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 .

Comments

[angelicaorigin]

Is it one ball of yarn per pair or per slipper?

[knitandnot]

It is one ball per pair.

[KathyW188]

Did you use a long tail cast-on?

[knitandnot]

Yes I did!

[janesm36]

What does cinch gently into toe mean?

[gwenniepoo]

i am almost embarrassed to post what's been going on knitting these slippers, but i have to know what i'm doing wrong! instead of ending up with a u-shape, it's more of an s shape, which obviously can't be folded over to finish the slipper. where am i going wrong?

[knitandnot]

My best guess would be there's one too few or one too many rows in the "shape opening" section. Make sure the row where you cast on at the end is made with the wrong side facing, and it should work!

[gwenniepoo]

You are exactly right, guess i'm not quite good enough yet to watch tv and knit, lol! Thank you for your speedy reply, much appreciated :)

[mistyyates3]

Are these measurements for women's US size 9? If not, what are the modifications?

[knitandnot]

Hi there! The second size listed (the first number in parentheses) is for US Women's Size 8-10. If you use those instructions, they should fit a size 9.

[elizaknits]

Is it necessary to purl or can I just do a knit stitch? I much prefer to just do the knit stitch and if the purling part is just for decoration I would like to know

[knitandnot]

For this pattern, yes you would have to purl. If the whole pattern were done in garter or stockinette stitch rather than alternating as the pattern shows, the sizing would not be correct.

[elizaknits]

Ok, thanks!

[Jackieleslie90]

I’m very new to knitting. Excuse my stupid question
What are the numbers in brackets indicate
Tia

[knitandnot]

That's a good question! The numbers in parentheses are for the four different sizes. They match up to Women's Small (Women's Medium, Men's Medium, Men's Large). Hope that helps!

[Katie1101]

how do you cast on without making a loop by your needle after the cast on stitches??

[knitandnot]

Are you referring to casting on additional stitches at the end of the Shape Opening section? If so, you would be making new loops on your needle. Try the Backward Loop cast on - there are many different tutorials but I found a pretty good one here just by searching: https://cocoknits.com/blogs/knit-tutorials/how-to-backward-loop-cast-on

[Ruthiepirz]

I just finished the first “slipper.” As you can see in photos, it’s very small. Did I do something wrong? I followed instructions to a tee for women’s med fit?

[knitandnot]

Hmm, did you check your yarn gauge? You should have 2 stitches per inch width-wise. If this is not the case, you might want to use thicker yarn (make sure it is super bulky weight!) or bigger needles.

[Ruthiepirz]

Hi! Thanks for your reply! I just got super bulky yarn, so I’ll try them again with bigger yarn & needles! Lol