12 Cozy Slipper Knitting Patterns

No matter the season, sliding on a pair of soft slippers is a great way to keep your feet comfortable and toasty. Buying a pair is always an option, but knitting your own is even more satisfying. If you're looking for something to occupy your hands and warm up your feet this season, look no further than these stylish slipper knitting patterns.

Handknit slippers also make a great present, and you can knit many of the patterns on this list in an evening or two (which is ideal if you're running behind in your holiday gifting). While some of these slippers are more like knitting a sock, others start flat and are then sewn together. Choose the technique and style that suits your tastes and skills best before diving in.

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Cozy Slipper Booties Pattern

BEKAHknits / Etsy

If you want slippers that are squishy, soft, and cute, look no further than these modern mocs from BEKAHknits. The pattern includes multiple sizes for both women and men and would be best for an intermediate or advanced knitter, as it uses a few more difficult techniques. If you're new to knitting, this would be a great pattern to aspire to.

Modern Mocs Pattern, $7, BEKAHknits
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Easy Knit Slippers Pattern

mustaavillaa / Ravelry

You can knit these slippers with garter stitch and a few knitting basics. Follow the free pattern to knit a flat piece with some decreasing, then sew up the heel. To close up the top, use crochet for a functional detail that adds a bit of fun contrast. While this instructional only includes one size, it's easy to adjust the length to fit your needs.

Simple Garter Stitch Slippers from Hanna Leväniemi via Ravelry
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Basic Slipper Socks

Sam Lamb

With ankle-sock styling, these simple slippers are ones you'll want to pull on any time of year. Sam Lamb shares this pattern on her blog, but don't miss the link to download it as a PDF too. Completely using mostly double-pointed needles, this is a good pattern for makers who are comfortable with sock knitting.

South Marysburg Slippers from Sam Lamb
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Foxy Slippers Pattern

Mollie Makes

Bunny slippers may be traditional, but these slippers are foxy—they even have a tail! Knit this free pattern flat, then stitch it together, and add the separate ears and tail. These will take some time, but the tutorial includes a few photos of the tricky bits to help you along the way.

Fox Slippers Knitting Pattern from Mollie Makes

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Simple Slippers With Cables

Gurimalla Design / Ravelry

Designer Anita of Gurimall Design recommends making these cabled slippers as house shoes for guests. You can knit a pair in just a few evenings, then keep them near your door for visitors.

Cable Slippers Knitting Pattern, $5, Gurimalla Design via Ravelry
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Fluffy Bunny Slippers Pattern

Nikol Lohr / Make

You might think these bunny slippers are for kids, but they're actually adult size! The heart-shaped flecks of color come from wool roving "thrums," which you add in as you knit. They create a fun design on the outside and a fluffy inside that felts with time, giving the slippers extra strength.

Bunny Hop Slippers from Make
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Fair Isle Nordic Slippers

Kajsa Vuorela Fredriksson / Ravelry

If you enjoy Fair Isle knitting, you'll love these arctic starflower slippers. The design of the colorwork has a traditional Nordic feeling, as does the overall style. Knit them in the round, working from heel to toe, for a very special pair of slippers.

Arctic Starflower Slippers Pattern, $6, Kajsa Vuorela Fredriksson via Ravelry
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Quick-Knit Felted Slippers Pattern

Mindie Tallack / Ravelry

When woolen knitted items felt in the laundry, that's usually a bad thing. However, this pattern starts out slightly bigger so you can intentionally felt the slippers, resulting in a stronger and more sturdy item. If you only need one size of these slippers, look for the original Duffers pattern, which costs a little less. Otherwise, go for this full version, which comes with six sizes and three width options.

Duffers (Revisited), $6, Mindie Tallack via Ravelry

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Slipper Boots With Non-Slip Soles

Mama in a Stitch

Grab some chunky yarn and knit these cozy boot slippers in a flash. You won't need to use double-pointed needles for this pattern, which makes it a little easier for beginners. They also come with an option to add non-slip pads to the bottoms for a fun (and functional) detail.

Mountain Chalet Boot Slipper Pattern from Mama in a Stitch
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Brioche Slippers for Men

Destiny / Knitty

Brioche knitting is a method that creates a thick and warm material, often in several colors. Use the technique to knit these slippers in a colorful combination of yarns. The shape of the slipper itself is simple, so you can focus on keeping your stitch tension looking great.

Uberib Slippers Pattern from Knitty
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Slouchy Cuff Slippers Knitting Pattern

Andrea Mowry / Drea Renee Knits

Slip into comfort with some sock-like slippers with a slouchy cuff. You can knit them on double-pointed needles or use the magic loop method. If you choose to use extra bulky yarn, you'll have no trouble knitting these in a hurry.

California Comfort Slippers, $5, Drea Renee Knits
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Clog-Style Slippers Pattern

Biscotte Yarns

Biscotte Yarns shares this free pattern for slippers in just about any size you can imagine. Ranging from 6 to 12 months all the way up to a men's extra-large, this generous pattern is exactly what you need to make cozy footwear for the whole family.

Biscotte's Slippers Pattern from Biscotte Yarns

12 Cozy Slipper Knitting Patterns

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