2-Hour Easy Crochet Slippers for Complete Beginners

These easy crochet slippers for beginners couldn’t be simpler. You only need to know how to crochet a rectangle to make them.

With sizes for toddlers, kids, women, and men, these easy slippers make a great gift idea for everyone you know who has feet!

View the free pattern and video tutorial below or purchase the ad-free, printable PDF with bonus sole templates.

This rectangle slippers crochet pattern is part of a collaboration with Lion Brand Yarns. This post contains affiliate links.

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• Fast & Easy Crochet Slippers for Beginners
• The Easiest Slippers Pattern
• Beginner Slippers Video Tutorial
• Magic Rectangle Free Beginner Crochet Slippers Pattern
• Tips For Customizing the Pattern
• Choosing a Different Stitch
• Final Thoughts on Crochet Slippers
• Frequently Asked Questions
• That was so fun! Now what?
• Invitation to our Facebook group
• More Free Crochet Slipper Patterns
• More Fast Free Crochet Gift Ideas
• How to Crochet Slippers for Beginners

Fast & Easy Crochet Slippers for Beginners

These fast crochet slippers are an interesting experiment in geometry and could not be easier to make. Get ready to have some serious fun with your hook and one skein of yarn!

Use the suggested chunky yarn to follow the pattern as written, or burn through any of your stash yarn by using the alternate instructions. In less than an hour or two, you can be wearing your perfectly customized-to-you pair of cozy slips.

Related: Feel the need for speed? Check out our favorite fast crochet patterns for a quick gift idea.

The Easiest Slippers Pattern

I’ve been on sort of a slipper quest over the years of designing knit and crochet patterns.

I think I may have found my forever crocheted slipper pattern.

These slippers are so easy. Like on par with the easiest beanie ever. That easy. You could make these slippers even if you’re just learning how to crochet and you’ve somehow stumbled across this pattern.

If you’ve been crocheting forever and need a Christmas project you can whip up for your entire family, this slipper pattern is going to be your secret weapon.

Beginner Slippers Video Tutorial

One peek at the brief video tutorial below, and you’ll see that these quick crochet slippers are truly nothing more than a rectangle that’s transformed into a cozy little foot vessel. I hope this visual demonstration shows you exactly how simple these slippers are to crochet.

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Magic Rectangle Free Beginner Crochet Slippers Pattern

Explanation

Get ready to have your crochet mind blown. These speedy and easy slippers are made from two simple crochet rectangles (that’s seriously it!), making this project perfect for beginners or anyone who needs a quick gift. Finish them in just a couple of hours!

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Supplies Needed

Here are the crochet supplies you’ll need for your magic slippers.

Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick (Weight: 6/super bulky –  106 yds, 6 oz)

Colors pictured:
• Butterscotch [#640-189]
• Succulent (#640-116]
• Oatmeal {#640-123]
• Cilantro [#640-178]
• Clay [#641-102] (available as Bonus Bundle only)

• Tapestry needle
• Size L (8.00 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch markers or safety pins

Optional Supplies

These supplies are not necessary for your rectangle slippers, but will be helpful if you choose to add leather soles to them.

• Leather punch
• Leather or suede for soles
• Small amount of worsted weight yarn in color to match soles
• Monofilament (fishing line) 
• Printable sole template in ad-free PDF (or design your own!)

Substituting Yarn

For crochet slippers, Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick is my go-to yarn because it’s speedy to work with and it washes well.

However, you can make this easy crochet slipper pattern with ANY yarn you have in your stash.

The free pattern below is written with a category 6 yarn in mind, but you can also follow the dimensions in the size table to crochet rectangles with any yarn.

If you’ve got a lot of half-skeins of lighter-weight yarn lying around, try holding 2-3 strands together to crochet a fabric that’ll be durable and warm.

Related: This easy crochet slipper socks pattern uses Wool-Ease Thick & Quick too.

Gauge

9 sts x 5.5 rows = 4”

Abbreviations and Glossary (US Terms)

ch – chain
hdc – half double crochet
hdcblo – half double crochet through the back loop only
rep – repeat
st(s) – stitch(es)

Print the PDF With Sole Template In 13 Sizes

The low-cost printable PDF version of this slippers pattern is beautifully formatted with large type and all the step-by-step tutorial images.

