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New Free Slipper Patterns from PolarKnit

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ladybug_slippers These are sooo cute! Little ladybug slippers and littlepiggy_slippers piggy slippers, all knit in PolarKnit’s chunky weight fleece yarn.

For the pattern, go to the PolarKnit patterns page and scroll down to the chunky section.

Looking for more Slipper patterns? Check these out on Etsy.

Comments

  4. I get an error message when I click on the free lady bug slipper pattern. I tried a couple of other ways to get it with no success.
    Can you help me?????

  7. Can you please email me the knitting pattern for both the piggy and ladybug slippers.
    Many thanks
    Dee

  8. I love the ladybug slippers, but casn not open the pattern. Can you please email it to me. Thank you very much
    marissa

  9. I love the ladybug and piggy slippers but unable to get the pattern. Can anyone help? Thank you

  11. The patterns aren’t there? either the patterns were removed or something went wrong. Could you please email me the patterns? They look sooooo cute!

  13. If you go on knitting pattern central you can find the pattern for the ladybug slippers. Unfortunately I still haven’t found the pig slippers, which are the ones I really want to make.

  15. pouvez vous me faire parvenir la traductions en francais des chaussons cochons roses.d’avance merci

  16. Could you please e mail me the Lady bug and piggy slipper pattern thy are gorgeous cant get pattern on web does not open page. Kind Regards Cathy

  19. i love the ladybug slippers … my girls would actually wear slippers!
    Could you please email me the pattern?
    Thank you in advance

  30. Hi can you please email the free pattern for Lady Bug and Piggy slippers?
    Regards
    Maretha
    marethabotha123@gmail com

Have you read?

Vintage Bed Socks Knitting Pattern – A Cozy Little Gift Project With Old-Fashioned Charm

There is something wonderfully nostalgic about a pair of handmade bed socks, isn’t there? They are practical, pretty, and just the sort of project that feels like it belongs beside a cup of tea, a good film, and a basket of wool that is pretending not to be overflowing.

This vintage Bed Socks knitting pattern is one of those sweet little patterns that still feels useful today. Originally from the Jaeger Hand-Knit Series No. 44, the design features a simple garter-stitch foot, a ribbed cuff, eyelet holes, a crochet chain tie, and little tassel-style pom-poms at the front. The original pattern even describes them as “a very acceptable present,” and honestly, I don’t think much has changed there.

These would make a lovely handmade gift for someone who is always cold, someone recovering or resting, or anyone who appreciates a bit of old-fashioned comfort. They would also be beautiful as a Mother’s Day gift, a winter birthday present, a Christmas stocking filler, or a “just because you deserve cozy feet” project.

The pattern itself is delightfully simple in construction. The socks are knitted flat, beginning at the lower edge, with the foot worked in garter stitch before moving into the ribbed upper section. The decorative eyelet row allows for a crochet chain cord to be threaded through, and the finishing tassels give the socks that charming vintage look. The top edge is finished with a row of double crochet, which adds a neat handmade touch.

The original measurements list the socks as approximately 10½ inches from the top to the lower edge of the heel, with a 9¾ inch foot length, and the pattern notes that the size can be adapted. As with many vintage knitting patterns, modern knitters will want to check gauge carefully and choose a soft yarn that feels comfortable against the skin. A cozy wool blend, soft acrylic, or washable yarn would all work depending on whether you are making these for everyday use or as a special gift.

I especially love that this pattern has that “giftable” quality without being a massive project. It is small enough to feel achievable, but still special enough that the finished pair looks thoughtful. And let’s be honest, handmade socks with pom-poms are always going to beat a last-minute candle from the supermarket.

The PDF version has been cleaned up and formatted for easier reading while keeping the original vintage design intact. It also includes a modern pink mockup image and the original vintage scan, so you get both the historical charm and a fresh idea of how the finished socks could look today.

If you enjoy vintage knitting patterns, cozy handmade gifts, or quick projects that feel useful rather than just decorative, this sweet little bed socks pattern is a lovely one to add to your collection.

You can find the Vintage Bed Socks Knitting Pattern PDF in the CraftGossip Etsy store.

For supplies, this is also a nice stash-friendly project. A soft yarn from Mary Maxim or Amazon would work well, and if you make pom-poms regularly, a small pom-pom maker is one of those inexpensive tools that saves a surprising amount of fiddling.