Get ready to kick back in handmade comfort with cozy and easy slipper knitting patterns. Whether you’re a newbie in the knitting realm or a seasoned pro looking for a relaxing project, you’re in the right place. Our curated selection of patterns make knitting slippers a breeze, so you can get ready to relax even before your new pair of slippers are ready to wear!
So, what makes a slipper pattern “easy” for a beginner knitter? Think basic stitches, folks. We’re talking your trusty knit and purl stitches, maybe some simple increases or decreases here and there. Another key factor? Yarn weight. We’ve included many easy chunky slippers that call for thicker yarn with a larger needle size, because it makes it easier to see your stitches. Not only do these knit slipper patterns work up faster with bulky or super bulky yarn (hello, instant gratification!), but they also make for cushy, warm slippers that are oh-so-comfortable to lounge around in.
Oh, and let’s not forget the power of visual aids. Video tutorials are a great way to boost your confidence as you tackle a new project like these simple slippers. Look for those easy beginner slippers that come with handy video guides with great tips to walk you through each step with ease. We’ve included a few in this very round-up!
Now, onto some pro tips for success with our easy slipper knitting patterns! First thing, yarn selection. Opt for washable yarns, because let’s face it, slippers are bound to get a little dirty from all that lounging around. Plus, easy-care yarns mean less stress about accidental spills or stains. Next, gauge swatches are your BFFs. Seriously, don’t skip this step! Taking the time to knit up a gauge swatch ensures that your slippers will fit just right. No one likes a slipper that’s too snug or too loose, right?
And finally, let’s talk about slipper safety. Nobody wants to go sliding around the house like a cartoon character on a slippery floor. A quick fix? Add some non-skid grips to the bottom of your slipper. Puffy paint, hot glue dots, or even some strategically placed yarn stitches can do the trick.
Are you feeling more confident about knitting a pair of slippers for the first time? Then it’s the perfect time to check out the fantastic easy slipper knitting patterns we have in store for you today. Scroll down and prepare to be inspired!
Flat Knit Slipper Socks
Knitting in the round can be more challenging than knitting flat, so take it easy with these easy garter stitch slippers that will have you working back and forth. The pattern calls for knit and purl stitches along with selvedge stitches. You can make it even easier by sticking to a single color. Scroll down to watch the video tutorial at the bottom of the page if you get stuck.
Designer: Crazy Hands
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft Solids (Worsted Weight #4)
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Winter Slipper Socks
These simple house slippers are another pattern that’s knit flat and this one is even easier. You don’t even need to do any purl stitches for this pattern as it’s all knit and slip stitches. The pattern also includes a helpful video tutorial if you find yourself in need of an extra visual aid. If you do decide to knit with two colors for this design, coordinating your accent color with the pom pom is a nice touch.
Designer: Sweater Bunai
Yarn: Fingering Weight #1
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Toasty Toes Garter Slippers
We’re on a roll here so let’s explore one more simple garter stitch slipper pattern that’s worked flat. It feels a little bit like magic to be able to knit a 2-dimensional shape in garter stitch and then seam it up to become slippers, doesn’t it? This design includes some simple shaping for an even better fit. An impressively sized pair of pom poms finishes off the pattern with panache.
Designer: Yarnspirations Design Studio
Yarn: Bernat Softee Chunky Solids (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Granny Slippers with a Cuff
The next one of our easy slipper knitting patterns is worked partially in rows and partially in the round. The pattern calls for knit, purl, and knit 2 together stitches. It’s a little more complicated than the other designs we’ve visited so far, but there’s a helpful video tutorial if you are having trouble wrapping your brain around it.
Designer: KweenBee
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
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Super Bulky Slipper Socks
Super bulky weight yarn makes short work of these stylish slippers, and it makes them extra squishy too! This design calls for knit and purl stitches along with basic increases and decreases. Sleek stockinette stitch gives these slippers a posh vibe, don’t you think? This basic yet beautiful footwear would make a great gift.
Designer: Love. Life. Yarn.
