These Booties use the same “extreme thrumming” technique as the Fleeced Earflap Hat. They are fun to make and will definitely keep cold breezes away from the ankles! Instructions include a tutorial with pictures.

Skills Needed

General knitting skills, Magic Loop method of circular knitting, and fleecing. Fleecing instructions included in pattern.

Size

small (medium, large, x-large)

• small: US youth 3.5–5/US women’s 5–6.5/Euro 35–37
• medium: US youth 5.5–7/US women’s 7–8.5/Euro 37–39
• large: US men’s 7.5–9/US women’s 9–11/Euro 40–42
• x-large: US men’s 9.5–12/US women’s 12/Euro 43–45

Finished Measurements

9 (9.75, 10.25, 11.25)" Note that knitted slippers tend to stretch; if in between sizes, size down

Materials

Fleece

1–2 oz merino roving or fleece

Natural, undyed top can be purchased from

• Marvelous Merino’s Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5403100
• www.louet.com
• www.peartreeyarn.com

Suggested Yarns

1 skein Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Bulky, or
2 skeins Pear Tree Yarn 10 ply used doubled, or
1 skein Malabrigo Chunky

Needles

#9 circ needles, 35" or longer (for magic loop method)

Gauge

15 sts and 30 rows = 4" square in garter st.