piece is dry, make sure to soak it first.
Remember: All subsequent washes are as a normal wool garment.

Diagram

symbols = heel mid back, sew to B
symbols = heel mid back, sew to A
symbols = mid under foot
symbols = knitting direction
diagram
Do you have a question? See a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Knitting tension is what determines the final measurements of your work, and is usually measured per 10 x 10 cm. It is provided like so: number of stitches in width x number of rows in height - eg: 19 stitches x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

The knitting tension is very individual; some people knit/crochet loosely while others work tightly. You adjust the knitting tension with the needle size, which is why the suggested needle size is only meant as a guide! You need to adjust this (up or down) to ensure that YOUR knitting tension matches the knitting tension provided in the pattern. If you work with a different knitting tension than provided you will have a different yarn consumption, and your work will have different measurements than what the pattern suggests.

The knitting tension also determines which yarns can replace each other. As long as you achieve the same knitting tension you can replace one yarn with another.

See DROPS lesson: How to measure your tension/gauge

See DROPS video: How to make a gauge tension swatch

The required amount of yarn is provided in grams, eg: 450 g. To calculate how many balls you’ll need you first need to know how many grams are in 1 ball (25g, 50g or 100g). This information is available if you click on the individual yarn quality on our pages. Divide the amount required with the amount of each ball. For example, if each ball is 50g (the most common amount), the calculation will be as follows: 450 / 50 = 9 balls.

The important thing when changing from one yarn to another is that the knitting/crochet tension remains the same. This is so that the measurements of the finished piece will be the same as on the sketch provided. It is easier to achieve the same knitting tension using yarns from the same yarn group. It is also possible to work with multiple strands of a thinner yarn to achieve the knitting tension of a thicker one. Please try our yarn converter. We recommend you to always work a test swatch.

Please NOTE: when changing yarn the garment might have a different look and feel to the garment in the photo, due to individual properties and qualities of each yarn.

See DROPS lesson: Can I use a different yarn than the one mentioned in the pattern?

All our yarns are categorised into yarn groups (from A to F) according to thickness and knitting tension – group A contains the thinnest yarns and group F the thickest. This makes it easier for you to find alternative yarns to our patterns, should you wish to switch yarn. All yarns within the same group have a similar knitting tension and can easily replace each other. However, different yarn qualities have different structures and properties which will give the finished work a unique look and feel.

Click here for an overview of the yarns in each yarn group

At the top of all our patterns you’ll find a link to our yarn calculator, which is a helpful tool should you wish to use a different yarn than suggested. By filling in the yarn quality you wish to replace, the amount (in your size) and number of strands, the calculator will present good alternative yarns with the same knitting tension. Additionally it will tell you how much you’ll require in the new qualities and whether you’ll need to work with multiple strands. Most skeins are 50g (some are 25g or 100g).

If the pattern is worked with multiple colours, every colour will have to be calculated separately. Similarly, if the pattern is worked with several strands of different yarns (for example 1 strand Alpaca and 1 strand Kid-Silk) you will have to find alternatives for each, individually.

Click here to see our yarn calculator

Since different yarns have different qualities and textures we have chosen to keep the original yarn in our patterns. However, you can easily find options among our available qualities by using our yarn calculator, or simply pick a yarn from the same yarn group.

It is possible that some retailers still have discontinued yarns in stock, or that someone has a few skeins at home that they would like to find patterns for.

The yarn calculator will provide both alternative yarn as well as required amount in the new quality.

If you think it's hard to decide what size to make, it can be a good idea to measure a garment you own already and like the size of. Then you can pick the size by comparing those measures with the ones available in the pattern's size chart.

You'll find the size chart at the bottom of the pattern.

See DROPS lesson: How to read size chart

The needle size provided in the pattern serves only as a guide, the important thing is to follow the knitting tension. And since knitting tension is very individual, you will have to adjust the needle size to ensure that YOUR tension is the same as in the pattern – maybe you’ll have to adjust 1, or even 2 needle sizes, up or down to achieve the correct tension. For this, we recommend that you work test swatches.

