🧦 How to Make Simple Knitted Slippers (Beginner-Friendly Tutorial)

Sure! 🧶 Here’s a detailed, step-by-step tutorial on how to make simple knitted slippers for beginners — perfect as your first knitting project or a cozy handmade gift.

🧦 How to Make Simple Knitted Slippers (Beginner-Friendly Tutorial)

🧵 What You’ll Learn

You’ll learn how to:

• Cast on stitches

• Knit in garter stitch (the easiest knitting pattern!)

• Shape and sew slippers together

🪡 Materials You’ll Need

🧣 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Measure Your Foot

Measure the length of your foot from heel to toe and around the widest part.
You’ll knit a rectangle based on these measurements and fold it to make the slipper.

Here’s a rough guide:

(These are approximate; adjust based on your tension and yarn.)

Step 2: Cast On

Using the long-tail cast-on (or any method you like),
cast on the number of stitches for your size.

Example for medium slippers:

Cast on 32 stitches.

Step 3: Knit the Rectangle

Knit every row — this is called garter stitch.
Keep knitting until your piece measures about:

• Twice the length of your foot (so it folds over easily).

For a medium size: about 18–19 inches long.

Step 4: Bind Off

When your rectangle is long enough, bind off loosely to keep the edge stretchy.

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail (about 20 inches) for sewing.

🧷 Step 5: Shape the Slipper

Now we’ll fold and sew your rectangle to create the slipper shape.

1️⃣ Fold in Half:

Lay your rectangle flat horizontally.
Fold it in half so the short edges meet.

2️⃣ Sew the Toe:

Using your yarn needle and the long tail:

• Sew one short end closed (this will be the toe).

• Use a simple whip stitch or mattress stitch.

Pull the yarn a little to gather the toe slightly if you want it rounded.

3️⃣ Sew the Top of the Foot:

Starting from the toe seam, sew about 1/3 of the way up along the top edge.
Leave the rest open — that’s the hole for your foot.

4️⃣ Sew the Heel:

Sew the opposite short edge (the heel) together.

Step 6: Try Them On and Adjust

Turn the slipper inside out so the seams are hidden.
Slip it onto your foot — it should fit snugly but comfortably.

If it feels loose, you can sew a little further up the top seam.

Step 7: (Optional) Add a Ribbed Cuff or Decorate

You can:

• Pick up stitches around the ankle and knit 1×1 ribbing (knit 1, purl 1) for 1–2 inches.

• Add pompoms, buttons, or a bow for decoration.

• Use two colors of yarn for stripes!

💡 Tips for Success

• Always check your gauge: if your slippers are too big, use smaller needles; if too small, go up a size.

• Use stitch markers to count rows if you want a matching pair.

• Acrylic yarn is easier to wash; wool is warmer.

🧶 Quick Summary (Pattern)

1. Cast on 32 stitches.

2. Knit every row until the piece is 18″ long.

3. Bind off loosely.

4. Fold and sew one short end (toe).

5. Sew ⅓ up from toe along top.

6. Sew the other short end (heel).

7. Turn right-side out — done!

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