Below is a clear, step-by-step explanation of how to knit simple, easy slippers on two knitting needles with no seam on the sole.
This method is great for beginners and creates a comfortable slipper that shapes nicely around the foot.

🧶 How to Make Slippers on 2 Knitting Needles — No Sole Seam (Simple & Easy!)

These slippers are worked from the back of the heel toward the toes, in one piece, then folded and sewn only along the top of the foot and the back of the heel—the sole remains seamless.

✅ Materials

• Yarn: Medium-weight (worsted) yarn

• Needles: 2 straight knitting needles, size 4–5 mm (US 6–8)

• Tapestry needle (for sewing the top)

• Scissors

You can adjust needle/yarn size to suit your gauge.

📏 Approximate Sizing Guide

These slippers are stretchy.
Choose the cast-on number based on foot width:

For an average adult woman’s size, cast on 34 stitches.

🧵 STITCH PATTERN

The easiest: Garter stitch (knit every row) → flat, stretchy, sturdy.

You can also use 1×1 rib for snugness, but garter is simplest.

👣 CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW (No Sole Seam!)

1. Knit a long strip that starts at the heel, goes under the foot, then over the toes.

2. Shape the toe with decreases.

3. Fold in half and sew only the top of the foot and the back of the heel.

4. The bottom remains seamless.

📝 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Cast On

Cast on 34 stitches (or the number for your size).

2️⃣ Knit the Heel Section

Work in garter stitch (knit every row) for 10–14 cm (4–5.5 in), depending on heel depth.

This forms the back of the heel and part of the sole.

3️⃣ Knit the Instep/Sole Length

Continue knitting until the piece measures:

• Adult woman: 22–24 cm (approx. foot length)

• Men: 25–27 cm

• Children: 16–20 cm

This is the entire underside of the foot, from heel to the base of the toes.

Still no shaping — just knit straight.

4️⃣ Shape the Toe (No Sole Seam Method)

Work decreases on both sides every right-side row to gather the toe.

Example for 34 stitches:

Row 1 (RS):
K1, K2tog, knit to last 3 sts, SSK, K1
Row 2 (WS):
Knit all stitches.

Repeat these 2 rows until you have 10 stitches remaining.

👉 This creates a rounded toe without a seam on the bottom.

5️⃣ Bind Off

Bind off loosely.

🧵 6️⃣ Finishing (Only Top Seam!)

Fold the slipper

• Fold the piece in half lengthwise.

• The toe section naturally curves.

Sew

✔ Top of the foot — from toe to instep
✔ Back of heel — a short seam

❌ No sewing on the sole!
(The sole is a single knitted piece, beautifully seamless.)

Use mattress stitch or whip stitch.

🎉 Your Seamless-Sole Slippers Are Done!

You can add:

• Pom-poms

• Buttons

• Ribbed cuff (pick up stitches around the ankle and knit 1×1 rib for 5–7 cm)

📌 Optional: Ribbed Cuff Chart

Pick up stitches around the ankle edge and knit:

Row 1: K1, P1
Repeat until desired length.

If you’d like, I can also create:
✅ a printable PDF version
✅ a photo diagram
✅ a video-style step breakdown
✅ patterns for different sizes or styles

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