Introduction: Cloud Slippers

Easy beginner knitting pattern for super plush, warm slippers. Each slipper is knit flat in one piece and seamed down the middle. You only need to know how to cast on, knit, and purl!

SIZES AVAILABLE
Women’s Small 5-7 (Women’s Medium 8-10, Men’s Medium 8-10, Men’s Large 11-13)

GAUGE
8 sts x 16 rows = 4” in Garter Stitch (knit every row)

ABBREVIATIONS/STITCHES
sts: stitches
k: knit
p: purl
WS: Wrong Side
RS: Right Side

Supplies

1 ball Lion Brand® Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, or 55-90 yards of equivalent super bulky yarn

Size US 15 -10mm knitting needles

Darning/Tapestry needle

Step 1: Casting On

Cast on 17 (19, 20, 22) sts.

Step 2: First Half of Slipper Bottom

Knit 7 (9, 11, 13) rows.

Step 3: First Side of Slipper

Row 1 (WS): k 4(4, 5, 5), then p to end of row.

Row 2 (RS): k across.

Row 3: repeat row 1.

Row 4: Cast off first 6 (7, 7, 8) sts. K to end of row. 11 (12, 13, 14) sts remaining.

Step 4: Shape Opening

Row 1 (WS): k4(4, 5, 5), p4(5, 5, 6), k3.

Row 2 (RS): k across.

Repeat rows 1-2 2(3, 4, 5) more times.

Next row: k4(4, 5, 5), p4(5, 5, 6), k3. Cast on 6 (7, 7, 8) new sts at end of row - 17 (19, 20, 22) sts total.

Step 5: Second Side of Slipper

Row 1 (RS): k across.

Row 2 (WS): k4(4, 5, 5), then p to end of row.

Row 3: repeat row 1.

Row 4: repeat row 2.

Step 6: Second Bottom Half of Slipper

Knit 7 (9, 11, 13 rows).

Step 7: Cast Off

Step 8: Construction

Turn project to WS. Weave yarn through left edge of fabric and cinch gently to gather into toe; fasten with a knot.

Step 9: Construction (continued)

Fold fabric in half with WS facing out. Sew from top of toe gather, across sole and up heel; fasten off and weave in yarn ends. Turn slipper right side out.

Step 10: Wear and Enjoy!

If you'd like a downloadable PDF of the written instructions, please visit the Ravelry pattern page .