Taos Crochet Mukluks – Free Slipper Pattern Part 2

This crochet mukluks free pattern is the perfect treat for your feet this season! Find Part 2 of the pattern below or you can purchase the complete ad-free, printable PDF with hole-poking ruler here. 

In Part 1 of the free Taos Slipper Boots pattern, we worked created the foundation rounds on the flip flop sole and worked the front of the mukluks. Today, we’ll be crocheting the back of the mukluks, seaming the two pieces together and joining them to the flip flop base. 

Like I said in Part 1, these crochet mukluks are a great project for people who have never made a pair of crochet shoes before because most of the crocheting is done separate from the flip flops, just like you’re making a regular pair of slippers. (You can find all my free flip flop crochet patterns here if you’d like and read a list of FAQs all about making them here.)

In fact, if you don’t want to use flip flops for your soles, you can crochet a simple sole and work the foundation rounds into it as if it was a flip flop.

In either case, I think you’ll find these to be a quick, cozy and super satisfying project!

This free crochet mukluks pattern is part of a collaboration with my friends at Lion Brand yarn.

Please do not publish or share this pattern as your own. You may make items to sell with this pattern. In exchange, please link back to this post and do not use my photos as your own sales photos. Now go make something awesome!

Taos Crochet Mukluks
Free Slipper Pattern – Part 2

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Find Part 1 of the Taos Crochet Mukluks here.

Supplies:
So you can spend more time making mukluks and less time shopping, this pattern contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you.
• Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick (Weight: 6/super bulky – 106 yds, 6 oz)
– Color A: Wheat  (402) –  2 skeins
– Color B: Barley (124)– 1 skein
– Color C: Black (153)– 1 skein
• Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in color to match flip flop soles – 30 yds
– Color D: Chocolate (126) pictured in sample
• Tapestry needle
• Size B (2.25 mm) crochet hook
• Size K (6.5 mm) crochet hook
• Size L (8 mm) crochet hook
• Size N (10 mm) crochet hook
• 1-2 printed copies of the “ruler” in the printable PDF (optional) 
• 1 pair of flip flops (See pattern notes on selecting the shoe size.)
• Sharp tool to poke holes (I use this clay tool. You can also try a skewer, thin drill bit or awl.)
• Sharp scissors
• Stitch markers
• Strong glue such as E6000 to glue strap plugs to sole (optional)
• Pom pom maker or a small piece of cardboard

Abbreviations (US Terms):
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
sk – skip
ch1sp – space created by three chains
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
RS – right side
WS – wrong side

Sizing:
Pattern can be used to make a women’s shoe size 5-10. Notes are included throughout on customizing specific sizing.

Gauge:
Toe: 5 sc x 6 rows = 2”
Upper Ankle: 5 pairs of [sc, ch 1] x 8 rows = 4”

Find Part 1 of the Taos Crochet Mukluks here.

BACK OF BOOT

Make 2.

Foundation: With size N hook and Color C, ch 14.

Row 1 (RS): Sc in second ch from hook and each sc across; turn. (13)

Row 2 (WS): With Color C, ch 1, 1 sc in first sc, *ch 1, sk 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc; rep from * to end; turn. (13)

Row 3 (RS): With Color A, ch 1, 1 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next ch1sp, *ch 1, 1 sc in next ch1sp; rep from * to last sc, sc in last sc; turn. (13)

Rows 4 (WS): With Color A, ch 1, 1 sc in first sc, *ch 1, 1 sc in next ch1sp; rep from * to last 2 sc, ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in last sc; turn. (13)

Row 5 (RS): With Color A, sc2tog over first sc and ch1sp, *ch 1, sc in next ch1sp; rep from * until last ch1sp, ch 1, sc2tog over last ch1sp and last sc; turn. (11)

Row 6 (WS): With Color B, repeat Row 3. (11)

Row 7 (RS): With Color A, repeat Row 4. (11)

Row 8 (WS): With Color A, repeat Row 3. (11)

Row 9 (RS): With Color C, repeat Row 4. (11)

Row 10 (WS): With Color A, repeat Row 3. (11)

Row 11 (RS): With Color B, repeat Row 4. (11)

Row 12 (WS): With Color B, repeat Row 3. (11)

Row 13 (RS): With Color A, repeat Row 4. (11)

Row 14 (WS): With Color C, repeat Row 3. (11)

