A master class on how to knit "sneakers":


Used abbreviations:
k. r. — round
decrease left = knit 2 sts together: slip 1 st. as if to knit, knit the next st. and pull it through the slipped st.
ch — chain stitch
sl — slip stitch
sc — single crochet
dc — double crochet

How to knit slipper sneakers with needles.
We knit the cuff.

On circular needles No. 3, cast on 48 sts for sizes 35-39 and (56 sts for sizes 40-44) and distribute them on 4 needles, 12 (14) sts on each.
Knit 10 rounds with 1x1 ribbing, so that you have a strip of 4 knits on the back of the cuff and a strip of 2 knits on the front part of the cuff, i.e.:
1st needle: 2 knits, [1 purl, 1 knit] x5 (x6)
2nd needle: [1 purl, 1 knit] x6 (x7)
3rd needle: [1 knit, 1 purl] x6 (x7)
4th needle: [1 knit, 1 purl] x5 (x6), 2 knits.

For the next 13 rounds:
— continue knitting the front as before, and at the back make 2 vertical stripes of purl sts, as follows:
1st needle: 2 knits, 1 purl, 9 knits (11 knits)
2nd needle: 2 knits, [1 purl, 1 knit] x5 (x6)
3rd needle: [1 knit, 1 purl] x5 (x6), 2 knits.
4th needle: 9 knits (11 knits), 1 purl, 2 knits.

We knit the heel.
Knit 1 more round and then move all the sts from the 1st needle to the 4th, then knit only on these sts.
Turn the work, slip the 1st st. unknit in each row, knit 24 (28) rows in stockinette stitch continuing to knit the vertical stripes of purl sts through the entire heel.

Heel turn.
Slip 1 st. and knit in stockinette stitch to 7 (9) sts left, decrease left and turn your work.
Slip 1 st. and knit in stockinette stitch to 7 (9) sts left, knit 2 purls together, turn your work.
Slip 1 st. and knit in stockinette stitch to 6 (8) sts left, decrease left and turn your work.
Continue in this manner until 12 sts remain.

Knit 1 more row on these 12 sts (slip 1 st., 11 knits).
Using a free needle, pick up 13 (15) sts along the heel and knit them through the back loop.
Continue knitting ribbing on the 2nd and 3rd needles, as before, knitting the last st. together with the st. from the lifted 13 (15) sts until they are finished.
Divide the 12 sts of the heel in half, on the 4th and 1st needles, 6+6.



Continue knitting in stockinette stitch on the 1st and 4th needles, and ribbing on the 2nd and 3rd needles, as before (up to the toe decreases)
Make decreases for the toe at the end of the 1st needle (2 knits together) and at the beginning of the 4th (decrease left) in every row, until there are 12 (14) sts left on each needle.

Start shaping the toe when the desired length of the cuff is reached, and the little toe is completely hidden.

We knit the toe.
1st and 3rd needles: knit to the last 3 sts, 2 knits together, 1 knit.
2nd and 4th needles: 1 knit, decrease left, knit all remaining sts.
Make decreases every 2nd round, until 7 (8) sts remain on each needle, then make decreases in every round. When there are 2 sts left on each needle, cut the yarn and pull it through the remaining sts and pull tight and secure from the back.

Plackets with holes for laces.
Make plackets on the front (top) part of the toe. Pick up every 2nd st. along the edge from the beginning of the ribbing, starting from the cuff to the toe.



Knit 4 rows in stockinette stitch. Start knitting a knit row (one placket from the cuff to the toe, the other placket from the toe to the cuff).
Row with holes: *2 knits together, yarn over, 2 knits.*
Knit one more row purl and close all sts.



Knit 2 laces about 140 cm long.
Cast on 2 sts on a circular needle. Knit the sts as knits, bringing the yarn behind the work, starting from the first st., continue until the desired length, about 140 cm.



Using a hook (or needle with a chain stitch) create decorative stripes on the back of the toe and along the edges of the plackets.



