Loom Knitting Advent, day 22, brings you a whimsical pair of Elf slippers.
Designed by Isela Phelps
Knitting loom: Sock Loom 2 (36 pegs)
Yarn: Approx 150 yards of worsted weight wool. Patons Classic Wool worsted in Bright Red and White was used in sample.
Notions: knitting tool, tapestry needle, row counter (optional).
Size: Shown fits a size 5-9 US women.
Abbreviations
cc=contrasting color (White)
cont=continue
K=knit stitch
k2tog=A right slanting decrease. Takes place over 2 pegs. Number the pegs 1 and 2, from right to left, as follows: Peg 2 -Peg 1. Remove stitch from peg 1 and hold it. Move stitch from peg 2 to peg 1. Place the loop you are holding back on peg 1. Work both loops together as one loop. *Note: usually, you move this loop over to peg 2 to leave peg 1 empty to create a yarn over.
mc=main color (Red)
P=purl stitch
rem=remain
Rep=repeat
rnd(s)=round(s)
st(s)=stitch(es)
ssk= A left slanting decrease. Takes place over 2 pegs. Number the pegs 1 and 2, from right to left, as follows: Peg 2 -Peg 1. Remove stitch from peg 2 and place it on peg 1. Work both loops together as one loop.
W&T=wrap and turn. The process of wrapping the peg and turning to work in the opposite direction on the loom. Lift the stitch/loop off the peg, wrap the peg so that the yarn goes around the peg and ends towards the front of the peg—if working in a clockwise direction around the loom, wrap the peg counterclockwise; if working in a clockwise direction around the loom, wrap the peg clockwise. See video demonstrating a W&T (Around 2:26)
YO=Yarn over. Created by ewraping the empty peg. Used to create the opening for lace items–it creates a small hole. Note: On the next row, untwist the ewrap and place this strand of yarn in front of the peg, then work the peg as instructed (either purl it or knit it).
Chart for the lace cuff
Rnd 1: k to end
Rnd 2: *yo, k2, ssk, k2tog, k2, yo, k1; rep from * to end
INSTRUCTIONS
Using MC, cast on 36 sts, prepare to work in the rnd.
Set up rnd: p to the end of rnd.
Rnd 1: k to the end of rnd.
Rnd 2: *yo, k2, ssk, k2tog, k2, yo, k1; rep from * to end of rnd. (It is a 9 st pattern repeat).
Step 1: Remove loop from peg 4 and hold it, move loop from peg 3 to peg 4. Place loop that you are holding back on peg 4.
Step 2: Move loop from peg 2 to peg 3.
Step 3: Move loop from peg 1 to peg 2.
Peg 1 is empty
Step 4: Move loop from peg 6 to peg 5.
Step 5: Move loop from peg 7 to peg 6.
Step 6: Move loop from peg 8 to peg 7.
Peg 8 is empty.
Step 7: Ewrap peg 1, knit peg 2-7 (treating the pegs that have two loops as one loop), ewrap peg 8, knit peg 9.
On Rnd 1: undo the ewraps on pegs 1 and 8, placing this piece of yarn in front of the peg. Then proceed to knit the rnd.
Rep Rnd 1 and Rnd 2
Join CC and cont with CC
**Next rnd: k to the end of rnd.
Next rnd: p to the end of rnd.
Work Rnd 1 and Rnd 2: 2 times.**
Pick up MC and cont with MC
Rep from ** to **
Next 5 rnds: k to the end of rnd
Heel
Work a short row heel over the first 18 sts. (See video on how to work a short-row heel)
Instep and Sole
Cont working in the rnd as follows:
Next rnd: k to the end of rnd.
Rep last rnd until item measures 2 inches less than desired foot length. (Sample shown has 30 rnds).
Cut yarn leaving a 15 inch yarn tail***.
Curled Tip Shaping 
Join yarn at peg 28. Peg 28 will become peg 1 from this point forward. The toe is shaped with both short rows and with decreases. Tip: Recommend to move the stitches first to create the decreases.
Next 2 rows: k to the end of row.
Next row: k1, k2tog, k to the last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 (34 sts rem).
Next row: k1, k2tog, k to the last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 (32 sts rem).
Next row: k14, (k2tog)2x, k12, w&t.
Next row: k26, w&t.
Next row: k11, (k2tog)2x, k10, w&t.
Next row: k22, w&t.
Next row: k9, (k2tog)2x, k8, w&t.
Next row: k18, w&t.
Next row: k7, (k2tog)2x, k6, w&t.
Next row: k14, w&t.
Next row: k to the end, picking up all the wraps.
Next row: k to the end, picking up all the wraps (24 sts rem)
Next row: k22, w&t.
Next row: k20, w&t.
Next row: k19, w&t.
Next row: k18, w&t.
Next row: k7, (k2tog)2x, k6, w&t.
Next row: k14, w&t.
Next row: k5, (k2tog)2x, k4, w&t.
Next row: k10, w&t.
Next row: k to the end, picking up all the wraps (20 sts rem)
Next row: k to the end, picking up all the wraps.
Next row: k8, (k2tog)2x, k6, w&t.
Next row: k14, w&t.
Next row: k5, (k2tog)2x, k4, w&t.
Next row: k10, w&t.
Next row: k3, (k2tog)2x, k2, w&t.
Next row: k6, w&t.
Next row: k1, (k2tog)2x, w&t.
Next row: k2, w&t.
Next row: k to the end, picking up all the wraps.
Next row: k to the end, picking up all the wraps.
Next row: k4, (k2tog)2x, k2, w&t.
Next row: k6, w&t.
Next row: k1, (k2tog)2x, w&t.
Next row: k2, w&t.
Next row: k to the end, picking up all the wraps.
Next row: k to the end, picking up all the wraps.
Next row: k2, (k2tog)2x, k2.
Next row: k1 (k2tog)2x, k1.
Next row: (k2tog)2x
Next row: k2tog
Bind off. Cut yarn leaving a 6-inch yarn tail. Weave this end in.
Using the yarn tail from the opening, mattress stitch seam the toe close.
Optional: Add a decorative bell to the tip of the Elf House Slipper.