Perfect for new knitters, these slippers are knit flat on just two needles, making them an ideal project for beginners or anyone looking for a straightforward, relaxing knit.

These charming slippers feature a lace-up design at the front, adding a delightful touch of customization and ensuring a snug fit. You can easily adjust the colours to match your personal style or to use up those leftover yarns in your stash.

Whether you’re knitting for yourself, a loved one, a thoughtful handmade gift, or to sell, these slippers are sure to bring warmth and comfort to any pair of feet. So, gather your materials, find a cozy spot, and let’s get started on creating your very own pair of Cozy Lace-Up Slippers!

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Things You Need

1 ball of worsted weight yarn (average 354 yard, 7 oz or 324 m, 198 gram ball will be more than enough to make single colour slippers).

Size 4 mm (US size 6) single point knitting needles.

Tapestry needle to sew in ends. If you are using multiple colours, 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” = 40 rows

Sizes (are written as such)

Women’s size 6-7 (8-9, 10-11, 12)

Men’s size 6 (7-8, 9-10, 11-12)

The Pattern

Unlike most knitting patterns, this pattern’s right side and wrong side are reversed. All ODD numbered rows are the WRONG side and all the EVEN numbered rows are the RIGHT side.

If you need help with the M1, there is a video in the Hints and Tips section.

With lace up section colour, cast on 52 (60, 60, 68) sts. Leave a longer length to sew the top of the toe (about 18 inches).

Row 1 (wrong side): K8 (P2 K2) to the last 4 sts. P4

Row 2 (right side): K4 (P2tog YO K2) to last 8 sts. P8

Row 3: As row 1

Row 4: K4 (P2 K2) to last 8 sts. P8

Row 5: As row 1

Row 6: As row 4

Row 7: As row 1

Change to other colour – This is the 12 row section you can use to create your colour design. (ie. red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple). See Hints and Tips section for more information.

♠ Row 8: K to last 8 sts. P8

Row 9: K across ♠ Repeat from ♠ to ♠ 5 more times or a total of 12 rows. (each colour is one repeat if making the rainbow colours)

Change to colour for heel section.

♦ ☺ Row 20: K to last 8 sts. P8

Row 21: K across ☺

Row 22: K to last 8 sts. M1 P8

Row 23: As row 21 ♦ Repeat from ♦ to ♦ 3 more times. (56, 64, 64, 72 sts)

Repeat from ☺ to ☺ 0 (1, 2, 3) times more for an additional 0 (2, 4, 6) rows.

♫ Next row: K to the last 8 sts. P8

Next row: K across

Next row: K to the last 10 sts. K2tog. P8

Next row: K across ♫ Repeat from ♫ to ♫ 3 more times. (52, 60, 60, 68)

Change to other colour – This is the 12 row section you can use to create your colour design. Remember to knit the rows in the reverse order you did originally (ie. purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, red)

♣ Next row: As row 8

Next row: As row 9 ♣ Repeat from ♣ to ♣ 5 more times or a total of 12 rows. (each colour is one repeat if making the rainbow colours)

Change to lace up section colour

Next row: K to the last 8 sts. P8

Next row: K8 (P2 K2) to the last 4 sts. P4

Next row: As row 4

Next row: As row 1

Next row: As row 4

Next row: As row 1

Next row: K4 (P2tog YO K2) to last 8 sts. P8 (As row 2)

Next row: Repeat row 1 

Cast off

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Slipper Laces (make 2)

If you know how to crochet, you can use a size 5 mm (US size 8) and chain as many sts to make it 3 times the length of the slipper. Slip stitch in every chain. Tie off. Stretch out the lace when done. 

If you want to knit it instead, cast on 140 (160, 1600, 180) sts. Cast off. Stretch out the lace when done. 

You can also braid 3 lengths of yarn to form the lace. I’m not sure how long of lengths you’ll need to do this.

Hints and Tips

There are 12 rows (6 ridges) that form the pattern on the side of the slipper after the lace up area. You can change colours any way you would like for this section. I’ve shown a number of combinations: 1 colour (beige), 2 colour alternating (purple), 3 colour lighter to darker (browns), 6 colour (rainbow), but you may want to try something else.

To sew the seams, use a simple whip stitch for the toe and the lace up section. You don’t want thick seams for these slippers. And speaking of the lace up section, you don’t have to sew it all the way. Up part way, past the toes, will work. I sewed mine all the way up to the rolled cuff. I like how it fits, looks and feels when it’s sewn all the way. But that’s just my preference.

Use the whip stitch when sewing the toes. Draw the stitches together as tightly as you can to draw them together to give a rounder look. To have them draw together even tighter, when you are done with the whip stitch, pull the ends through each corner. Flip the slipper inside out. Weave in each end. When doing this pull the yarn ends even tighter and work the end back on itself to secure it.

Abbreviations

K – knit

P – purl

P2tog – purl to sts 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.

K2tog – knit 2 sts together. 

YO – yarn over. With this pattern, when you go from making the purl st to the knit st, don’t pull the yarn to the back of your work. The YO is forming the hole to weave the lace through.

st – stitch

sts – stitches

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