It also includes a printable slipper sole template that is easy to use. This handy little bonus includes 13 sizes of slipper soles to cover little toddlers through adult men.

This template to add soles should save you a good amount of trial and error if, like me, you just like to cut to the chase when it comes to finishing your crochet slippers!

Purchase the ad-free PDF with templates.

Slippers Size Chart

Follow the chart below when choosing what size crocheted slippers you’ll make.

Slipper Size	Shoe Size	Rectangle Width: inches	Rectangle width:# of chains*	Rectangle length: inches**	Approx yarn needed per pair: grams*
Toddler/Little Kid	6-9	6.5	15	4.75-6	80
	10-13	6.75	16	6.5-7.5	105
Big Kid	1-3	7.25	17	7.75-8.5	120
	4-6	7.5	18	8.75-9.5	135
Adult Women’s	4-6.5	8.5	21	8-9	145
	7-9.5	9	22	9.25-10	155
	10-12.5	9.5	23	10.25-11	170
Adult Men’s	6-8.5	9	22	9.25-10	155
	9-11.5	9.5	23	10.25-11	170
	12-14	10	24	11.25-12	190

* Assumes using Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick or similar and that pattern gauge is met.

** Length is approximate and will vary slightly depending on the height of each row. When in doubt, err longer to create a comfortable toe. If possible, simply measure actual foot length and work rectangle to that measurement as described below.

Main Slippers Rectangle

Notes: 
• Ch 1 does not count as a hdc throughout. 

• Pattern is written assuming you’re using Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick or similar category 6 yarn. If your yarn weight differs, so will the number of foundation chains you need. 

• See photo below or video tutorial in blog post above for visual instructions.

This slippers tutorial photo shows how to complete the beginning rows of your rectangle.

Foundation Chain: Leaving a long tail on your initial slip knot for seaming later, chain the number of stitches listed in the chart above for the size you’re making. 

Row 1: Sk first ch, hdc through the back bump of each chain; turn.

• The “back bump” is on the underside and looks like a spine running down the chain.
• The number of stitches you have now will be one fewer than the number of chains you started with. Each row from here on should contain this number of stitches.

Row 2: Ch 1, hdcblo through the first st and each st to end of row; turn.

• “Hdcblo” means you are inserting your hook under the loop that is furthest away from you as you work each stitch. 

Row 3: Ch 1, hdcblo through the first st and each st to end of row; turn.

• Continue to half double crochet under each loop that is furthest away from you even when you turn your work and begin a new row.

!! Gauge Check !!

Take a quick minute to measure the width of your rectangle and make sure it’s on track to meet the dimensions listed in the table above. If your rectangle is significantly narrower than expected, increase your hook size and try again.

If your rectangle is significantly wider than expected, reduce your hook size or deliberately work your stitches tighter and try again.

The photo below is a reminder to check the width of your crocheted rectangle and compare it with the slippers size chart above.

Row 4 and Beyond: Repeat Row 3 until piece measures the length of your foot. Fasten off leaving a long tail for seaming.

• See table above for length recommendations per size. 
• Yarn will stretch slightly over time, so resist the urge to extend your rectangle much beyond the length of your foot.
• Fasten off leaving a long tail for seaming.

Make a Second Rectangle: Repeat the same steps to make a second identical rectangle. Line rectangles up next to each other and count the visible “bumps” of ribbing to ensure both rectangles have the same number of rows.

The photo below shows where to place stitch markers for toe seaming in the left slipper and the right slipper.

Transforming Rectangles Into Crochet Slippers

Notes:
• While finished slippers should be a mirror image of each other, rectangles should be oriented identically to begin the seaming process. (See photo above.)

Right Slipper Toe

1. Lay rectangle with one tail at top right corner. Divide total number of stitches by 3. Place marker to divide total stitches into a section of ⅓ and ⅔. (See photo above.)

If stitch count doesn’t cleanly divide by three, place the extra stitch in the shorter section. 

2. Using existing tail and tapestry needle, whip stitch in each stitch to marker. Carefully cinch stitches to close toe. It’s okay if there is a small opening.

The photo below shows how to use a whip stitch to close the toe of your slipper.

3. Fold remaining ⅓ of rectangle over closed toe. Continuing with same yarn tail and needle, whip stitch across toe.

4. Whip stitch up the side of the rectangle until slightly less than ½ of the edge is seamed down. This can be a good time to try on slipper as you go to achieve desired snugness.

