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Retro Knit Slippers – Updated Pattern (Now Includes Baby to Adult Sizes!)
Seven years ago, I shared my first Retro Knitted Slippers video, and it became one of my most loved tutorials! Now I’ve updated the pattern to fit shoe sizes more accurately and added new sizes for babies and toddlers too — so the whole family can stay cozy!
Free Slipper Size Guide (Baby to Adult) is included in the video
UPDATED KNITTED RETRO SLIPPER PATTERN
-scissors to cut yarn
-knitting sewing gauge or measuring tape
-darning or tapestry needle with large eye
- 4.5mm US 7 knitting needles
-2 balls of any worsted weight medium #4 yarn of your choice. Use two strands to make a nice solid slipper that holds its shape
P=Purl stitch
K=Knit stitch
K2tog = Knit 2 together
psso= pass slipped stitch over
sts= stitches
3-6 MONTHS. SHOE SIZE 1 FOOT LENGTH 3.75” Aprox. 15 yds of yarn needed for each colour
CAST ON 17 and leave about 18” to sew up heal
Row 1: K5, P1, K5, P1, K5
Row 2: Knit
Repeat row 1 & 2 until it measures 1.5”
TOE: Starting on right side of work in ribbing
Row 1: P1, *K1, P1* Repeat between *s to end of row
Row 2: K1, *P1, K1* Repeat between *s to end of row
Repeat these two rows of ribbing 1 more time
DECREASE ROW: Starting on right side of work
P1, K1, P1, *slip 1, K1, psso, K1, K2tog* P1, repeat between *s, P1, K1, P1, (13 sts)
NEXT ROW: K1, P1, K1, P3, K1, P3, K1, P1, K1
2ND DECREASE ROW:
P1, K1, K2tog, slip 1, K1, psso, p1, slip 1, K1, psso, K2tog, K1, P1, (9 sts)
See Finishing below to sew up slipper
TODDLER 1-2 YRS. SHOE SIZE 4-5 FOOT LENGHT 5” Aprox. 25 yds of yarn needed for each colour
CAST ON 23 and leave 18” to sew up heal
Row 1: K7, P1, K7, P1, K7
Row 2: Knit
Repeat rows 1 & 2 until it measures 2.5”
TOE: Starting on right side of work in ribbing
Row 1: P1, *K1, P1* Repeat between *s to end of row
Row 2: K1, *P1, K1* Repeat between *s to end of row
Repeat these two rows of ribbing 2 more times
DECREASE ROW: Starting on right side of work
P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, *slip 1, K1, psso, K1, K2 tog* P1, K1 P1, Repeat between *s. P1, K1, P1, K1, P1 (19sts)
NEXT ROW: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P3, K1, P1, K1, P3, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1
LAST DECREASE ROW
P1, K1, P1, K1, *K2 tog, slip 1, K1, psso* P1, K1, P1, Repeat between *s. P1, K1, P1, K1 (15sts)
See Finishing below to sew up slipper
CHILD 4-5 YRS. SHOE SIZE 8-9 6.25” SLIPPER FOR LENGTH Aprox. 40 yds of yarn for each colour
CAST ON 29 and leave 18” to sew up heal
Row 1: K9, P1, K9, P1, K9
Row 2: Knit
Repeat rows 1 & 2 until it measures 4”
TOE: Starting on right side of work in ribbing
Row 1: P1, *K1, P1* Repeat between *s to end of row
Row 2: K1, *P1, K1* Repeat between *s to end of row
Repeat these two rows of ribbing 2 more times
DECREASE ROW: Starting on right side of work
*P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, *Slip 1, K1, psso, K1, K2 tog.* Work 5 sts ribbing. Repeat between *s. Finish row in ribbing. (25 st)
NEXT ROW: Work 7 sts in ribbing, P3, work 5sts in ribbing, P3, work 7 sts in ribbing.
