Knit slippers are one of the best small projects you can make. They use little yarn, work up in an evening or two, and make a gift almost everyone loves. Many are knit flat in garter stitch, so even newer knitters can finish a pair.
We checked each of these 14 free knit slipper patterns. You will find simple flat slippers, thick slipper socks, felted styles that shrink to fit, and a few fun projects for when you want to try something new.
Knit Slippers Free Patterns
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What You’ll Need
- Super bulky or chunky wool yarn
- Straight or circular needles, 5.5 mm to 7 mm
- Double-pointed needles for slipper socks
- Tapestry needle for seaming
- Crochet hook for edges and seams
- Non-slip suede or leather slipper soles
- Pom-pom maker (optional)
1. Simple Garter Stitch Slippers
Photo: Hanna Leväniemi / cloudydays designs
These slippers are knit flat in garter stitch, then seamed with a neat crochet finish. You can use two strands of sock yarn or one strand of worsted, which makes this a great stash buster. The pattern is written for a women’s large, but it is easy to make bigger or smaller.
- Designer: Hanna Leväniemi / cloudydays designs
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: fingering held double, or worsted (#4)
- Needles: 3.5 mm (US 4)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
2. Chunky Slipper Pattern
Photo: Davina Choy / Sheep and Stitch
Sheep and Stitch made this one for true beginners. It is a flat garter piece with a triangle heel, seamed up and edged with a little crochet. A pom-pom on top makes it extra cute. There is a free video, and sizes go from child to adult large.
- Designer: Davina Choy / Sheep and Stitch
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: super bulky (#6)
- Needles: 6 mm (US 10), plus an 8 mm crochet hook
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
3. Harrisville Slippers
Photo: Whitney Hayward for Harrisville Designs
Two strands of worsted or DK held together make a thick, warm fabric. The slippers are knit flat from heel to toe with a garter sole and stockinette sides, then joined with a crochet seam. The designer calls them a very simple project for beginners, and sizes run from women’s small to men’s large.
- Designer: Whitney Hayward for Harrisville Designs
- Skill level: see pattern (described as beginner-friendly)
- Yarn: worsted or DK held double
- Needles: 6 mm (US 10)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
4. Easy Super Bulky Knit Slipper Socks
Photo: Amanda Saladin / Love Life Yarn
Love Life Yarn’s slipper socks are knit flat in stockinette, starting at the heel. You shape the heel, knit the sides, decrease for the toe, then seam the top. Super bulky yarn makes them fast. The designer says even beginners can make them.
- Designer: Amanda Saladin / Love Life Yarn
- Skill level: see pattern (described as easy)
- Yarn: super bulky (#6)
- Needles: 5 mm (US 8)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
5. Cottage Slipper Socks
Photo: Lion Brand Yarn
Lion Brand’s Cottage Slipper Socks use super bulky yarn, so they knit up quickly. They are rated easy and written for a women’s size 9-11 with notes for other sizes. A nice pick when you want a sock-shaped slipper without fine yarn.
- Designer: Lion Brand Yarn
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: super bulky (#6)
- Needles: see pattern
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
6. Cosy Slipper Socks
Debbie Bliss knits these flat in garter stitch with a ribbed cuff, using short rows to shape the heel and toe. The two-tone look in soft chunky yarn feels a little more polished than a basic slipper. They come in two women’s sizes.
- Designer: Debbie Bliss
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: chunky (#5)
- Needles: 5.5 mm (US 9) and 6 mm (US 10)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
7. Fuzzy Feet
Photo: Theresa Vinson Stenersen / Knitty
Fuzzy Feet is a long-time favorite from Knitty. You knit a very large sock at a loose gauge, then felt it in the washer until it fits. The result is thick, warm and sturdy. Use real wool that is not superwash, or it will not felt.
- Designer: Theresa Vinson Stenersen / Knitty
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: aran (#4)
- Needles: 6.5 mm (US 10.5)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
8. Troll Slippers
Photo: Ellen Bagge
These Danish troll slippers are knit flat in garter stitch, seamed and then felted in the washing machine. You can add a flower or a colored edge before felting. Sizes cover kids, women and men, so you can make a matching set for the family.
