Crochet Slippers Free Pattern with Video, Magic Slippers
This crochet slippers free pattern is shaped from a simple rectangle. The transformation is almost magical and hence the name Magic Slippers.
These slippers are really easy and beginner-friendly, no increasing or decreasing. Once you repeat two rows to make a rectangle, all you have to do is fold and shape the slippers.
I was inspired by knit slippers I saw on YouTube, but I honestly didn’t expect it to turn out looking so good. I think the ribbing effect of the stitch makes all the difference and adds the much-needed pizzazz to this simple design.
When you try this crochet slippers free pattern, you will also learn a new stitch called the half double crochet slip stitch. I have included a video at the end of the blog post to make it easy for visual learners.
Crochet Slippers Free Pattern
Note: There is a full video tutorial at the end of this blog post.
Materials
1. Size 4 worsted weight yarn. Loops and Threads Impeccable yarn in colors Putty and Barley were used for the sample slippers.
2. Size J(6mm) hook
3. Tapestry needle to weave in the end and shape the slippers
4. Four 3/4-inch metal buttons for embellishment
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Finished Size
Note: Sizes are based on US shoe sizes.
Size 5: 8-1/4 inches long
Size 6: 8-3/4 inches long
Size 7: 9 inches long
Size 8: 9-1/4 inches long
Size 9: 9-3/4 inches long
Size 10: 10 inches long
Yardage
Around 160-200 Yards depending on the size you are making.
Stitch Abbreviations
ch-chain
sc-single crochet
hslst- half double crochet slip stitch
YO-yarn over
Gauge
12.5 hslst= 4 inches
Stitch Explanations
Half double crochet slip stitch(hslst): YO, insert your hook into the next st, YO and pull through the stitch and the 2 loops on your hook. You can watch the video at the end of this post.
Crochet Pattern
Note: Stitch counts are given in the order Size 5(6, 7, 8, 9, 10). Alternate numbers have been highlighted for ease.
Ch 26(27, 28, 30, 32, 33)
Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across to end, turn.——-25(26, 27, 29, 31, 32) sts
Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st here and throughout), hslst in same st as ch 1, hslst in each st across to end, turn.—–25(26, 27, 29, 31, 32) sts
Row 3: Ch 1 (does not count as a st here and throughout), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in each st across to end, turn.——-25(26, 27, 29, 31, 32) sts
Keep repeating Rows 2 and 3 until your rectangle measures 8( 8, 8-1/2, 8-1/2, 9, 9) inches, fasten off with a 1-1/2 yard tail for sewing.
Shaping the Crochet Slippers
Pattern Notes
- The side where you have 2 tails hanging will form the ankle side and the opposite side will form the toe side.
- The textured side is the right side of the slipper.
Left Slipper- Cinching Toe Side
Note: You can see the video given at the end.
Keep the rectangle textured side up. The toe side should be at the top.
For the left slipper, from the right edge, fold in a little more than 1/3rd of the rectangle and place a marker. Open the fold, use a 2-yard strand of yarn and make a running stitch along the very edge of the marked part taking care to catch only one loop.
Pull both ends to cinch. Do not cinch too tight or you will feel a lump in your slipper. Tie both ends to hold it in place and sew any opening shut working through the very edge and catching only 1 loop at a time, knot to secure.
Sew back to get your yarn near the marker, do not trim the excess yarn. We will come back to this part later after sewing the ankle side.
Right Slipper-Cinching Toe Side
Keep the rectangle textured side up. The toe side should be at the top.
For the right slipper, from the left edge, fold in a little more than 1/3rd of the rectangle and place a marker. Cinch the left side this time and seam it just like you did with your left slipper.
Seaming the Ankle- Left and Right Slippers
Note: When you seam the ankle side or the back of your slipper, the seam will be worked 1/2 inch inwards along the top half to make it snug.
Fold the ankle side in the middle, align the top edges, using the yarn tail left, start seaming the ankle working 1/2 inch inside, work along a slanting line to hit the middle, and from there work along the very edge to join the 2 layers.
Make a couple of knots. The ankle seam will be a little to the side because of the way these slippers are shaped.
Closing the Toe Side- Left and Right Slipper
Turn the slipper right side out. The flap will fold to the right for the right slipper and to the left for the left slipper.
Now insert your foot into the slipper. If you are making it for someone else and the slipper is too small to fit, just insert the front of your foot.
Fold the flap over as far as possible and sew in place using the yarn tail left at the toe side. You can use a running stitch. Since tapestry needle is blunt you don’t have to worry about poking your foot.
Finishing the Crochet Slipper
1. Sew on 2 or 3 buttons to the edge of the flap for embellishment. Repeat with the other slipper.
2. Weave in any tails left along the inner side of the slipper.
You might also like my quick Free One Hour Crochet Slippers and my Spa Day Slippers which is perfect for spring.
You can find more free crochet slipper patterns on Allfreecrochet.
Watch a web story on these crochet slippers here.
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Is there any ideas on , what or how , you can put something on the bottom
of the slipper, so they are not slippery? My 91 year old Mom also haves
swollen ankles.
I have heard puffy paint works well. You can also try adding non-skid fabric that is used on the bottom of toddler pj’s.
@Margaret Clutter, I’ve seen patterns where they recommend hot glue squiggles on the sole to make no slip.
@Margaret Clutter, I just saw another slipper pattern – she used suede leather from a piece she ordered at Michaels, and cut it to size. Use 40% off coupon online. You can get several pairs from one sheet. Use a big needle to poke thru the leather. Or you can cut up an old leather jacket or bag. You can also attach the whole slippers to flip flop sandals.
These are the nicest crochet slippers I have ever seen. I am in the process of making them now. Thank you so much for sharing this pattern.
I am really glad you like the crochet slippers. Enjoy!
don’t see the hslst instructions????
It is under Stitch Explanations at the beginning of the pattern.
Any suggestions to trying to convert these into kids sizes? I’m ok at converting patterns on my own, but any suggestions would be appreciated!
You can try making it a 1/4 inch longer than the kid’s foot.
These are lovely slippers. I’m sure I can figure out the assembly, the video won’t play. Is there another way to view it? Maybe on You Tube?
Thanks for the pattern!
You can watch it on my Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0XK8661aUA
Beautiful slippers! I can’t wait to crochet them! Thank you
Thank you. Lovely design. So simple, but really effective. Can’t wait to try them 🙂
This is a really nice pattern. My problem is though,,, I have the right
amount of stitches in each row but it don’t come out straight. It would
rather go to an angle to the left. Am I doing something wrong to make it
do that?
It is just the nature of the stitch. You can just tug the piece to straighten it in the end and then shape your slippers.
What a lovely pattern for these slippers. Also a great video easy to understand.
Thank you.
Ok I follow the pattern but how do you get both string on the bottom!? Once you start making rows the rectangle goes up and your other trail ended up at the top?; What am I missing: (
I have re done this 3 times now and every time I end up with a rectangle where the edges are not lined up but they all have the same about of articles and the end tail ends up at the top of the rectal ( length wise)
So I have to do a single stitch around to get it to the bottom with the other one?
You can use a new strand of yarn instead.