Find the best collection of knit slipper patterns here – over 25 easy knit slippers!
Have you ever knit a pair of slippers before? If not, then it’s time to seize the day my friends, because a well made pair of slippers is the best companion for a cold day, and the perfect last-minute gift idea too!
How do you knit slippers? Well, I’m glad you asked! There are actually a lot of different ways to go about it. Some free knit slippers patterns are worked very similarly to socks, while others use new and exciting slipper techniques. Whichever type of pattern you choose, you are sure to love the result!
Is it hard to knit slippers? It’s actually easier than you might think! Many of the free knit slippers patterns we are featuring today are totally beginner-friendly. Look for patterns that use basic stitches like stockinette or garter. Also keep an eye out for patterns that are worked flat instead of in the round.
What kinds of free knit slippers patterns are there? Honestly, we’ve basically got everything but the kitchen sink for you today. Our curated collection of patterns has so much to offer! We have plain slippers, fancy slippers, short slippers, slipper boots, textured slippers, smooth slippers, monochrome slippers, multicolored slippers, and more. Really, it’s all you could ever want from a collection of free knit slippers patterns, so what are you waiting for? Scroll down and prepare to be inspired!
Featured Knit Slipper Patterns from Love.Life.Yarn
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What is the Best Yarn to Use for Knitting Slippers?
Most people knit slippers using a natural fiber yarn, such as wool (usually superwash merino wool) or alpaca, as you’ll see in our pattern collection. These are great choices because they stand up to wear and they are comfortable (unless you are allergic to wool, of course!).
You want to be careful choosing a wool that is hand wash only, because it might felt if not cared for properly. This might not be a problem if you are used to caring for wool items, but if you are gifting these slippers it might be best to use a superwash wool.
You can also choose to use a good quality cotton or even a premium acrylic yarn. There are so many good choices for slippers!
25+ Knit Slipper Patterns
1. Cosy Slipper Socks
How cute and comfortable do these two tone slippers look? You can make them in no time at all thanks to the bulky weight yarn and the straightforward pattern. The design is knit flat in garter stitch and it features a chunky foldover cuff that also helps keep the slippers from falling off. Now you just have to decide on the two colors you want to use!
Designer: Debbie Bliss
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Chunky (Bulky Weight #5)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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2. Slipper Socks
The next one of our free knit slipper patterns reminds me of loafers – especially with the short rolled cuff. I would love to throw these on after a long day’s work! The pattern has some parts that are worked flat and some parts that are worked in the round. You’ll be using easy peasy stockinette stitch for this one.
Designer: Tori Gurbisz for Premier Yarns
Yarn: Premier Yarns Stitch Please Superwash Chunky (Super Bulky Weight #5)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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3. Level 3 Slippers
Accentuate your new handmade slippers with a chic button for an easy visual upgrade. You could use this trick for really any pattern, but I especially like the way that it is used here in these Level 3 Slippers from Lion Brand Yarn. The design is worked flat in back and forth rows using stockinette stitch.
Designer: Lion Brand Yarn
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick (Super Bulky Weight #6)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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4. Tiptoe Kiss
There’s something a little bit magical about throwing a handmade project into the wash and taking it out to reveal the fabulous results. These felted slippers look so chic that your friends will be asking where you bought them! The toe is worked in the round and then you transition to working back and forth.
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Alaska (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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5. Elf on the Shelf
If you are planning on making some of these free knit slipper patterns for gifts, then why not add some festive holiday flair? These Elf on the Shelf slippers feature a patchwork design with decorative cuffs. There are actually multiple cuff options to choose from! The design is worked flat in pieces using garter stitch.
Designer: Louise Hélène Brunelle for Biscotte Yarns
Yarn: Estelle Yarns Chunky (Bulky Weight #5)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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6. Granny’s Favorite Slippers
One skein of yarn = one pair of adult slippers. That makes this free knitting pattern super budget friendly in addition to super quick to knit. The basic and beginner-friendly pattern is knit flat in garter stitch. This is a remake of a traditional knitting pattern that has been around the block a time or two.
