This vintage 40s pattern is so useful and economical as all items are made from oddments of yarn or cloth (see below). It consists of two styles of slippers and a wellington sock, with the buttoned slipper (top left of photo) being knitted, the tie boot being crocheted and the wellington sock knitted (which could also be used as a bedrock or slippers, according to the pattern!) and any of which would make a lovely gift or treat for a young child (see below for ages etc.). Regards the wool used, as vintage yarns were heavier than modern, you may want to substitute the vintage 3-ply for a modern 4-ply and a vintage 4-ply for a modern D/K to obtain a similar size as quoted in the pattern.
ALL INFORMATION BELOW HAS BEEN TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM THE ORIGINAL PATTERN. NO TENSION INFORMATION IS GIVEN.
CROCHET SLIPPERS: (3-4 Years, sole 6 in. long)
Materials- oddments of 3-ply wool, and a little heavy duty 4-ply wool (or 3-ply doubled)
Medium bone hook
For the sole- 2 pieces of soft woollen stuff 6ins. by 3ins. for lining
2 small buttons
KNITTED BOOTEE SLIPPERS: (3-4 Years, sole 6 in. long)
Materials- heavy 4-ply wool or medium 3-ply used doubled
No.8 needles
For the sole- 4 pieces of thick, strong cloth
2 pieces of flannel or light woollen stuff
WELLINGTON SOCKS: (6-8 Years)
Oddments of 3-ply wool
No.13 or No.14 needles
2 No.10 needles
This pattern will arrive safe in it's own plastic pocket ready for you to file.
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Now the boring bit!!!
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