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Bring a little extra cheer to your holiday season with this free knitting pattern for Christmas reindeer slippers! Designed with a bright red nose and a snug, cozy fit, these handmade knit slippers are the perfect way to keep your feet warm while celebrating the holidays. With slipper sizes for kids and adults, you can make a pair for nearly the whole family and enjoy matching reindeer slippers that are just as fun to knit as they are to wear. They also make wonderful handmade Christmas gifts and are small enough to tuck into stockings as cozy holiday stocking stuffers.

I’ll also be adding more reindeer-themed knitting patterns to go along with these slippers. At the time of writing this, I’m working on a pair of knitted fingerless gloves, though they aren’t published yet. Keep an eye out, or do a quick search above to see if they’re ready, along with plenty of other free knitting patterns for slippers, gloves, hats, and holiday gift ideas you can knit for friends and family.

This is not a beginner-friendly pattern, so you’ll need a solid understanding of knitting techniques before starting. You should be comfortable using a cable needle, working with color changes, and carrying yarn behind your work when switching colors. While there isn’t a video tutorial for this pattern specifically, all the stitches are explained in the Abbreviations section, complete with helpful videos. 

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Things You Need

WORSTED weight yarn in the following colours The amount for the main colour depends on the size. Adult sizes will take less than one standard ball (482 yards/ 440 m)

MC – main colour

DFC – deer face colour

AC – antler colour

CC – cuff colour

2 sets of 4 mm knitting needles

Cable needle

googly eyes

pom poms

Gauge

In garter stitch

34 rows – 4 inches

18 sts – 4 inches

Size are written as such:

Sizes Child and Women 7-8 (9-10, 11-12, 13-1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12)

Men x(x, x, x, x, x, 6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12)

Men’s sizes are one size smaller than women. A woman size 7 is the same as a man’s size 6, a woman size 11 is the same as a man’s size 10, and so forth.)

Toe Flap 

With MC 

Cast on 10 (10, 10, 10, 12, 12, 14, 14, 14, 14)

* Row 1: Knit across

Row 2: Knit across * Repeat from * to * for a total of 8 (10, 10, 10, 12, 12, 14, 14, 14, 16) rows

Next row: K4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6) In DFC (K3 into one stitch) twice. Turn. Working the following rows into the 6 stitches in the two stitches, P6, turn, K1, M1 K4 M1, K1 turn, P8, turn, K8, turn, P8, turn, K8 (do NOT turn). In MC K4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6).

Next row: In MC K4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6). In DFC P8. In MC K4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6).

Next row: In MC K4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6). In DFC K8. In MC K4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6).

Next row: In MC K4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6). In DFC P8. In MC K4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6).

Next row: In MC K4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6). In DFC DFC TWK2tog. K4 K2tog. In MC K4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6).

Next row: In MC K4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6). In DFC P6. In MC K4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6).

Next row: In MC K4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6). In DFC TWK2tog. K2 K2tog. In MC K4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6).

Next row: In MC K4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6). In DFC P4. In MC K4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6).

Next row: K3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5). In DFC K3 into one stitch by alternating knitting into the front, the back and the front of the stitch, turn. Working the following rows into the 3 stitches in the one stitch, P3, turn, K3, turn, P3, turn, TWK3tog (do NOT turn). In AC TWK2tog K2tog. In DFC K3 into one stitch by alternating knitting into the front, the back and the front of the stitch, turn. Working the following rows into the 3 stitches in the one stitch, P3, turn, K3, turn, P3, turn, K3tog (do NOT turn). In MC K3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5). Break DFC yarn. 

Next row: In MC K4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6). In AC P2 In MC K4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6).

Next row: In MC K3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5). Pick up the next st with the cable needle. Pull the st BACK. In AC K the st on the non-working needle. In MC K the st on the cable needle. Pick up the next st with the cable needle. Pull the st FORWARD. In MC K the st on the non-working needle, In AC K the st on the cable needle. In MC K3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5,5, 5).

Next row: In MC K3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5). In AC P. In MC K2. In AC P. In MC K3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5).

Next row: In MC K2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4) Pick up the next st with the cable needle. Pull the st BACK, In AC K the st on the non-working needle, IN MC K the st on the cable needle. In AC pick up and K the st BELOW (see photos). In MC K2 . In AC pick up and K in the 2^nd st BELOW. Pick up the next st with the cable needle. Pull the st FORWARD. In MC K the st on the non-working needle, In AC K the st on the cable needle. In MC K2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4).

First Antler

Second Antler

Next row: K2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4). In AC P. In MC K. In AC P. In MC K2. In AC P. In MC K. In AC P. In MC K2 (2,2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4).

Next row: In MC K1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3). Pick up the next st with the cable needle. Pull the st BACK. In AC K the st on the non-working needle. In MC K st on the cable needle. K the next st on the non-working needle. In AC K. In MC K2. In AC K. In MC K. Pick up the next st with the cable needle. Pull the st FORWARD. In MC K the st on the non-working needle, In AC K the st on the cable needle. In MC K1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3).