Knit the sole of the slipper-sneakers with needles.
Notes: yarn overs are needed for holes in the sole.



For size 35–36
On circular needles No. 3.5, cast on 8 sts and knit 93 rows in stockinette stitch, as follows:
Row 1: 8 knits (then always slip the 1st st. unknit)
Row 2: 3 knits (i.e. slip 1 st., 2 knits), yarn over, 2 knits, yarn over, 3 knits.
Rows 3-4: all knits.
Row 5: 3 knits, yarn over, 4 knits, yarn over, 3 knits.
Rows 6-17: all knits.
Row 18: 4 knits, yarn over, 4 knits, yarn over, 4 knits.
Rows 19-31: all knits.
Row 32: 4 knits, yarn over, 6 knits, yarn over, 4 knits.
Rows 33-45: all knits.
Row 46: 4 knits, yarn over, 8 knits, yarn over, 4 knits.
Rows 47-56: all knits.
Row 57: 4 knits, yarn over, 10 knits, yarn over, 4 knits.
Rows 58-79: all knits.
Row 80: 1 knit, 2 knits together, 14 knits, 2 knits together, 1 knit.
Rows 81-82: all knits.
Row 83: 1 knit, 2 knits together, 12 knits, 2 knits together, 1 knit.
Rows 84-85: all knits.
Row 86: 1 knit, 2 knits together, 10 knits, 2 knits together, 1 knit.
Rows 87-88: all knits.
Row 89: 1 knit, 2 knits together, 8 knits, 2 knits together, 1 knit.
Rows 90-91: all knits.
Row 92: 1 knit, 2 knits together, 6 knits, 2 knits together, 1 knit.
Row 93: all knits, close the sts.

Knit the sides of the sole
Check the diagram on the right to see how many sts to pick up from the edge of the sole. Knit with white yarn. Knit 7 rows. Knit purl all the sts of the toe and knit the rest. Start by moving all the sts of the toe (13+10+13) onto one needle for a neater look.
Close the sts without tightening, using black yarn.
You can use a hook to lift the sts on the toe and heel.







For size 37–38
On circular needles No. 3.5, cast on 8 sts and knit 98 rows in stockinette stitch, as follows:
Row 1: 9 knits (then always slip the 1st st. unknit)
Row 2: 3 knits (i.e. slip 1 st., 2 knits), yarn over, 3 knits, yarn over, 3 knits.
Rows 3-4: all knits.
Row 5: 3 knits, yarn over, 5 knits, yarn over, 3 knits.
Rows 6-18: all knits.
Row 19: 4 knits, yarn over, 5 knits, yarn over, 4 knits.
Rows 20-33: all knits.
Row 34: 4 knits, yarn over, 7 knits, yarn over, 4 knits.
Rows 35-48: all knits.
Row 49: 4 knits, yarn over, 9 knits, yarn over, 4 knits.
Rows 50-60: all knits.
Row 61: 4 knits, yarn over, 11 knits, yarn over, 4 knits.
Rows 62-84: all knits.
Row 85: 1 knit, 2 knits together, 15 knits, 2 knits together, 1 knit.
Rows 86-87: all knits.
Row 88: 1 knit, 2 knits together, 13 knits, 2 knits together, 1 knit.
Rows 89-90: all knits.
Row 91: 1 knit, 2 knits together, 11 knits, 2 knits together, 1 knit.
Rows 92-93: all knits.
Row 94: 1 knit, 2 knits together, 9 knits, 2 knits together, 1 knit.
Rows 95-96: all knits.
Row 97: 1 knit, 2 knits together, 7 knits, 2 knits together, 1 knit.
Row 98: all knits, close the sts.

Knit the sides of the sole
Check the diagram on the right to see how many sts to pick up from the edge of the sole. Knit with white yarn. Knit 7 rows. Knit purl all the sts of the toe and knit the rest. Start by moving all the sts of the toe (14+10+14) onto one needle for a neater look.
Close the sts without tightening, using black yarn.
You can use a hook to lift the sts on the toe and heel.