LAST DECREASE: Work 6 sts *K2 tog, K1, slip 1, K1, psso* Work 3 sts. In ribbing. Repeat between *s. Finish row in ribbing. (21 sts)
See Finishing below to sew up slipper
LADIES MEDIUM SHOE SIZE 7-8 & (MENS MEDIUM SHOE SIZE 9-10 IN BRACKETS)
Aprox. 75 yds (105YDS) of yarn for each colour
CAST ON 31(37)
ROW 1: K9,(11) P1, K11(13), P1, K9(11)
ROW 2: KNIT
Repeat row 1 & 2 for 6”(8”)
TOE: Start knitting on right side
Row 1: P1, *K1, P1* Repeat from * to end
Row 2: K1, *P1, K1* Repeat from * to end
Repeat these two rows of ribbing for 2” (2”)
DECREASE: Work ribbing for 7(9) sts. *slip 1, K1, psso, K1, K2 tog* work 7(9) sts in ribbing. Repeat between *s. Finish row in ribbing. 27(33) sts
NEXT ROW: Work ribbing for 7(9) sts. P3, work 7(9) sts. P3, ribbing to end of row
LAST DECREASE: Work ribbing for 6(8) sts. *K2 tog, K1, Slip 1, K1, psso*, Work 5(7) sts in ribbing. Repeat between *s. Finish row in ribbing. 23(29) sts
FINISHING:
Cut yarn leaving aprox. 18” to seam up seam. Thread yarn on darning needle and pass this yarn through all sts on needle and remove off needle as you go.
With wrong side facing bring yarn through first st and gather up sts to close up hole. Place needle into next st and form a loop in yarn to pass needle through to tie off with a knot. Pull tight again to close up hole. Continue to sew top of toe section and a bit passed if you need a smaller foot opening in slipper. Bring yarn through loop to form a knot and weave in end and cut off excess yarn.
Thread yarn with needle to sew up heal. Match up sides and use a whip stitch to sew back of heal and into the sole of the slipper as well. Bring yarn through loop to tie off and weave excess yarn through sts and cut off excess yarn.
Make another slipper the same size.
-Link to related playlist or video
Messy Yarn - Learn how to make yarn cakes
youtu.be/pXVg-oKDOcQ
Music: Rio Nights by Quincy's Moreira, YouTube Audio Library
Retro Knit Slippers – Updated Pattern (Now Includes Baby to Adult Sizes!)
Seven years ago, I shared my first Retro Knitted Slippers video, and it became one of my most loved tutorials! Now I’ve updated the pattern to fit shoe sizes more accurately and added new sizes for babies and toddlers too — so the whole family can stay cozy!
Free Slipper Size Guide (Baby to Adult) is included in the video
UPDATED KNITTED RETRO SLIPPER PATTERN
-scissors to cut yarn
-knitting sewing gauge or measuring tape
-darning or tapestry needle with large eye
- 4.5mm US 7 knitting needles
-2 balls of any worsted weight medium #4 yarn of your choice. Use two strands to make a nice solid slipper that holds its shape
P=Purl stitch
K=Knit stitch
K2tog = Knit 2 together
psso= pass slipped stitch over
sts= stitches
3-6 MONTHS. SHOE SIZE 1 FOOT LENGTH 3.75” Aprox. 15 yds of yarn needed for each colour
CAST ON 17 and leave about 18” to sew up heal
Row 1: K5, P1, K5, P1, K5
Row 2: Knit
Repeat row 1 & 2 until it measures 1.5”
TOE: Starting on right side of work in ribbing
Row 1: P1, *K1, P1* Repeat between *s to end of row
Row 2: K1, *P1, K1* Repeat between *s to end of row
Repeat these two rows of ribbing 1 more time
DECREASE ROW: Starting on right side of work
P1, K1, P1, *slip 1, K1, psso, K1, K2tog* P1, repeat between *s, P1, K1, P1, (13 sts)
NEXT ROW: K1, P1, K1, P3, K1, P3, K1, P1, K1
2ND DECREASE ROW:
P1, K1, K2tog, slip 1, K1, psso, p1, slip 1, K1, psso, K2tog, K1, P1, (9 sts)
See Finishing below to sew up slipper