Designer: Nicole Thomas Knits
Yarn: Loops & Threads Charisma (Super Bulky Weight #6)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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7. Rockslide Rockers
Maybe you prefer slipper boots over short slippers. If so, be sure to check out these Rockslide Rockers from DROPS Design. The design is knit using garter stitch and english rib stitch. The english rib stitch shares similarities with the brioche knitting technique. Some parts of the pattern are worked flat and other parts are worked in the round.
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Esk*mo (Super Bulky Weight #6)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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8. Slippers to any Size
Long lines of textured stitches radiate outward from the cuff of these stunning slippers. They really make it hard to tell that these knit slippers are actually worked flat in back and forth rows! This free knitting pattern has both video and written tutorials. Scroll down for the english version of the pattern.
Designer: Prjaga Website
Yarn: Nako Superlambs Special (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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9. Harrisville Slippers
Want to know the secret to making your handmade slippers extra squishy and snuggly? Hold two strands of yarn together! Using your yarn held double also helps save time on these quick and cute Harrisville Slippers. The design is worked flat using garter stitch on the bottom and stockinette stitch on the top.
Designer: Harrisville Designs
Yarn: Harrisville Designs Highland
(Double Stranded Worsted Weight #4 = Super Bulky Weight #6)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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10. Moccasin Slippers
These moccasin slippers are as stylish as they are cozy. Garter stitch gives these slippers their texture and squishiness. All you need to know to make this pattern is how to knit stitch, how to knit 2 stitches together, and how to pick up stitches. The design features an interesting technique involving two sets of straight needles.
Designer: KweenBee
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Solids (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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11. Easy Slippers
If you’re feeling a little extra (or you know someone else who’s always feeling that way) then a plain pattern for slippers simply won’t do. Try these garter stitch slippers with a decorative crochet edging instead. Oh, and don’t forget the beads. I mean, they’re technically optional, but are they really? Be sure to scroll down for the English version of the pattern.
Designer: Prjaga Website
Yarn: Nako Nakolen (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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12. My Favourite Home Slippers
Cute? Check! Comfortable? Check! My Favourite Home Slippers are the happy medium for a lot of factors. Not too plain but not too fancy. Not too easy but not too tricky. And the pattern calls for a medium weight yarn too. So if you’ve been looking for those “just right” free knit slippers patterns, then this might be the one!
Designer: Woolen Tales
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Nepal (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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13. Mountain Meanderings
Looking for something a little more challenging? These gorgeous cabled slipper boots are definitely worth a knit! The pattern is worked from the ribbed cuff down to the cabled foot. You’ll be knitting back and forth, but using a circular needle. But be warned, once you put them on you’ll never want to take them off!
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Esk*mo (Super Bulky Weight #6)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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14. His and Hers Toe Up Mukluks
I can’t decide which is cuter – the slippers or the kitten! This marvelous mukluk pattern features a two-color fair isle design. The extra tall cuffs give you more room to strut your fair isle knitting stuff and they add all the coziness too! The pattern is knit from the toe up to the cuff. Then you’ll go back to complete the afterthought heel.
Designer: Alpaca Direct
Yarn: Berroco Ultra® Alpaca Chunky (Bulky Weight #5)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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15. Two Color Slippers
What an interesting slipper construction! As you can see, this pattern is worked flat in back and forth rows. Simple garter stitch along with only working with one color at a time make these fairly easy to knit. The only tricky part is the short rows, but they’re really not so bad once you get the hang of them! Scroll down for the English version.
Designer: Prjaga Website
Yarn: Nako Nakolen (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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16. Honeycomb Cable Slipper Socks
A rainy weekend is the perfect excuse to stay in and snuggle with an intricate knitting pattern. These gorgeous Honeycomb Cable Slippers Socks are sure to keep you engaged all weekend long! The pattern is worked from the cuff down. It features a slip stitch heel flap and gusset. The similarities to sock knitting make this pattern surprisingly straightforward.
