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Chunky Slipper Pattern (Free Knitting Pattern and Video)

Published on November 11, 2021 By Davina | May contain affiliate links (whats this?)

This chunky slipper pattern is a great project for beginners who are comfortable casting on and knitting.

They make great gifts for the holidays, and knit up quickly because they’re made with super chunky yarn.

The slippers are knit flat and then seamed together to form a cute slipper. A single crochet is added to the foot opening to create neat edge.

For cozy winter lounging, look no further than these chunky slippers!

Slipper Sizing and Finished Measurements

finished measurments for knit slipper

This pattern includes three sizes: Child, Adult Small and Adult Large

Finished Measurements: the width of the slipper is 8.8 (9.8, 10.7)”. The length is variable because the slipper is customised for individual foot sizes.

The Adult Small fits an average women’s foot while the Adult Large fits an average man’s foot. The Child Size is sized to fit a four to eight-year-old.

Material & Notes

Yarns Used:

  • 2 (2, 3) balls of Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Super Chunky (60 yds/100g; 50% wool/50% acrylic) in Vintage Pink
  • 1 ball of Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Super Chunky (60 yds/100g; 50% wool/50% acrylic) in Red Wine

The body of the slipper requires 110 yds for Child Size, 120 yds for Adult Small and 140 yds for Adult Large. Approximately 10 yds is required for the pom poms.

Yarn for knit slipper pattern

Gauge: 11 sts = 4 inches/10cm in garter stitch

Other Recommended Yarns:

  • King Cole Big Value Super Chunky (100% acrylic with lots of fun colors)
  • Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick (an acrylic and wool blend with generous yardage)
  • MillaMia Naturally Soft Super Chunky (a super luxe 100% merino yarn – one my faves!)

Recommended Needles:

  • US 10/ 6mm knitting needles
  • 8mm crochet hook

Notions:

  • tapestry needle
  • 2 locking stitch markers (safety pins work too)
  • scissors
  • cardboard
  • suede leather for sole (optional)

materials for knit slipper

Construction: These slippers are knit flat and seamed together. A single crochet is added to the foot opening to create a need edge.

Chunky Slipper Video Tutorial:

For a step-by-step tutorial on how to knit this chunky slipper, watch the video tutorial below. It covers every aspect of the pattern, from cast on to seaming and making a pom pom.

Watch this video on YouTube to get access to the video chapters and timestamps. Just click the video player above.

Knitting Instructions:

CO 2 sts

Row 1: knit all sts

Row 2: KFB, K1

Row 3 and 4: knit all sts

Row 5: KFB, knit to end of row

Repeat Rows 3-5 3(4, 4) times 7 (8, 8) sts

how to knit a slipper
After repeating Rows 3-5, the piece looks like a triangle.

Heel Row: cast on 8 (9,10) sts with backward loop cast on. Turn work over and knit to end of row. 15 (17, 18) sts

Repeat Heel Row. 23 (26, 28) sts

how to knit a slipper steps
After repeating the Heel Row, the piece looks like this, with two flaps on either side.

Knit in garter stitch until piece measures 3.25 (4, 4)”

Place a stitch marker on the first and last stitch of the row.

Continue knitting in garter stitch until piece measures 2” less than the length of your foot, measuring from the cast on stitches of the Heel Row.

how to knit a slipper step
The slipper measures 2″ less than my foot.

Decreasing the Toe

Decrease Row 1: K 3(2, 3) *K2tog, K3; repeat from * to end of row. Adult Small Size ends with K2. 19 (21, 23 sts)

Decrease Row 2 and 4: knit to end of row

Decrease Row 3: K1(1, 3), *K2tog, K2; repeat from * to end of row. Child Size ends with K2tog. 14 (16,18 sts)

Decrease Row 5: *K1, K2tog; repeat from * to end of row. Child Size ends with K2. Adult Small Size ends with K1. 10 (11,12 sts)

Decrease Row 6: *K2tog to end of row. Adult Small Size ends with K1. 5 (6, 6 sts)

Cut the yarn loose, leaving a 16” tail. Weave the remaining sts through the yarn and pull tightly.

Seaming the Slipper Together

With the yarn tail, seam the piece together to the stitch markers and weave in ends to secure.

how to knit a slipper
Seam the slipper from the top to the stitch markers

Seam the edges of the heel triangle to each side of the cast on stitches to create the slipper heel.

how to knit a slipper step by step
Seam the sides of the heel triangle to the edge of the slipper

how to knit a slipper step by step

At the foot opening, use an 8mm crochet hook to create a single crochet edge. The video tutorial above demonstrates how to do this. This video tutorial also does a good job demonstrating the single crochet edge.

Pom Pom

Create a pom pom using a complimentary colour and attach to the slippers.

Create a second slipper using the same instructions.

