Quick Slippers CAL

[Shandeh]

Hello there!
It's time for another fun, quick CAL!

Since we already had a knit-along for slippers, it's time to make Slippers in crochet.
For our project, you will need two skeins of the new version of Bernat Softee Chunky, which works to a gauge of 11 stitches for 4 inches.
(The older version of this yarn will not work for these slippers.)

Bernat Quickie Slippers




Who wants to join in with me to make some quick slippers?

[Shandeh]

I'll be using the color "Teal Twists" for my slippers. I was so happy to find a BIG BALL of the yarn at my local craft store!

Bernat Softee Chunky - Teal Twists by Shandeh, on Flickr

[Patty]

I made 6 pairs of this pattern for my young nieces, nephew & grandkids modifying the pattern for the smaller size. I love the new chunky yarn and this pattern works up fast. The only downside to this is pattern is that it doesn't stay on the kids feet well. So I ran a length of elastic thread around the top to snug up the fit.

[Shandeh]

Oh yay! I'm so glad you posted! Maybe you can help some of us out as we make our slippers!

I started my first slipper last night. This is the second time I've attempted working in the round, and I have a quick question. After I join in the round and chain one, do I work the first SC in the same spot where I slipped in to join?

[karenarp]

Did you read the label of your yarn ball Shandeh? I have those same large balls and mine are all the old chunky gauge.

I always have to count my stitches to figure out where to do that first stitch! Sad, but I can never remember where it has to go, so I usually count backwards and figure out where to put the first stitch that way. I love patterns that include a stitch count per row! 1 day I might be able to do it without all the extra maths!

[Shandeh]

Hi karenarp! Yeah, it's the right yarn. The label says it is new and works to 11 sts per 4 inches.

I am working the first SC into the same spot where i joined from the previous row. We will see how it turns out.

[Shandeh]

I finished one of my slippers last week, and it was loose at the top, just like Patty mentioned.
So, I added another round of crochet around the top, doing some SC2tog occasionally. Now, it fits a bit better. Photos soon!

[Shandeh]

I tried to post a photo of my slipper, but it's not working well right now.
(I've turned off Java, since the US Homeland Security has advised it.)
Stay tuned for a photo soon!
If you are impatient, you can click this link, to see it:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/8372369576

I still need to weave in the ends on my slipper. And I'm ready to make the second one. But, I AM SUCH A SLOW CROCHETER RIGHT NOW!!! The holidays really wiped me out this year, and I'm still trying to get my knit/crochet mojo going again.

My plan is to make a video of how to make this slipper, using a solid, light shade of Softee Chunky, so you can see the stitches being formed. The ombre shade I used to make my slipper would not video well at all.

[SavvySherri]

I'll try to make the slippers. I never made anything like that before. I did the CAL blanket last year and I am looking forward to doing another this year if they have one. In the meantime, I will stretch my crocheting skills and try something that I have never attempted before. I just hope that I am able to do something like this, I have never made anything wearable before.

[Shandeh]

I'll try to make the slippers. I never made anything like that before. I did the CAL blanket last year and I am looking forward to doing another this year if they have one. In the meantime, I will stretch my crocheting skills and try something that I have never attempted before. I just hope that I am able to do something like this, I have never made anything wearable before.

Cool! I think you will enjoy making these slippers. They are quick with the new version of Softee Chunky.