Below is a clear, beginner-friendly, detailed tutorial for making simple knitted slippers on 2 straight needles. These are the classic “grandma slippers” that are easy, cozy, and fast to knit!

🧶 How to Make Simple Slippers on 2 Knitting Needles

Skill level: Easy / Beginner
Tools Needed:

• 2 straight knitting needles (4–5 mm / US 6–8 recommended)

• Worsted or chunky yarn (any soft yarn)

• Yarn needle (for sewing seams)

• Scissors

These instructions create one-size adult slippers, but I also include size adjustment tips at the end.

⭐ Slipper Construction Overview

These slippers are made from one flat rectangular piece that is shaped by decreasing for the toe and then sewn together.
Super simple: Knit → Fold → Stitch → Wear!

🧵 Step-by-Step Tutorial

1. Cast On

Cast on 30 stitches (for average adult foot).

• Chunky yarn → cast on 24

• Thin yarn → cast on 36

You can use Long Tail Cast-On or your favorite method.

2. Knit the Ribbed Cuff (Optional but nice!)

Work K1, P1 ribbing for 8–10 rows.
This gives the slipper a stretchy ankle opening.

Row Example:

• Row 1: K1, P1 repeat to end

• Row 2: K1, P1 repeat to end

If you prefer a simple design, knit in garter stitch instead.

3. Knit the Body of the Slipper

Switch to garter stitch (knit all rows).

Knit until the piece measures:

• 7–8 inches for women

• 8–9 inches for men

• Or until it reaches the base of your toes when measured against your foot.

This section forms the foot/top of the slipper.

4. Shape the Toe (Decreasing Section)

Switch to stockinette stitch OR continue in garter stitch—your choice.

Toe Decrease Pattern in Garter Stitch
Repeat the following 2 rows until you have 10 stitches left:

• Row A: K2 together, knit to last 2 stitches, K2 together

• Row B: Knit all stitches

You will see the toe area narrowing.

5. Bind Off

When you reach 10 stitches,

• Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail (about 12–14 inches)

• Thread it through all remaining stitches

• Pull tight to close the toe like a drawstring

🪡 6. Sewing the Slipper

Fold the piece in half lengthwise.

You will sew 3 areas:

1. Toe seam

   • Pull the yarn tight to close the hole

   • Then stitch up the top of the toe for ~2–3 inches

2. Top of foot

   • Sew from toe upward to where the ankle opening begins

3. Heel seam

   • Use mattress stitch or whip stitch to close the back of the foot

Do NOT sew the ribbed cuff area—you need that opening to slip your foot through!

🌟 7. Turn Right Side Out

Once all seams are done, turn the slipper inside out (right side out), and you’re done!

👣 Fit Adjustments

You can easily modify size:

To Make Bigger Slippers:

• Cast on more stitches (increase by 4–6)

• Knit more rows in the body section

• Leave toe section the same

To Make Smaller Slippers:

• Cast on fewer stitches

• Knit fewer body rows

For Children:

• Cast on 18–22 stitches

• Knit shorter foot length

• Decrease until 6–8 stitches before closing toe

🧶 Optional Design Ideas

You can personalize your slippers!

✔ Add a pom-pom
✔ Knit stripes by changing colors
✔ Use chunky yarn for extra plush slippers
✔ Add a crocheted edging around the ankle
✔ Sew felt pads on the bottom for anti-slip

🎉 You’re Done!

These slippers knit up fast—about 1–2 hours per pair once you get the hang of it. Cozy, stretchy, and great for gifts!

If you want, I can also create:
✅ A printable one-page pattern
✅ A video-style step-by-step script
✅ A version using only garter stitch (super beginner)
Just tell me!