Abbreviations:

CO: cast on
K: knit
K2tog: knit two stitches together
KFB: knit into the front and back of the same stitch
St(s): stitch(es)
* *: knit instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated

Other Slipper Ideas

1. Adding a Leather Sole

To create an anti-slip slipper, sew a leather or microfibre patch to the bottom of the slipper.

I’ve used genuine suede leather to create my sole. I outline the whole process in the video below:

Hot tip: if you buy a piece of leather, make sure you have a leather hole punch and/or a hammer to create the holes around the leather sole. I didn’t have a hammer so I ended up cutting out tiny holes manually with my scissors!

2. Adding Ribbing to the Foot Opening

To turn the slipper into a bootie, add a folded rib to the foot opening.

Instead of creating a single crochet edge, pick up 24 (30, 30) stitches at the foot opening and join in the round. Knit in 1×1 rib for 3 (4, 4) inches. Then bind off loosely in pattern.

Watch how to do this in the video above.

3. Colour Blocking the Slipper

chunky slipper pattern

Colour blocking is an easy way to add visual interest to the slippers.

When it suits you, add a new colour at the beginning of the row and continue in the pattern with the new colour.

Weave in the ends when the slipper is complete.

Seam the slipper with the new colour, changing to the old colour when you reach it.

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Categories: Slippers / Difficulty: Beginner, Easy / Yarn Weight: Chunky, Super Bulky /

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Comments 15

  1. Nancy Centille says

    November 12, 2021 at 3:33 pm

    You are a very good teacher. I have learn a lot from you. some of the instructors I had a hard time understanding them. The only thing I would like if you could slow your voice a little. I am buying your slipper instructions. I too think that they will make a good Christmas good.

    Reply
  2. Thiago says

    December 8, 2021 at 11:24 am

    Your videos are great and the dynamic is quite easy to follow. Thanks for all the work.

    I am thinking of making this slipper and I was wondering if the yarn size is correct there. You linked a 10mm yarn for a 6mm needle.

    Cheers!

    Reply
    • Davina says

      December 12, 2021 at 10:49 pm

      Yes! It’s correct. We want a dense fabric so that’s why a smaller needle size is used.

      Reply
      • Tres says

        January 11, 2022 at 8:57 pm

        Cool! Thanks

        Reply
  3. Noelle Callahan says

    January 6, 2022 at 5:56 am

    Hi there! Newish knitter here. I knitted multiple pairs for gifts–very cute pattern! The yarn (I don’t do wool) I used (see link below) was very stretchy and loose. One pair was way too big. I’ll confirm the size she needs but I think my yarn choice contributed. Wondering, if I used smaller needles if that would help make it denser or if I should give up and buy different yarn. https://ohtheyarnage.com/collections/yarn/products/bud?variant=29377244561478

    Any advice would be appreciated.
    Noelle

    Reply
  4. Madeleine says

    March 25, 2022 at 2:11 pm

    I love your tutorials, pleasant fun voice and all…It was my first time on the crochet, turned out pretty well…Wish I could find a crochet tutorial for lefthanders though…Keep up the good work…:)

    Reply
  5. Michele says

    September 28, 2022 at 7:48 am

    I purchased the pattern and am really enjoying it! I do have 1 question – are you using 2 balls of yarn per slipper, or 2 balls total? I want to make sure I have purchased enough yarn.

    Reply
    • Davina says

      October 7, 2022 at 12:47 am

      I’m using two balls of yarn in total for two slippers (one pair). Hope that helps!

      Reply
  6. Amy says

    October 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

    Hi Davina! I’m a beginner and wondering if these are washable? Will they keep their shape?
    Just found your channel and can’t wait to get started! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Davina says

      October 11, 2022 at 9:05 pm

      If you use a Superwash wool yarn, 100% acrylic, cotton or bamboo then the slippers can be washed in the washing machine. However, the yarn I’ve used isn’t a Superwash wool, so I would hand wash the slippers and lay them out to dry.

      Reply
      • Kennedi Walton says

        November 21, 2022 at 9:31 am

        What other yarn besides chunky can you use?

        Reply
  7. Carolyn Ducharme says

    November 5, 2022 at 7:52 pm

    I just purchased your pattern on my iPhone and it is not allowing me to share or save the PDF document. Can you please forward the pattern to me! Thank you!

    Reply
  8. Kennedi Walton says

    November 21, 2022 at 9:10 am

    Hey. Do we have to use chunky yarn? Or can we use another type of yarn?

    Reply
  9. Sarah J says

    December 31, 2022 at 10:46 am

    Thank you so much for this!
    I made my daughter a hat from one of your other video tutorials so tried this one.
    The video is great, the pattern is understandable and I was able to make them first try even though I am a total beginner!
    My hubby LOVES them and now wants me to knit him more things because they are so comfy and warm! ❤️❤️❤️

    Reply
    • Davina says

      January 2, 2023 at 9:39 pm

      So happy to hear that! These slippers are also a big hit with my nieces and nephew. They love wearing them around the house!

      Reply

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