Crochet Slippers

Finished Size: 8 1/2 (9, 9 1/2, 10, 10 1/2, 11)" (21.5 [23, 24, 25.5, 26.5, 28] cm) from back of heel to tip of toe. To fit women's U.S. shoe sizes 4 1/2 (6, 7 1/2, 9, 10 1/2, 12) and men's U.S. shoe sizes 3 1/2 (5 1/2, 6 1/2, 8, 9 1/2, 11). Slippers shown measure 9" (23 cm) and 10 1/2" (26.5 cm).
Yarn: Filatura di Crosa Zara Plus (100% merino wool; 76 yd [70 m]/50 g): Women's sizes 8 1/2???9 1/2" (21.5???24 cm): #25 dark red (C), #22 rose (A), and #403 pink (B), 2 balls each. Men's sizes 10???11" (25.5???28 cm): #19 dark green (A), #405 rust (C), and #30 black (B), 2 balls each. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles Inc.
Yarn weight: #4 - Medium
Gauge: 15 sts = 4" (10 cm) in sc or cluster patt; 9 rows sc or 2 rows clusters = 2" (5 cm).
Needles: Hooks: Size I/9 (5.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Waste yarn or markers (m); tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts, 2006