Next row: In MC K1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3). In AC P. In MC K2. In AC P. In MC K2. In AC P. In MC K2. In AC P. In MC K1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3)..

Next row: In MC K1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3). In AC K. In MC K8. In AC K. In MC K1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3).

Next row: In MC K1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3). In AC P. In MC K8. In AC P. In MC K1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3). Break AC yarn. (12, 12, 12, 12, 14, 14, 16, 16, 16, 16 sts).

♠ Next row: In MC K across

Next row: K across ♠ Repeat from ♠ to ♠  one more time for Women’s sizes (8-9, 10-11, 12) and Men’s sizes (7-8, 9-10, 11-12)

Next row: K across. Cast on 7 (8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 11, 12, 13, 14). (19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30 sts)

Next row: K across. Cast on 7 (8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 11, 12, 13, 14). (26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44 sts)

♦ Next row: K across.

Next row: K across. ♦ Repeat from ♦ to ♦ 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4) times more. Break MC

Next row: In CC ♣ K5 M1 ♣ Repeat from ♣ to ♣ to the end of the row. Knit any remaining sts after the last M1 (it will be 4 sts or less).

Next row: P across

♪ Next row K across

Next row: P across. Repeat from ♪ to ♪ 2 times more for all sizes.

Cast off.

Sides of the Slipper

With MC, and the 1st knitting needle, pick up 7 (8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 11, 12, 13, 14) along the bottom of the cuff. Pick up evenly 14 (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24) along the side of the toe. With the 2nd knitting needle, pick up 8 (8, 8, 8, 10, 10, 12, 12, 12, 12) along the tip of the toe. With the 3rd knitting needle, pick up evenly 14 (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23,24) along the side of the toe. Pick up 7 (8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 11, 12, 13, 14) along the side of the slipper. 

You should now have 3 needles holding stitches with all the points pointing as shown below when laid flat. You also have one spare needle to knit with. You are now going to knit in rows, back and forth with these three needles. Once you finish knitting all the stitches on one needle, move on to the next needle (the point of the needle is right there) until you complete the row.

Knit the next 6 (8, 8, 8, 10, 10, 10, 12, 14, 16) rows

There are 3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 7, 8) ridges on the tip of the toe.

The following photo shows the 5 ridges for the women’s size 8-9 or the men’s 7-8.

Next Row: With WRONG side facing. Cast off all the stitches from the first needle 
loosely. You’ll need to pass the last stitch from the first needle over the first stitch of the toe flap stitches (second needle).

Using the same needle that now has one stitch, knit the remaining 7 (7, 7, 7, 9, 9, 11, 11, 11, 11) stitches of the toe flap. Cast off all the stitches from the third needle loosely. Break yarn.

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Making the Sole

If you need more help making the sole you can watch the how-to video. It’s done the same way for this pattern and the one shown in the video.

Next row: In MC, with the RIGHT side facing, attach yarn and knit the first stitch of the cast off stitches by the toe flap (cast off stitch on the right by the point of the needle). K2tog. Knit to the last 2 stitches K2tog. Pick up the cast off stitch by the point of your needle. 8 (8, 8, 8, 10, 10, 12, 12,12, 12 stitches).

Quick tip – wrap the yarn counterclockwise around your needle and turn it down to pull the yarn through the cast off stitch on the right. If you have a hard time doing this, you can also use a crochet hook to pull the loop through and place that loop on your working needle.

You now are working back and forth along the bottom of the foot picking up one cast off stitch on each side as you go.

Next row: Knit across.

ʤ Next row: Pick up the next stitch of the cast off stitches. K2tog. Knit to the last 2 stitches K2tog. Pick up the cast off stitch on the other side of the slipper by the point of your needle. (
8, 8, 8, 8, 10, 10, 12, 12, 12, 12 stitches).

Next row: Knit across ʤ

Repeat from ʤ to ʤ down the entire length of the foot. There are equal number of cast off stitches along each side. How many rows varies depending on the size of slipper you’re making. Be sure to end with a completed knit across row.

Making the Heel

If you need more help making the heel you can watch the how-to video. It’s done the same way for this pattern and the one shown in the video.

You’re now going to make a small triangle to fit in the back of the heel. You’re going to fill this space in the slipper.

Ҩ Next row: With the RIGHT side facing, pick up a stitch in the row closest to the sole of the slipper. Count how many ridges it is for the size you are making. K2tog twice. Knit to the last 4 stitches. K2tog twice. Count down the same number of ridges on the other side and pick up a stitch in the space beneath it. (6, 6, 6, 6, 8, 8, 10, 10, 10, 10) stitches).

Next row: Knit across.

Next row: Count down one ridge less than the previous row and pick up a stitch in the space beneath it. K2tog. Knit until the last 2 stitches. K2tog. Count down the same number of ridges and pick up a stitch in the space beneath it on the other side.

