Gnome/Tomte slippers for a wee one

When I was a child, my mother used to make these little slippers for us in all kinds of colors. They are so simple to make and children love them. I still need to put the bell on the toe for Mei-Lings so she can properly jingle when she walks during the holiday season.

I like them so much, I may just make a BIG pair for me. You can tack the toe up so it looks very elfish !

The yarn is a nice Christmas-ie red, not at all an orange/red but the old camera just doesn't do it justice. Another week before I have my good one back. It needs a new board : (

Just knit a square the length of the foot and sew up the bottom and a bit up the back where the heel sits. Fold over the top and you are done, simple as pie .