Grandma's Knitted Slippers
Learn how to knit slippers with this popular pattern.
Plus, scroll down for a free downloadable PDF version.
Make these super cute slippers and lounge around the house in comfort and warmth. Grandma's Knitted Slippers make for a great gift, too! It's a free knitting pattern that everyone will love. Available in small, medium, and large, these knitting patterns are great to give to all the members of your family. Mix and match colors and embellish with fun pom poms and buttons for slippers that anyone would be proud to wear and show off.
These darling slippers are comfy and cozy, perfect for cold weather and padding around the house when your toes are chilly. Check out the instructions below to learn how to knit slippers in just about any size. Be sure to check the comments for some tips from knitters who have already tested this project.
Also be sure to check out this video for how you can make a quick pair of crochet 60 Minute Slippers!
Knitting Needle Size10 or 6 mm
Gauge4 sts = 1 inch and 6 rows (3 garter stitch ridges) = 1 inch
Finished SizeInstructions are given in small size (medium size and large size) are in parenthesis.
Materials List
Instructions:
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Cast on 29 (35-41) sts using 2 strands of yarn.
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Row 1: Knit across.
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Row 2: K9 (11-13), *P1,K9(11-13), repeat from *once more.
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Repeat rows 1 and 2 until there are 15 (17-19) ridges on right side, ending with Row 2
Shape Toe
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Row 1: P1, *K1,P1, repeat from *across row
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Row 2: K1 *P1,K1, repeat from *across row
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Repeat these 2 rows until you have 12 rows (14-16) then work row 1 once more, cut off yarn leaving an 8” end.
Finishing
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Draw 8” end through remaining sts and pull up tightly, then sew with large plastic needle from beginning of ribbing to form toe. Fold cast on edge in half and sew inside seam for center back.
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Make 2 pom-poms and tie to each front side tightly and knot to inside of slipper. You will notice that the pom-poms on the brown pair of slippers were not cut but just folded and tied in the center. The pom-poms on the pink pair were cut and laid down in a half circle and then the heart button was sewn on. Get creative with the buttons and pom-poms and make each more unique.
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Note: You can add non slip pads to the soles of these slippers for safety purposes.
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