Planetes - bed socks or slippers, 3-color, unusual construction

planḗtēs - an Ancient Greek word meaning “to wander”. Planets like Venus, Mars, Mercury, and Jupiter appeared to be wandering stars, finding their own path in a vast sky.

Many of my friends (including me) moved far away from our hometowns to places with harsh winters, chasing dreams, passions, and callings. I love making slippers for loved ones in these situations to help them feel at home wherever they are. I designed these slippers to warm anyone’s feet and add a pop of colorful cheer.

This pattern is a sibling to the There and Back Again slippers/socks, with a similar (but flipped!) construction plus a few add-ons to inspire more modifications to the concept.

Sizing

XS (S, M, L, XL) fits baby (child/adult narrow, adult medium, adult large/wide, adult XL/felting). Each size is written with a default length, with instructions included on how to customize to your foot length. (more in “Dimensions“ and “Fit”)

Gauge

16 sts x 24 rows = 4” / 10cm in stockinette with 2 strands of DK weight yarn held together

Tools

• Needle A: US7/4.5mm (or size needed to obtain tight gauge) in any style

• Needle B: US9 (or 2 sizes larger than Needle A to work cuff)

• crochet hook and scrap yarn

• stitch markers

Yarn

DK weight yarn held double, or aran/heavy worsted weight alone. Tightly spun, non-superwash durable wool.

Shown in Rauma 3tr Strikkegarn (100% Norwegian wool, 118yds/108m, 50g) in
C1: 1387 (navy blue)
C2: 146 (yellow)
C3: 138 (light blue)

Yardage

C1: 25 (60, 120, 190, 260) yds / 25 (55, 110, 170, 240) m
C2: 15 (30, 40, 50, 70) yds / 15 (30, 40, 50, 70) m
C3: 30 (75, 150, 230, 330) yds / 30 (70, 140, 220, 300) m

Yardage estimates are approximate, and assume that the knitter knits to gauge without modifications. Yardage requirements will vary with yarn choice and modifications.

Fit

Dimensions are given for thick slippers with 0-1” positive ease. For felted socks, you will need a wider sock or larger size.

Dimensions (see schematic)

To EU shoe sizes: 18-2425-32, 33-43, 44-49, 50+ depending on length adjustments.

Finished foot width (A): 2½ (3½, 4½ , 5½, 6½)” / 6(9, 11, 14, 16) cm
Finished leg height (B): 2 (3, 5, 6, 7)” / 5 (8, 13, 15, 18) cm
Finished foot length (C): 4 (7, 9, 11, 13)” / 10 (18, 23, 28, 33) cm