Here is a clear, detailed, beginner-friendly tutorial on How to Make Knitted Simple Slippers. These slippers are made flat (no knitting in the round) and then seamed—perfect for beginners!

🧶 How to Make Knitted Simple Slippers — A Detailed Tutorial

These classic, cozy slippers are created by knitting a simple rectangle that is later folded and stitched to shape the toe and heel. You can adapt the pattern to any foot size.

✅ Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight (medium/4). About 100–150g.

• Needles: U.S. size 8 (5 mm) straight needles (or size needed to get comfortable fabric).

• Tapestry (yarn) needle

• Scissors

• Stitch markers (optional)

• Measuring tape

📏 Sizing

This pattern is flexible. The length of your knitted piece = length of the foot + toe shaping.

Approximate lengths:

• Small (US Women 5–7): 9–10 in (23–25 cm)

• Medium (US Women 8–10): 10–11 in (25–28 cm)

• Large (US Men 9–11): 11–12 in (28–30 cm)

To adjust width: Cast on more or fewer stitches.

🧶 Basic Pattern Method

You will knit:

1. Ribbed cuff (optional but makes them snug)

2. Foot section (knit stitch or garter stitch)

3. Decreases for toe shaping

4. Sew seams to finish

🪡 Step-by-Step Tutorial

⭐ Step 1 — Cast On

Cast on 32 stitches (average adult).
For wider feet: 36–40 sts.
For narrow feet: 28–30 sts.

⭐ Step 2 — Knit the Cuff (Optional but recommended)

Work 1×1 rib stitch for 8–10 rows:

Row 1: K1, P1 repeat to end.
Repeat this row.

This gives the slipper top a stretchy edge.

⭐ Step 3 — Knit the Foot Section

Switch to garter stitch (knit every row).
Knit until the piece measures 7–9 inches from cast-on edge depending on shoe size.

This part will form the top of the foot.

⭐ Step 4 — Shape the Toe

Now we decrease to form a rounded front.

Repeat the following steps until you’re down to 8 stitches:

1. Row 1: K2 together across the row
   (If uneven number of stitches, k1 at the end)

2. Row 2: Knit across

This gradually narrows the toe area.

⭐ Step 5 — Bind Off

Bind off all stitches loosely.
Cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.

🪡 Step 6 — Sewing the Slippers

Now your piece looks like a long rectangle tapering at one end.

A. Sew the Toe

• Fold the toe point together.

• Use the long yarn tail to stitch the toe seam closed.

• Sew up about 2–3 inches along the top foot seam (this forms the front of the slipper).

B. Sew the Heel

• Fold the back end and sew the heel seam upward about 2–3 inches.

You now have a slipper shape!

🧶 Step 7 — Make the Second Slipper

Repeat all steps exactly for slipper #2.

🎀 Optional Customizations

• Add a pom-pom on top.

• Knit in striped yarn for color interest.

• Sew on a non-slip fabric or dots of puffy paint to the sole.

• Use ribbing all over for a stretchy, sock-like slipper.

• Add a button and strap for a Mary Jane style.

👟 How to Adjust for Any Foot Size

To make them bigger:

• Cast on more stitches (wider).

• Knit more rows in the foot section (longer).

To make them smaller:

• Cast on fewer stitches.

• Knit fewer rows.

A quick shortcut:
Measure the foot from heel to toe—knit the slipper body to that length before decreasing.

🎉 You’re Done!

You now have a pair of simple, warm, handmade knitted slippers. This is a great beginner project and also makes a wonderful gift.

If you’d like, I can also provide:
✅ A printable PDF
✅ Photo diagrams
✅ A video-style step-by-step script
Or a crochet version instead!

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