Here is a simple and easy step-by-step tutorial for making

🧶 Slippers on 2 Knitting Needles – No Seam on the Sole

This method is:

✔ Knit flat on straight needles
✔ Very beginner friendly
✔ No seam under the foot
✔ Only one small back seam
✔ Soft and comfortable

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🧵 Materials

• Worsted weight yarn (or chunky for faster results)

• 2 straight knitting needles

  • 4.5–5 mm (US 7–8) for worsted

  • 6–8 mm (US 10–11) for chunky

• Yarn needle

• Scissors

Tip: Wool or wool blend yarn works best because it stretches and keeps feet warm.

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📏 Size (Adjustable Pattern)

This sample fits Women’s US 7–8 (Medium).

To adjust size:

• Add stitches for larger feet

• Subtract stitches for smaller feet

• Knit more rows to make longer

Medium size guide:

• Cast on: 36 stitches

• Finished foot length: about 9 inches

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🪡 How the Slipper Is Made

You will:

1. Knit from the toe upward

2. Shape the foot

3. Form the heel

4. Sew only the back seam

The bottom stays smooth — no seam on the sole.

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👣 STEP 1: Knit the Toe

Cast on 8 stitches.

Row 1: Knit
Row 2: Knit

Now begin increasing.

Increase Row (Right Side):
K1, make 1 stitch (M1), knit to last stitch, M1, K1

Next Row: Knit all stitches

Repeat these two rows until you have 36 stitches.

This creates a rounded toe.

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👟 STEP 2: Knit the Foot

Once you reach 36 stitches:

Knit every row (garter stitch).

Continue until the piece measures:

About 2 inches shorter than your full foot length.

Example:
If foot length is 9 inches → knit until 7 inches.

Tip: Place it against your foot to check.

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🦶 STEP 3: Shape the Heel (Easy Method)

Now we shape the heel without creating a sole seam.

Row 1: Knit 24 stitches, turn.
Row 2: Knit 12 stitches, turn.

Now continue:

Each row, knit 1 stitch more before turning.

Example:

• Knit 13, turn

• Knit 14, turn

• Knit 15, turn

Continue until all stitches are worked again.

This forms a heel cup.

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🧵 STEP 4: Knit the Ankle Edge

After heel shaping:

Knit 6–10 rows for a soft ankle edge.

Optional:
Switch to ribbing (K1, P1) for stretchy top.

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✂️ STEP 5: Bind Off

Bind off loosely.

Cut yarn, leaving a long tail.

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🪢 STEP 6: Sew the Back Seam Only

Fold slipper in half at the heel.

Sew only the back edge together.

That’s it!

✔ No seam under the foot
✔ Smooth sole
✔ Very comfortable

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🧦 Optional Add-Ons

• Add ribbed cuff

• Add pom-poms

• Sew on a suede sole

• Add non-slip paint dots

• Use double yarn for winter version

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⏱ How Fast Is It?

Beginner: 2–3 hours per pair
Experienced: About 1–2 hours

Using chunky yarn makes it even faster.

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🧶 Skill Level

Beginner

You only need to know:

• Cast on

• Knit

• Make 1 increase

• Basic turning

• Bind off

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If you’d like, I can also:

• Write a no-turn (even simpler) version

• Create a men’s size version

• Add step-by-step size math

• Make a printable pattern layout

• Add pictures explained in words

Just tell me what you prefer 😊

Watch tutorial: