This free crochet slippers pattern will satisfy the modern minimalist in you while also making you feel like a gift giving hero. They make the perfect gift for teachers, new moms, a friend who is sick and anyone else you want to wrap up in a little bit of love. The free pattern is below or you can purchase the ad-free, printable PDF for $2.50 here.
Disclosure: This free crochet slippers pattern is part of an ongoing paid collaboration with my friends at Lion Brand Yarn. #winteriscoming #wooliscoming
Tell me if you’ve ever been here. There’s someone you really appreciate–a friend, your kid’s teacher, your grown son who calls you from college every Sunday–and you think, gosh, I love to crochet, I wish I could make something for so-and-so that would just show them how much I adore them.
So you brainstorm. A sweater? Too involved and it may not fit anyhow. An afghan? It might take three years to finish. A cup koozie? Sure, they’re cute, but no one needs another piece of clutter in their kitchen.
And so, in a mess of love and indecision, you don’t make a darn thing.
I really hope this project will change that. This free crochet slippers pattern combines just enough cool factor and genuine functionality that you can give a pair to almost anyone and know that your gift will be enjoyed. The minimalist style can be appreciated by feet young and old and the chunky yarn and leather soles make these house shoes look pretty fancy schmancy.
I designed this free crochet slippers pattern with the thought that several pairs of these could be whipped up economically by using a similar color palette. Each pair uses about one full skein of Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick for the main color and about a quarter of a skein in the accent color. This means that you could pair the accent color with a different main color to create a collection of gifts for all the special ladies in your life while making the most of the yarn you purchase. (Pssst…five months ’till Christmas! 🙂 )
While the leather soles on these slippers are optional, they really help with the grippy-ness on hardwood floors. Not to mention, I just love the look of leather and yarn together! For this project, I cut my leather soles from a thrifted leather jacket and I’ve still got plenty of leather left for future projects. If you decide to use thrifted leather, look for the thickest you can find–a purse or coat could work great.
Because I really want you to be able to crank out these slippers as easily as possible, I put together a printable template for cutting the leather soles and added it to the Make & Do Crew exclusive subscriber Vault. Just enter your email address in the box below the pattern and you’ll receive an email with download instructions!
Thanks to my creative crush and fellow crochet blogger, Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me, for posting an adorable pair of men’s slipper socks recently that helped show me how a slipper could be constructed in an easy-to-follow way. Until seeing Sarah’s pattern, I just didn’t know where to start with a slipper pattern, which might seem funny given how many crochet shoes I create. Sarah is a genius at simplifying designs to their most basic elements and I think her skills shine best in her free corner to corner crochet patterns. So charming, aren’t they!?
Sunday Slippers
Free Crochet Slippers Pattern for Women
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Explanation:
This free crochet slippers pattern will satisfy the modern minimalist in you while also making you feel like a gift giving hero. They’re speedy to work up in chunky yarn and require only basic crochet skills including working in the round, single crochet, and slip stitches. Make a pair for yourself and then outfit the feet of every other cool lady in your life. These are a perfect gift for teachers, new moms, a friend who is sick and anyone else you want to wrap up in a little bit of love.
Supplies:
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• Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick (Weight: 6/super bulky – 106 yds, 6 oz)
– Color A: Fossil 1 (1, 1) skein
– Color B: Blueberry 1 (1, 1) skein (about 25 yards)
• Tapestry needle
• Size K (6.5 mm) crochet hook (please see overall pattern notes)
• Stitch markers or safety pins
• (2) 1/2” wooden buttons
• Sewing needle and thread to match buttons
• Printed leather sole template from the subscriber Vault (optional)
• Leather for sole—try a thrifted leather jacket or purse! (optional)
• Leather punch or hammer and nail (optional)
• Fishing line to sew leather to slippers (optional)
Sizes:
Women’s shoe sizes 5/6, 7/8, 9/10
These slippers can be easily made to accommodate a bigger shoe size by working additional rows of the heel section.
Gauge:
6 sc = 2”
6.5 sc = 2”
Abbreviations and Glossary (US Terms):
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
sc2tog – single crochet two together (sc decrease)
sl st – slip stitch
st – stitch
sp – space
RS – right side
WS – wrong side
rep – repeat
Overall Pattern Notes:
• Stitches are intended to be worked tightly and you may choose to reduce your hook size to make it easier to crochet the gauge. If in doubt, please make a quick gauge swatch. A pair of size 9/10 slippers use a full skein of Color A.
• The toe section is worked first in the round. Next, the heel is worked in rows. The final ankle band with button hole is added last.
• Right and left slippers are worked identically until the ankle section.
• Instructions for size 5/6 are listed, with sizes 7/8 and 9/10 following in parentheses. 5/6 (7/8, 9/10)
TOE
Notes:
• The toe is worked in the round. Slip stitch to the first stitch of the round to join each round. Do not work into the slip stitch from the previous round when you come back around to it.
Make 2.
Foundation Round: Using Color A, create a magic circle and make 10 sc in the circle. Sl st to first sc of round to join. (10 sc)
Round 1: Ch 1, [1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 5 times, sl st to first sc of round to join. (15 sc)
Round 2: Ch 1, [1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 5 times, sl st to first sc of round to join. (20 sc)
Round 3: Ch 1, [1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 4 times, sl st to first sc of round to join. (24 sc)
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in each sc, sl st to first sc of round to join. (24 sc)
Rep Round 4 10 (11, 11) times.
Fasten off. Cinch magic circle and weave in all ends.
HEEL
Notes:
• This section is worked back and forth in rows between markers. Row 1 is worked into the last round of toe section.
Make 2.
Place stitch markers with 11 stitches between them. Be sure to orient minor sl st “seam” from joining rounds on the toe toward the bottom of slipper so it’s hidden later.
Attach Color B in marked stitch on right-hand side of slipper (assuming toe is oriented away from you). Left-handed crocheters, attach yarn in the marked stitch on left side and reverse mentions of left and right.
Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, sc in marked stitch, sc in each sc between markers, including left marked st; turn. (13)
Be careful not to accidentally work into the sl st from the previous round when working Row 1.
Row 2 (WS): Ch 1, sc in each sc from Row 1; turn. (13)
Rep Row 2 10 (11, 13) times.
Fasten off leaving a 15” tail.
SEAMING HEEL
Using a tapestry needle and the tail from toe section, seam back of heel using the mattress stitch. Fasten off and weave in any remaining ends.
ANKLE CUFF
Notes:
• This section is worked back and forth in rows, with separate instructions for the right and left slipper.
• Row 1 is worked into the heel section at a frequency of one sc stitch placed in each row of sc from working the heel. (See photo at top of pattern.)
• Left-handed crocheters, reverse mentions of left and right.
• See photo below for explanation of “first empty Color A sc stitch along toe edge.”
right slipper
Attach Color A on the right side of slipper, in the toe section sc where the toe and heel meet. (See photo at top of pattern.)
Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, sc along heel edge placing 1 sc per row of sc in the heel section; when heel edge ends ch 10 (11, 11); turn.
Row 2 (WS): Ch 1, sk first ch, sc in each ch, sc in each sc around heel to end of row, sl st to first empty Color A sc stitch along toe edge, sl st into next sc along toe section edge; turn.
Row 3 (RS): Ch 1, sk 2 sl sts, sc in each sc; turn.
Row 4 (WS): Ch 1, sc in next sc, ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in each sc to end of row; sl st to first empty Color A sc stitch along toe edge, sl st into next sc along toe section edge; turn. (Buttonhole created.)
Row 5 (RS): Ch 1, sk 2 sl sts, sc in each st including the ch-1 buttonhole sp; turn.
Row 6 (WS): Ch 1, sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2-sc, sc in each of next 2-sc, sc2tog over next 2-sc, sc in each sc to end of row, sl st to first empty Color A sc stitch along toe edge.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
left slipper
Attach Color A on the left side of slipper, in the toe section sc where the toe and heel meet. (See photo at top of pattern.)
Row 1 (WS): Ch 1, sc along heel edge placing 1 sc per row of sc in the heel section; when heel edge ends ch 10 (11, 11); turn.
Row 2 (RS): Ch 1, sk first ch, sc in each ch, sc in each sc around heel to end of row, sl st to first empty Color A sc stitch along toe edge, sl st into next sc along toe section edge; turn.
Row 3 (WS): Ch 1, sk 2 sl sts, sc in each sc; turn.
Row 4 (RS): Ch 1, sc in next sc, ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in each sc to end of row; sl st to first empty Color A sc stitch along toe edge, sl st into next sc along toe section edge; turn. (Buttonhole created.)
Row 5 (WS): Ch 1, sk 2 sl sts, sc in each st including the ch-1 buttonhole sp; turn.
Row 6 (RS): Ch 1, sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2-sc, sc in each of next 2-sc, sc2tog over next 2-sc, sc in each sc to end of row, sl st to first empty Color A sc stitch along toe edge.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
FINISHING
Attaching Button:
With a sewing needle and thread, sew a button to each slipper in the position where the ankle cuff strap meets the toe section.
Adding Leather Soles (optional):
Print the toe and heel pad templates and use them to cut leather pieces for both slippers. (Find leather at craft stores or look for thicker leather jackets and purses at thrift stores.)
Use a leather punch or a nail and hammer to make holes around each leather piece about 3/8” apart. Do not punch holes in the top section of leather than will be at the top of the slipper ankle.
With a tapestry needle and a doubled over piece of yarn that matches your leather, sew soles to slipper bottoms using a whip stitch. (See Photo E) I’ve found that even the strongest yarn can wear out pretty quickly when used to secure slipper soles, so you can choose to use a doubled over piece of monofilament (fishing line) instead or in addition.
Put the kettle on, grab a magazine and settle in for a cozy Sunday afternoon at home.
If you love making fancy foot flair, you might enjoy these other free crochet patterns from Make & Do Crew:
5. Coachella Boots with flip flop soles
6. Cabin Boots with flip flop soles (includes video tutorial!)
7. Moccasins with flip flop soles (includes video tutorial!)
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Your patterns are beautiful
Thank you so much, Juliann. I’m so happy to hear you enjoy them! 🙂
Jess
Love your pattern. Ladies want to buy the slippers. How much should I sell them for.?
Gosh, I never know for these type of things. I think you can charge a premium if you added a leather sole. I would always encourage you to charge a bit more than you are comfortable with. As women and makers, we so often undervalue our time and creativity. 🙂
Best of luck!
Jess
I love the look of these slippers. I never thought of cutting up an old leather jacket or purse to make the sole pads. You are so clever! Thank you.
Oh, thanks so much, Dee. I love being able to recycle materials (and save money!) whenever I can. I think it makes the project even more gratifying when you know you found the perfect thrifted item to finish it off. 🙂
Happy crocheting!
Jess
I love your patterns!! So creative!! Two questions; Do you have a video for this new and fabulous pattern? And Do you have A cool crochet pattern for boys/ men’s slippers?
Keep up the inspiration!!
Molly
Hey Molly!
I don’t have a video tutorial at this moment for this pattern, but if there’s enough interest, I’ll consider making one! 🙂
I’ll actually be releasing a men’s version of these slippers next week. Stay tuned for the free pattern!
Jess
PLEASE make a video tutorial. At least for the people who get the pattern. That would be so perfect.
Hey Danielle,
Thanks for the feedback. I’m glad to know you’d be interested in a video tutorial!
Jess
Please make a video!!! Please 🙂
Thank you for posting this! I actually LIKE it :D:D:D
I’m so happy to hear that, Suzanne!
These slippers are awesome! I am just starting my Christmas projects and will be making several pairs of these. I am surprised, though, that you didn’t put them on a flip-flop sole. Maybe later? Thank you for your generosity.
Ha, I know, I had the same thought about making something not on flip flop soles. 🙂
Some people just don’t want to try the flip flop thing though, so this is one that everyone can make!
I’m so impressed you’ve gotten your Christmas gift list started. I need to do that too!
Happy crocheting!
Jess
I love your patterns. I am allergic to wool though. What would be a yarn that would work that isn’t wool?
Hey Gale,
Great question. I love using YarnSub.com to find substitute yarns because you can find options that are the exact same weight, but made of different fibers. That might be a good resource to try. 🙂
Jess
I love them all hope one of these days I can show what I have done.
I would love that too, Montel!
I would like so much to be able to make these and have them functional. Have tried so many slipper patterns, to no avail. These might be tricky for me, if the stitch needs to be tight, as I crochet pretty loosely. Tried a bulky yarn which called for aligning 2 pieces of yarn crocheted together; could not get this pattern to work and gave it up. It is now one of my many WIPs. It a lovely slipper, thanks for the pattern.
Beautiful slippers. These are DEFINITELY on my to-do list. I’ve tried many slipper patterns the last little while, even have a another pattern with a leather sole sewn on. And that’s where I failed. The leather sole didn’t really cut it. Can you please tell me how I can download the template for the sole, please. I don’t seem to have a password for the vault, even though I am a subscriber to your emails/blog. Thanks for much for all your fun patterns and tutorials!
I could not get the template. I tried several times. I even re-subscribed to make sure I had it right, even did the copy and paste. Nothing worked.
Hey Leah,
Did you get into the Vault? The template is at the very top of the exclusive resources page.
I just checked and it’s working fine for me. Perhaps when you copied and pasted, there was a space included at the end of the password? Feel free to send me an email if you need more help! jess (at) make and do crew (dot) com.
Jess
Do you make and sell these by chance!? I would love to get a pair from you!
Hey Chelsea,
I don’t make additional items to sell, but there are a few Etsy sellers who do use my patterns to make items to sell. Lisa is someone who comes to mind who you might be able to commission a pair from. 🙂 http://www.etsy.com/shop/Lisascrochetbae
Jess
Hello, I’m having trouble accessing the sole patterns. Am I able to have the password to enter please 🙂
Hey Kara,
If you enter your email address in the box at the bottom of the pattern (right above this comment area), you’ll receive an email with the password. 🙂
It sometimes end up in junk/spam folders, so check there if you don’t see it right away.
Happy crocheting!
Jess
I cant crochet but I knit a lot could you make a patern for knitters??? please
Hey Moniq,
Thanks for the idea! I totally understand that. If there’s enough interest, I’ll put together a knit version! 🙂
Jess
I would love a knit version for both women and men. Thank you so much
Thanks for the feedback, Gail!
I absolutely love this! Thank you!
I’m so happy to hear that. Thanks, Lori!
Love the look of these slippers, but would love to see a video. It would be so helpful!
Hey Helen,
Thanks for letting me know you’d like to see a video!
Jess
Hi, I’m Sandra.I am brazilian . I really liked the slippers.Very nice.
Hello from Colorado, USA! Thanks so much, Sandra!
A video tutorial for these terrific slippers would be absolutely awesome!!!
Thanks for considering,
Lori
Perfect !!!!
Anna
I would LOVE to make a pair of these, Jess! It’s perfect since we have leather left-over from our Star Stitch Purse leather handles too! I love the shape and style of them- your designs are always so modern!
Thanks so much, Stephanie. I’d LOVE to make your Star Stitch Purse. You and Ryan really made some awesome handles for it. They’re just the perfect accent for the beautifully textured stitches!
These are super duper cute!
Thanks so much, Amber!
LOVE these slippers! Going shopping tomorrow AM for the yarn! Perfect Christmas gifts! Would like to see a video too 😊
Yay! I love starting new projects!
Happy crocheting, Cindy.
Jess
Thanks for a cute slipper pattern! I love it and already made one pair but the hook/gauge seems to be incorrectly stated. I do not crochet loose, but had to use a K hook to make the size 7/8 with the recommended Lion Brand yarn! Even then, they turned out a little large. You might want to double check your recommended hook/gauge.
Hey JoAnn,
Thanks for the feedback. As I mention in the notes section, the stitches are worked intentionally tight to make the slippers extra cosy. The gauge I list in the pattern is what I achieved, but I was making a point of keeping the stitches tight. I’m glad you were able to make it work for yourself with a K. 🙂
Jess
I too am having the same problem and even with a K hook, I’m still not matching the gauge sample. I had to use a J10 (6.0 mm) hook to get the right gauge! I am not a loose crocheter either. It seems important for this pattern to make a gauge swatch. I am surprised to see the pattern calls for such a large hook (even bigger than what the yarn calls for) and Jess was able to make it so tight! I will report back after I finish to see how the size fits! Beautiful pattern!
Thanks for the feedback, Vanessa. I might adjust the hook size in the pattern. I did crochet deliberately tightly as I explain in the notes, but it’s probably easier to just reduce the hook size. 🙂
Jess
Well, as much as I really wanted these slippers to work, they were just too large, even with a 6.0 hook😥. I got as far as the ankle cuff and kept trying them on, but they were too loose. I ripped them out and may use the yarn for a basket. Maybe a smaller hook would work for a size 7/8, but I’m not sure the super bulky yarn would like a much smaller hook. Yours look so dainty compared to what I ended up with!
Oh boo! I’m sorry to hear that, Vanessa. The stitches def have to be worked tighter than you’d usually do with this type of yarn, but you’re right, that’s what makes them have a nice cozy weave. When I was making mine, I would keep my working yarn pretty tight as it would prevent the loops on my hook from getting too large. Does that make sense?
Hi Jess, I tried the recommended yarn size 6/bulky, with size N hook. By the time I got to 10 rounds on the toe it looked like they would fit a giant.
Alternate yarn size 5 with a K hook works perfectly.
I guess my question is why the recommended yarn and hook worked up so big?
Thank you. Pamela
Hey Pamela,
I’m glad you found something that worked well for you! You know, the stitches are worked intentionally tight for these slippers to make them warm and cozy, so it’s really just about finding the hook size and tension that allow you to meet the pattern gauge. 🙂
Jess
Please please please make a video! I’m so in love with these slippers but as a beginner, really need a video to even make the attempt.
Optimistically hopeful!
Lauren
Thanks for letting me know, Lauren! I’d love for more beginners to be able to try this pattern.
Jess
I was so excited to find these this morning, as there is one person I wanted to make a Christmas gift for but had no idea what to make. These are perfect! And I always seem to have a problem with crocheting too tight, so this is double perfect! I have only been crocheting for a few months and everything I have crocheted so far had a video tutorial, but this pattern is so clear and easy to understand, that I think I could make these by following the pattern. Although I would love if you made a video tutorial!
These sound PERFECT for you! 🙂 Thanks for letting me know your vote for a video tutorial. Happy crocheting, Jessica! (My name too!)
Jess
These will make great Christmas gifts. I can’t believe it is getting to that time already. Now how to overtly ask for people’s sizes? haha.
Haha, I’m always wondering that too! 🙂
Help Jess!
I’m having difficulty with the ankle cuff instructions. Right slipper …row 1 ..it says when heel edge ends Ch 10 (11,11) turn
Am I actually chaining 10..that doesn’t seem correct…I don’t believe its just 10 sc total on heel edge ..and it doesn’t seem like 10 rows either. There are no comments regarding this so my brain must just be in a glitch . Could you please clarify for me..I love this pattern thus far!
Warm regards,
Kim
Hey Kim!
So the chains are to build the little strap that goes across the top of your foot. So you should have already worked around the ankle/back of heel and the ch 10 is just to cover the “extension” that the will create the strap. Does that make sense? 🙂
Jess
Thank you Jess!
I did figure it out after I put it down for a bit and came back to it. I was so excited, I was blocking my own progress. I have now made 2 of your crochet slippers with flip flops, and on my second pair of this pattern. I am on to the UGG boots next. I love them all, thank you! I have made some modifications, with notes, as my foot size is more a size 3.5 – 4. Can I send you the notes for anyone who may be looking for a smaller version?
Happy feet!
Kim
That would be fantastic! Feel free to email them to me at jess (at) makeanddocrew (dot) com. I’m so happy to hear they’ve been fun and useful to you!
Jess
Thank you for such a great pattern. I just finished my first pair and I know that I am going to love them. I did end up doing the right foot twice because the first time wasn’t tight enough, but I figured it out with the left foot and along with a simple adjustment to fit my small ankle and they are perfect. I used the K hook and as long I crocheted very tightly they turned out correctly.
I’m just getting ready to cut the leather and I have a question about the instructions for this part.. The sentence that states, “Do not punch holes in the top section of leather than will be at the top of the slipper ankle” doesn’t make sense to me. Could you please explain further?
Thank you
Hey Marnie,
I’m glad you got the tension settled! I often find myself remaking my first shoe/slipper once I know a little more about how the yarn and hook will work together.
That note about the leather simply means to be cautious not to poke your holes all the way up to the very top of that leather piece. The reason is because you’ll want to fold it over the top of the slipper, leaving a little tab, and you probably won’t want to have holes in the tab. If you just poke holes sort of how the template shows, you can always add extra holes once you get the leather on your slipper and see where else you want to add stitches. Hope that makes sense!
Jess