For size 39–40
On circular needles No. 3.5, cast on 8 sts and knit 103 rows in stockinette stitch, as follows:
Row 1: 9 knits (then always slip the 1st st. unknit)
Row 2: 3 knits (i.e. slip 1 st., 2 knits), yarn over, 3 knits, yarn over, 3 knits.
Rows 3-4: all knits.
Row 5: 3 knits, yarn over, 5 knits, yarn over, 3 knits.
Rows 6-19: all knits.
Row 20: 4 knits, yarn over, 5 knits, yarn over, 4 knits.
Rows 21-35: all knits.
Row 36: 4 knits, yarn over, 7 knits, yarn over, 4 knits.
Rows 37-51: all knits.
Row 52: 4 knits, yarn over, 9 knits, yarn over, 4 knits.
Rows 53-64: all knits.
Row 65: 4 knits, yarn over, 11 knits, yarn over, 4 knits.
Rows 66-89: all knits.
Row 90: 1 knit, 2 knits together, 15 knits, 2 knits together, 1 knit.
Rows 91-92: all knits.
Row 93: 1 knit, 2 knits together, 13 knits, 2 knits together, 1 knit.
Rows 94-95: all knits.
Row 96: 1 knit, 2 knits together, 11 knits, 2 knits together, 1 knit.
Rows 97-98: all knits.
Row 99: 1 knit, 2 knits together, 9 knits, 2 knits together, 1 knit.
Rows 100-101: all knits.
Row 102: 1 knit, 2 knits together, 7 knits, 2 knits together, 1 knit.
Row 103: all knits, close the sts

Knit the sides of the sole
Check the diagram on the right to see how many sts to pick up from the edge of the sole. Knit with white yarn. Knit 7 rows. Knit purl all the sts of the toe and knit the rest. Start by moving all the sts of the toe (15+10+15) onto one needle for a neater look.
Close the sts without tightening, using black yarn.
You can use a hook to lift the sts on the toe and heel.

For size 41–42
On circular needles No. 3.5, cast on 8 sts and knit 108 rows in stockinette stitch, as follows:
Row 1: 10 knits (then always slip the 1st st. unknit)
Row 2: all knits (i.e. slip 1 st., 9 knits)
Row 3: 3 knits, yarn over, 4 knits, yarn over, 3 knits.
Rows 4-5: all knits.
Row 6: 3 knits, yarn over, 6 knits, yarn over, 3 knits.
Rows 7-22: all knits.
Row 23: 4 knits, yarn over, 6 knits, yarn over, 4 knits.
Rows 24-38: all knits.
Row 39: 4 knits, yarn over, 8 knits, yarn over, 4 knits.
Rows 40-54: all knits.
Row 55: 4 knits, yarn over, 10 knits, yarn over, 4 knits.
Rows 55-67: all knits.
Row 68: 4 knits, yarn over, 12 knits, yarn over, 4 knits.
Rows 69-92: all knits.
Row 93: 1 knit, 2 knits together, 16 knits, 2 knits together, 1 knit.
Rows 94-95: all knits.
Row 96: 1 knit, 2 knits together, 14 knits, 2 knits together, 1 knit.
Rows 97-98: all knits.
Row 99: 1 knit, 2 knits together, 12 knits, 2 knits together, 1 knit.
Rows 100-101: all knits.
Row 102: 1 knit, 2 knits together, 10 knits, 2 knits together, 1 knit.
Rows 103-104: all knits.
Row 105: 1 knit, 2 knits together, 8 knits, 2 knits together, 1 knit.
Rows 106-107: all knits.
Row 108: 1 knit, 2 knits together, 6 knits, 2 knits together, 1 knit, close the sts.

Knit the sides of the sole
Check the diagram on the right to see how many sts to pick up from the edge of the sole. Knit with white yarn. Knit 7 rows. Knit purl all the sts of the toe and knit the rest. Start by moving all the sts of the toe (16+10+16) onto one needle for a neater look.
Close the sts without tightening, using black yarn.
You can use a hook to lift the sts on the toe and heel.

