Sideways Slippers

Create warm, cozy slippers with this adult slippers knitting pattern designed to be knit flat on straight needles. This PDF knitting pattern features a unique sideways construction using simple short rows to create comfortable, well-fitting slippers while requiring only basic knit stitches, making it a great project for confident beginners and experienced knitters alike.

Unlike traditional slipper patterns, these slippers are worked sideways using short rows, creating a distinctive shape that’s both comfortable and fun to knit. The pattern uses only knit stitches, knit two together (K2tog) and wrapped short rows (includes a detailed photo how-to showing how to do this), making it easy to follow even if you’ve never tried this style of construction before. With plenty of step-by-step photos throughout the 15-page pattern, you’ll have all the guidance you need from cast on to finished slippers.

Perfect for relaxing at home, these cozy slippers also make thoughtful handmade gifts for fa