Ballet Slippers Free Crochet Pattern, a Simple yet Elegant Design
This crochet ballet slippers pattern free tutorial comes in 6 sizes. The model is wearing a size 5.
The crochet ballet slipper pattern has an easy construction. Step-by-step pictures are also provided for beginners.
I am sure you will enjoy making these ballet slippers.
Free Crochet Ballet Slippers Pattern
Materials
1. Worsted weight (size 4 medium) yarn. I used Vanna’s Choice yarn for the sample slippers.
2. Size 7 (4.5mm) hook
3. Yarn needle to weave in the tails
4. A pair of 3/4 inch wooden buttons for embellishment.
Finished Size
US size 5: 8-3/4″ in length
US size 6: 9″ in length
US size 7: 9-1/4″ in length
US size 8: 9-1/2″ in length
US size 9: 10″ in length
US size 10: 10-1/4″ in length
The finished length will be equal to the foot length. Your slipper stretches with use to give you wiggle room.
Gauge
12 hdc stitches and 10 Rows = 4 inches
Measure the finished toe top as well to ensure you get the right size.
Yardage
Size 5 and 6: 90 yards for a pair
Size 7 and 8: 100 yards for a pair
Size 9 and 10: 150 yards for a pair
Stitch Abbreviations
The pattern is in standard American terms.
ch- chain
st (sts)- stitch (stitches)
sc- single crochet
sl st- slip stitch
hdc- half double crochet
fphdc- Front post half double crochet
YO- yarn over
Stitch Explanations
Front post half double crochet (fphdc): YO and insert your hook into the gap before a st from front to back, bring the hook back up to the front through the next gap between the sts, pull up a loop to the level of the hdc stitch, yarn over and pull through all the 3 loops like a regular hdc. Please click the link to my front post double crochet tutorial with pictures here: Front Post Double Crochet Tutorial. The idea is the same, the only difference will be that in place of the double crochet, you will be working a half double crochet.
hdc2tog: It is a decrease that is worked across 2 sts to join them into one. (YO and pull up a loop in the next st) twice, YO, pull through all the 5 loops on your hook.
hdc3tog: It is a decrease that is worked across 3 sts to join them into one. (YO and pull up a loop in the next st) three times, YO, pull through all the 7 loops on your hook.
sc2tog: It is a decrease that is worked across 2 sts to join them into one. Pull up a loop in the next 2 sts, YO and pull through all the 3 loops on your hook.
Reverse Single Crochet: Worked just like a regular single crochet but you work from left to right and insert you hook into the stitch on the right before pulling up a loop. See pic 1 below:
1. Insert your hook into the stitch on the right, pull up a loop, and work a sc
Crochet Ballet slipper Pattern (FREE)
Pattern Notes
1. Sizes 5 and 6 are grouped together, sizes 7 and 8 are grouped together, and sizes 9 and 10 are grouped together.
2. Headings for each size are color-coded for ease. That is, all headings for sizes 5 and 6 are magenta, 7 and 8 are blue and 9 and 10 are orange.
Sizes 5 and 6
Toe side
2. How to make a magic circle and work Round 1
Round 1: Make a magic circle, ch 1 (does not count as a st), 5 hdc into the circle, pull the tail to close the circle taking care not to pull too tight or your slipper will look pointy, sl st to the first hdc. Do not turn——5 hdc in the round
See pic 2 above for magic circle and Round 1.
Round 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), 3 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in each of the next 2 st, 3 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in the last st, sl st to the first hdc. Do not turn.——————–12 hdc in the round
Note: The ‘V’ of a hdc st (2 loops you insert your hook under) is the ‘V’ right before the post of that hdc st and not the one right on top of the post.
Round 3: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), fphdc around the post of next hdc st, *(1 hdc in next hdc, fphdc around the post of the same st), repeat from * until you work a fphdc in last hdc, 1 hdc in next st (the ending sl st of the previous round), sl st to the top of the first fphdc. Do not turn..———–12 fphdc alternating with 12 hdc sts
Note: The ‘V’ of a fphdc (2 loops you insert your hook under) is the ‘V’ right before the post of that fphdc st and not the one right on top of the post.