Should you work with a different knitting tension than the one provided, the measurements of the finished garment might deviate from the measurement sketch.

See DROPS lesson: How to measure your tension/gauge

See DROPS video: How to make a tension/gauge swatch

Working a garment top-down provides more flexibility and room for personal adjustment. For example it is easier to try the garment on while working, as well as making adjustments to length of yoke and shoulder caps.

The instructions are carefully explaining every step, in the correct order. Diagrams are adjusted to the knitting direction and are worked as usual.

The diagram depicts all rows/rounds, and every stitch seen from the right side. It is read from bottom to top, from right to left. 1 square = 1 stitch.

When working back and forth, every other row is worked from the right side and every other row is worked from the wrong side. When working from the wrong side, the diagram will have to be worked reversed: from left to right, knit stitches are purled, purl stitches are knit etc.

When working in the round every round is worked from the right side and the diagram are worked from right to left on all rounds.

See DROPS lesson: How to read knitting diagrams

The diagram depicts all rows/rounds, and every stitch seen from the right side. It is worked from bottom to top, from right to left.

When working back and forth every other row is worked from the right side: from right to left and every other row is worked from the wrong side: from left to right.

When working in the round, every row in the diagram are worked from the right side, from right to left.

When working a circular diagram you start in the middle and work your way outwards, counter clockwise, row by row.

The rows usually start with a given number of chain stitches (equivalent to the height of the following stitch), this will either be depicted in the diagram or explained in the pattern.

See DROPS lesson: How to read crochet diagrams

Instructions for working several diagrams after each other on the same row/round, will often be written like so: “work A.1, A.2, A.3 a total of 0-0-2-3-4 times". This means you work A.1 once, then A.2 is worked once, and A.3 is repeated (in width) the number of times provided for your size – in this case like so: S = 0 times, M = 0 times, L=2 times, XL= 3 times and XXL = 4 times.

The diagrams are worked as usual: begin with the first row in A.1, then work the first row in A.2 etc.

See DROPS lesson: How to read knitting diagrams

See DROPS lesson: How to read crochet diagrams

The total width of the garment (from wrist-to-wrist) will be larger in the larger sizes, despite the actual sleeves being shorter. The larger sizes have longer sleeve caps and wider shoulders, so there will be a good fit in all sizes.

The measurement sketch/schematic drawing provides information regarding the full length of the garment. If it’s a jumper or a jacket the length is measured from the highest point on the shoulder closest to the neckline, and straight down to the bottom of the garment. It is NOT measured from the tip of shoulder. Similarly, the length of yoke is measured from the highest point on the shoulder and down to where yoke is split into body and sleeves.

On a jacket measures are never taken along bands, unless specifically stated. Always measure inside band stitches when measuring the length.

See DROPS lesson: How to read a schematic drawing

Diagrams are often repeated on the round or in height. 1 repeat is the diagram the way it appears in the pattern. If it says to work 5 repeats of A.1 in the round, then you work A.1 a total of 5 times after/next to each other in the round. If it says to work 2 repeats of A.1 vertically/in height you work the entire diagram once, then begin again at the start and work the entire diagram one more time.

Chain stitches are slightly narrower than other stitches and to avoid working the cast-on edge too tight, we simply chain more stitches to begin with. The stitch count will be adjusted on the following row to fit the pattern and measurement sketch.

The rib edge is more elastic and will contract slightly compared to, for example, stocking stitch. By increasing before the rib edge, you avoid a visible difference in width between the rib edge and the rest of the body.

It’s very easy to cast off too tightly, and by making yarn overs while casting off (and simultaneously casting these off) you avoid a too tight cast off edge.

See DROPS video: How to bind off with yarn overs (yo)

To achieve an even increase (or decrease) you can increase on, for example: every 3rd and 4th row alternately, like so: work 2 rows and increase on the 3rd row, work 3 rows and increase on the 4th. Repeat this until the increase is complete.

