Craft the Coziest Felted Animal Slippers

Craft the Coziest Felted Animal Slippers! 🐾

Treat your feet to a pair of adorable, comfy slippers that are as warm as they are whimsical! These felted animal slippers feature charming little ears and embroidered facial details, blending practicality with playful design. Whether you’re lounging at home or creating a thoughtful handmade gift, this step-by-step pattern lets you customize the slippers to fit any size. Let’s jump into the crafting fun!

What You’ll Need

• Yarn:
  • Main Color (MC): West Yorkshire Spinners Bluefaced Leicester Aran (100% Wool, 83m/50g) – 2 (3, 3) skeins, orange
  • Contrast Color (CC): 1 skein, cream
• Needles: 5 mm knitting needles (straight or circular, your choice)
• Black embroidery thread (for facial details)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Sizes Available

• Small: 22 cm
• Medium: 26 cm
• Large: 32 cm

Gauge

• Before felting: 14 stitches x 21 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm

Pattern Instructions

Toe Section

1. Using contrast color (CC), cast on 3 (3, 5) stitches.
2. Row 1 (WS): Knit all stitches.
3. Row 2 (RS): K1, inc 1, K1 (3, 3), inc 1, K1. (5, 5, 7 stitches)
4. Row 3: Purl all stitches.
5. Row 4: K1, inc 1, knit across, inc 1, K1. (7, 7, 9 stitches)
6. Keep increasing until you have 25 (25, 27) stitches.

Body of the Slipper

1. Work in stockinette stitch (alternating knit and purl rows) for 22 rows or until you reach the middle of the foot.

Heel Section

1. Row 1: Bind off 14 (14, 16) stitches, knit to the end.
2. Row 2: Bind off 14 (14, 16) stitches, knit to the end.
3. Knit in stockinette for 3 rows.
4. Row 4: K2tog, knit to the last 2 stitches, K2tog.
5. Repeat until 7 stitches remain.

Tail Section

1. Switch to contrast color (CC) and knit stockinette for 6 rows, decreasing as follows:
   • Row 1: K2tog at the start and end of the row.
   • Rows 2-3: Knit all stitches.
   • Repeat until 3 stitches remain.
2. K3tog, fasten off, and weave in ends.

Ears (Make 4 Per Slipper)

1. Using main color (MC), cast on 7 stitches and knit 5 rows of stockinette.
2. Row 6: K2tog, knit to the last 2 stitches, K2tog.
3. Continue decreasing until 3 stitches remain.
4. K3tog, fasten off, and weave in ends.
5. Sew two ear pieces together (right sides out) for each ear.

Sole and Side Edges

1. Flip the work so the wrong side (WS) is facing you. Pick up 13 (13, 15) stitches along the side edge.
2. Knit in stockinette, alternating cream and orange:
   • Knit 5 (5, 6) stitches in cream.
   • Knit 3 stitches in orange.
   • Repeat for 21 (25, 30) rows.

Finishing Touches

Assembly & Felting

1. Turn the slipper inside out and sew the sole together. Shape the toe to create a rounded finish.
2. Attach the tail piece to the heel and sew the ears onto the top of the slipper.
3. Use black embroidery thread to add a nose and eyes with French knots.
4. Felt the slippers by hand or in the washing machine. Check the size as you go and shape them before laying them flat to dry.

Make It Your Own

• Customize Colors: Mix and match yarn shades to suit your mood or the recipient’s taste.
• Add Details: Whiskers, spots, or even tiny bows can make your slippers even more unique!

Step Into Cozy Bliss

Congratulations! Your adorable felted slippers are complete and ready to keep your toes snug and stylish. Whether you’re wearing them or gifting them, these slippers will bring a smile to anyone’s face.

Happy knitting and felting, crafty friends! 🧶✨