Round 4: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), fphdc into the first fphdc under ch 1, *(1 hdc in the next fphdc, 1 fphdc in the same fphdc), repeat from * until you work a fphdc in the last fphdc, 1 hdc in last sl st (the ending sl st of the previous round), sl st to the top of the first fphdc. Do not turn.———12 fphdc alternating with 12 hdc sts
3. Measure the toe top after it is finished
Repeat Round 4 till your toe top is 3” inches tall. The width will be approximately 3-3/4” inches. Do not fasten off. Please see Pic 3 above to find out how to measure. Now the rest of the slipper will be worked back and forth in rows and you will turn at end of every row. Beginning ch 1 is not counted as a st.
Sole and Ankle Side
Row 1: Ch 1 and Turn. 1 hdc into the same st as ch 1, 1 hdc in next 16 sts. Turn.——-17 hdc
Row 2: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, 1 hdc in next 16 sts. Turn.———-17 hdc
Repeat Row 2, 4 more times for size 5, and 5 more times for size 6 until you have a total of 6 and 7 hdc rows respectively.
Row 7 (Row 8 for size 6): Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each st across until you have 2 sts left, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in last st. Turn.———-19 hdc
Row 8 (Row 9 for size 6): Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, 1 hdc in each st across. Turn.———-19 hdc
Row 9 (Row 10 for size 6): Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each st across until you have 2 sts left, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in last st. Turn.———21 hdc
Row 10 (Row 11 for size 6): Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, 1 hdc in each st across. Turn.——–21 hdc
Row 11 (Row 12 for size 6): Ch 1, 1 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts, hdc2tog across next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next st, hdc2tog across next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in last 2 sts, turn.——-21 sts
Row 12 (Row 13 for size 6): Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, 1 hdc in each st across. Turn.——–21 hdc
Row 13 (Row 14 for size 6): Ch 1, 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in next 2sts, 1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next 4 sts, hdc3tog across next 3 sts, 1 hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next, 1 sc in last 3 st. Turn.——-21 sts
Row 14 (Row 15 for size 6): Ch 1, 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in next 2st, 2 sc in next, 1 hdc in next 4 sts, hdc2tog across next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next st, hdc2tog across next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next, 1 sc in last 3 sts. Do not fasten off .———-21 sts
4. After the last row
5. Fold and slip stitch the back shut
6. Slipper before working the border
Now your sandal should measure 8 ¾ inches long if you are making size 5 and 9 inches long if you are making size 6. See pic 4 to see how your slipper will look now. Fold the ankle side in half and sl st to seam the back shut on the inside as shown in pic 5. Fasten off. Pic 6 shows how your slipper will look now.
Border Around the Slipper
Round 1: Working outside the slipper, sl st to the seam at the back, work 1 sc in each row end, when you reach the toe side, work 1 sc into the corner and 1 sc into each of the stitches, then again proceed along the side working 1 sc into each row end till you complete the round, sl st to the first sc. Do not fasten off. Your sc stitches should not be loose.
Round 2: Now ch 1 and start working reverse single crochet from left to right, going all around the slipper. Sl st to the first reverse sc and fasten off. See the stitch explanation at the beginning of the pattern for Reverse Sc.
Follow the same steps to make one more slipper.
Strap
Chain 16, 1 hdc in 3rd chain from hook and each ch across. Fasten off with a long tail for sewing. Make 2.
7. Shows how to count your ridges for attaching the strap
Fold the slipper flat and count the ridges as shown in Pic 7 above.
8. Shows strap attached to the 5th ridge
For the Right sandal, sew the strap on the 5th ridge to the left . See Pic 8 above. You will sew it a little above the middle of the ridge to get your strap slanting. For Left sandal sew it to the 5th ridge on the right side.
Weave in the ends inside the slipper. Fold the strap over the slipper and sew down at the corner using your pretty wooden button. Enjoy!
