How to Make Cosy Slipper Socks

Using 2 ends of yarn A and 10mm needles cast on 28sts.

Work in 1×1 rib for 4 rows.

Begin working in garter st until work measures 17cm.

RS: Knit 14 sts and turn leaving remaining sts on a holder.

Next row: K1, k2tog, k8, k2tog, k1

Next row: Knit

Next row: K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1

Next row: Knit

Repeat last 2 rows until 8 sts remain.

Knit 1 row

Next row: K1, kfb, knit to last 2 sts, kfb, k1

Next row: Knit

Repeat the last 2 rows until you have 14 sts.

RS: Knit across sts in work and then across sts on holder.

Continue straight until work measures 30cm. This is the time to add more or less length to your sock.

Shape the toe

RS: Work 14 sts and turn, leaving remaining sts on a holder.

Next row: K1, k2tog, k8, k2tog, k1

Next row: Knit

Next row: K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1

Next row: Knit

Continue working last 2 rows until 8 sts remain.

Cast off.

Rejoin yarn and repeat toe shaping on the remaining sts on the holder.

Using 1 end of yarn A and 10mm needles cast on 22sts

Begin working in garter st until work measures 13cm

RS: Knit 14 sts and turn leaving remaining sts on a holder.

Next row: K1, k2tog, k5, k2tog, k1

Next row: Knit

Next row: K1, k2tog, k3, k2tog, k1

Next row: Knit

Next row: K1, kfb, k3, kfb, k1

Next row: Knit

Next row: K1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, knit across sts on holder.

Continue straight until work measures 26cm. This is the time to add more or less length to your sock. Make sure that it matches what you worked for the outer foot.

Shape the toe

RS: K1, k2tog, k5, k2tog, k1, leaving remaining sts on a holder.

Next row: Knit

Next row: K1, k2tog, k3, k2tog, k1

Next row: Knit

Next row: K1, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k1

Cast off

Rejoin yarn and repeat toe shaping on the remaining sts on the holder.

With RS facing, using mattress st join the heel shaping on both sides. Then sew the side seam together and along the toes.

Do this for both the inner and the outer sock.

Then make sure the inner sock has the seam on the outside and insert into the outer sock making sure to match the seams.

Using yarn B match up the top of the inner sock to the bottom of the rib of the outer stock. Stitch into place using overstitch.