Crocheted Slippers: Cozy & Comfortable Footwear to Ward off Winter's Chill

These crocheted slippers deliver warmth and comfort and can be made in a couple of hours. Crochet is a good medium for making slippers because generally speaking crocheted fabric tends to have a stiffer texture, whereas knitted fabric is usually softer. Because you use a larger hook, stitches are bulkier which makes for durability + these make up quickly.

These slippers are a boot-style, as can be seen from the pictures, and with their cuff around the ankle, they do not slip off. They will be tight to slip on at first and this is intentional because when they stretch, they will still stay on.

While you can crochet these slippers using one yarn color, using different colored yarn for soles, toppers & cuffs, is an excellent use for all those bits of left-over yarn. I've found that the easiest way to make a number of these slippers is to simply make all your soles first. With that out of the way, you can add your next yarn color and work the toppers when you are in the mood to crochet. Before you know it, you will have produced many pairs of slippers.

I adapted this slipper pattern and used extra yarn on the soles so that the slippers are cushioned and wear longer. I added extra strands for the toppers, which also makes these slippers warmer.

This crochet slipper pattern is offered courtesy of Rhelena at Crochet 'N' Crafts. I've adjusted the pattern by adding extra yarn strands to both soles and toppers to make these crocheted slippers extra durable.

Once you get onto making these slippers, you will want to make more! Good for winter warmth and for gift-giving and so attractive looking. Can you spell cozy? You can, with crocheted slippers.

Crocheted Slipper Sole

The sole for these crocheted slippers can be worked in a different color from the topper. Use 4-6 strands of yarn so that slipper sustains wear & delivers warmth. Use regular Bernat yarn. If you use 6 strands use a smaller crochet hook, so that slippers are not overly large.

For larger slippers use size 7 crochet hook. For a smaller crocheted slipper use a size 5 crochet hook. Make one sole to gauge size and then make adjustments for each set of slippers you make.

*Yarn/hook size/tension can be adjusted to change slipper size.

First Three Rows: Work first three rows as indicted in pattern. The three rows form the slipper sole.

Slipper Sides

Using three strands, work the next 10 rows of the pattern, using different yarn color to form your slipper sides/toppers.

If you work this pattern using different yarn colors, when you add a new color, carry the yarn end along the back of the work so you don't have to weave it in later.

I used three yarn strands for the sides for durability & warmth & a size 5 crochet hook.

* For smaller slippers, use a size 4 crochet hook.

These crocheted slippers work up in record time & make good practical gifts.

A good crafting light can make your crocheting projects much easier to execute--especially if you are trying to crochet in the evenings, when lighting isn't as good. A swing-arm helps you to position lamp over your work.

Work 5 more rows, as indicted in Rhelena's pattern, single crocheting in each stitch around row to form the cuff.

Turn slippers inside out &, using a smaller crochet hook, weave in any loose ends.

You may choose to reinforce slipper toes by weaving in extra yarn along the front seam.

The following videos demonstrate the stitches used in this pattern.

Leather soles are also available for slipper-making. Leather slipper soles are a good idea for those who plan on extensive wearing of their slippers. Slipper soles come pre-punctured so that you can add the top part of the slipper to them. Leather Slipper Soles

This slipper pattern belongs to Rhelena & is referenced in this Hub via her site permission to link to it.

This slipper pattern may be used to create your own slippers but the pattern cannot copied for commercial purposes.

Thanks to Rhelena for this great crocheted slipper pattern!