Flatter your feet with a perfect fit!

These cozy fast-finish slippers use basic stitches, short-row shaping, and a forgiving gauge for a project that will practically fly off the needles and onto your feet. A drawstring bow causes the simple shape to hug the feet, keeping them toasty while creating a very flattering fit.

Knitting flat, cast on at the cuff, shape the heel and toe with short rows, and finish with an eyelet row for weaving a ribbon through to gather the excess fabric. With two sizes to choose from, the grace in the amount of ease make these slippers a wonderful project for beginners who want to build their skills. Choose a sturdy worsted- or bulky-weight yarn and cast this quick and easy project on today!

SKILL LEVEL: Easy

FORMAT:
* Bookmarked PDF (best for printing or sighted knitters)

See “Accessibility” for more information.

SIZES:

1. Ladies’ Small (US shoe size 5 - 8)
2. Ladies’ Large (US shoe size 8.5 - 12)

SUPPLIES:

Yarn:

BULKY VERSION:
2 x 100 grams / 101 metres (3.53 ounces / 110 yards) bulky-weight yarn

Approximate yardages:
103, 118 metres /
112, 128 yards

WORSTED VERSION:
1 x 100 grams / 198.0 metres (3.53 ounces / 220 yards) balls worsted-weight yarn

Approximate yardages:
114, 131 metres /
128, 146 yards

Needles:

BULKY VERSION:

• 6.0 mm (US 10) straight needles
• Optional for I-cord finish: two short double-pointed needles in the same size

WORSTED VERSION:

• 5.0 mm (US 8) straight needles
• Optional for I-cord finish: two short double-pointed needles in the same size

Notions:

• yarn needle
• several scraps of yarn for markers
• 1.3-metre (4-foot) ribbon or narrow fabric scrap finished with hem, Fray Stop, or pinking shears for ties

Gauge:

Gauge for this pattern is flexible.

SWATCH SIZE: 10 cm / 4 inches over stockinette stitch knit flat

• BULKY VERSION: 14 to 16 stitches and 21 to 24 rows on larger needles
• WORSTED VERSION: 20 to 22 stitches and 28 to 30 rows on smaller needles

SKILLS YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE THIS PATTERN:

• Knit
• Purl
• Make a gauge swatch in stockinette stitch

All other required stitches are explained.

TECHNIQUES USED TO MAKE THIS PATTERN:

• Knitting back and forth on straight needles
• Short rows with wrap-and-turn
• Eyelets (yarn overs)
• Long Tail Cast On OR Knit Cast On
• Basic Bind Off

INCLUDED RESOURCES:

• A comprehensive list of links to online tutorials on my website for necessary skills. Tutorials are screen-reader accessible, with instructions relayed fully in text, and also include videos and downloadable photo tutorials.
• Full glossary
• Alteration instructions included

ABOUT SAMPLES

GREEN:

• Patons North America Shetland Chunky, a plied 75% Acrylic / 25% wool bulky-weight yarn with 135 metres (148 yards) in 100 grams (3.53 ounces) that knits up to 15 stitches over 10 cm (4 inches) on size 6.0 mm (US 10) needles
• Colourway: Sage Green
• Size: Ladies Large

BLUE:

• Cascade Yarns Ecological Wool, a plied 100% wool bulky-weight yarn with 437 metres (478 yards) in 250 grams (8.82 ounces) that knits up to 14 to 16 stitches over 10 cm (4 inches) on size 5.5 to 6.0 mm (US 9 to 10) needles
• Colourway: Periwinkle
• Size: Ladies Large

DARK PURPLE:

• Knit Picks Biggo, a plied 50% merino / 50% nylon bulky-weight yarn with 101 metres (110 yards) in 100 grams (3.53 ounces) that knits up to 12 to 15 stitches over 10 cm (4 inches) on 6.0 to 8.0 mm (US 10 to 11) needles Colourway: Duchess Heather
• Size: Ladies Large

VARIEGATED PURPLE:

• Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Tonal, a plied 50% merino / 50% Corriedale wool worsted-weight yarn with 201 metres (220 yards) in 100 grams (3.53 ounces) that knits up to 18 to 20 stitches over 4 inches (10 cm) on size US 6 to 9 (4.0 to 5.5 mm) needles
• Colourway: Blue Violet Tonal
• Size: Ladies Large

PUBLISHING INFORMATION:

Release Date: 2010
Most recent revision: 2023
Publisher: My Secret Wish Publishing
Knitting pattern type: Single Design Option; Multiple Yarn Weight Options
Project type: Slippers
Page Count: 7

COPYRIGHT AND LICENSING NOTICE: This pattern is copyright My Secret Wish by Talena. Your purchase of this pattern gives you the right to use it for personal, non-profit use only. To license the pattern to use for profit, please e-mail me for permission. You do NOT have the right to print the pattern for other people (unless they reside in your household) or to transfer the digital file to any other person. This pattern may not be sold, copied, or distributed in any way.

Update History:

2019:

• Created a worsted option. (Originally only bulky.)
• Revised language and formatting to be clearer and easier to follow.

May 25, 2023:

• Revised formatting of PDF to align with current template style. Clarified and simplified language where necessary. Reduced abbreviations to minimal amount. Converted PDF to be screen reader accessible
• Updated URLs for new store and social links.

ACCESSIBILITY

Pattern Accessibility (all formats):

Colour Blind Accessible – all text is black or very high-contrast, and no colour is used to relay pattern instructions.
Left-Handed Inclusive – instructions are given in terms of hand dominance and working needles, not right and left hands.

Bookmarked PDF:

• This document can be navigated using bookmarks that link directly to various sections.
• All images have ALT-text descriptions.
• Fonts are embedded in the document, and it retains its original formatting.
• Any charts are also fully written out.
• Text uses minimal abbreviations to make the pattern easier to understand, and is written in plain language.
• Best for printing or sighted knitters.

Your file will be available for download as soon as you complete purchase. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns, or for pattern support.

COPYRIGHT AND LICENSING NOTICE: Your purchase of this pattern gives you the right to use it for personal, non-profit use only. To licence the pattern to use for profit, please e-mail me for permission. You do NOT have the right to print the pattern for other people (unless they reside in your household) or to transfer the digital file to any other person. This pattern may not be sold, copied, or distributed in any way.