Row 15 (RS): With Color A, ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, *ch 1, 1 sc in next ch1sp; rep from * to last 2 sc, ch 1, sk 1 sc, 2 sc in last sc; turn. (13)

Row 16 (WS): With Color B, ch 1, sc in first sc, *ch 1, 1 sc in next ch1sp; rep from * to last 2 sc, ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in last sc; turn. (13)

Row 17 (RS): With Color A, repeat Row 3. (13)

Row 18 (WS): With Color A, repeat Row 4. (13)

Row 19 (RS): With Color C, repeat Row 3. (13)

Row 20 (WS): With Color C, repeat Row 15. (15)

Row 21 (RS): With Color A, repeat Row 16. (15)

Row 22 (WS): With Color A, repeat Row 3. (15)

Row 23 (RS): With Color B, repeat Row 15. (17)

Row 24 (WS): With Color A, repeat Row 16. (17)

Row 25 (RS): With Color C, repeat Row 3. (17)

Row 26 (WS): With Color A, repeat Row 4. (17)

Row 27 (RS): With Color A, repeat Row 3. (17)

Row 28 (WS): With Color B, repeat Row 4. (17)

Row 29 (RS): With Color B, repeat Row 3. (17)

Row 30 (WS): With Color A, repeat Row 15. ( st count will be 19 onwards)

Row 31 (RS): With Color A, repeat Row 16.

Row 32 (RS): With Color C, repeat Row 3.

Row 33 (WS): With Color A, repeat Row 4.

Row 34 (RS): With Color B, repeat Row 3.

Row 35 (WS): With Color B, repeat Row 4.

JOINING TOP & BACK OF BOOT

Notes:

• Weave in any ends before seaming the boot pieces together.

• The boot pieces are seamed together with single crochet. You’ll want the “front” of the single crochet stitches showing on the front of the boots on both seams. This means you’ll work one seam from the ankle up to the top of the boot and then the second side you’ll seam in the opposite direction. (Just keep the toe of the boot facing you and you’ll be good.)

With right sides facing out, use stitch markers to pin the “top” of the boot to the “back” of the boot. Take care to align each stripe.

Attach Color C to the point where the back and top pieces meet. Use size L hook.

Seam Row: Ch 1, sc along edge, working at the frequency that gives you the smoothest looking seam.

Fasten off. Repeat in opposite direction on second side.

JOINING BOOT TO FLIP FLOP BASE

Notes:

• This section can make or break the look of your boots. If you’re not happy with your first attempt, just rip it out and try again!

• Right-handed crocheters, work around the sole counter clockwise. Left-handed crocheters, work around the sole clockwise.

Use stitch markers to pin the boot onto the flip flop base. I find it easiest to pin the toe and the heel sections first and then accommodate whatever is left in the middle. If you do find that there’s a little extra fabric, try to absorb the excess in the middle of the boot where the top/back seams meet.

Attach Color A at 6:00 position. Use size L hook.

Seam Round: Ch 1, sc around sole working into the main boot pieces and Round 1 of the boot base, sl st to join.

Fasten off. Weave in any remaining ends.

Optional: If you plan to wear your new slippers out in the elements, glue the flip flop toe plug back into place in the toe using a glue like E6000.

ADDING POM POM TIES

Use either a pom pom maker or a piece of cardboard to create four pom poms in Color A.

Cut two 24” strands of Color A to create the laces.

Thread one lace through the ch1sps where Color A and Color B meet at the top of the boots.

Thread a tapestry needle onto the lace. Insert tapestry needle into middle of one pom pom. Remove needle and tie several knots in the lace right below where you want the pom pom placed. Pull knot so that it’s absorbed into the pom pom and cut excess strand of yarn. Repeat with a second pom pom on the other side of the of the lace.

Repeat for second boot.

Proudly pull on your new crochet mukluks–you’re now ready for an ice fishing trip, an artic storm, or just a cozy night spent crocheting by the fireplace!

TIP: When pulling you slippers on, gather the top of the boot in your hand and then insert your foot, like you would when putting on tall socks. This will prevent your beautiful new boots from stretching out.

Now that you’re on a roll with crochet flip flop patterns, you might enjoy these other free patterns from Make & Do Crew:

1. Dream Catcher Crochet Sandals with Flip Flop Soles

2. Breckenridge Crochet Boots with flip flop soles

3. Cabin Boots with flip flop soles

4. Coachella Boots with flip flop soles