Next row: Knit across. Ҩ Repeat from Ҩ to Ҩ until 6 stitches remain. End with the K across row.

Next row: Count down one ridge less than the previous row and pick up a stitch in the space beneath it. K2tog 3 times. Count down the same number of ridges and pick up a stitch in the space beneath it on the other side.

Next row: Knit across.

Next row: Pick up a st along the side as you’ve done before. K2tog, K1, K2tog. Pick up a st along the other side.

Next row: (WRONG side facing you) K2tog, K1, K2tog. 

Next row: Knit the 3 sts together.

Break yarn leaving a length of yarn long enough (8ish inches) to sew up the seam and cuff. The cuff will automatically roll over when done.

Make another slipper.

Yes, they do look a little boxy when they’re done and not on a foot. The stretch of the garter stitch allows these slippers to stretch around the contours of any foot easily.

Hints and Tips

Picking up the stitch to make the second branch of the antler is sort of up to you. If you pick up the stitch right below where you just knitted, it won’t be a disaster. Most deer antlers aren’t perfectly symmetrical in real life anyways. In fact, the more off they are, the more desirable; especially if it has a drop tine.

If you want a longer cuff at the top, work more rows than stated in the rows designed with ♪.

When picking up stitches from the cast off row for the sole, be sure you’re really moving on to the next cast off stitch! It’s an easy mistake to pick up a stitch in a stitch you already picked up. If in doubt, give the needle holding the stitches a bit of a tug. You’ll see the yarn move slightly at the very back, closest to the needle. Pick up a stitch at the NEXT cast off stitch.

If you don’t have the same number of stitches on both sides when you are forming the sole, you may have picked up a stitch twice in one stitch or missed one. Don’t worry! This is fixable. You can skip one cast off stitch if you need to make it even, or pick up a cast off stitch twice on the other side. There’s enough stretch in the slipper that any puckering this causes won’t be overly visible if you’re off by a stitch or two.

To speed up finishing the slippers and not have so many ends to sew in, hold the yarn ends to the back of your work as you knit. You can watch the how to video here – how to work in the ends while knitting these slippers.

Abbreviations

K – knit

P – Purl

K2tog – knit 2 together

st – stitch

sts – stitches

M1 – Make one (knit wise). Increase one stitch between the stitches. Pick up the yarn between the stitches. Twist it slightly and place it on your non-working needle. Knit the stitch.

TWK2tog – (Twist and Knit 2 sts together) – Pick up a stitch as if to knit. Twist the stitch and place it back on your non-working needle. Knit the 2 stitches together from right to left. Yes, the video is showing how to make a mushroom, but I’ve cued up how to make the st.

TWK3tog – same as TWK2tog but knit 3 stitches together instead of 2.

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Things You Need

1 MAIN colour of worsted weight yarn (average 260 yard, 5 oz or 141 gram ball will be more than enough). I used Red Heart worsted weight yarn when designing the pattern but any worsted weight yarn will suffice.

1 COMPLIMENTARY colours of worsted weight yarn for the tie (optional). 

1 set of size 4 mm (US size 6) single point knitting needles.

Stitch holder

Tapestry needle to sew in ends. You can also use this handy tutorial to show you how to work in the ends while knitting these slippers. A new page will open so you won’t lose this one.

Gauge

With size 4 mm (US size 6) needles or whatever size you need to obtain the correct number of stitches and rows. Be sure to check your gauge otherwise the sizing won’t be correct.

In garter stitch

4” = 18 sts

4” = 36 rows

Sizes (are written as such)

Women’s 6-7 (8-9, 10-11, 12-13)

Men’s 5-6 (7-8, 9-10, 11-12)

The Pattern

Cast on 41(43, 47, 49)

Ϫ Row 1: Knit across

Row 2: Purl across

Repeat form Ϫ to Ϫ for a total of 6 rows.

Row 7: K2 (3, 5, 5).  ▲Cast off one stitch, K1▲ Repeat from ▲ to ▲ 4 times more. Cast off one stitch, K4 (4, 4, 6) ▲Cast off one stitch, K1▲ Repeat from ▲ to ▲ 4 times more. Cast off one stitch. K1 (2, 4, 4). (29, 31, 35, 37 sts. Problem with the st count? Go to Hints and Tips section for details.)

Row 8: P2 (3, 5, 5). ◊ Cast on one stitch, P2 ◊ Repeat from ◊ to ◊ 4 times more. Cast on one stitch, 

P5 (5, 5, 7). ◊ Cast on one stitch, P2 ◊ Repeat from ◊ to ◊ 4 times more. Cast on one stitch. P2 (3, 5, 5). (41, 43, 47, 49 sts)

Row 9-10: K across.

