I am an addict.
An addict for crochet slippers.
It all began when I saw slippers similar to these on craftgawker.
I loved them so much I couldn’t get their tempting image out of my head.
All I needed was a pattern.
But because I am terribly, terribly impatient, I found creating my own pattern quicker than looking for an official one on the web.
And since I’m no crochet guru, the pattern turned out to be really simple.
Actually, these slippers might be the simplest slippers in the universe.
Or not.
But they might.
This is what I did…
Round 1: 5 ch (chain stitch); join into ring with sl st (slip stitch)
Round 2: 3 ch; 7 dc (double crochet stitch) into the center of the ring; join with sl st
Round 3: 3 ch; 1 dc into first stitch; 2 dc into each next stitch; join with sl st
Round 4: 3 ch; 1 dc into first stitch; 2 dc into each next stitch
Round 5 – 13: (continue crocheting in spiral); 1 dc into each dc
Row 14: turn (!); 3 ch; 1 dc into second stitch from hook; make 20 dc (1 dc into each next dc)
Row 15 – 21: turn; 3 ch; 1 dc into second stitch from hook; continue 20 dc (1 dc into each next dc)
Row 22: turn; 3 ch; 1 dc into first stitch from hook; continue 21 dc (1 dc into each next dc); another 1 dc into last stitch
Row 23 – 25: turn; 3 ch; 1 dc into second stitch from hook; continue 22 dc (1 dc into each next dc)
Row 26: turn; 3 ch; 1 dc into first stitch from hook; continue 23 dc (1 dc into each next dc); another 1 dc into last stitch
Row 27 – 28: turn; 3 ch; 1 dc into second stitch from hook; continue 24 dc (1 dc into each next dc)
Finish off.
Fold the end in half and sew it together.
Make sure it’s turned like shown in the picture – with the seam finally facing inward.
Done.
Now for the edging:
Tie a yarn of the same or different color to the edge of the slipper.
That will make our first ‘stitch’.
Make 2 chain stitches.
Then make 1 single crochet into the next bigger (as I call it) ‘hole’. (Sorry. I’ve warned you that I’m no guru of crochet.)
Then make 1 chain stitch.
Continue this pattern (1 single crochet stitch; 1 chain stitch) along the edge of your slipper.
Finally, make 1 slip stitch to join with the first stitch.
Finish off.
And this is it.
You can adorn these slippers with colorful buttons, flowers or even crochet swirls.
I really hope you’ll find as much passion in making them as I have.
(Psst…I am already making cute pink ones. Of course, I’ll show them to you as soon as they are finished.)
Enjoy, dear friends.
See you soon.
Love,
Petra
(Oh, one important thing! These slippers were made to fit my feet, which are size 40 – Europe / 6.5 – UK / 9 – US. To adjust the size of these slippers to your feet you may need to change the number of rounds between the round 5 and 13 and the number or rows between the row 15 – 21 of this post. AND… I always use bulky yarn to make my slippers.)
what a great idea! cute!
I love these!! My grandmother used to make knitted slippers, but I haven’t had anything like that since she passed away 20 years ago. I have never made anything but a scarf with crochet, but I think I could to this… You have inspired me!
Very sweet, Petra! Thank you for sharing the how-to for these!
c’est bien expliqué surtout en photo pour moi qui suis française, je vais le tenter !!!
Petra, real cute. Need to know though if you use anti-slip dots or some sort of anti-slip protection on the bottom. Knitted or crochet slippers, cute as they are, can be dangerous on wood or linoleum floors for older folks like me. If you use them, can you tell us what kind you use and where you get them.
Thanks a bunch
Hi Jamie. No, I don’t use anti-slip dots. Though I probably should. Need to find where to buy them myself… 🙂 Petra
Such cute slippers! What size hook do you use? Thanks for posting. I can’t wait to make them.
lovely!
Hi Sam and thanks. I really don’t know what size hook that is. All I know is that I inherited it from my mother, it is older than me and I do all my slipper work with it. But maybe its finally time to find out, with all the tutorials I make. 🙂 Petra
What a great slipper pattern! I’ve rediscovered the love of crocheting, but standard patterns still read like ancient Greek to me! Your photos are SO incredibly helpful, Petra — thanks so much!!!
I’ll definitely be be making these!
The pattern looks easy enough for me to want to make them! Thanks for directions.
Oh wow – I think I might become an addict, too! Just thought about using Paper Twine for crocheting (… well, of course I did) or perhaps Paper Twines for the top and Cotton Yarn for the bottom. I think I need to get crocheting right away (luckily it’s Saturday today!).
Thanks for sharing this tutorial
Linda
I agree, it would be great to know what size hook you use. I have been looking for a tutorial like this for ages! Thank you so muchf or sharing!
soooo cute! I have to HAVE them!
ok I’m off to dig into my yarn stash, I think I’ll swatch with a size G hook, it seems appropriate 🙂
thanks for sharing the pattern and please let us know if you try to make the adorable tiny bears!
I have to have one of them too!
I LOVE your site. I can’t wait to try some of your recipes.
I think it is something like ‘G’.
Very cute and it does look easy to make! Thanks for the tutorial!
Oh wow! I’ve been looking for a pattern like this as welllll!!!!! Have you thought about making them bigger and doing a felt version? That is what I’m going to try to do!
I love these! I’m a 7 1/2 and these are the changes I made to this great design to fit my foot.
Round 2 – I did 6 dc instead of 7
Round 5-13 I only did 7 rows so Round 5-11 instead and then went to the step for round 14
Round 15-21 I only did 5 rows so Round 15-19 instead and then went to the step for round 22
and I stopped at round 24 and then it was time to sew it together!
I hope those changes made sense the way I wrote them, great project!
Thank you for sharing your skills and creativity!
Bonjour!
MERCI
MERCI
MERCI….
amicalement,
Lisou
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Just seen this tutorial on Craftgawker and green with envy – I wish I knew how to crochet as these slippers are so adorable! So much so that I’ve decided to feature the tutorial on my blog for this week’s Tutorial Tuesday. You be able to see it here once it get’s published:
http://www.milomade.co.uk/blog/2011/03/i-want-to-learn-to-crochet/
I’m going to give it a go and see if I can learn how to crochet in the process…
I just finished my slippers this morning! They are so cute and comfy 🙂
Are we allowed to post pics of our finished slippers here?
Hola!
muchas gracias por el tutorial!
está tan bien explicado, que las hice muy rápido!
adoro tu blog! es fabuloso!
gracias otra vez! ^.^
I need help with the first two steps! Ugh! I don’t understand how to crochet in a circle. I’ve looked up so many videos, but I just can’t get it right 😦
Hi Mary Grace, for help to learn to crochet in a circle go to youtube.com and search for granny square crochet. I think this would be the best way to see how it’s done. I could explain it to you but it still wouldn’t make as much sense as watching someone actually make one.
I hope this helps! 🙂
Pam
These are so cute. I’m curious though, what sized hook did you use?
Hi Pil!
It’s size ‘G’ hook (4 mm).
Have a nice day!
🙂 Petra
What number of needle do you use?
It is very beutiful!
Thank you!
ouh! sorry, 4 🙂
Hi
I love these and cant wait to get started.
Can you please tell me how to put the bar across the top of the slipper like on the site with the flower on.
Thanks.
Muchas gracias!
me han quedado divinas!
Jai Gurudev!
I want to know how many do I need to crochet to make a strap on the slipper
kristine
To make the bar I crocheted (about) 30 rows of 4 single stitches. Then a sewed the bar to the slipper. 🙂 Petra