Ballerinas pattern, ENG

These playful, cozy ballerina slippers are worked in herringbone stitch, creating a soft, cushioned fabric that feels warm and comforting underfoot. They are knit from the toe upward and finished with a neat heel seam.

SKILL LEVEL 
Experienced
Techniques used: knit and purl stitches, increasing and decreasing, knitting flat and closing the row, toe‑up sock cast‑on.

SIZES EU: 
(36–37) 38–39 (40–41) 42–43
US Women: (5½–6½) 7½–8½ (9½–10½) 11½–12½
US Men: (3½–4½) 5½–6½ (7½–8½) 9½–10½
Note. The slipper is designed to be shorter than the foot, giving a comfortably snug fit.

YARN
80 g worsted/aran weight sock yarn (70–80 % wool, approx. 3.5 oz/100 g/218 yd/200 m).
For example, Novita 7 Brothers, Sandnes Garn Perfect, or a similar sock yarn.

NOTIONS
US 10.5 / UK 3 / 6.5 mm circular needles (32–40" / 80–100 cm), or size needed to obtain gauge
US E/4 / UK 9 / 3.5 mm crochet hook
Stitch marker

GAUGE IN HERRINGBONE STITCH
30 sts = 4" / 10 cm = 22 rows (unstretched)

Maarit Ryynänen Design