Yarn: Yarn Bee Effortless Super Bulky (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Eclectic House Slippers
I’m a total sucker for designs that include extra bells and whistles like pom poms and bows. Just because slippers are a very practical thing to make doesn’t mean that you can’t also make them pretty! For this bow-tiful design, you’ll whip up two small garter stitch rectangles for the bows and two larger garter stitch rectangles for the slippers themselves.
Designer: Cecily Rowley
Yarn: Bernat Coordinates (Sport Weight #2)
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Straight Needle Slippers
I love it when designs have pictures like this. Here you can see the slippers before and after seaming. The pattern uses a combination of knit, purl, and knit 2 together stitches to make the folded rib stitch cuffs and textured garter stitch soles and sides. You probably already have the worsted weight yarn that you need in your stash.
Designer: Gina-Michele
Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted (Worsted Weight #4)
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Origami Slippers
Let’s get a little eclectic with the next one of our easy slipper knitting patterns. These slippers might be a little too loud for some folks but I’m obsessed with their multicolor patchwork style. The pattern has you make garter stitch squares worked separately and then seam them all together. If that sounds super easy, that’s because it is!
Designer: Gina-Michele
Yarn: Lion Brand Tweed Stripes (Worsted Weight #4)
Lion Brand Jeans (Worsted Weight #4)
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Snow Sledders
There’s so much to love about this next slipper design. I love the garter stitch edging around the cuffs that naturally rolls. Smooth stockinette stitch makes up the rest of the slipper, which is then felted for even more smoothness. This is a polished pattern that produces such a pretty finish (and it’s perfect for gifting!).
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Snow (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Pixie Prancers
Crazy color sock yarn makes up the basis of these magical slippers. You’ll be working with two strands of yarn at once so you get even more of those chaotic color changes that come from self-striping yarn (Although you can likely substitute a sport or DK weight instead of doubling, if you’d prefer). The easy peasy pattern is worked flat in garter and rib stitches.
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Fabel (Fingering Weight #1)
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Ballerina Felted
Timeless ballerina style slippers are sure to make you feel put together. These smart looking slippers are almost nice enough to wear out on the town. The pattern is worked in textured garter stitch worked flat. Felting the slippers after you knit them smooths out the stitchwork for a sleek finish (and handily disguises any twisted stitches or tension issues).
Designer: Sys Fredens for Hobbii
Yarn: Happy Sheep Woolpower (Aran Weight #4)
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Cosy Slipper Socks
These two tone slippers are totally trendy. I love the dual color design and the fold over cuffs are sure to keep these slippers from slipping off your feet. The pattern uses a combination of garter and rib stitches worked flat in back and forth rows. Bulky weight yarn makes the pattern work up gratifyingly quickly and gives these slippers extra squishiness (so satisfying!).
Designer: Debbie Bliss
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Chunky (Bulky Weight #5)
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Slipper Socks
Now these are some smart looking slippers! Clever shaping makes this flashy footwear look like it could be shop bought. I really like the placement of the seams and the stylish silhouette. I know it’s hard to imagine that easy slipper knitting patterns could look this good, but they really can! This design calls for stockinette stitch worked both flat and in the round.
Designer: Tori Gurbisz for Premier Yarns
Yarn: Premier Yarns Stitch Please Superwash Chunky (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Level 3 Slippers
Squishy super bulky weight yarn makes these slippers a dream to wear. The pattern calls for stockinette and seed stitches worked in rows and then seamed. It’s an interesting construction that results in a seam running along the top of the foot. Wooden buttons add a stylish accent to the sides of the slippers that goes nicely with the flecks of brown in the tweed yarn.
Designer: Lion Brand Yarn
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick Solids (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Granny’s Favourite Slippers
Many easy slipper knitting patterns have gone through multiple iterations as they’ve been passed down through the ages. In some cases, the origins of a design can go back 50 years or more. Luckily, slippers never really go out of style! This pretty and cheerful yellow design calls for knit, purl, and knit 2 together stitches.
Designer: Nicole Thomas Knits
Yarn: Loops & Threads Charisma (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Harrisville Slippers
Unisex slipper designs like this one are great for both guys and gals. This pattern calls for garter and stockinette stitches worked flat. If you have a crochet hook handy you’ll make short work of the seams and you won’t even need to whip out the tapestry needle. You’ll be using worsted weight yarn held doubled, so this project is sure to be quick.
