by Here is a clear, detailed, and beginner-friendly tutorial for making very simple knitted slippers. This pattern is worked flat on two needles, uses basic stitches only, and is perfect even if you are new to knitting 🧶👣
How to Make Very Simple Knitted Slippers
A Detailed Step-by-Step Tutorial
Skill Level
Beginner
Finished Size
Adult medium (easy to adjust for any foot size)
Materials Needed
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Yarn: Medium-weight yarn (Category 4 / worsted weight)
👉 Choose soft, warm yarn; wool or acrylic blends work well -
Knitting needles: Two straight needles, size US 7–8 (4.5–5 mm)
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Yarn needle (for sewing seams)
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Scissors
Basic Knitting Skills Used
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Cast on
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Knit stitch (k)
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Purl stitch (p)
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Knit two together (k2tog – simple decrease)
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Bind off
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Sewing seams
Knitting Abbreviations
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k – knit
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p – purl
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k2tog – knit two stitches together
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st(s) – stitch(es)
Stitch Pattern
Garter Stitch (knit every row)
✔ Does not curl
✔ Easy to count
✔ Perfect for slippers
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Cast On
Cast on 36 stitches.
Tip: For wider feet, cast on 40 stitches. For smaller feet, cast on 32 stitches.
Step 2: Knit the Sole
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Knit every row (garter stitch)
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Continue until the piece measures about 9 inches (23 cm) or the length of your foot from heel to toe
This flat rectangle will form the sole of the slipper.
Step 3: Shape the Toe
To shape the front of the slipper:
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Knit 2 stitches together at the beginning of the row
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Knit until 2 stitches remain, then knit 2 together
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Knit the next row normally (no decreases)
Repeat these steps until 20 stitches remain.
Step 4: Knit the Top of the Foot
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Knit all rows (garter stitch) for 2–2.5 inches (5–6 cm)
This section covers the top of your foot.
Step 5: Shape the Heel
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Knit across 10 stitches, then turn
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Knit back across these 10 stitches only
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Continue knitting back and forth on these stitches for 2 inches (5 cm)
This creates the heel flap.
Step 6: Bind Off
Bind off all stitches loosely.
Cut yarn, leaving a 10–12 inch tail for sewing.
Step 7: Assemble the Slipper
Using a yarn needle:
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Fold the piece in half
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Sew the toe seam
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Sew the heel seam
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Turn the slipper right side out
Repeat all steps to make the second slipper.
Optional Finishing Touches
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Pick up stitches around the opening and knit K1, P1 ribbing for a snug cuff
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Add non-slip fabric dots to the sole
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Sew on a button, pom-pom, or small bow
Adjusting the Size
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Smaller feet: Cast on fewer stitches and knit a shorter sole
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Larger feet: Cast on more stitches and knit a longer sole
Always match the sole length to the foot length for best fit.
Beginner Tips
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Use light-colored yarn so you can see stitches clearly
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Keep tension even but relaxed
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Try the slipper on as you knit
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Don’t worry about small mistakes—slippers are forgiving!
🎉 Congratulations! You’ve made a pair of very simple, cozy knitted slippers using basic stitches and two needles.
If you’d like, I can:
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Create a one-page printable pattern
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Adapt this for kids or babies
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Show a no-sew version
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Add pictures or diagrams
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