Sizes 7 and 8
Toe Side
Note: Please look at the pictures given under sizes 5 and 6 above. You can open this post in a 2nd tab for ease rather than scrolling the same post back and forth.
Round 1: Make a magic circle, ch 1 (does not count as a st), 5 hdc into the circle, pull the tail to close the circle taking care not to pull too tight or your slipper will look pointy, sl st to the first hdc. Do not turn————5 hdc in the round
See Pic 2 above for magic circle and Round 1.
Round 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), 3 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in each of the next 2 st, 3 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in the last st, sl st to the first hdc. Do not turn.——————–12 hdc in the round
Note: The ‘V’ of a hdc st (2 loops you insert your hook under) is the ‘V’ right before the post of that st and not the one right on top of the post.
Round 3: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), fphdc around the post of next hdc st, *(1 hdc in next hdc, fphdc around the post of the same st), repeat from * until you work a fphdc in last hdc, 1 hdc in next st (the ending sl st of previous round), sl st to the top of the first fphdc. Do not turn..————12 fphdc alternating with 12 hdc stitches
Note: The ‘V’ of a fphdc or a hdc st (2 loops you insert your hook under) is the ‘V’ right before the post of that st and not the one right on top of the post.
Round 4: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), fphdc into the first fphdc right under ch 1, *(1 hdc in the next fphdc, 1 fphdc in the same fphdc), repeat from * until you work a fphdc in the last fphdc, 1 hdc in last sl st (the ending sl st of previous round), sl st to the top of the first fphdc. Do not turn.————12 fphdc alternating with 12 hdc stitches
Repeat Round 4 till your toe top is 3 inches tall. The width will be 3-3/4” inches. It will stretch to fit your feet. Do not fasten off. Please see Pic 3 to find out how to measure. Now the rest of the slipper will be worked back and forth in rows and you will turn at end of every row. Beginning ch 1 is not counted as a st.
Sole and Ankle Side
Row 1: Ch 1 and Turn. 1 hdc into the same st as ch 1, 1 hdc in next 16 sts. Turn.————- 17 hdc
Row 2: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, 1 hdc in next 16 sts. Turn.———————17 hdc
Repeat Row 2, 6 more times until you have a total of 8 hdc rows.
Row 9: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each st across until you have 2 sts left, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in last st. Turn.——19 hdc
Row 10: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, 1 hdc in each st across, turn.———–19hdc
Row 11: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each st across until you have 2 sts left, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in last st, turn.——–21hdc
Row 12: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, 1 hdc in each st across, turn.——21 hdc
Continue for size 7 only
Row 13: Ch 1, 1 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts, hdc2tog across next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next st, hdc2tog across next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in last 2 sts, turn.——-21 sts
Row 14: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, 1 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each st until 4 sts are left, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in last 3 sts, turn.———23 hdc
Row 15: Ch 1, 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in next 2sts, 1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next 5 sts, hdc3tog across next 3 sts, 1 hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next, 1 sc in last 3 st. Turn.——-23 sts
Row 16 (Last Row): Ch 1, 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next, 1 hdc in next 5 sts, hdc2tog across next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next st, hdc2tog across next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next, 1 sc in last 3 sts. Do not fasten off .—————23 sts
Now your sandal should measure 9-1/4 inches long. See Pic 4 to see how your slipper will look now. Fold the ankle side in half and sl st the back shut on the inside as shown in pic 5. Fasten off. Pic 6 shows how your slipper will look now.
Continue for size 8 only
Row 13: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, 1 hdc in each st across. Turn.——–21 hdc
Row 14: Ch 1, 1 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts, hdc2tog across next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next st, hdc2tog across next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in last 2 sts, turn.——-21 sts
Row 15: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, 1 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each st until 4 sts are left, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in last 3 sts, turn.———————-23 hdc
Row 16: Ch 1, 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in next 2sts, 1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next 5 sts, hdc3tog across next 3 sts, 1 hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next, 1 sc in last 3 st. Turn.——-23 sts
Row 17 (Last Row): Ch 1, 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next, 1 hdc in next 5 sts, hdc2tog across next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next st, hdc2tog across next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next, 1 sc in last 3 sts. Do not fasten off .—————23 sts
Now your sandal should measure 9 1/2 inches long. See Pic 4 to see how your slipper will look now. Fold the ankle side in half and sl st to seam the back shut on the inside as shown in pic 5. Fasten off. Pic 6 shows how your slipper will look now.
