The Ember & Ash Mosaic Slippers: A Free Knitting Pattern for Cozy, Color-Blocked House Shoes
Step Into Warmth: Knit the Ember & Ash Mosaic Slippers
There's nothing quite like slipping your feet into a pair of hand-knit slippers after a long day. The Ember & Ash Mosaic Slippers are designed to be that perfect, cozy hug for your feet. Featuring a stunning, modern color-blocked mosaic pattern, these house shoes are as stylish as they are comfortable. The unique construction, using slipped stitches to create a woven texture, ensures a snug, custom fit that feels luxurious. Whether you're making a pair for yourself or as a heartfelt handmade gift, this free pattern is your ticket to cozy, happy feet.
Materials Needed
Before you begin, gather the following supplies. Using the exact materials will help you achieve the look and fit shown in the pattern.
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in two contrasting colors.
- Color A (Charcoal): Approximately 150 yards
- Color B (Burnt Orange): Approximately 150 yards
- Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles (or size to obtain gauge). A set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) or a long circular needle for the magic loop method is recommended for the toe.
- Notions: Stitch holder or waste yarn, tapestry needle, scissors.
Gauge
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch, blocked. Always take the time to check your gauge to ensure your slippers fit perfectly.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Sizes
Instructions are written for Small (Women's 5-7), with changes for Medium (Women's 8-10) and Large (Women's 11-13) in parentheses.
Abbreviations
- CO: Cast on
- K: Knit
- P: Purl
- K2tog: Knit two together
- SSK: Slip, slip, knit (slip two stitches knitwise, one at a time, then knit them together through the back loop)
- M1L: Make one left (increase)
- M1R: Make one right (increase)
- St(s): Stitch(es)
- RS: Right side
- WS: Wrong side
- wyib: With yarn in back
- wyif: With yarn in front
Pattern Notes
These slippers are worked flat from the heel to the toe, then the toe is grafted or seamed. The mosaic pattern is created by slipping stitches and working with one color at a time. Carry the unused color loosely up the side. The slipper is made in one piece, starting with the cuff.
Slipper (Make 2)
Cuff
With Color A, CO 40 (44, 48) sts.
- Row 1 (RS): *K2, P2; repeat from * to end.
- Row 2 (WS): *K2, P2; repeat from * to end.
Repeat Rows 1-2 for 1.5 inches, ending with a WS row.
Heel Flap
Worked back and forth on half the stitches. Place the first 20 (22, 24) sts on a holder for the instep. Work on the remaining 20 (22, 24) sts.
- Row 1 (RS): Slip 1, K to end.
- Row 2 (WS): Slip 1, P to end.
Repeat Rows 1-2 for 2 (2.5, 3) inches, ending with a WS row.
Turn Heel
- Row 1 (RS): Slip 1, K 12 (13, 14), SSK, K1, turn.
- Row 2 (WS): Slip 1, P 5 (6, 7), P2tog, P1, turn.
- Row 3: Slip 1, K to 1 st before the gap, SSK (knit the st before the gap and the st after the gap together), K1, turn.
- Row 4: Slip 1, P to 1 st before the gap, P2tog, P1, turn.
Repeat Rows 3-4 until all heel sts are worked. You will have 12 (14, 16) sts.
Gusset
With RS facing, pick up and knit 10 (11, 12) sts along the left side of the heel flap. Knit across the 20 (22, 24) instep sts from the holder. Pick up and knit 10 (11, 12) sts along the right side of the heel flap. Knit across the 12 (14, 16) heel sts. Total sts: 52 (58, 64).
Mosaic Pattern (Worked in the round on DPNs or magic loop)
- Round 1: With Color B, *K1, slip 1 wyib; repeat from * to end.
- Round 2: With Color B, *P1, slip 1 wyif; repeat from * to end.
- Round 3: With Color A, *slip 1 wyib, K1; repeat from * to end.
- Round 4: With Color A, *slip 1 wyif, P1; repeat from * to end.
Repeat Rounds 1-4 for the gusset decreases.
Gusset Decreases
Work in mosaic pattern as established.
- Round 1: Work to last 3 sts of the first half of the round (heel side), K2tog, K1. Work across instep sts. On the second half of the round (heel side), K1, SSK, work to end.
Repeat this decrease round every other round until 40 (44, 48) sts remain.
Foot
Continue working in mosaic pattern (Rounds 1-4) on all sts until the slipper measures 7 (8, 9) inches from the back of the heel, or desired length to the toe.
Toe Shaping
Switch to working in stockinette stitch (knit every round) with Color A.
- Round 1: *K2, K2tog; repeat from * to end. (30, 33, 36 sts)
- Round 2: Knit.
- Round 3: *K1, K2tog; repeat from * to end. (20, 22, 24 sts)
- Round 4: Knit.
- Round 5: *K2tog; repeat from * to end. (10, 11, 12 sts)
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining sts, pull tight, and secure. Weave in ends.
Finishing
Sew the back seam of the cuff and heel flap. Weave in all ends. Block lightly to shape.
Your Ember & Ash Mosaic Slippers are now complete! Enjoy the warmth and style of your handmade creation.