While stitching along the side, take care to visually line up the rows of ribbing. Fasten off and weave in the tail.

The photo below shows how to continue seaming your rectangle into a slipper that fits around your foot.

Left Slipper Toe

1. Lay rectangle with tail in top right corner as with right crochet slipper. Use a tapestry needle to weave in this tail as it won’t be used. 

Counting from the opposite edge you did with the right slipper, place marker to divide rectangle into two sections.

(Left crochet slipper marker placement should be a mirror image of right slipper marker placement.)

Attach a new strand of yarn with your tapestry needle in the top left corner. This will serve as your seaming yarn. 

Repeat steps 2 through 4 as outlined above. 

Both Slippers Heel

Using existing yarn tail and tapestry needle, zig zag stitch from top of heel to bottom. Fasten off and weave in tail.

The photo below shows how to use a zig-zag stitch to close the heel of your slipper.

Upgrade Your Slippers With Non-Slip Soles

I’m a big fan of adding leather soles to my crochet slippers (or just crocheting directly on a flip-flop sole!), so once I had a few pairs of these beginner slippers crocheted, I knew they were going to get some fancy suede treatment.

I found a large piece of suede at Michaels that was perfect for adding the non-slip, beautifully textured pizazz I was looking for. Since the piece of suede is a little spendy, def use your 40% off coupon on it.

I’ve gotten five slippers’ worth of soles cut from it so far, and estimate I have enough leather left for about three more pairs. Pretty cost-effective upgrade if you ask me!

Another option for soles is to give an old leather jacket or purse a new life. You can see in the Saturday Slippers pattern how I used a vintage leather jacket to make those slippers slip-proof.

How to Add Leather Soles

If you’d like to add some non-slip protection to your rectangle crochet slippers, leather soles can work really well.

Step 1: Cut a right and left leather sole in whatever shape you’d like.

Step 2: Use leather punch to punch holes around toe soles approximately ¼” from edge of leather.

Step 3: Repeat the punching process on heel soles taking care to only punch the first 2” of the heel strip.

Step 4: Use stitch markers to pin soles in place on slippers. Finish punching the heel strip once it’s clear how far up holes need to be placed. 

Step 5: With a tapestry needle and yarn that matches the sole color, whip stitch soles to slippers. For extended durability, try sewing soles on with yarn and a strand of monofilament (fishing line).

The photo below shows how to use a whip stitch to attach the leather sole to the crochet slipper.

Tips For Customizing the Pattern

• This crochet slipper pattern is extremely easy to customize for any yarn weight or stitch you prefer. So long as your rectangle measures the appropriate dimensions listed above, the technique will work the same.

Use this pattern as an opportunity to practice different stitch swatches that you can then transform into something functional. 

• Regardless of stitch or yarn used, use a smaller hook or work stitches slightly tighter than you typically would. This will ensure your crochet footies are extra cozy. 

• Because of the nature of a rectangle, your slippers will have a bit of extra fabric in the toe. If this is uncomfortable, try working one extra rectangle row to give your toes some extra space.

• The pattern is quite forgiving overall, even if you don’t hit the exact dimensions listed for your slipper sizing in the chart above. Have fun and experiment with the tension and accessories that suit you.

Choosing a Different Stitch

See a stitch you’d like to take for a test drive before committing to a larger project?

Follow the slipper size guidelines above to make swatches using any crochet stitch, and you’ll have your own unique pair of rectangle slippers.

Here are some stitch ideas to get you started:

• Single crochet
• Double crochet
• Griddle stitch
• Knit stitch
• Moss stitch
• Suzette stitch

Final Thoughts on Crochet Slippers

Woohoo, you made your own pair of easy crochet slippers! Whether you keep them for yourself or gift them, you can feel proud about turning a simple rectangle into cozy footwear.

Wondering what to try next? Add some embellishment to your new slipps with pretty crochet flowers or yarn pom poms on the toes or heels. You can also browse our favorite crochet stitches and try making a pair of these beginner slippers in a new stitch and color.

Then give your hook a high five and start planning your next project.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you still have questions about making these crochet slippers? Read on to learn the answers.

More Free Crochet Slipper Patterns

We’ve got lots more free crochet patterns where this came from. From crochet on flip flops, to more fast crochet slippers with leather soles, we’ve got you (and your feet!) covered.