How to Make Simple Slippers on 2 Knitting Needles

Here is a very detailed, absolute-beginner-friendly tutorial for making simple knitted slippers using only knit stitches and just 2 knitting needles.
No purling, no complex shaping—only knit stitches from start to finish 🧶👣

How to Make Simple Slippers on 2 Knitting Needles

(Only Knit Stitches – Perfect for Beginners!)

Skill Level

Absolute beginner

Finished Size

Adult medium (very easy to adjust)

Materials Needed

Yarn: Medium-weight yarn (Category 4 / worsted weight)
▸ Soft wool or acrylic yarn works best
Knitting needles: Two straight needles, US 7–8 (4.5–5 mm)
Yarn needle (for sewing seams)
Scissors

Basic Skills Used

✔ Cast on
✔ Knit stitch
✔ Knit two together (simple decrease)
✔ Bind off
✔ Sewing seams

👉 No purl stitches at all

Stitch Pattern

Garter Stitch (knit every row)
✔ Does not curl
✔ Warm and stretchy
✔ Very beginner-friendly

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Cast On

Cast on 36 stitches.

Size adjustment:

Small feet → 32 stitches
Large feet → 40 stitches

Step 2: Knit the Sole

Knit every row (garter stitch)
Continue until the piece measures about 9 inches (23 cm) or matches the length of your foot

This rectangle forms the sole of the slipper.

Step 3: Shape the Toe (Only Knit Stitches)

Now we gently shape the front of the slipper.

Knit 2 stitches together at the start of the row
Knit until 2 stitches remain, then knit 2 together
Knit the next row normally (no decreases)

Repeat these two rows until 18 stitches remain.

✔ Still knitting only!

Step 4: Knit the Top of the Foot

Knit all rows for 2–2.5 inches (5–6 cm)

This section covers the top of the foot.

Step 5: Bind Off

Bind off all stitches loosely
Cut yarn, leaving a 10–12 inch tail for sewing

Step 6: Assemble the Slipper

Using a yarn needle:

Fold the piece in half
Sew the toe seam
Sew the heel seam
Turn right side out

Repeat all steps for the second slipper.

Optional Easy Finishing Touches

Add non-slip dots or fabric paint to the sole
Sew on a button or pom-pom
Knit a simple edge by picking up stitches and knitting 1 inch

Size Customization

Shorter foot: knit fewer rows for the sole
Longer foot: knit more rows
Always match the sole length to the foot for best fit

Beginner Tips

✔ Use light-colored yarn to see stitches easily
✔ Keep stitches relaxed, not tight
✔ Slippers hide mistakes—don’t worry!
✔ Try the slipper on as you knit

🎉 Congratulations!
You’ve made simple, cozy slippers using only knit stitches and two needles—a perfect beginner project and a great handmade gift.

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