Crochet Beautiful Slippers
Crocheting beautiful slippers is such a delightful and rewarding project! Not only do you get to unleash your creativity by choosing colors and patterns, but you also get to craft cozy footwear that is perfect for lounging around the house or giving as heartfelt gifts to your loved ones. The best part is that crocheted slippers can be customized to fit any size or style preference, making them a fun and practical way to add a personal touch to your wardrobe. So grab your yarn and hook, and get ready to crochet your way to some seriously snuggly and chic footwear!
Materials
Brava #4 worsted weight yarn, 230 yards (A) Silver (B) Cornflower
4 mm hook
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Gauge
4 clusters = 2 in.
3 rows = 2 in.
*For best fit, please take the time to make a gauge swatch!
Abbreviations (US Terms):
Ch: chain
Dc: double crochet
Hdc: half double crochet
Sc: single crochet
Sl st: slip stitch
St(s): stitch(es)
Yo: yarn over
Sp: space
Special Stitches
BegCl: Beginning Cluster – ch 2 (yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up a loop, yo pull through 2 loops on hook) 2 times in the same st (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through all loops on hook.
Cl: Cluster – (Yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook) 3 times in the same st (4 loops on hook), yo, pull through all loops on hook.
Cl2tog: Cluster 2 together – (Yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook) 3 times in the same st (4 loops on hook), yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook, (yo, insert hook same st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook) 2 times in the same st, yo, pull through 7 loops on hook.
Sizes
S(6/7)
M(8/9)
L(10/11)
Directions for the different sizes are listed like this: S (M, L)
Notes
Do not turn after each round.
Pattern
Ch 20(24, 28)
Round 1(color A): Sc in the 2nd ch from hook, sc next 8(10,12) sts, hdc next st, dc next 8(10,12) sts, 5 dc in last st. Flip your chain upside down. You will now be working underneath the original chain. Dc in next 8(10,12) sts, hdc in next st, sc next 8(10,12) sts, 4 sc in last st, sl st to join. Stitch count: (44,52,60)
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in the next 18(22,26) sts, 2 sc in the next 5 sts, sc in the next 18(22,26) sts, 2 sc in the next 3 sts, sl st to join. Stitch count: (52,60,68)
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in the next 18(22,26) sts, (2 sc in next st, sc in next) 5 times, sc in the next 18(22,26) sts, (2 sc in the next st, sc in the next), 3 times, sl st to join. Stitch count: (60,68,76)
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in the next 9(11,13) sts, hdc in the next st, dc in the next 8(10,12) sts (2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 2 sts) 5 times, dc in the next 8(10,12) sts, hdc in the next st, sc in the next 9(11,13) sts, (2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts) 3 times, sl st to join. Fasten off. Stitch count: (68,76,84)
Attach yarn to center heel. You will be alternating colors every row.
Round 5 (color B): BegCl, ch 1, sk 1, *Cl in the next st, ch 1, sk 1, repeat from * around, sl st to join. Stitch count (34,38,42 clusters)
Round 6-7: Attach new color to center heel ch-1 sp. BegCl, ch 1, *cl in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, repeat * around, sl st to join.
According to the picture below, fold slipper in half then mark the center 11(13,15) clusters at the toe with a stitch marker. Then attach yarn to center heel ch-1 sp.
Round 8 (color A): BegCl, ch 1, *cl in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, repeat from * until first st marker, (cl2tog, ch 1) 6(7,8) times, *cl in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, repeat from * until end of row, sl st to join. Stitch count: (28,31,34 clusters)
Fold the slipper in half again, then mark the center 9(11,13) clusters at the toe with a stitch marker, then attach yarn to center heel ch-1 sp.
Round 9 (color B): BegCl, ch 1, *cl in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, repeat from * until first st marker, (cl2tog, ch 1) 5(6,7) times, *cl in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, repeat from * until end of row, sl st to join. Stitch Count: (24,25,27 clusters)
Round 10 (color A): Ch 1, Sc in each st around, sl st to join.
Optional: add pom pom
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