My husband and I looked forward each year to a new pair of slippers made to fit our feet by my maternal grandmother. She did not use a written pattern. When it came my turn to be the winter slipper maker I needed to start from scratch and replicate her special recipe as best I could.
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You will need:
a size F or G crochet hook
a big eyed , blunt end ed yarn needle for sewing up
one 3.5 ounce skein of Red Heart Classic worsted weight (or similar type wool or yarn)
Chain 26
row one: single crochet in each chain ( 25 single crochet)
row two: (heel shaping) single crochet in 11 and them work two single crochet (increase) in next three. Single crochet in last 11. (28 single crochet) Mark center stitch (14th single crochet) with scrap yarn, a bobby pin or crochet stitch marker).
Turn. Chain One.
Row Three: ** single crochet in first stitch and double crochet in next** repeat until you reach the marked stitch. Work both a double and a single crochet in this same stitch. *double crochet in next stitch and single crochet in the next one* .
Repeat between * and * to end of row.
Turn work.
Row Four: Chain two ( the chain two serves as your first double crochet) . single crochet in second stitch ** double crochet in next and single crochet in next**.
Repeat between ** and ** to end of row.
Turn and chain one. This chain one does not count as a stitch.
Row Five: **single crochet in first stitch and double crochet in next.**
Repeat between ** and ** across row.
From here on repeat rows four and five alternately for pattern until piece is 8 1/2 inches.
Measure length along one side (rather than in the middle) with a ruler.
Toe decrease row: work single crochet decreases across row.
(or you can sc in one stitch and skip the next across)
Work a second decrease row the same way. Leaving about a 20 inch "tail" cut yarn and fasten off.
Thread tail into big eyed yarn needle. weave through single crochets in last decrease row . pull up very tightly and secure. Now hold the edges above the toe together and sew up for three inches.
Sew up heel. For best shaping and fit sew up the heel so that it looks like an upside down T.
neatly weave in and secure loose ends.
Turn slipper right side out.
FINISHING: On outside of slipper join yarn on one side of the heel seam and work two rounds of single crochet.
SIZING NOTE: These directions are for an average ladies foot ( shoe size 8 to 9). It is easy to adjust the size . For a child or a lady with small feet make the slipper 7 or 7/2 inches
long.
To check for size I stop part way and sew up the heel. the slipper can then be "tried on" to adjust the length. I write down what size each family member needs. We do not wear shoes in the house, so, I make slippers in all sizes for family and for guests. I use Red Heart yarn and they wear and launder well:)
EMBELISHING: You can make a crocheted or twisted cord tie to thread around, or even use ribbon. A fluffy pom pom, ribbon or crocheted tie bow , or a crocheted Irish rose or flower make them special. You can also crochet a fancier or deeper edging.
I like to add crochet ties on either side of the instep ( rather like ‘Mary Jane’s ) by tying on the yarn and chaining 30 on each side.
ENJOY!!!
NOTES:
I prefer to use a size F hook when making these for myself.
This pattern is a gift from me for your personal use or to share with friends only. Patterns can not be sold.
a size F or G crochet hook
a big eyed , blunt end ed yarn needle for sewing up
one 3.5 ounce skein of Red Heart Classic worsted weight (or similar type wool or yarn)
Chain 26
row one: single crochet in each chain ( 25 single crochet)
row two: (heel shaping) single crochet in 11 and them work two single crochet (increase) in next three. Single crochet in last 11. (28 single crochet) Mark center stitch (14th single crochet) with scrap yarn, a bobby pin or crochet stitch marker).
Turn. Chain One.
Row Three: ** single crochet in first stitch and double crochet in next** repeat until you reach the marked stitch. Work both a double and a single crochet in this same stitch. *double crochet in next stitch and single crochet in the next one* .
Repeat between * and * to end of row.
Turn work.
Row Four: Chain two ( the chain two serves as your first double crochet) . single crochet in second stitch ** double crochet in next and single crochet in next**.
Repeat between ** and ** to end of row.
Turn and chain one. This chain one does not count as a stitch.
Row Five: **single crochet in first stitch and double crochet in next.**
Repeat between ** and ** across row.
From here on repeat rows four and five alternately for pattern until piece is 8 1/2 inches.
Measure length along one side (rather than in the middle) with a ruler.
Toe decrease row: work single crochet decreases across row.
(or you can sc in one stitch and skip the next across)
Work a second decrease row the same way. Leaving about a 20 inch "tail" cut yarn and fasten off.
Thread tail into big eyed yarn needle. weave through single crochets in last decrease row . pull up very tightly and secure. Now hold the edges above the toe together and sew up for three inches.
Sew up heel. For best shaping and fit sew up the heel so that it looks like an upside down T.
neatly weave in and secure loose ends.
Turn slipper right side out.
FINISHING: On outside of slipper join yarn on one side of the heel seam and work two rounds of single crochet.
SIZING NOTE: These directions are for an average ladies foot ( shoe size 8 to 9). It is easy to adjust the size . For a child or a lady with small feet make the slipper 7 or 7/2 inches
long.
To check for size I stop part way and sew up the heel. the slipper can then be "tried on" to adjust the length. I write down what size each family member needs. We do not wear shoes in the house, so, I make slippers in all sizes for family and for guests. I use Red Heart yarn and they wear and launder well:)
EMBELISHING: You can make a crocheted or twisted cord tie to thread around, or even use ribbon. A fluffy pom pom, ribbon or crocheted tie bow , or a crocheted Irish rose or flower make them special. You can also crochet a fancier or deeper edging.
I like to add crochet ties on either side of the instep ( rather like ‘Mary Jane’s ) by tying on the yarn and chaining 30 on each side.
ENJOY!!!
NOTES:
I prefer to use a size F hook when making these for myself.
This pattern is a gift from me for your personal use or to share with friends only. Patterns can not be sold.