For size 43–44
On circular needles No. 3.5, cast on 8 sts and knit 113 rows in stockinette stitch, as follows:
Row 1: 10 knits (then always slip the 1st st. unknit)
Row 2: all knits (i.e. slip 1 st., 9 knits)
Row 3: 3 knits, yarn over, 4 knits, yarn over, 3 knits.
Rows 4-5: all knits.
Row 6: 3 knits, yarn over, 6 knits, yarn over, 3 knits.
Rows 7-23: all knits.
Row 24: 4 knits, yarn over, 6 knits, yarn over, 4 knits.
Rows 25-40: all knits.
Row 41: 4 knits, yarn over, 8 knits, yarn over, 4 knits.
Rows 42-56: all knits.
Row 57: 4 knits, yarn over, 10 knits, yarn over, 4 knits.
Rows 58-69: all knits.
Row 70: 4 knits, yarn over, 12 knits, yarn over, 4 knits.
Rows 71-81: all knits.
Row 82: 4 knits, yarn over, 14 knits, yarn over, 4 knits.
Rows 83-97: all knits.
Row 98: 1 knit, 2 knits together, 18 knits, 2 knits together, 1 knit.
Rows 99-100: all knits.
Row 101: 1 knit, 2 knits together, 16 knits, 2 knits together, 1 knit.
Rows 102-103: all knits.
Row 104: 1 knit, 2 knits together, 14 knits, 2 knits together, 1 knit.
Rows 105-106: all knits.
Row 107: 1 knit, 2 knits together, 12 knits, 2 knits together, 1 knit.
Rows 108-109: all knits.
Row 110: 1 knit, 2 knits together, 10 knits, 2 knits together, 1 knit.
Rows 111-112: all knits.
Row 113: 1 knit, 2 knits together, 8 knits, 2 knits together, 1 knit, close the sts.

Knit the sides of the sole
Check the diagram on the right to see how many sts to pick up from the edge of the sole. Knit with white yarn. Knit 7 rows. Knit purl all the sts of the toe and knit the rest. Start by moving all the sts of the toe (16+10+16) onto one needle for a neater look.
Close the sts without tightening, using black yarn.
You can use a hook to lift the sts on the toe and heel.





In the photo, the toe stitches are on three needles, but for a neater result, it is better to transfer the stitches to one needle.




Close the stitches with black yarn.



Knit or embroider a stripe on the sides of the slipper and around the heel with black yarn.

We knit the white tip of the slipper in stockinette stitch.
Turn the sole with the purl side to you and pick up 4 sts in the center of the toe, behind the white bridges. You will see them from the back of the black rim.







4 purls, then skip one (from the rim), pick up a new st. from the rim and knit it purl, turn the work.
Now slip the first st., knit 4 knits, skip a st. from the rim and pick up a new st., as you did before, knit it knit and turn the work. Slip the 1st st. and so on until you have 2 purl sts left on each side of the rim. Close the stitches. Do not cut the yarn...

To finish, crochet the tip of the slipper with slip stitch, as shown in the photo.



We knit a decorative badge.
Crochet 4 chains and connect them in a circle with a slip stitch.
Row 1: 2 chains for rise and 14 double crochets in a circle, slip stitch in the 2nd chain of rise.
Row 2: 1 chain for rise, *2 single crochets in the next st., 1 single crochet in the next st.*, repeat from * to * until the end of the row, slip stitch in the chain of rise.
Cut the yarn.
Using black yarn and a needle, embroider a star, as shown in the photo.



Stuff the toe, for example, with plastic bags, put the slipper on top and pin it to the toe with pins. Then sew along the black decorative stripes with black yarn and small stitches. Also sew the white trim of the toe with white threads.



Knitted sneakers slippers are ready!

 

AUTHOR IRINA M

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