These easy knitted slippers are perfect for keeping your feet warm and cozy, especially when walking barefoot around the house. Not only are they incredibly comfy, but they also make a charming fashion statement in your homewear wardrobe!
🧶 Why You’ll Love These Slippers:
- Beginner-friendly – No complex shaping required
- Comfy and cute – Great for lounging around the house
- Machine washable – Thanks to the acrylic yarn
- Quick to make – Great as last-minute handmade gifts
🎀 Materials Needed:
- Yarn: 100% acrylic yarn (e.g., Mollet Wool in color 3027)
- Weight: 500 tex / 200 m / 100 g
- Needles: 3.5mm knitting needles
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle (for seaming)
📏 Sizing Info:
These instructions include two adult sizes:
- Size 35–37 (EU)
- Size 37–39 (EU)
Want to adjust the size? Add or subtract 4 stitches (≈2 cm) for every size up or down.
🧵 Knitting Instructions
Size 35–37 EU (Small Adult):
- Cast On: 86 stitches (approx. 42 cm in width)
- Ribbing Row: Work 1×1 rib (1 knit, 1 purl) across the first row
- Main Body: Work 20 rows in English rib (aka “brioche rib”)
- Shaping:
- 1 row in stockinette stitch
- 1 row with 13 decreases evenly spaced
- 1 row in stockinette stitch
- 1 row with 8 decreases
- 2 final rows in stockinette stitch
- Finishing: Bind off all stitches and seam the slipper.
Size 37–39 EU (Medium Adult):
- Cast On: 90 stitches (approx. 44 cm in width)
- Ribbing Row: Work 1×1 rib (1 knit, 1 purl)
- Main Body: Work 22–24 rows in English rib
- Shaping:
- 1 row in stockinette stitch
- 1 row with 15 decreases
- 1 row in stockinette stitch
- 1 row with 10 decreases
- 2 rows in stockinette stitch
- Finishing: Bind off all stitches and sew the slipper closed.
🧵 Assembly & Styling Tips
- Fold the knitted piece in half and seam the toe and heel areas to form the slipper shape.
- Add a button, bow, or pom-pom for a personal touch.
- Use colorful yarns or self-striping acrylics for a fun twist!
🎁 Great Gift Idea
These slippers are quick, affordable, and thoughtful gifts for:
- Holidays
- Housewarming parties
- Mother’s Day
- Or just because!
📺 Free Video Tutorial Available
Need a little extra help? A free video tutorial (with step-by-step visuals) is available to guide you through the entire process. Check the video description for timestamps and pattern instructions.
Final Thoughts
These easy knitted slippers combine warmth, ease, and elegance into one cozy little project. They’re a great way to use up yarn, relax your hands, and gift someone a handmade hug for their feet.
🧦✨ Happy Knitting!
Tutorial and photos of this slippers by: Knitting Art of Loving.