How to Make the Simplest Knitted Slippers

Here is a very clear, detailed, and beginner-friendly tutorial for making the simplest knitted slippers. This pattern is designed so that even a complete beginner can handle it—no complicated shaping, no special techniques, just basic knitting 🧶👣

How to Make the Simplest Knitted Slippers

(Even a Beginner Can Handle It!)

Skill Level

Absolute beginner

Finished Size

Adult medium (easily adjustable for any foot size)

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 Knitting Skills Used

✔ Casting on
✔ Knit stitch
✔ Binding off
✔ Simple sewing

No purling, no complicated decreases — perfect for beginners.

Stitch Pattern

Garter Stitch – knit every row
✔ Does not curl
✔ Very easy to remember
✔ Great for warm slippers

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Cast On

Cast on 34 stitches.

Tip:
• Smaller feet → cast on 30 stitches
• Larger feet → cast on 38 stitches

Step 2: Knit the Sole

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

This flat piece will become the sole of the slipper.

Step 3: Shape the Slipper (Very Easy)

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

Repeat these two rows until 18 stitches remain.

This gently shapes the toe without difficulty.

Step 4: Knit the Foot Top

Knit all rows for 2 inches (5 cm)

This creates the top of the slipper.

Step 5: Bind Off

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

Step 6: Assemble the Slipper

Using a yarn needle:

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

Repeat all steps to make the second slipper.

Optional Finishing (Beginner-Safe)

Pick up stitches around the opening and knit 1 inch for a cuff
Add non-slip dots or fabric paint on the sole
Sew on a button or pom-pom

Size Adjustments

Smaller feet: fewer stitches + shorter sole
Larger feet: more stitches + longer sole

Always knit the sole to the exact foot length for best fit.

Beginner Tips

✔ Use light-colored yarn to see stitches easily
✔ Keep stitches relaxed, not tight
✔ Don’t worry if stitches look uneven—slippers hide mistakes
✔ Try the slipper on as you go

🎉 Congratulations!
You’ve made the simplest knitted slippers using basic stitches and two needles—perfect for beginners and great for gifts.

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