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This is my favorite recipe for simple knitted slipper socks. I have written the pattern for chunky wool but it can easily be adapted to different yarn weights.
This pair of chunky slipper socks is knitted toe-up in one piece. The pattern is written for the magic loop method but can easily be adjusted for double-pointed needles as well.
Select size with approximately 0.8″ [2cm] of negative ease. Measure your foot circumference around the ball of the foot.
S (M) L / 36 (40) 44 sts. Length of foot can be adjusted.
Foot circumference (unstretched)
7.5 (8.4) 9.3″ [19 (21) 23 cm] around
19 sts per 4″ (10cm) in stockinette after blocking
Measuring tape, scissors, piece of scrap yarn, tapestry needle.
US 1.5 32″ [4mm 80cm] or longer circular needles.
Adjust needle size to obtain the correct gauge.
If you need help with needle selection please read this guide.
Sample uses chunky wool and nylon blend sock yarn Novita Isoveli (130m (142 yds) / 100 g). The yarn is available at Lovecrafts.
You can replace it with any bulky/chunky weight wool and nylon blend yarn.
Other suitable yarns
Novita Isoveli
Or a similar amount of chunky sock yarn (130m (142 yds) / 100 g).
Knitting abbreviations used in this pattern you can find here.
This pair of chunky slipper socks is knitted toe-up in one piece. The pattern is written for the magic loop method but can easily be adjusted for double-pointed needles as well.
This pattern is suitable for self-striping yarn because the heel construction does not break the striping pattern.
CO 16 sts (8 sts / needle). Sample uses the Turkish cast-on method.
Divide the stitches evenly on two needles. Knit one round.
A total of 4 sts increased.
Increase every other round until you have a total of 36 (40) 44 sts (or until you reach the desired circumference).
Measure the length of your toe and write it down. This measurement is used for calculating the heel placement.
Knit in the round until your work measures
Desired lenght of socks foot - the length of your toe after increases
I recommend making the slipper 0.5″ (1 cm) shorter than the foot you are knitting it for.
For instance if my foot length is 24.5cm I need to knit until my work measures 24.5cm – 3.5cm – 1cm = 20cm.
Decrease every other round until you have a total of 16 sts (8 sts / needle) remaining.
Unravel the scrap yarn and place the stitches evenly on two needles. You should have now a total of 36 (40) 44 sts (or a similar amount as you had for the body of your slipper).
In order to improve the fit of the slippers, we are going to make the back of the heel a little bit higher by knitting a few extra rows.
With the back of the heel and RS facing you attach the yarn to the work.
Repeat rows 1 & 2 once more. A total of 40 (44) 48 sts.
Turn your work and k one round.
Bind-off using the i-cord bind-off method as follows:
CO 3 sts (sample uses knitted cast-on method).
*(k2, k2tog tbl, slip the sts from the right needle back to the left needle), repeat from * to BOR.
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