Ribbed Slippers (Free Pattern)
Ribbed Slippers
When I was 12 years old my Home Economics class was taught how to knit. One of our homework assignments was a pair of ribbed slippers. I lost the pattern not long after and had to design my own ribbed slipper pattern. Over the years, I have knit them in sizes from tiny baby feet to my son's big clodhoppers.
For young children's feet I suggest using elastic instead of ties.
Small enough to fit in your purse.
Stretchy enough to fit on your feet.
MATERIALS: 100g/3.5 oz worsted weight yarn
1 pair 4mm/6 US needles
1 darning needle
Size: Ladies large to extra large
For bigger or smaller slippers, increase or decrease the
number of stitches by multiples of 4.
TENSION: 18 sts & 26 rows with 4mm/6 US needles = 10 cm/4 in.
*yrn – Wind yarn round needle counter clockwise to make 1 stitch.
DIRECTIONS:
Cast on 42 stitches.
Row 1 – K2, (p2, k2) repeat to end of row.
Row 2 – P2, (k2, p2) repeat to end of row.
Row 3 (eyelet row) – K2, (*yrn, p2tog, k2) repeat to end of row.
Repeat row 2.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 until work is 19cm/7.5 in. long.
Repeat row 3.
Repeat row 2.
Repeat row 1.
Cast off in ribbing.
Fold in half so that the cast on stitches meet the cast off stitches. Sew both sides.
Cut a length of yarn 3.75m/4 yds. Fold the yarn in half and hook over doorknob. Holding the ends, twist until the yarn twits back on it’s self when folded in half again. Tie a knot so that it will not untwist. Finished length of tie should be less than 93cm/1 yd. Slot the knotted end in and out of the eyelets. Put slipper on foot and tie a bow. Cut off any excess tie and knot the end so it won’t untwist.
Make a second slipper and tie to match.
This pattern is for personal use only. It is not to be used for profit. Selling copies of this pattern or selling the finished product of this pattern is strictly prohibited without written permission of the copyright owner.
Copyright © 2009 Nittineedles
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You're welcome. Enjoy! |
I LOVE these! I cant wait to try them. Today, for sure. Thank you for the pattern! Usually all the great ones cost way too much money. |
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I've been on vacation for almost three weeks and it's all I've been knitting. |
I remember this slipper, too! Thanks! |
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You're weclome. |
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I used to crochet a similar pair, I never learned to knit :( But am going to take up crochet again, I am trying again to quit smoking! lol again nice knitted slippers:) |
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Thanks. I love your avatar. |
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Thank you and I also like yours as well. Love flowers, but not much luck growing them. |
Never met you, of course, but thank you soooo much for posting your ribbed slippers pattern, I have been looking all over the Net for them and found you today! God Bless You and your sweet family! Hope we can talk more? Luv Martha |
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So glad you found me. |
Thanks for sharing this patterns. I tried several patterns before I came to this one. I made six pairs of these using worsted weight yarns form my stash. I trimmed each with beads at the tie. They worked up quickly and actually fit your foot without looking clunky. For basic slippers, these are the ones! |
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You're welcome. They're my favourites too. I've been knitting them for 46 years.I used to knit this pattern when I was a teenager and like you, lost the pattern. I have been trying to find it ever since, I am 62 now, so that is a lot of years ago. Thank you so much for putting it on the internet, I am now going to knit for everyone. Judy Morris, Victor Harbor, SA Australia |
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You're welcome, Judy. |
Thanks for sharing your pattern Ive been looking for ages for a pr of home made knitted slippers so I can make them for myself.
XXXX Thanks |
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You're welcome. |
Thank you. I know I have this pattern in my archives, but have to many patterns to look for it. Computer is easier. thanks again & Happy 2010. |
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You're welcome. Happy New Year! |
Marg...what cute slippers...had my eyes peeled for something different then the norm and here they are..Thanks for sharing...but I have a question...How can I print pattern whithout all the comments being printed!!! Please advise..Thanks a bunch |
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When I come across this problem, I copy and paste just the pattern (Including copyright warning) to a blank page and print that. Don't forget to include the website it came from just in case your copy gets trashed. |
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Oh Cool! I just discovered that you can click on "Print Article" just under my copyright and you get just the pattern. I really should check out the features here. |
These slippers are so neat! I've been looking for a relatively simple and well-fitting pattern to knit, and these are fantastic! Do you mind if I link to your site on my blog? I'd really appreciate it. :)
~Kristen |
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I don't mind at all. What's your blog called? |
It's called "I Want My Crafts and Cheese". :P http://iwantmycraftsandcheese.blogspot.com I haven't finished the slippers yet, but when I do, I plan to link to your pattern. :) |
What a neat slipper pattern; thank you for sharing. I'm going to make a pair for myself asap.