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Handmade slippers are great – but slippery! Here are over 10 great ideas for how to make crochet and knit slippers non slip! Originally posted in 2013, this list has been updated with new links and new ideas for 2024!
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Crochet slippers are a wintertime staple! I’ve designed several pairs for Moogly, and I also put together a roundup of 20 crochet slipper patterns for the whole family!
And one question always comes up – how do you make crochet and knit slippers non-slip? As a homeowner with hardwood floors, tile, and 3 kids, it’s a quest I’m familiar with! So with slipper gift-giving season upon us, today’s roundup features a collection of ideas I’ve put together to make slippers non-slip.
Some of this stuff you might already have, or be able to find at the hardware or craft store – or just click the link to buy online!
10+ Ways to Make Crochet & Knit Slippers Non-Slip
- Plastic Dip: I’ve seen this recommended by lots of crocheters and knitters. It comes in cans so you can just use a cotton swab to dab on some dots that will dry into neat rubber grips, or get the can for an easy spray!
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Fiber-Lok Non Skid Backing: This product is made to be brushed on the back of rugs, so it’s great on fabrics and easy to use! Just be sure to let it dry and use two coats. With 15 square feet of double coat coverage, that’s a lot of slippers!
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Puffy Fabric Paint: How many of you have some of these dimensional fabric paints in your crafting stash? You don’t see too many puffy paint shirts out there anymore, but the paints are still popular – the texture of small dots is great for making socks and slippers non slip. Bonus, you get to make fun designs in all the colors! If you can’t find puff paints, perhaps…
- Use the Hot Glue Gun: This one happens to be my personal favorite, but this quick fix is perfect for creating slip resistance on your footwear – just be sure to let it dry first – don’t glue yourself to your hard flooring!
- Non-Slip Indoor Rug Pad: Some knitters and crocheters like to use the stuff you’re supposed to layer between the rug and the floor. Just trace their shoes, cut it out and sew it on – or if you don’t sew, try washable fabric glue! Just like footie pajamas!
- Silicone Sealant: Flexible, and dries clear! Check your garage or workplace – you might already have some laying around…
I even found a great video on youtube that shows just how to apply it:
- Slipper Soles: These definitely put comfort first! Boye is a brand most yarn crafters know, but did you know they sell pre-made soles for knit and crochet slippers? They are often sold out, but which makes me wonder if you couldn’t work a blanket stitch around these sheepy insoles, and treat the bottom? You also might be able to find leather or suede soles in your local yarn shop!
- Fancy Custom Felt Soles on the Zen of Making: Aren’t these gorgeous! If you’ve got the sewing skills, these give a truly exceptional finished look. You’ll need thick felt and the puffy fabric paint listed above for this non-slip solution.
- Dritz Anti-Skid Gripper Fabric: Hey, guess what – there’s a product specifically designed for this! It says right on the package – “For pajamas and slippers. Prevents Slips and Falls.” Perfect!
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Prym Espadrille Woven Soles with Rubber Base: It’s easy to sew into the woven edge – whether you add fabric or yarn is up to you! These are amazing for DIY non-slip shoes!
- Viva Sock Stop: It’s designed for socks, but perfect for slippers! The Viva Decor ABS slip stop fabric liquid is a soft and non-slip rubber sock paint. The ABS non skid fabric paint is suitable for light and dark materials!
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Non Skid Rubber Treated Fabric: This looks like the stuff I remember on the feet of my footie pajamas! A bit of sewing skills will create a lovely and flexible non slip sole with this fabric! Or try adhesive spray!
Have you found any other ways to make slippers non slip? Any tricks, products, or methods I missed? Share your ideas in the comments! I try to add new methods to this post as I learn about them. Stay warm AND safe in your new pair of slippers!
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