See DROPS lesson: Increase or decrease 1 st on every 3rd and 4th row alternately

Should you prefer to work in the round instead of back and forth, you may of course adjust the pattern. You’ll need to add steeks mid-front (usually 5 stitches), and follow the instructions. When you would normally turn and work from the wrong side, simply work across the steek and continue in the round. At the end you’ll cut the piece open, pick up stitches to work bands, and cover the cut edges.

See DROPS video: How to knit steeks and cut open

Should you prefer to work back and forth instead of in the round, you may of course adjust the pattern so you work the pieces separately and then assemble them at the end. Divide the stitches for the body in 2, add 1 edge stitch in each side (for sewing) and work the front and back pieces separately.

See DROPS lesson: Can I adapt a pattern for circular needles into straight needles?

Pattern repeats can vary slightly in the different sizes, in order to get the correct proportions. If you’re not working the exact same size as the garment in the photo, yours might deviate slightly. This has been carefully developed and adjusted so that the complete impression of the garment is the same in all sizes.

Make sure to follow instructions and diagrams for your size!

If you have found a pattern you like which is available in women’s size it’s not very difficult to convert it to men’s size. The biggest difference will be the length of sleeves and body. Start working on the women size that you think would fit across the chest. The additional length will be worked right before you cast off for the armhole/sleeve cap. If the pattern is worked top-down you can add the length right after the armhole or before the first decrease on sleeve.

Regarding additional yarn amount, this will depend on how much length you add, but it is better with a skein too many than too few.

All yarns will have excess fibres (from production) that might come off as lint or shedding. Brushed yarns (ie hairier yarns) have more of these loose, excess fibres, causing more shedding.

Shedding also depends on what is worn under or over the garment, and whether this pulls at the yarn fibres. It’s therefore not possible to guarantee that there will be no shedding

Below are some tips on how to get the best result when working with hairier yarns:

1. When the garment is finished (before you wash it) shake it vigorously so the looser hairs come off. NOTE: do NOT use a lint roller, brush or any method that pulls at the yarn.

2. Place the garment in a plastic bag and put it in your freezer - the temperature will cause the fibres to become less attached to each other, and excess fibres will come off easier.

3. Leave in the freezer for a few hours before taking it out and shaking it again.

4. Wash the garment according to the instructions on the yarn label.

Pilling is a natural process that happens to even the most exclusive of fibers. It's a natural sign of wear and tear that is hard to avoid, and that is most visible in high friction areas of your garment like a sweater's arms and cuffs.

You can make your garment look as new by removing the pilling, using a fabric comb or a pill/lint remover.

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Comments / Questions (36)

country flag Helena Ekström wrote:

Hej! Har följt stickfadthet och stickat dessa I Drops alpacka. Med två trådar, dvs två nystan tillsammans. Före tovningen var toffel 40,5 cm lång (strl 40-42), efter toningen var den endast 20 cm lång, dvs barnstorlek. Ska man sticka i dubbelt garn, eller i enkelt? Mvh Helena

28.08.2023 - 10:00

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Helena Tøfflene skal strikkes med 2 tråder og skal vaskes med et vaskemiddel uten enzymer og optiske blekemidler. Vask på 40 grader med vanlig sentrifugering og uten forvask. mvh DROPS Design

11.09.2023 - 08:38

country flag Liliana Fossmo wrote:

Hei, har lyst å strikke den toffler i drops snow, men jeg er helt nybegynner, trenger hjelp for å finne ut str på pinner og hvor mange masker jeg må ha for str 38.

09.03.2023 - 09:42

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Liliana, her ser du hvordan du følger en DROPS opskrift: Hvordan følge en DROPS oppskrift Er det første gang, så kan du også vælge tøfler som vi har lavet video til: Tøfler

09.03.2023 - 11:12

country flag Carina wrote:

Hallo Liebes Team. ich bin emrwas verzweifelt. Ich habe alles gmacht wie angegeben und es sieht auch aus wie ein Schuh aber für Bigfoot! Auch nach dem Waschen ist er weiter riesig! Was mach ich falsch? Und wie bekomm ich den so schön geformt? Danke schon mal

02.01.2023 - 07:27

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Carina, am besten zeigen Sie ihr DROPS Händler Ihr Strickstück, so kann man dort am besten mit Ihnen mal schauen, warum die Hausschuhen nicht filzen. Danke im voraus!