Designer: Emily Ringelman for Knit Picks
Yarn: Knit Picks Hawthorne DK Weight Bare (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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17. Project: Gray Day
The unique pattern style of these gorgeous gray slippers features written instructions with quick and informative mini video tutorials to help you out along the way. Techniques involve knitting flat, knitting in the round, short rows, and seaming. The pattern works up quick as a whip with super bulky yarn in simple stockinette stitch.
Designer: Brome Fields
Yarn: we are knitters The Wool (Super Bulky Weight #6)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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18. Family Bunny Slippers
Have you seen those retail ads for matching pajamas for the whole family? Well, just imagine how cute the photos will be when you make matching bunny slippers for the whole family! This easy and adorable pattern uses garter stitch for the heel and rib stitch for the toe. Everything is worked flat in back and forth rows.
Designer: Churchmouse Yarns and Teas
Yarn: Big Bad Wool weepaca (Worsted Weight #4, held double = Super Bulky Weight #6)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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19. Super Easy Slippers
For some knitting projects bulkiness is a drawback. Not so with free knit slippers patterns! Bring on the super bulky yarn and embrace the thick and squishy texture, because it’s absolutely perfect for slippers. This easy peasy pattern is knit in back and forth rows using just knit and purl stitches. Even better – there’s no shaping and no special techniques involved.
Designer: Gina-Michele
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick (Super Bulky Weight #6)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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20. Step into the Holidays
Handmade slippers for holiday gifts need a little extra oomph. This design adds a dash of Christmas magic with thin stripes in festive colors. It’s totally simple, and yet totally effective! The pink and red looks fab, but it would also look great in green and white if you are making them for a guy. The beginner-friendly pattern is worked flat in garter stitch.
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Nepal (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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21. Cable Cuffed Boots
I’m so impressed with the stunning knit cable work in this design. I especially like the cablework here, because it’s accented with the button closure along the side. The pattern is knit from the top down. Some parts are knit flat and some parts are knit in the round. Access requires a free membership to the annie’s website
Designer: Lena Skvagerson for Annie’s
Yarn: Berroco Vintage® Chunky (Bulky Weight #5)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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22. Ruby Toes
Dorothy would be totally envious of these Ruby Toe Slippers. The design features nordic-inspired stranded colorwork in stockinette on the top and garter stitch on the heel and cuff. The pattern is worked from the toe up to the cuff. You’ll be working mostly in the round, and just a little bit in rows.
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Nepal (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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23. Family Slippers
If you are going to set out on the onerous task of knitting a pair of slippers for everyone in the family, then you are going to need an easy and fast pattern! This pattern might just be the ticket! Worsted weight yarn is held double for this design, so you know it’s going to be fast. And the design is worked in rows using simple garter and ribbed stitches, so you know it’s easy too!
Designer: Churchmouse Yarns and Teas
Yarn: Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Worsted (Worsted Weight #4)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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24. Early Morning
These Early Morning slippers are both pretty and practical. The slip-on design makes them so easy to put on, even when you are still groggy from sleep. The pattern is worked flat, and it features subtle striping along the sides. Felt the slippers after you’ve finished knitting them for a polished finish.
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Esk*mo (Super Bulky Weight #6)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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25. Fox Slippers
Do you know someone whose favorite animal is the fox? Maybe it’s you! These fox slippers are just too cute! The pattern is worked flat using the intarsia colorwork technique. Detailed instructions are included for assembly and embroidery of the facial features. Click the pattern link below to see the adorable little fox tails on the backs of the slippers!
Designer: Louise Walker for Mollie Makes
Yarn: Bergère de France Idéal (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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You are totally going to feel like Oprah this Christmas when everyone starts opening their gifts. “You get slippers, and you get slippers, and you get slippers!” I mean, with all these fabulous and free knit slippers patterns, it would almost be a crime NOT to make everyone slippers. Comment your favorite pattern below!
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Happy Knitting!
Amanda
