Toddler Slipper Sock

Toddler Slipper Sock Knitting Pattern

What Is Being Made

The Toddler Slipper Sock, designed by Monique Rae, is a thick knit sock created specifically for toddlers with full ankle coverage. This knitted slipper sock provides warmth and comfort for young children, featuring a durable construction suitable for everyday wear. The pattern offers versatility with three distinct ankle style options to suit different preferences and fit needs.

Ankle Style Options

• Bobby Style – A classic shorter ankle design
• Crew Style – A mid-height ankle coverage option
• Moon Boot Style – An extended ankle design for maximum coverage
• Cuff Style – An additional ankle variation for customization

Construction Method

This slipper sock is knitted in one piece with no sewing required, making it an efficient and streamlined project. The pattern includes instructions for a wide width sole option, accommodating different foot widths for proper fit across size ranges. Both left and right slippers are knit identically using the same pattern instructions, simplifying the knitting process.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

The pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for intermediate-level crafters. Key stitches and techniques used include:

• Knit stitch (k) – The primary stitch forming the fabric base
• Knit two together (k2tog) – A decrease technique used for shaping, particularly visible in rows 22-24 where decreases reduce stitch counts from 13 to 10 stitches
• Make one (m1) – An increase technique employed in row 37 to add stitches and adjust fit
• Stitch markers – Used to track pattern sections and maintain stitch placement accuracy

The pattern uses a color code system to identify correct sizing (small, medium, or large) throughout the instructions, ensuring knitters follow the appropriate row counts and stitch modifications for their chosen size.

Materials Required

Yarn: The pattern calls for chunky weight yarn in specific yardage amounts depending on size and width selection. For the bobby style pictured, yarn requirements are:

• Size Small: 1.8 ounces / 84 yards (single strand) or 1.4 ounces / 75 yards (double strand)
• Size Medium: 2.0 ounces / 94 yards (single strand) or 1.6 ounces / 85 yards (double strand)
• Size Large: 2.2 ounces / 104 yards (single strand) or 1.8 ounces / 95 yards (double strand)

Additional yardage may be required for wide width variations. The yarn is worked using double pointed needles at 13 wraps per inch (WPI) for double strand construction, or single strand at 7 WPI.

Needles: US size 7 (4.5mm) needles are specified. Double pointed needles are recommended for this in-the-round construction method.

Additional Materials: Stitch markers for tracking pattern sections, a row counter for monitoring progress through the pattern rows, a yarn needle for weaving in ends, and optional buttons for decorative embellishment.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle projects involving shaping techniques, stitch increases and decreases, and multi-size pattern variations. The one-piece construction and straightforward stitch patterns make it an accessible intermediate project.

Pattern designed by Monique Rae Designs, copyright 2020.