02.01.2023 - 16:38

country flag Angela wrote:

Hallo, kann ich Ihnen ein Foto senden? Ich habe beide Schuhe fertig gestrickt und kann nicht erkennen wie ich den Schuh zusammennähen muss. Herzliche Grüße Angela

05.12.2021 - 21:01

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Angela, legen Sie die Schuhen wie in der Skizze - folden Sie dann die Arbeit in der Mitte (gestrichte Linie = mitten unter dem Fuss = C ) und nähen Sie A + B zusammen (= hinten Fersen). Dann nähen Sie die Zähne flach zusammen und die letzte Naht: von der Zähne bis zur Öffnung zusammennähen. Hoffentlich kann es Ihnen helfen!

06.12.2021 - 08:55

country flag Harriet Sigrid Martinussen wrote:

Hei. Jeg skjønner ikke dette med de 16 maskene. Når jeg feller av de 16 og legger opp 16 nye masker, da blir det en flik hengende under de opplakte 16 m. Er dette riktig?

02.10.2021 - 23:30

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Harriet, Dette blir klaffen hvor knappen skal kneppes. God fornøyelse!

04.10.2021 - 09:39

country flag Mette wrote:

Strikkes denne i rillestrikk? Eller skal det strikkes rett på retten og vrangt på vrangen?

17.01.2021 - 19:03

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Mette, tøflerne strikkes i glatstrik. God fornøjelse!

18.01.2021 - 15:58

country flag Anke wrote:

Ik ben voor het eerst sloffen aan het breien het deel . Waar het knoopsgat komt is dit pas na 8 cm? Omdat de flap maar 6 cm is en hoe bevestig je een plastic zakje, is daar ook een filmpje van?

08.01.2021 - 18:49

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Anke,

Ja, het klopt dat het knoopsgat pas bij 8 cm is, omdat het werk nadien gevilt wordt en dus ook dat stuk korter wordt. De plastic zak stop je gewoon in de slof (net als de papieren proppen die je in nieuwe schoenen aantreft).

09.01.2021 - 09:18

country flag Minika wrote:

Heej.. jeg har strikket over de 16 m i v side og lukket dem af.. men kan simpelthen ikke finde ud af hvor de 16 nye masker skal slåes op henne.. Ser nu ud som her hvis der giver mening ........ ........ ............................... ...............................

07.01.2021 - 16:07

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Minika, hvis du kigger på måleskitsen nederst i opskriften, så er stregen i venstre side der hvor du lukker de 16 masker af og når du starter på alle de "hvilende" masker igen, så starter du med at slå 16 nye masker op igen (ved stregen). God fornøjelse!

08.01.2021 - 12:09

country flag Úna wrote:

Thank you for getting back to me. I worked it out. The slippers worked out lovely. I am on a second pair but I will make the buttonhole a bit smaller. Lovely pattern. I knit them in Drops Nepal with one strand of yarn.

22.11.2020 - 18:07

country flag Una wrote:

I do not understand where I cast on the extra stitches (which side of the work) after putting the stitches on the holder back on needles. Is the first row picked up knit on the right side or the wrong side? Which end of it are the extra stitches added? It is not clear from the diagram as I cannot see them in it!

19.11.2020 - 02:39

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Una, you can cast off the 16 sts from RS (just make sure to have the same number of rows on the 2nd slipper), and cut the yarn - Slip then all stitches back on needle and work these stitches then cast on 16 sts at the end of the row from RS (= over the 16 sts worked alone for 7 cm and cast off). Hope this helps. Happy knitting!

19.11.2020 - 10:26