- Designer: Ellen Bagge
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: bulky (#5)
- Needles: 7 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
9. Non-Felted Slippers
Photo: Yuko Nakamura
If you like the look of a felted slipper but do not want to felt, try this one. Super bulky yarn gives a thick, sturdy fabric right off the needles. It is a popular free pattern with many finished projects to look at for color ideas.
- Designer: Yuko Nakamura
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: super bulky (#6)
- Needles: 5.5 mm (US 9)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
10. Ankle Slipper Socks
Premier Yarns’ ankle slipper socks are knit in the round in bulky superwash wool, so they can go in the wash. They sit just at the ankle, which makes them easy to wear around the house. A good next step once you have tried flat slippers.
- Designer: Premier Yarns
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: bulky (#5)
- Needles: 5.5 mm (US 9)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
11. Patons Slipper Socks
These slipper socks are made in classic worsted wool and finished with leather slipper soles, so they last longer and do not slide on wood floors. Sizes run small to extra large, which makes them a great gift for anyone on your list.
- Designer: Patons
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Patons Classic Wool Worsted (#4)
- Needles: see pattern
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
12. Cozy Slipper Socks
Photo: Alnaar Harnish / Leelee Knits
Leelee Knits’ slipper socks are thick, toe-up and knit in two colors. They use an afterthought heel and a ribbed cuff. You will need Judy’s Magic Cast On and Kitchener stitch, so they are a good project to learn a few new skills.
- Designer: Alnaar Harnish / Leelee Knits
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: bulky (#5)
- Needles: 4.5 mm (US 7) circular for magic loop
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
13. Smide Slippers
Photo: Maja Karlsson / Järbo
Smide is a stranded colorwork slipper from Maja Karlsson, published by Järbo. It has a chart and written steps and uses worsted wool. Pick this one if you love Scandinavian-style color and want a cozy, house-shoe look.
- Designer: Maja Karlsson / Järbo
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: worsted (#4)
- Needles: 4 mm (US 6) and 4.5 mm (US 7)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
14. Liguster Puschen
Photo: Ute Rehner
These light slippers are made from regular sock yarn but knit double-layered. The outer and inner shoe are knit as one piece, then the inner part is pushed inside. They are perfect for cool summer evenings when bulky slippers feel too warm.
- Designer: Ute Rehner
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: fingering (#1)
- Needles: 2.5 mm (US 1.5)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
Which One Should You Make?
- First pair of slippers? Start with #2 (Chunky Slipper Pattern). It is beginner level and has a video.
- Want to use up stash yarn? Try #1 (Simple Garter Stitch Slippers) with doubled sock yarn.
- Love thick, felted slippers? Make #7 (Fuzzy Feet) or #8 (Troll Slippers).
- Need a quick gift? #4 (Easy Super Bulky Slipper Socks) or #5 (Cottage Slipper Socks) work up fast.
- Ready for colorwork? Go for #13 (Smide Slippers).
FAQ
What yarn is best for knit slippers?
Wool is warm and holds its shape well, and it is a must if you want to felt. Super bulky or chunky yarn makes thick slippers quickly. For slippers you wash often, choose superwash wool or a wool blend. Acrylic is fine too, but it can be slippery on floors, so add soles.
How do I make knit slippers non-slip?
Sew on suede or leather slipper soles, or paint the bottom with a non-slip fabric paint or puffy paint dots. Felted slippers grip a little better than plain knits, but they still benefit from soles on smooth floors like wood or tile.
Can a beginner knit slippers?
Yes. Many slippers are just a flat rectangle of garter stitch that you fold and seam. If you can cast on, knit and bind off, you can make a pair. Start with a pattern marked beginner or easy and a thick yarn so you can see your stitches clearly.
Grab some chunky wool and cast on a pair tonight, your feet will thank you.