Row 11: K3 (4, 6, 6) *INC, K4 (4, 4, 3)* Repeat from * to * 6 (6, 6, 8) more times. INC, K2 (3, 5, 6). (49, 51, 55, 59 sts)

Row 12: K across

Row 13: K3 (4, 6, 7) *INC, K5 (5, 5, 4)* Repeat from * to * 6 (6, 6, 8) more times. INC, K3 (4, 6, 6). (57, 59, 63, 69 sts)

Row 14-15: K across

Row 16: K26 (27, 29, 32) ♫ P1 M1 ♫ Repeat from ♫ to ♫ 3 more times P1 K26 (27, 29, 32). (61, 63, 67, 73 sts)

Row 17: K across

Row 18: K26 (27, 29, 32) ◘ P1 INC ◘ Repeat from ◘ to ◘ 3 more times P1 K26 (27, 29, 32). (65, 67, 71, 77 sts)

Row 19: K across

Row 20: K26 (27, 29, 32) ☼ P1 K2 ☼ Repeat from ☼ to ☼ 3 times more P1 K26 (27, 29, 32).

Row 21: K27 (28, 30, 33) ♠ INC, K2♠ Repeat from ♠ to ♠ 3 more times. K26 (27, 29, 32). (69, 71, 75, 81 sts)

Row 22: K26 (27, 29, 32) □ P1 K3 □ Repeat from □ to □ 3 times more P1 K26 (27, 29, 32).

Row 23: K across

Row 24: As row 22.

Row 25: K27 (28, 30, 33) ☺ K, INC, K2☺ Repeat from ☺ to ☺ 3 more times. K26 (27, 29, 32). (73, 75, 79, 85 sts)

Row 26: K26 (27, 29, 32) ♣ P1 K4 ♣ Repeat from ♣ to ♣ 3 times more P1 K26 (27, 29, 32).

Row 27: K across.

Row 28: As row 26

Row 29: K27 (28, 30, 33) ♪ K, INC, K3 ♪ Repeat from ♪ to ♪ 3 more times. K26 (27, 29, 32) . (77, 79, 83, 89 sts)

Row 30: K26 (27, 29, 32) ♯ P1 K5 ♯ Repeat from ♯ to ♯ 3 times more P1 K26 (27, 29, 32) .

For Women’s sizes 6-7 and men’s 6

Row 31: Knit across

Row 32: Cast off 36 sts. K4. Cast off 36 sts. 

There are 5 sts remaining on your needle.

Continue on to knit the Sole

For Women’s sizes 8-9 and Men’s size 7-8

Row 31: K28,  ♪ K2, INC, K3 ♪ Repeat from ♪ to ♪ 3 more times. K27. (83 sts)

Row 32: K27 # P1 K6 # Repeat from ♯ to ♯ 3 times more P1 K27.

Row 33: K across

Row 34: Cast off 39 sts. K4. Cast off 39 sts. 

There are 5 sts remaining on your needle.

Continue on to knit the Sole

For Women’s size (10-11, 12) and men’s sizes (9-10, 11-12) 

Row 31: K across

Row 32: As row 30. 

Row 33: K (30, 33) ♪ K2, INC, K3 ♪ Repeat from ♪ to ♪ 3 more times. K (30, 32). (87, 93 sts).

Row 34: K (30, 32) ♯ P1 K6 ♯ Repeat from ♯ to ♯ 3 times more. P1 K (30, 32).

Row 35: K across

Row 36: Cast off (41, 44) sts. K4. Cast off (41, 44) sts. 

There are 5 sts remaining on your needle.

Continue on to knit the Sole

Making the Sole

Next row: With the RIGHT side facing, attach yarn and knit the first cast off stitch by the 5 sts remaining of the last row (cast off stitch on the right by the point of the needle).

K2tog K1 K2tog. Pick up the cast off stitch by the point of your needle. (5 stitches).

Quick tip – wrap the yarn counterclockwise around your needle and turn it down to pull the yarn through the cast off stitch on the right. If you have a hard time doing this, you can also use a crochet hook to pull the loop through and place that loop on your working needle.

You now are working back and forth along the bottom of the foot picking up one cast off stitch on each side as you go.

Next row: Knit across.

⌖ Next row: Pick up the next stitch of the cast off stitches. K across. Pick up the cast off stitch on the other side of the slipper by the point of your needle. (7 stitches).

Next row: Knit across.

 Next row: Pick up the next stitch of the cast off stitches. K2tog. Knit to the last 2 stitches K2tog. Pick up the cast off stitch on the other side of the slipper by the point of your needle. (7 stitches).

Next row: Knit across.

Next row: Repeat row with ⌖ (9 sts)

Next row: Knit across.

Next row: Repeat row with  (9 sts)

Next row: Knit across.

Next row: Repeat row with⌖ (11 sts)

Next row: Knit across.

Next row: Repeat row with  (11 sts)

Next row: Knit across.

Next row: Repeat row with ⌖ (13 sts)

Next row: Knit across.

♥ Next row: Repeat row with  (13 sts)

Next row: Knit across. ♥ Repeat from ♥ to ♥ until there are 5 cast off stitches to pick up.

