Adult Knitted Slippers, originally published as Chaussons pour les adultes – Slippers by Aglaé Laser, are cozy house slippers designed for adults who want warm feet without complicated sock construction.
The slippers are worked flat with yarn held double and use three familiar knitted fabrics: garter stitch for the sole, stockinette for the upper foot and ribbing around the ankle.
Once the knitting is finished, a small amount of seaming transforms the flat piece into the finished slipper.
Best of all, the original pattern is still available as a free download from the designer's Ravelry store.
Pattern and featured photo: Aglaé Laser.
Adult Knitted Slippers Pattern Overview
- Original pattern: Chaussons pour les adultes – Slippers
- Designer: Aglaé Laser
- Published: October 2016
- Category: Adult slippers / house shoes
- Construction: Worked flat and seamed
- Yarn: Yarn held double
- Suggested yarn: Bergère de France Cho'7
- Yarn weight: Sport
- Yardage: Approximately 273–328 yd / 250–300 m
- Needles: 5.5 mm and 6 mm
- Gauge: 14 sts × 22 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in stockinette
- Sizes: 36/37, 38/40 and 40/42
- Languages: English, French and Italian
- Pattern availability: Free
About the Adult Knitted Slippers
Aglaé Laser designed these slippers as a simple and practical way to make comfortable knitted footwear for adults.
Rather than using traditional sock construction with a heel turn, gusset and small-circumference knitting, the slippers are built as a flat piece.
The shaping is created while knitting, and the piece is then folded and seamed to form the finished slipper.
Three Simple Knitted Sections
One of the clever features of this pattern is the way three familiar stitch patterns are used for different parts of the slipper.
- Garter stitch forms the sole section.
- Stockinette stitch creates the upper part of the foot.
- Ribbing forms the stretchy ankle cuff.
The combination creates a surprisingly shaped finished project from straightforward flat knitting.
Worked Flat Instead of in the Round
These slippers are particularly interesting for knitters who like the idea of handmade footwear but do not yet want to tackle traditional socks.
The project is worked back and forth, so you do not need to manage several double-pointed needles or use Magic Loop to knit the main slipper.
After the knitting is complete, the slipper is folded and the sole is seamed to create its final shape.
Adult Sizes
The original pattern includes several adult foot sizes:
- 36–37
- 38–40
- 40–42
The pattern includes adjustments for making the slippers smaller or larger. Follow the designer's current instructions for the exact cast-on and shaping numbers for your chosen size.
Yarn
The original pattern suggests Bergère de France Cho'7, a sport-weight yarn.
Approximately 250–300 meters / 273–328 yards are listed for the project.
An important feature of the design is that the yarn is held double while knitting.
Using two strands together produces a thicker and warmer fabric than working with a single strand of the same yarn.
Needles
The published pattern information lists:
- US 9 / 5.5 mm needles
- US 10 / 6 mm needles
Needle choice can also be used as part of the sizing adjustments described by the designer, so consult the original pattern before casting on.
Gauge
The documented gauge is:
14 stitches × 22 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch.
Gauge matters for knitted slippers because the finished piece needs to fit closely enough to remain comfortably on the foot.
If your stitches are substantially tighter or looser than the pattern gauge, the finished dimensions can change even when you follow the same stitch counts.
Garter Stitch Sole
The first main section of the slipper uses garter stitch.
Garter stitch creates a flexible fabric with pronounced horizontal ridges and is one of the simplest knitted fabrics to work flat.
Its elasticity makes it useful in this construction before the slipper transitions into the shaped upper-foot section.
Stockinette Upper
The upper part of the foot transitions into stockinette stitch.
Decreases gradually change the shape of the knitted piece, creating the narrower section that will eventually wrap around the foot.
The exact decrease sequence varies with the sizing instructions, so use the original designer pattern for the complete row-by-row directions.
Ribbed Ankle Cuff
The final knitted section uses ribbing around the ankle.
Ribbing naturally stretches and contracts, making it well suited to the opening of a slipper where some flexibility helps the finished footwear sit comfortably around the ankle.
The designer also notes that the ribbed section can be knitted in a different color if you are running short of the original yarn, making this a useful stash-friendly detail.
Finishing the Slippers
After the knitting is complete, the flat piece is folded into its slipper shape and seamed.
A neat, reasonably flat seam is particularly important for house slippers because bulky finishing underneath the foot may become uncomfortable during wear.
Once the first slipper is complete, repeat the same process for the second slipper.
Useful Skills for This Pattern
The project uses a useful combination of basic knitting and simple shaping skills:
- Casting on
- Knit stitches
- Purl stitches
- Garter stitch
- Stockinette stitch
- K1, P1 ribbing
- Working with two strands of yarn held together
- Decrease stitches
- Binding off
- Folding and seaming knitted fabric
- Weaving in yarn ends
A Good Alternative to Traditional Sock Knitting
Traditional socks often introduce several techniques at once, including working in the round, turning a heel, creating a gusset and shaping the toe.
These slippers take a different approach.
Because they are worked flat, knitters can concentrate on shaping and stitch changes while using ordinary back-and-forth knitting.
That makes the project an appealing introduction to knitted footwear before moving on to more traditional sock construction.
Tips for Better Knitted Slippers
Check your gauge. Footwear is more sensitive to size differences than a scarf or blanket.
Use the correct sizing adjustment. Follow the designer's current instructions rather than estimating the stitch count from the photograph.
Keep both slippers consistent. Write down any changes you make while knitting the first slipper so you can repeat them on the second.
Make the sole seam comfortable. Avoid creating an unnecessarily bulky ridge underneath the foot.
Slipper Safety
Hand-knitted slippers can be slippery on polished wood, tile and other smooth flooring.
If the slippers will be worn regularly on smooth surfaces, consider adding a suitable non-slip sole or fabric treatment designed for footwear.
Why These Adult Slippers Are Worth Knitting
Aglaé Laser's design turns basic knitted fabrics into practical handmade footwear without requiring conventional sock construction.
The combination of flat knitting, yarn held double and simple shaping makes the project approachable while still teaching useful techniques.
And because the original pattern includes multiple adult sizes, you can make pairs for different members of the family.
Get the Free Adult Knitted Slippers Pattern
The complete Chaussons pour les adultes – Slippers pattern by Aglaé Laser is currently available as a free download.
Use the designer's current pattern listing for the complete stitch counts, sizing adjustments, decrease sequence and finishing instructions.
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