How to knit your own slippers: Free pattern

Make your tatty old slippers a thing of the past with these washable beauties! Each pair only takes a ball or two from your yarn stash, so they’re great for using up odd skeins from other projects, and they’re washable too. We have three versions for you to choose from: plain, striped and decorated with wooden hearts. You’ll also add a pretty edging to your slippers using a simple crochet border. If you haven’t crocheted before, don’t worry – we can help! Check out our easy-to-follow how-to guides here.

Designer Kirstie McLeod, who created the pattern for Simply Knitting issue 39, says: “Keep your toes warm with a pair of knitted slippers. They’re easy to make and a pretty variegated yarn makes a striking effect with very little effort. Add some leather soles or elbow patches to stop yourself sliding around on wooden floors.”

You will need:

Wooden hearts

Patons, Jet Dreamtime (378), 1 x 50g/175m ball

A pair of 5½mm needles

A 4½mm crochet hook

Striped

King Cole, Sprinkles, Candy Pink (626) and Polar (620), 1 x 50g/60m ball of each

A pair of 5½mm needles

A 4½mm crochet hook

Plain

Brigantia, Luxury Aran Maywine (844), 1 x 100g/160m ball

A pair of 5½mm needles

A 4½mm crochet hook

Download your free pattern:

To download your free knitting pattern, click on the link below and it will open in a new window. You can then save the pattern.

Slippers knitting pattern PDF