✿ Next row: Pick up the cast off stitch by the point of your needle. K2tog twice Knit to the last 4 stitches. K2tog twice. Pick up the cast off stitch by the point of your needle. (11 stitches).

Next row: Knit across.

⌘ Next row: Pick up the next stitch of the cast off stitches. K2tog. Knit to the last 2 stitches K2tog. Pick up the cast off stitch on the other side of the slipper by the point of your needle. (11 stitches).

Next row: Knit across.

Next row: Repeat row with ✿ (9 sts)

Next row: Knit across.

Next row: Repeat row with ⌘  (9 sts)

Next row: Knit across.

Next row: Repeat row with ✿ (7 sts)

Next row: Knit across.

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Making the Heel

You’re now going to make a small triangle to fit in the back of the heel. You’re going to fill this space in the slipper. 

Next row: With the RIGHT side facing, pick up a stitch in the ridge closest to the sole of the slipper. Count how many ridges it is for the size you are making. K2tog once. Knit to the last 2 stitches. K2tog once. Count down the same number of ridges on the other side and pick up a stitch in the space beneath it. (7 stitches).

Next row: K across

Next row: Pick up a stitch beneath the next ridge. K2tog K3tog K2tog. Pick up a stitch in the space beneath the next ridge on the other side. (5 sts)

Next row: K across

Next row: Pick up a stitch beneath the next ridge. K2tog K1 K2tog. Pick up a stitch in the space beneath the next ridge on the other side. (5 sts)

Next row: K across

Next row: Pick up a stitch beneath the next ridge. K2tog K1 K2tog. Pick up a stitch in the space beneath the next ridge on the other side. (5 sts)

Next row: K2tog K1 K2tog. (3 sts)

Next row: K3tog. Break yarn and fasten off. Sew the remaining seam up the back of the heel.

Making the Tie and Lacing

Holes for the tie are made with the cast off and cast on sts in rows 7 and 8. There are 6 holes on each side. 

Use what you like to make the tie. You can use a crochet hook and make a simple chain, use a shoe lace, a piece of ribbon, or cast on about 62 (65, 71, 74) sts and immediately cast off the next row if you want a plain knot to tie the slippers. Cast on and cast off about 82 (86, 94, 98) sts if you would prefer a bow. Make a braid of 6 or 9 strands. There are many options.

Hints and Tips

If you’re having trouble with Row 7, make sure to knit the cast off stitches (marked in italics) after the repeated cast off stitches. If you skip this step, you’ll end up with too many stitches at the end.

Casting off leaves one stitch on the needle. With K4 there are 5 sts for the start of the sole.

Cast on loosely in Row 8 to create a more noticeable hole. You can also use stitch markers to make them easier to find.

Abbreviations

K – knit

P – purl 

K2tog – knit 2 together

K3tog – knit 3 together

M1 – Make one (knit wise). Increase one stitch between the stitches. Pick up the yarn between the stitches. Twist slightly. Place it on your non-working needle. Knit the stitch. Watch this video to see how. 

INC – Make 2 sts in one st. Knit in the front of the stitch and the back of the stitch Click this link to watch this video to see how. How to INC When Knitting – Increase one stitch

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Keep your feet warm and cozy with this slipper pattern! Designed to be knit flat on two sets of needles, this knitting pattern is perfect for those who prefer straight needle knitting. The plush, rolled cuff adds extra warmth around the ankles, and you can customize the length to make them as short or as tall as you like. Whether you’re looking for a quick project or a comfy gift idea, these slippers are a great choice. 

To make things even easier, I’ve included plenty of step-by-step photos to guide you through every part of the process. The construction is simple but creates a nearly seamless fabric that keeps your feet toasty. So grab your yarn and needles, and let’s knit up a pair of slippers that will keep your toes warm all season long!

You can download it from a number of places. In particular, my site here – Flat Knit Slippers with a Puffy Cuff – Simple & Cozy Knitting Pattern. You can also get it at a number of other online book retailers such as Ravelry, LoveCrafts, and Etsy. It is also available as paperback and as a Kindle book on Amazon.

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Things You Need

1 MAIN colour of worsted weight yarn (average 260 yard, 5 oz or 141 gram ball will be more than enough). I used Red Heart worsted weight yarn when designing the pattern but any worsted weight yarn will suffice.

1 or more COMPLIMENTARY colours of worsted weight yarn. How many colours is up to you.

2 sets of size 4 mm (US size 6) single point knitting needles.

Stitch holder

Tapestry needle to sew in ends. You can also use this handy tutorial to show you how to work in the ends while knitting these slippers.

Gauge

With size 4 mm (US size 6) needles or whatever size you need to obtain the correct number of stitches and rows. Be sure to check your gauge otherwise the sizing won’t be correct.