Border Around the Slipper
Round 1: Working outside the slipper, sl st to the back seam, work 1 sc in each row end, when you reach the toe side, work 1 sc into the corner and 1 sc into each of the stitches, then again proceed along the side working 1 sc into each row end until you complete the round, sl st to the first sc. Do not fasten off. Your sc stitches should not be loose.
Round 2: Now ch 1 and start working reverse single crochet from left to right, going all around the slipper. Sl st to the first reverse sc and fasten off. See the stitch explanation at the beginning of the pattern for Reverse Sc.
Make one more slipper following the same pattern.
Strap
Chain 17, 1 hdc in 3rd chain from hook and each ch across. Fasten off with a long tail for sewing. Make 2.
Fold the slipper flat and count the ridges as shown in Pic 7.
For the Right sandal, sew the strap on the 5th ridge to the left. See Pic 8. You will sew it a little above the middle of the ridge to get your strap slanting. For Left sandal sew it to the 5th ridge on the right side. Weave in the ends inside the slipper. Fold the strap over the slipper and sew it down at the corner using your pretty wooden button. Enjoy!
Sizes 9 and 10
Toe Side
Note: Please look at the pictures given under sizes 5 and 6 above. You can open this post in a 2nd tab for ease rather than scrolling the same post back and forth.
Round 1: Make a magic circle, ch 1( does not count as a st), 6 hdc in to the circle, pull the tail to close the circle taking care not to pull too tight or your slipper will look pointy, sl st to the first hdc. Do not turn————6 hdc in the round
See Pic 2 for magic circle and Round 1.
Round 2: ch 1 (does not count as a st), 2 hdc in next 5 st, 3 hdc in the last st, sl st to the first hdc. Do not turn.——————–13 hdc in the round
Note: The ‘V’ of a hdc st (2 loops you insert your hook under) is the ‘V’ right before the post of that hdc st and not the one right on top of the post.
Round 3: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), fphdc around the post of next hdc st, *(1 hdc in next hdc, fphdc around the post of the same st,), repeat from * until you work a fphdc in last hdc, 1 hdc in next st (the ending sl st of previous round), sl st to the top of the first fphdc. Do not turn.————13 fphdc alternating with 13 hdc stitches
Note: The ‘V’ of a fphdc (2 loops you insert your hook under) is the ‘V’ right before the post of that st and not the one right on top of the post.
Round 4: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), fphdc into the first fphdc right under ch 1, *(1 hdc in the next fphdc, 1 fphdc in the same fphdc), repeat from * until you work a fphdc in the last fphdc, 1 hdc in last sl st (the ending sl st of previous round), sl st to the top of the first fphdc. Do not turn.————13 fphdc alternating with 13 hdc stitches
Repeat Round 4 until your toe top is 3 inches tall. The width will be a 4 inches. It will stretch to fit your feet. Do not fasten off. Please see Pic 3 to find out how to measure the toe top.
Now the rest of the slipper will be worked back and forth in rows and you will turn at the end of every row. Beginning ch 1 is not counted as a st.
Sole and Ankle Side
Row 1: Ch 1 and Turn. 1 hdc in to the same st as ch 1, 1 hdc in next 17 sts. Turn.———- 18 hdc
Row 2: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, 1 hdc in next 17 sts. Turn.————18 hdc
Repeat Row 2, 7 more times until you have a total of 9 hdc rows.
