Simple and warm knitted slippers-socks with the pattern “Stars” – for beginners!

Absolutely! Let’s make a beginner-friendly guide to knit cozy slippers-socks with a “Stars” pattern. I’ll break it down step by step, including materials, basic techniques, and a simple star motif you can use.

🧦 Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Medium-weight (worsted, acrylic/wool blend) – about 100–150g. Soft and warm is best.

• Knitting needles: Double-pointed needles (DPNs) or circular needles for magic loop, size US 7–8 (4.5–5mm).

• Tapestry needle: For weaving in ends.

• Stitch markers: Optional but helpful.

• Scissors

👣 Step 1: Measure and Cast On

1. Measure your foot: You can knit slippers slightly smaller than your foot—they stretch!

2. Cast on: For adult size, usually 40–50 stitches (adjust depending on foot size and yarn).

   • Use a long-tail cast-on for elasticity.

👣 Step 2: Knit the Cuff

1. Ribbing: Work K1, P1 ribbing for 10–15 rows (1–2 inches).

   • This will make the cuff stretchy and snug.

👣 Step 3: Knit the Leg

1. Knit in stockinette stitch (knit all stitches in the round) until the leg reaches your desired height, usually 5–6 inches.

2. Keep it simple because the main design is on the foot.

🌟 Step 4: Add the “Stars” Pattern

Here’s a beginner-friendly star motif (worked over 8 stitches × 8 rows):

Pattern (worked in stockinette, knit on right side, purl on wrong side):

Legend:

• YO: Yarn over (makes a little hole, part of the star)

• K2tog: Knit 2 together (slants the stitch)

Repeat this pattern along the foot part. You can stagger stars or have a single row.

👣 Step 5: Shape the Heel

1. Divide stitches: Half the stitches for the heel flap.

2. Heel flap: Work back and forth in slip-stitch pattern (slip 1, knit 1) for 20 rows.

3. Turn heel: Work short rows to shape the curve. (Knit to last 2 sts, K2tog, turn, Purl to last 2 sts, P2tog, turn, etc.)

4. Pick up stitches along the sides and knit in the round again.

👣 Step 6: Knit the Foot

1. Continue knitting in the round with the star pattern until foot reaches base of toes.

👣 Step 7: Shape the Toe

1. Decrease:

   • Round 1: Knit 2, K2tog repeat

   • Round 2: Knit

   • Round 3: K1, K2tog repeat

   • Round 4: Knit

   • Round 5: K2tog repeat until 8–10 stitches remain

2. Finish: Cut yarn, thread through remaining stitches, pull tight, and secure.

✨ Step 8: Finishing

1. Weave in all yarn ends.

2. Optionally, block lightly to shape slippers.

3. Repeat for the second slipper.

Tips for Beginners:

• Start with worsted yarn; it’s easier to see stitches.

• Keep stitch markers every 10 stitches if needed.

• Don’t worry if stars aren’t perfect—handmade charm!

• You can make the slipper ankle-high or mid-calf depending on your preference.

If you want, I can make a simple illustrated diagram of the star pattern and slipper construction so it’s visually easy to follow for a beginner. It’s like a mini knitting map!

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