In garter stitch

4” = 16 sts

4” = 32 rows

Sizes (are written as such)

Women’s 6-7 (8-9, 10-11, 12-13)

Men’s 5-6 (7-8, 9-10, 11-12)

To Begin – Cuff

Cast on 36 (38, 40, 42) loosely

With first colour for the puffy portion of the cuff (COMPLIMENTARY colour)

* Row 1: P across

Row 2: K across * Repeat from * to * 3 more times for a total of 8 rows. 

☺ ♠ Row 9: Change to MAIN colour of slipper. K across

Row 10: P across ♠ Repeat from ♠ to ♠ 1 more times for a total of 4 rows.

Change to next COMPLIMENTARY colour (if applicable) for puffy portion of the cuff.

Row 14: K across. (Yes, knit)

Row 15: K across. (Yes. Knit again).

♦ Row 16: P across

Row 17: K across ♦ Repeat from ♦ to ♦ 1 more time (There are 6 rows for the puffy band). ☺ Repeat from ☺ to ☺3 more times or how every many colours or puffy portions you would like. As written, it will give you 5 puffy bands. The rainbow slippers are 6 with a total of 4 repeats.

Next row: Change to MAIN colour of slipper. K across

Next row: P across. The remainder of the slipper is done in the MAIN colour.

Toe Flap

Next row: With RIGHT side facing, transfer the first 11 (12, 13, 14) stitches to a stitch holder. Reattach the yarn and knit the next 14 stitches (the start of the toe flap). Leave the remaining 11 (12, 13, 14) stitches on the needle unworked.

The following rows are worked back and forth on the 14 toe flap stitches only!

♥ Next row: Knit across.

Next row: Purl across. ♥ Repeat from ♥ to ♥ 13 (14, 15, 16) times more for a total of 28 (30, 32, 34) rows total.

Break yarn. You’ll have the 14 stitches of the toe flap on your needle and the 11 (12, 13, 14) stitches you left on the needle when you started making the toe flap.

Making the Sides of the Slipper

This is where you’re going to need the extra set of knitting needles. You’ll be knitting back and forth in rows but the turn around the toe is too tight to use circular needles. For this, you’ll put the 14 toe flap stitches on one of your extra needles. It’s a little unconventional, but it works.

Next row: With the RIGHT side facing, transfer the 11 (12, 13, 14) stitches from the stitch holder onto one of your needles. Attach your yarn and knit the 11 (12, 13, 14) stitches. Pick up evenly 21 (22, 23, 24) stitches evenly along the edge of the toe flap. To avoid a hole, make sure the first st you pick up is in this specific st as shown. All of these stitches are on ONE needle. (32, 34, 36, 38) stitches on this needle. 

With another needle, knit the 14 stitches of the toe flap. (14 stitches on this needle)

With another needle, pick up evenly 21 (22, 23, 24) stitches evenly along the side of the toe flap. To avoid a hole, make sure the last st you pick up a stitch in this specific st as shown. Knit the remaining 11 (12,13, 14) stitches on the next needle. (32, 34, 36, 38) stitches on this needle). 

You should now have 3 needles holding stitches with all the points pointing as shown below when laid flat. You also have one spare needle to knit with. You are now going to knit in rows, back and forth with these three needles. Once you finish knitting all the stitches on one needle, move on to the next needle (the point of the needle is right there) until you complete the row.

Next row: K32 (34, 36, 38) stitches on the first needle. KNIT all the sts on the toe flap (middle) needle. K32 (34, 36, 38) stitches on the third needle.

Next row: (right side facing you) Knit the next 8 (10, 12, 14) rows

There are 5 (6, 7, 8) ridges on the tip of the toe.

The photo below shows the 5 ridges for the women’s size 6-7 or men’s size 7.

Next row: With WRONG side facing. Cast off all the stitches from the first needle loosely. You’ll need to pass the last stitch from the first needle over the first stitch of the toe flap stitches (second needle).

Using the same needle that now has one stitch, knit the remaining 13 stitches of the toe flap. Cast off all the stitches from the third needle loosely. Break yarn.

Making the Sole

If you need more help than the photos provide, you can watch the how-to video. The video starts in the correct section. No need to find the spot. I already have it cued up for you.

Next row: With the RIGHT side facing, attach yarn and knit the first stitch of the cast off stitches by the toe flap (cast off stitch on the right by the point of the needle).

K2tog. Knit to the last 2 stitches K2tog. Pick up the cast off stitch by the point of your needle. (14 stitches).

Quick tip – wrap the yarn counterclockwise around your needle and turn it down to pull the yarn through the cast off stitch on the right. If you have a hard time doing this, you can also use a crochet hook to pull the loop through and place that loop on your working needle.

You now are working back and forth along the bottom of the foot picking up one cast off stitch on each side as you go.

Next row: Knit across.

ʤ Next row: Pick up the next stitch of the cast off stitches. K2tog. Knit to the last 2 stitches K2tog. Pick up the cast off stitch on the other side of the slipper by the point of your needle. (14 stitches).

Next row: Knit across ʤ

Repeat from ʤ to ʤ down the entire length of the foot. There are equal number of cast off stitches along each side. How many rows varies depending on the size of slipper you’re making. Be sure to end with a completed knit across row.

