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the process of knitting. Check your gauge to make sure again that it matches your pattern. This is especially true if you are knitting a slipper sock children, because their feet are growing and knitting takes time, so be sure to start with a pattern size larger than the size of the child's foot at the moment. Cast on your stitches, and knit following the pattern. The difficult part of a sock is the heel, but if you follow the directions in the pattern, you will find it is not that tricky after all. It does take attention because you increase on each row, and then increase again to turn the heel.

Sock patterns are not hard to follow. You only need to be attentive to the increase and decrease directions. But socks do take time, and when you finish one, there is still another to go! Some sock patterns start at the toe and some at the cuff. Beginners might find it easier to start at the cuff, which is basic circular knitting, before getting to the more difficult heel knitting.When the knitting is finished attach the slipper portion. A simple overhand stitch will secure a piece of leather to the bottom of the sock. Keep the stitches on the outside, so as not to irritate tender feet.

Handmade slipper socks will keep you warm and comfortable and are fun to knit.

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