Row 10: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each st across until you have 2 sts left, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in last st. Turn.——-20 hdc
Row 11: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, 1 hdc in each st across. Turn.—–20 hdc
Row 12: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each st across until you have 2 sts left, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in last st. Turn.——-22 hdc
Row 13: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, 1 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each st across until 4 sts are left, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in last 3 sts. Turn.——24 hdc
Row 14: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, 1 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each st across till you have 4 st left, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in last 3 stitches. Turn. —————26 hdc
For size 9 only
Row 15: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, 1 hdc in next 9 sts, hdc2tog across next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next 2 sts, hdc2tog across next 2 sts, 1 hdc in remaining 10 sts to end of the row. Turn.———————-24 hdc
Row 16: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, 1 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each st across until you have 4 sts left, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in last 3 sts. Turn.————–26 hdc
Row 17: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, 1 hdc in each st across. Turn.——26 hdc
Row 18: Ch 1, 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in next 2st, 1 hdc in next 7 sts, hdc2tog across next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next 2 sts, hdc2tog across next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next 7 sts, 1 sc in last 3 sts. Turn.—————24 sts
Row 19 (Last Row): Ch 1, 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in next 3 sts, 1 hdc in next 5 sts, hdc2tog across next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next 2 sts, hdc2tog across next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next 5 sts, 1 sc in last 4 st. Do not fasten off.———————–22 sts
Now your sandal should measure 10 inches long. See Pic 4 to see how your slipper will look now. Fold the ankle side in half and sl st to seam the back shut on the inside as shown in pic 5. Fasten off. Pic 6 shows how your slipper will look now.
For Size 10 Only
Row 15: Ch 1, 1 hdc in 1st st and each st across to end, turn.——26 hdc
Row 16: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, 1 hdc in next 9 sts, hdc2tog across next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next 2 sts, hdc2tog across next 2 sts, 1 hdc in remaining 10 sts to end of the row. Turn.———————-24 hdc
Row 17: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, 1 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each st across until you have 4 sts left, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in last 3 sts. Turn.————–26 hdc
Row 18: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, 1 hdc in each st across. Turn.——26 hdc
Row 19: Ch 1, 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in next 2st, 1 hdc in next 7 sts, hdc2tog across next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next 2 sts, hdc2tog across next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next 7 sts, 1 sc in last 3 sts. Turn.—————24 sts
Row 20 (Last Row): Ch 1, 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in next 3 sts, 1 hdc in next 5 sts, hdc2tog across next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next 2 sts, hdc2tog across next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next 5 sts, 1 sc in last 4 st. Do not fasten off.———————–22 sts
Now your sandal should measure 10-1/4 inches long. See Pic 4 to see how your slipper will look now. Fold the ankle side in half and sl st to seam the back shut on the inside as shown in pic 5. Fasten off. Pic 6 shows how your slipper will look now.
Border Around the Slipper
Round 1: Working outside the slipper, sl st to the back seam, work 1 sc in each row end, when you reach near the toe side, work sc2tog across the last row end and first st on toe top, 1 sc into each of the sts on the top to last st, sc2tog across last st on the toe top and next row end, proceed along the side working 1 sc into each row end until you complete the round, sl st to the first sc. Do not fasten off. Your sc stitches should not be loose.
Round 2: Now ch 1 and start working reverse single crochet from left to right, going all around the slipper. Sl st to the first reverse sc and fasten off. See the stitch explanation at the beginning of the pattern for Reverse Sc.
Make one more slipper following the same pattern.
Strap
Chain 19, 1 hdc in 3rd chain from hook and each ch across. Fasten off with a long tail for sewing. Make 2.
Fold the slipper flat and count the ridges as shown in Pic 7.
For the Right sandal, sew the strap on the 5th ridge to the left. See Pic 8. You will sew it a little above the middle of the ridge to get your strap slanting.
For the Left sandal sew it to the 5th ridge on the right side.
Weave in the ends inside the slipper. Fold the strap over the slipper and sew it down at the corner using your pretty wooden button. Enjoy!
Ballet Slippers Free Crochet Pattern, a Simple yet Elegant Design