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Making the Heel

You’re now going to make a small triangle to fit in the back of the heel. You’re going to fill this space in the slipper. The video link I previously gave on how to make the sole, also has how to make this triangle. It’s not exactly the same as this one, it’s larger, but it can give you a good idea of how to do it if these photos are still confusing for you.

♪ Next row: With the RIGHT side facing, pick up a stitch in the row closest to the sole of the slipper. Count how many ridges it is for the size you are making. K2tog once. Knit to the last 2 stitches. K2tog once. Count down the same number of ridges on the other side and pick up a stitch in the space beneath it. (14 stitches).

Next row: K across ♪ Repeat from ♪ to ♪ 0 (0, 1, 2) more times

Ҩ Next row: With the RIGHT side facing, pick up a stitch in the row closest to the sole of the slipper. Count how many ridges it is for the size you are making. K2tog twice. Knit to the last 4 stitches. K2tog twice. Count down the same number of ridges on the other side and pick up a stitch in the space beneath it. (12 stitches).

Next row: Knit across. Ҩ Repeat from Ҩ to Ҩ until 6 stitches remain.

Next row: Pick up a stitch beneath the next ridge. K2tog 3 times. Pick up a stitch in the space beneath the next ridge on the other side.

Next row: Knit across.

Next row: K2tog, K1, K2tog. Pass the middle stitch on your working needle over the stitch on the left.

Pass the stitch on the right over the stitch on the left. (Or you can turn your work and knit the 3 sts together).

Break yarn leaving a length of yarn long enough (8ish inches) to sew up the remaining seam.

Make another slipper.

Yes, they do look a little boxy when they’re done and not on a foot. The stretch of the garter stitch allows these slippers to stretch around the contours of any foot easily.

Hints and Tips

If you want a longer cuff at the top, work more repeats than stated in Row 17.

When picking up stitches from the cast off row, be sure you’re really moving on to the next cast off stitch! It’s an easy mistake to pick up a stitch in a stitch you already picked up. If in doubt, give the needle holding the stitches a bit of a tug. You’ll see the yarn move slightly at the very back, closest to the needle. Pick up a stitch at the NEXT cast off stitch.

If you don’t have the same number of stitches on both sides when you are forming the sole, you may have picked up a stitch twice in one stitch or missed one. Don’t worry! This is fixable. You can skip one cast off stitch if you need to make it even, or pick up a cast off stitch twice on the other side. There’s enough stretch in the slipper that any puckering this causes won’t be overly visible if you’re off by a stitch or two.

To speed up finishing the slippers and not have so many ends to sew in, hold the yarn ends to the back of your work as you knit. I have a video that can help you with how to work in your ends while you knit. 

Abbreviations

K – knit

P – purl 

K2tog – knit 2 together

K3tog – knit 3 together

st – stitch

sts – stitches

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These slippers are a perfect blend of comfort, style, and simplicity! Whether you’re a knitting novice or a seasoned pro, this pattern is designed to be approachable and fun for everyone. If you’re more experienced, you’ll find that these slippers practically knit themselves, coming together in no time. For beginners, it’s a wonderful way to build confidence while creating something cozy and practical.

The beauty of these slippers lies in their simplicity. The stitches and techniques are basic, but the finished product looks effortlessly elegant. As long as you know how to cast on, knit, purl, K2tog (knit two together), and increase (by knitting two stitches in one), you’ve got everything you need to bring these slippers to life. 

Don’t worry if you’re still working on perfecting these skills—this project is forgiving and a fantastic way to practice. Plus, there’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of slipping your feet into something handmade by you. So, grab your needles and yarn, and let’s knit up some cozy magic! 

If you would prefer a PDF printable version of the pattern, you can download it for a small fee from a number of places. In particular, my site here – Knitted Slippers for Men and Women with a Plaid Pattern. You can also get it at a number of other online ebook retailers such as Buy Me A Coffee, Ravelry, LoveCrafts, Creative Fabrica and my Etsy Shop. The Kindle and Paperback version is also on Amazon.

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Things You Need

Worsted weight yarn Any standard ball of yarn (283 g/10 oz, 471 meters/515 yards) will do.

4 mm (Size 6 US) single pointed knitting needles

Cable needle

Tapestry needle to sew seams and work in ends

Gauge

With size 4 mm (US size 6) needles or whatever size you need to obtain the correct number of stitches and rows. Be sure to check your gauge otherwise the sizing won’t be correct.

In stockinette

4” = 20 sts

4” = 30 rows

Sizes (are written as such)

Women’s 6-7 (8-9, 10-11, 12-13)

Men’s 5-6 (7-8, 9-10, 11-12)

Heel Flap

Cast on 2 sts

Row 1-3: Knit across.

Row 4: K2 in each st (4 sts). This is also known as INC. See the Abbreviations section for help and a video link.

Row 5-7: Knit across.

