Knitting socks on two needles

 Let's determine the size. If you are making knitted slippers for yourself, cast on about 45 stitches, and if for a child — 37. However, it all depends on your knitting style: some knit loosely, while others knit tightly. We start our slipper with garter stitch if you want a foldable cuff at the end. To ensure the slipper fits snugly to the foot, knit in a 1x1 ribbing or English ribbing — whichever you prefer.

We have decided on the sizes and the style. Let's knit the first row, then identify the middle stitch — this is why we chose an odd number. Knit one side of it with knit stitches, and the other side with purl stitches. Make a yarn over before and after the middle stitch. It should be knitted as purl on the right side. Adjust the depth of the slipper according to your foot.

Once you reach the desired depth, we start knitting the sole. Again, we focus on the middle stitch, from which a clear line has formed. Until this line, knit five regular stitches with one needle, knit the middle stitch, and then knit another five with the second needle (the fifth stitch is knitted together with the previous one).

Turn your work around and now we use purl stitches. The slipper is already taking shape — we just need to finish the sole and the heel. We knit the sides until there are stitches left for the sole.

Let's define the heel. For this, we need to pick one from the edge stitches of the sides.

Now you see that slippers knitted on 2 needles are very easy to make. You can make them for yourself or delight your family and friends with such an original gift.

Useful to know:

 

• You can use satin ribbons, pom-poms, and beads for decoration.
  
• If you are knitting slippers on two needles for children, to make them stay on the foot better, you can sew in regular elastic.