I am a busy mom who crafts for cash so I don’t have time for tedious craft projects. I like to finish a craft in one evening or one naptime without a lot of stress. We can discuss my generations need for instant gratification some other time. The rest of my life is frantic, I craft to relax. I couldn’t find a pattern for slippers that weren’t a) ugly or b) mind-blowingly complicated. This afternoon I sat down and made this pair of slippers in about two hours not including the time it’s taking my washing machine to felt (shrink) ‘em.
All you need is one skein of Lamb’s Pride worsted wool, and a sz J crochet hook. I used Rosy Velvet for the color because it’s my new favorite.
All you need to know is how to sl st and dc which anyone can do with one YouTube video studying session.
Slipper (make two if you have two feet.)
Ch 4 sl st in first ch to form a ring or loop. Ch 3.
Rnd 1: Double crochet in ring and around yarn tail 11 times. Join with sl st to where you started and you should have a circle. Pull yarn tail tight to close ring or your toes might pop out!
Rnd 2: Ch 3, (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st.) Repeat pattern until you are back to the starting point and join with a sl st.
Rnd 3: The same as round 2
Rnd 4-8: Ch 3. Dc in each st around. Join with sl st.
Rnd 9: Ch 3. Do 19 dc for 20 st total.
Rnd 10: Ch 3. Turn work and dc across 19 st. ch 7. Sl st at the opposite side to form strap.
Rnd 11: Chain 3. Turn and work across ch and all other st. You should have a strap now. Sl st to join.
Rnd 12: Ch 3. Turn and work 19 dc st across.
Rnd 13-19: Repeat rnd. 12. I made these to fit my sz 10 feet. If yours are smaller just skip a row or two here.
Fold your heel area in half now and sl st the heel seam or sew it loosely. Weave in all loose ends.
Finishing
After you’ve woven in any loose yarn it’s laundry time. Throw these in with any clothes you don’t mind getting fuzzy and wash in hot water with detergent. Pull them out soon after the buzzer goes off and pull and stretch them into slipper shape. If they’re still too big you can felt them twice. Let dry overnight. Decorate them with ribbon, embroidery, buttons, sequins, etc.
Send me photos if you make these. If you like them they’re also for sale on my Etsy page.
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