Stick Chick Knits Seamless Slippers Booties Knitting Pattern

Stick Chick Knits Seamless Slippers

What is Being Made

These are cozy house slippers designed by Melissa Goodale for Stick Chick Knits. The pattern includes a pair of seamless slippers in two sizes—S/M for average women's feet and M/L for average men's feet—plus optional decorative knitted flowers with seed beads. The slippers feature a circumference of 6 to 7 inches (15 to 18 cm) unstretched for size S/M, or 7 inches (18 cm) for size M/L, with lengths of 8.5 inches (22 cm) and 11 inches (28 cm) respectively. These slippers are designed to knit up quickly and work well as last-minute gifts.

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level pattern employs both seamless construction and mixed knitting methods. The slippers are worked in the round using double-pointed needles for the Foot and Toe sections, while the Heel Cup portion is worked flat in a back-and-forth motion. The seamless cast-on technique creates a continuous construction without seaming, though a long tail cast-on may be substituted if the knitter prefers to seam the back of the slipper closed. The pattern accommodates alternative methods, allowing knitters to use Magic Loop or two circular needles instead of traditional double-pointed needles.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch pattern for the slipper body is 1x1 ribbing, which creates stretch in both width and length, allowing for comfortable fit adjustments. The ribbing is worked by alternating knit and purl stitches. The decorative flowers are worked in stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, flat fabric. The pattern includes several shaping abbreviations: CDD (Central Double Decrease—slip 2 stitches together as if to knit, slip 1 more stitch as if to knit, then knit all 3 stitches together), K2tog (knit 2 stitches together), and M1 (make 1 increase using the left needle to pick up the strand between stitches). The instruction to "work in pattern" means maintaining the established knit and purl sequence throughout.

Materials

For the slippers, the pattern calls for Hazel Knits Artisan Lively DK yarn in the colorway Shady Verdant. This yarn is composed of 90% Merino wool and 10% Nylon, offering durability and softness. Approximately 125 yards (114 meters) are needed for size S/M, or 165 yards (151 meters) for size M/L. The pattern specifies one set of US #5 (3.75 mm) double-pointed needles and a stitch marker.

For the optional decorative flowers, Hazel Knits Artisan Sock yarn in Hibiscus is used—also a 90% Merino/10% Nylon blend—requiring 40 yards (37 meters). These flowers are knitted on US #2 (2.75 mm) double-pointed needles and may be embellished with twelve size 6/0 seed beads if desired.

The pattern recommends using sturdy acrylic or superwash wool/nylon blends for longevity if the slippers will receive frequent wear around the house. Alternatively, soft and luxurious yarns work well for slippers intended for relaxing on the couch. Gauge is set at 32 stitches per 4 inches (10 cm) in unstretched 1x1 ribbing for the slipper body, and 32 stitches per 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch for the flowers. Knitters should adjust needle size as needed to obtain the correct gauge.