TODDLER 1-2 YRS. SHOE SIZE 4-5 FOOT LENGHT 5” Aprox. 25 yds of yarn needed for each colour
CAST ON 23 and leave 18” to sew up heal
Row 1: K7, P1, K7, P1, K7
Row 2: Knit
Repeat rows 1 & 2 until it measures 2.5”
TOE: Starting on right side of work in ribbing
Row 1: P1, *K1, P1* Repeat between *s to end of row
Row 2: K1, *P1, K1* Repeat between *s to end of row
Repeat these two rows of ribbing 2 more times
DECREASE ROW: Starting on right side of work
P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, *slip 1, K1, psso, K1, K2 tog* P1, K1 P1, Repeat between *s. P1, K1, P1, K1, P1 (19sts)
NEXT ROW: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P3, K1, P1, K1, P3, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1
LAST DECREASE ROW
P1, K1, P1, K1, *K2 tog, slip 1, K1, psso* P1, K1, P1, Repeat between *s. P1, K1, P1, K1 (15sts)
See Finishing below to sew up slipper
CHILD 4-5 YRS. SHOE SIZE 8-9 6.25” SLIPPER FOR LENGTH Aprox. 40 yds of yarn for each colour
CAST ON 29 and leave 18” to sew up heal
Row 1: K9, P1, K9, P1, K9
Row 2: Knit
Repeat rows 1 & 2 until it measures 4”
TOE: Starting on right side of work in ribbing
Row 1: P1, *K1, P1* Repeat between *s to end of row
Row 2: K1, *P1, K1* Repeat between *s to end of row
Repeat these two rows of ribbing 2 more times
DECREASE ROW: Starting on right side of work
*P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, *Slip 1, K1, psso, K1, K2 tog.* Work 5 sts ribbing. Repeat between *s. Finish row in ribbing. (25 st)
NEXT ROW: Work 7 sts in ribbing, P3, work 5sts in ribbing, P3, work 7 sts in ribbing.
LAST DECREASE: Work 6 sts *K2 tog, K1, slip 1, K1, psso* Work 3 sts. In ribbing. Repeat between *s. Finish row in ribbing. (21 sts)
See Finishing below to sew up slipper
LADIES MEDIUM SHOE SIZE 7-8 & (MENS MEDIUM SHOE SIZE 9-10 IN BRACKETS)
Aprox. 75 yds (105YDS) of yarn for each colour
CAST ON 31(37)
ROW 1: K9,(11) P1, K11(13), P1, K9(11)
ROW 2: KNIT
Repeat row 1 & 2 for 6”(8”)
TOE: Start knitting on right side
Row 1: P1, *K1, P1* Repeat from * to end
Row 2: K1, *P1, K1* Repeat from * to end
Repeat these two rows of ribbing for 2” (2”)
DECREASE: Work ribbing for 7(9) sts. *slip 1, K1, psso, K1, K2 tog* work 7(9) sts in ribbing. Repeat between *s. Finish row in ribbing. 27(33) sts
NEXT ROW: Work ribbing for 7(9) sts. P3, work 7(9) sts. P3, ribbing to end of row
LAST DECREASE: Work ribbing for 6(8) sts. *K2 tog, K1, Slip 1, K1, psso*, Work 5(7) sts in ribbing. Repeat between *s. Finish row in ribbing. 23(29) sts
FINISHING:
Cut yarn leaving aprox. 18” to seam up seam. Thread yarn on darning needle and pass this yarn through all sts on needle and remove off needle as you go.
With wrong side facing bring yarn through first st and gather up sts to close up hole. Place needle into next st and form a loop in yarn to pass needle through to tie off with a knot. Pull tight again to close up hole. Continue to sew top of toe section and a bit passed if you need a smaller foot opening in slipper. Bring yarn through loop to form a knot and weave in end and cut off excess yarn.
Thread yarn with needle to sew up heal. Match up sides and use a whip stitch to sew back of heal and into the sole of the slipper as well. Bring yarn through loop to tie off and weave excess yarn through sts and cut off excess yarn.
Make another slipper the same size.
-Link to related playlist or video
Messy Yarn - Learn how to make yarn cakes
youtu.be/pXVg-oKDOcQ
Music: Rio Nights by Quincy's Moreira, YouTube Audio Library
