Cathy Carron turns simple ribs into plush, striking texture with a chunky yarn in these slipper socks. Cozy and comfortable, a clever, easy construction makes the socks easy to knit in five sizes from toddler to adult.

Finished Size: 4 3⁄4 (4 3⁄4, 4 3⁄4, 6 1⁄2, 6 1⁄2)" foot circumference and 6 (7 1⁄2, 9, 10 1⁄2, 12)" from tip of toe to back of heel. To fit toddler (child, small woman, large woman, man). 
Yarn: Blue SkyAlpacas Bulky (50%alpaca, 50%wool; 45 yd [41m]/100 g):MC, 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) ball(s). See pattern for complete yarn listing.  
Yarn Weight: #6 - Super Bulky  
Needles:  Sizes 11 (8mm) and 8 (5mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn).Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Tapestry needle; stitchmarker (m).     
Gauge: 15 sts and 15 rows = 4" in 1×1 rib withMCon larger needles, relaxed; 14 sts and 23 rows = 4" in 2×2 rib withCCon smaller needles, relaxed.  
Originally Published:  Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts, 2008