Knitted loafer slippers for winter

ByRasa Pelham
A pair of hand-knitted blue loafers worn on bare feet, positioned on a wooden floor.

I am sorry to break the news, but winter is coming really soon! So I started getting ready by knitting these lovely loafers.

I love loafers even if I don’t own any (I am planning to get a pair very soon). Meanwhile I will be wearing these 😉

Knit yours too! The pattern is here (literally in this post).

For this project you will need yarn (about 14 ply, super chunky), 5 double pointed needles (size 7, 4.5mm or any other size for the gouge required), Needle and tread.

Abbreviations used: k (knit), p (purl), sl (slip stitch), p2tog (purl two together/decrease), bo (bind off)

Gauge/Tension: 6 sts = 5cm, 10 rows = 5cm

HEEL

Cast on 20 stitches (more if you want deeper & wider fit)

A close-up image of a blue knitted row on a needle, showing the beginning of a knitting project.

Rows 1-30:

Row 1: Slip 1, purl 4, knit 1, purl 8, knit 1, purl 5.
Row 2: Slip 1, knit 4, purl 1, knit 8, purl 1, knit 5.

Repeat these two rows until row 30 (20 stitches each row).

A knitted swatch in a rich blue color, showcasing a textured pattern with visible purl and knit stitches.

FLAP

Cast on 10 stitches

Rows 1-5: [sl1 p9] first row, [sl k9] next row (10sts each row)

Row 1: Slip 1, purl 9.
Row 2: Slip 1, knit 9.

Repeat these two rows until row 5 (10 stitches each row).

A knitted blue loafers piece in progress on knitting needles, showcasing a textured pattern.

KNITTING ROUND THE FEET

Attach  knitted flap to the the heal piece by carrying on knitting the row on it (pics 1-3). At the end of the row carry on knitting on other side of the flap forming a round (pic 4). Add more double-pointed needles into to the work as necessary.

Collage of four images showing the process of knitting loafers, featuring teal yarn and double pointed needles.

Divide stitches on four needles evenly, 7-8 stitches on each. Use 5th needle to move the work.

Rounds 31-40(work additional rounds here for a deeper front feet section): purl 15, knit1, purl 8, knit 1 purl 5 (30 stitches each round)

A close-up of a knitted piece in progress, featuring blue yarn and five double pointed needles arranged around the work.

Round 41: purl 13, purl 2 together, knit 1, purl 8, knit 1, purl 2 together, purl 3 (28 stitches)

Round 42: purl 12, purl 2 together, knit 1, purl 8, knit 1, purl 2 together purl 2 (26 stitches)

Round 43: purl 11, purl 2 together knit 1, purl 8, knit1, purl 2 together, purl 1 (24 stitches)

Round 44: purl 10, purl 2 together, knit 1, purl 8, knit 1, purl 2 together (22 stittches)

Round 45: purl 9, purl 2 together, knit 1, purl 8, knit 1 (20stitches)

Round 46: purl 2 together, purl 7, purl 2 together, k1, purl 2 together, purl 4, purl 2 together, knit 1 (17 stitches)

Round 47: purl 2tog, purl 5, purl 2 together, knit 1, purl 2 together, purl 2, purl 2 together, knit 1 (13 stitches)

Round 48: purl 2 together, purl 3, purl 2 together, knit 1, purl 2 together, purl 2 together, knit 1 (9 stitches)

Round 49: bind off

A partially knitted blue loafer with silver knitting needles, showcasing a ribbed pattern.

Stitch the heel : fold the heel side inside out and join on the edge. Close the toe opening by stitching from inside.

A knitted teal loafer in its early stages, showing both the upper and ribbed lower section.

Tuck all the loose yarn ends by pulling them inside, use a crochet hook for this.

To customise your loafers add little extras such as bow-ties, tassels or buttons.

A hand-knit dark teal loafer with a ribbed interior, displayed from the top view.
A pair of hand-knitted teal loafers with a soft texture, placed on a wooden surface.

I wish you very warm toes during the winter!

Rasa xoxo

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