The Pink Slipper Project

Pattern designer Rachel Terrill creates the 2nd official slipper pattern for the Pink Slipper Project.

We'd like to give a very special thanks to our good friend Rachel Terril. Not only has she been an advocate for the PSP and contributed many pair of slippers to our challenges, Rachel has designed for Leisure Arts, Workbasket, Knitting World Magazine as well as other industry publications. We are so excited and honored that Rachel designed the second official Pink Slipper Project Pattern!

It's the pattern you've all been waiting for... The "Signature Worsted Weight Cuffed Slippers" that were featured in the Lion Brand Yarn Newsletter. Rachel has worked the pattern out in all 3 sizes making it a very versatile pattern.

Pattern will be available to download as a PDF at noon today.

Sizes: Large/Ladies; Medium/Teen; Small/Children

3 oz. of Red Heart Worsted Weight yarn.
Size 9 straight needles.
Tapestry needle

Gauge: Gauge is not an issue in slippers.

This pattern is written for small sizes, medium and large
sizes are in ( ).

Note: These slippers are sized in inches not in shoe sizes. If you would like a folded or higher cuff, add 10 sts to cast on and bind off 10 sts rather than 5 sts.

Using one strand of yarn, cast on 36(40)(46) sts leaving an 18” tail. Work in garter stitch (knit every row) until piece measures 4 (4 1/2)(5) inches. At the beginning of the next 2 rows bind off 5 sts. Work on remaining sts until piece measures 6½(8)(9) inches or ½ inch less than desired slipper length.

Toe shaping:

Row 1: K1, k2 tog, repeat across row.

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: K2tog across.

Cut yarn leaving 18 inches to sew instep seam.

Finishing: With right sides together, fold slipper lengthwise. Sew cast on edge together to form heel. Sew instep seam from toe to cuff.

Make 2nd slipper.

Add bow to each slipper or decorate as desired.

Sample Slippers - Large

Sample Slippers - Medium

Sample Slipper - Small

 

The Pink Slipper Project is Celebrating it's 1st Anniversary Today!

We're celebrating in a BIG way today. It's our 1st Anniversary and we owe it all to YOU!
What an exciting year it's been at the Pink Slipper Project. I can still remember how excited I was when the very 1st box of slippers and supplies started coming in to the studio. The excitement and anticipation today, is the same as it was that very first day. Each package is filled with such love and caring. How could the Pink Slipper Project be anything but a success with the wonderful friends and contributors that we have.

So on this special day, I wish you could feel the love and gratitude in my heart. Together, we've done something really special. Together, we've warmed the hearts and toes of 1140 women and children displaced from their homes, and living in shelters.

With much love and gratitude,
Joyce Lucas, Founder
The Pink Slipper Project

About knit slipper pattern in Lion Brand Yarn's Newsletter.

Good Morning Everyone!

We've received numerous e-mail requesting the pattern for the slippers shown in the Lion Brand Newsletter. -

 

Unfortunately, the pattern instructions for these particular slippers are not quite complete yet. Rachel T, (the designer) is working hard to complete them soon. Please check our Free Slipper Pattern Page for updates. We appreciate your patience, it will be worth the wait!

Thank You Lion Brand Yarn for helping us spread the word about the Pink Slipper Project.

 

I received a lovely e-mail last week from Jessica at Lion Brand Yarn, letting me know that they had chosen the Pink Slipper Project to feature in their newsletter this week. I am so thankful for their help spreading the word about our wonderful project.

The newsletter has been out less than 2 hours and I've already received several slipper pledges.

So thank you to our new pledgees and to our new friends at Lion Brand! We have big plans for this year and getting the word out is half of the battle! 

Please stop by our Free Pattern Page for patterns from Lion Brands and many others, including our original one seam rag slipper.

Please remember to join our mailing list for upcoming events! We're having an anniversary bash soon! You won't want to miss it. Also..don't forget to become a fan on Facebook and help us spread the word. We love new friends/fans.

Warmest Thanks,
Joyce Lucas, Founder
The Pink Slipper Project

New Free patterns added from Lionbrand.com

We've added a couple of great FREE patterns from Lion Brand. Please take a minute to check them out and while you're there, be sure and join their mailing list. There will be some exciting news coming your way on July 11th! You won't know unless you sign up!

 
Slipper contribution by Rachel T. for previous challenge

The Pattern Links from Lion Brand are on our free pattern page, I'll list here as well for your convenience.

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/kbChunkyFooties.html

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/70226AD.html

Enjoy  browsing Lion Brand!
Joyce Lucas,Founder
The Pink Slipper Project

Packaging slippers to go to Ohio Shelter via Enchanted Makeovers.

We're often in such a rush to get the slippers made and packaged that we don't think about taking pictures until it's too late. This time I remembered! I wanted to share with you how your slippers are handled when they get to our studio.

First we photograph your contribution, then we wrap each pair in pink tissue, label with a Pink Slipper label and bag in a clear drawstring bag. We want every recipient to feel how special they are and what a special gift they are receiving. A gift that warms hearts and toes.

Warmest Thanks,
Joyce Lucas, Founder
The Pink Slipper Project.