Designer: Harrisville Designs
Yarn: Harrisville Designs Highland (Worsted Weight #4)
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My Favourite Home Slippers
This picture is a whole mood and I’m here for it. Who wouldn’t want to enjoy a nice relaxing evening in in their pajamas with some lovely scented candles, and a cozy pair of handmade slippers? For this design, you’ll be using both stockinette and garter stitches. The pattern is partially worked in rows and partially worked in rounds.
Designer: Woolen Tales
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Nepal (Aran Weight #4)
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Project: Gray Day
The next one of our easy slipper knitting patterns is your cozy companion for lazy days at home. Crafted with beginner knitters in mind, this pattern offers a stress-free project with straightforward instructions and basic stitches. The timeless gray hue is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your loungewear. It is worked in stockinette and garter stitch both flat and in the round.
Designer: Brome Fields
Yarn: we are knitters The Wool (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Cloud Slippers
Whether you’re curled up with a book or pottering around the house, these snug slippers will keep your toes toasty and your style on point. Super bulky weight yarn gives this design extra squish for maximum coziness. The pattern calls for knit and purl stitches. Everything is worked flat in back and forth rows. Then everything is seamed at the end.
Designer: Adrienne Sullivan
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick Solids (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Family Bunny Slippers
It’s a little known fact that everything is cuter with bunny ears, and that includes slippers, of course! This pattern has many different sizes so you can make a matching pair of every bunny in the family. You’ll be using garter and rib stitches and working with worsted weight yarn double stranded. Don’t forget the fluffy pom poms on the heels to represent the rabbit tails!
Designer: Churchmouse Yarns and Teas
Yarn: Big Bad Wool weepaca (Worsted Weight #4)
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Super Easy Slippers
Timeless tweed provides an element of coziness that’s easy to see in our next slipper design. The pattern features a classic design with a modern twist, making it versatile for both casual lounging and everyday wear. You’ll be using garter and rib stitches for this design and working flat. There is also a kid’s version of this design if you’d like to make a matching pair for your mini me.
Designer: Gina-Michele
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick Tweeds (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Time-Off Slipper Socks
Treat your feet to warmth and comfort with these charming slippers that are sure to become a staple in your handmade wardrobe. These slippers are well fitted so you won’t have to worry about them slipping off or needing to be adjusted all the time. The classic garter and rib stitch design has a unisex feel that’s perfect for both guys and gals.
Designer: Christine Marie Chen for Yarnspirations
Yarn: Red Heart With Love (Aran Weight #4)
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Patchwork Slippers
What whimsical footwear! You’ll feel like a magical woodland fairy in these pretty patchwork slippers. 6 squares comprise each slipper: 2 each in rib, moss, and stockinette stitches. Stitch sampler style designs like this one are especially great for beginner knitters because you get good practice with a variety of stitches.
Designer: Tudor Rose Patchwork
Yarn: Stylecraft Wondersoft Baby Double Knitting (DK Weight #3)
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Quick Slippers
Treat yourself or a loved one to these cozy slippers and step into relaxation with every stitch. It will be so much fun to watch how the multicolored yarn works up as your project progresses (and it is sure to progress quickly thanks to the super bulky weight!). The pattern calls for knit and purl stitches along with knit 2 togethers and slip slip knits.
Designer: Lisa Carnahan for Lion Brand Yarn
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick Prints, Stripes (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Family Slippers
These slippers have a wide opening which makes putting them on and taking them off a breeze. What a great option for folks with limited mobility! On top of that, the bright primary colors and textured stitches give this design a warm and cheerful feel. The pattern uses garter and rib stitches worked back and forth using aran weight yarn held double.
Designer: Churchmouse Yarns and Teas
Yarn: Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Worsted (Aran Weight #4)
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Final Thoughts on Easy Slipper Knitting Patterns
Diving into the world of slipper knitting doesn’t have to be daunting, especially with these easy slipper knitting patterns and helpful tips at your fingertips. There’s nothing quite like slipping into a pair of warm, homemade slippers at the end of a long day, so why don’t you pick out one of these excellent designs and cast on already?
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