Here is a clear, beginner-friendly, step-by-step guide to making simple knitted slippers. This pattern is designed for first-time knitters and uses basic stitches only 😊

How to Make Simple Knitted Slippers (Beginner Step-by-Step Guide)

Materials You Will Need

• Yarn: Medium-weight (worsted) yarn – about 100–150 grams

• Knitting needles: Size US 8 (5 mm) straight needles

• Scissors

• Yarn needle (for sewing seams)

• Measuring tape

Basic Stitches You Should Know

• Cast On (CO) – starting stitches on the needle

• Knit Stitch (K) – the most basic stitch

• Bind Off (BO) – finishing the knitting
  (No purling required for this pattern!)

Step 1: Measure Your Foot

Measure the length of your foot from heel to toe.

Beginner tip:
The knitted piece should be about 1 inch shorter than your foot length because the knitting stretches when worn.

Step 2: Cast On Stitches

• Cast on 36 stitches for an average adult foot

• For smaller feet: 32 stitches

• For larger feet: 40 stitches

Keep stitches loose so the slipper opening is comfortable.

Step 3: Knit the Sole

• Knit every row (this creates garter stitch)

• Continue knitting until the piece reaches your foot length

Example:
If your foot is 9 inches long, knit until the piece measures about 8 inches.

Step 4: Shape the Toe

Now you will decrease stitches to form the toe.

1. Knit 2 stitches together at the beginning of the row

2. Knit across until 2 stitches remain

3. Knit the last 2 stitches together

Repeat this decrease row every row until about 12 stitches remain.

Step 5: Bind Off

• Bind off all stitches carefully

• Cut yarn, leaving a long tail (about 12 inches) for sewing

Step 6: Fold and Sew the Slipper

1. Fold the knitted piece in half lengthwise

2. Sew the toe seam first using the yarn needle

3. Continue sewing along the top of the foot

4. Sew the heel seam, stopping about 1 inch from the top to create an opening

Tie off securely and weave in loose ends.

Step 7: Turn Right Side Out

Turn the slipper inside out so the seams are hidden.
Try it on and adjust if needed.

Step 8: Make the Second Slipper

Repeat all steps to make the matching slipper.

Optional Beginner Add-Ons

• Add non-slip fabric or dots to the sole

• Sew on a small pom-pom or button

• Knit with two strands of yarn for extra warmth

Beginner Tips for Success

✔ Practice on scrap yarn first
✔ Count stitches often
✔ Keep tension even
✔ Don’t worry about mistakes—handmade slippers don’t need to be perfect!

If you’d like, I can also:

• Adjust this pattern for kids or babies

• Create a one-page printable version

• Write a purl-stitch version

• Add pictures or diagrams (described step-by-step)

Just tell me! 🧶

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