Row 8: K2 in the first st. Knit across to the last st. K2 in the last stitch. (6 sts) 

Row 9-11: Knit across.

Row 12: K2 in the first st. Knit across to the last st. K2 in the last stitch. (8 sts) 

Row13 -15: Knit across.

Row 16: K2 in the first st. Knit across to the last st. K2 in the last stitch. (10 sts) 

Row 17-19: Knit across.

Row 20: K2 in the first st. Knit across to the last st. K2 in the last stitch. (12 sts) 

Row 21-23: Knit across.

Row 24: K2 in the first st. Knit across to the last st. K2 in the last stitch. (14 sts)

Row 25-27: Knit across.

Row 28: K2 in the first st. Knit across to the last st. K2 in the last stitch. (16 sts) 

Row 29-30: Knit across.

Forming the Foot

Row 31: Knit across. Cast on 15 sts. (31 sts)

Row 32: K4 P1 K2 P3 K2 P3 K16 Cast on 15 (46 sts)

Row 33: K5 P2 K3 P2 K3 P1 K14 P1 K3 P2 K3 P2 K5

Row 34: K4 P1 K2 P3 K2 P3 K16 P3 K2 P3 K2 P1 K4 

Row 35: Repeat row 33.

Row 36: K4 P3 K3 P2 K22 P2 K3 P3 K4

Row 37: K7 P3 K2 P4 K14 P4 K2 P3 K7

Row 38: Repeat row 36

Row 39: Repeat row 37

* Row 40: K4 P1 K2 P3 K2 P3 K16 P3 K2 P3 K2 P1 K4 

Row 41: K5 P2 K3 P2 K3 P1 K14 P1 K3 P2 K3 P2 K5 

Row 42: Repeat row 40

Row 43: Repeat row 41

Row 44: K4 P3 K3 P2 K22 P2 K3 P3 K4

Row 45: K7 P3 K2 P4 K14 P4 K2 P3 K7

Row 46: Repeat row 44

Row 47: Repeat row 45 *

Repeat from * to * 1 (2, 2, 3) more times.

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Shaping Toe

Next row: K2tog K2 P1 K2 P3 K2 P3 K16 P3 K2 P3 K2 P1 K2 K2tog (44 sts)

Next row: K4 P2 K3 P2 K3 P1 K14 P1 K3 P2 K3 P2 K4

Next row: K2tog K1 P1 K2 P3 K2 P3 K16 P3 K2 P3 K2 P1 K1 K2tog (42 sts)

Next row: K3 P2 K3 P2 K3 P1 K14 P1 K3 P2 K3 P2 K3

❤ Next row: K2 P3 K3 P2 K22 P2 K3 P3 K2

❀ Next row: K5 P3 K2 P4 K14 P4 K2 P3 K5

Next row: Repeat row marked with ❤

Next row: Repeat row marked with ❀

✪ ✬ Next row: K2 P1 K2 P3 K2 P3 K16 P3 K2 P3 K2 P1 K2

❈ Next row: K3 P2 K3 P2 K3 P1 K14 P1 K3 P2 K3 P2 K3

Next row: Repeat row marked with ✬

Next row: Repeat row marked with ❈

❤ Next row: K2 P3 K3 P2 K22 P2 K3 P3 K2

❀ Next row: K5 P3 K2 P4 K14 P4 K2 P3 K5

Next row: Repeat row marked with ❤ 

Next row: Repeat row marked with ❀ ✪

Repeat from ✪ to ✪ once.

End Toe

For women’s size 6-7 and 10-11 ONLY

and men’s sizes 5-6 and 9-10 ONLY

Do not knit the following 4 rows for the other sizes!

Next row: Knit across.

☺ Next row: K13 P1 K14 P1 K13

Next row: Knit across.

Next row: Repeat row marked with ☺

Knit the following rows for ALL sizes.

Next row: K2tog. Knit to last 2 sts. K2tog. (40 sts)

Next row: K12 P1 K14 P1 K12 

Next row: K2tog. Knit to last 2 sts. K2tog. (38 sts)

Next row: K11 P1 K14 P1 K11

Next row: K2tog across. (19 sts)

Next row: Knit across.

Next row: K2tog across. K last st. (10 sts)

Next row: Knit across.

Draw yarn through loops.

Make another slipper to match. Flip up the heel flap triangle and sew the edges of the triangle to the cast on edges. Sew the seam at the top of the foot to the first decreases and work in the ends.

Abbreviations

K – knit

INC – increase a stitch or knit 2 sts in one stitch

P – purl

K2tog – knit 2 stitches together

st- stitch

sts – sts

Hints and Tips

If your K2tog for the second to last row is off, no worries. If there’s 2 stitches, knit them together. It’s not a big deal and it won’t make a noticeable difference. 

If you need a larger size slipper than what I’ve written for, you can add more knitting rows onto the end of the toe. If your gauge is correct, 4 rows of knitting will add approximately 1/2” or 1.75cm.

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