Make a cozy pair of crocheted slippers with this quick and easy rainbow striped slipper tutorial!
In the photo above, the finished rainbow slippers were each completed using one skein of self-striping Da Vinci yarn from Lion Brand Yarn. If you use this yarn, you will not need to make color changes as you crochet. (Different yarn colors in the tutorial photos below indicate different parts of the pattern. Do not change colors in your own project.)
Pattern notes: This pattern makes one pair of crocheted slippers in women’s size 7-8 US/men’s size 5-6 US. Instructions are included below for lengthening or shortening the pattern for other adult shoe sizes. The slippers are designed to be wide enough to accommodate thick socks, and they will stretch slightly with wear. To get a snugger fit, try sizing down or using a smaller hook and adjusting the pattern as necessary.
 Want to make a pair of ballet flat-style slippers like the ones in my crochet embroidery and felt slipper soles tutorials? See rows 10-26 for the pattern adjustment. |
Supplies:
* 2 skeins Da Vinci by Lion Brand Yarn (super bulky)
* 2 wooden buttons, 1" square
Tools:
* Crochet hook
* Darning/yarn needle
* Scissors
If you’re ready to learn the basics of crochet, check out the Crochet 101 video tutorial that I made for CRAFT!
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CROCHETED RAINBOW STRIPED SLIPPERS
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
sl: slip stitch
st: stitch
The Toe of the Slipper
The first part of the pattern is worked in the round.
Ch 3 and join with a sl st in first ch.
Round 1: Ch 1, work 8 sc in ring, sl in first sc to join. (8 sts.)
Round 2: Ch 1, work 2 sc in each sc, sl in first sc to join. (16 sts.)
Round 3: Ch 1, *work 2 sc in sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * around, sl in first sc to join. (24 sts.)
Round 4-9: Ch 1, sc in each sc, sl in first sc to join. (24 sts.)
The Foot and Heel of the Slipper
This part of the pattern is worked flat in rows (back and forth) instead of in the round.
Row 10-26: Ch 1, sc in 20 sc, turn. (20 sts.) Fasten off and weave in the end.
This pattern creates a slipper that will fit a women’s 7-8/men’s 5-6 shoe size. For larger or smaller sizes, increase or decrease the number of rows as needed. When making adjustments to the length, keep in mind that the slippers will stretch out a bit when they are worn, so the final length should be an inch or two shorter than the actual length of your foot.
| Pattern adjustment: To make a pair of ballet flat-style slippers (like the ones seen in my crochet embroidery and felt slipper soles tutorials), sc in 16 or 18 stitches in rows 10-26 to make a wider foot opening. |
Finishing
Join the two sides of the heel together with sl stitches from bottom to top. Fasten off and weave in the ends. (You can sl on either the outside or inside of the slipper.)
Once the heels are joined, sc all the way around the top edge, starting at the center of the heel and working your way around the slipper opening. Sl into the first sc to join. (You can also sl all the way around the edge if the top is getting too bulky.) Fasten off.
Cut a 6" length of yarn, then use a darning needle to sew the button in place on top of the slipper.
To finish the slippers, weave in all ends.
Enjoy!
Want to make a an even fancier pair of slippers? Here are the tutorials that you’ll need to get the job done:
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absolutely fabulous tutorial! ♥ it!
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Thank you! They’re really comfy. :)
thezenofmaking recently posted..Crochet Pattern: Rainbow Striped Slippers
I showed these to my husband and all he could say was “why can’t you learn how to make that for our daughter?” I’m only in the middle of making her a rug, mobile and custom bibs! Sheesh. Wish I knew how to crochet though, these are fantastic!
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There’s a link to my Crochet 101 video tutorial in the post. Just sayin’. ;)
These slippers are in adult sizes though. If you do decide to try, shoot me an email and I’ll try to adapt the pattern for you.
thezenofmaking recently posted..Crochet Pattern: Rainbow Striped Slippers
Just whipped up a pair for my cold little piggies and they turned out great! Thanks for for the easy to follow pattern and pics.
Hooray! So glad you liked the pattern. :)
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So cute and EASY! Just found this and can’t wait to dig out some yarn and make a pair. My grandmother taught me to crochet years ago while watching football after Thanksgiving dinner and I never learned to follow a pattern. I always had to see it. This is a pattern I can see I can follow. If I get busy I could make some wonderful Christmas gifts.
Jan
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Did you notice that is has already been added to Ravelry? But no picture yet…
I saw it right after I added it myself. Oh well–guess it’s on there twice!
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Hi. I wear a size 10. How do I figure out how to accommodate my feet? Thanks
To lengthen the slipper, add additional rows to the “Row 10-26″ section of the pattern, stopping when the slipper is long enough to fit your foot. (Keep in mind that the slippers will stretch a bit with wear, so you’ll want to make them slightly shorter than the length of your foot.)
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This is super cute… and it looks very easy to make…
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Just whipped up a pair for my hubby who wears size 15 :)
PERFECT
is there a printer-friendly version available?
There’s a print/PDF button below the post with the rest of the social media and sharing buttons. :)
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That’s just so amazing
Saw these on pinterest & love the style & color, even better, pattern looks simple. I’ve never crocheted slippers & I wear a size 10 also. When you resize, do you just add on to the length, or do you need to add onto the width also? Thanks!
The slippers stretch, so you should only need to add length. If you’re unsure, you can always try them on every once in a while as you crochet to make sure the fit is comfortable. :)
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I just love the pattern and the yarn that is used and therefore lays the problem. I wanted to make the slippers using just that yarn, but it’s made using wool. The slippers are for my beloved aunt and she’s allergic to wool. Can you help me? The minute I saw them, my heart set on the beautiful colorist you used. Can you give a suggestion of another yarn (hopefully wool free) that would give close to the same results. Thank you so much, Earlene Wallace.
Hi, Earlene. Thanks for commenting! I too am allergic to wool, but I haven’t had much trouble with my slippers–but I generally wear socks with them. I can’t think of a non-wool self-striping yarn in similar colors off the top of my head, but you might want to check out the Hometown USA yarns from Lion Brand Yarn (it’s an acrylic yarn made by the same company that produced the yarn that I used for the slippers): http://www.lionbrand.com/cgi-bin/yarnInfo.cgi?start=0&yarnPage=1694622&pageLength=100
You’d have to crochet the stripes in the slippers individually–and buy a lot more yarn than you need–but Hometown USA comes in many of the same colors that are found in the Da Vinci wool yarn. I hope that helps!
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I was just curious if it makes a big difference starting with the ch3 and then sc8 in the loop, or if starting with a magic circle sc8 would work as well. Thanks!
A magic circle sc8 should work just fine!
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I’ve already made about a dozen of these wonderful slippers for an upcoming family get-together. We have new carpeting and I’m hoping they will inspire everyone to shed their shoes and grab some slippers. My question is; how do I reduce the size for kids? I’ve tried on my own but they look goofy! Thanks for this great and easy-to-follow pattern!
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