Sweet Slippers Free Crochet Pattern

I absolutely love whipping up these cute little baby slippers for new moms, especially when I’m in a pinch for a last-minute baby shower gift.

And guess what? They’re a fantastic crochet project for beginners who are ready to move beyond potholders and scarves – yay for a bit of variety!

Plus, they’re a super fun way to use up those yarn scraps and create something totally unique!

 

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Aunt B’s Loops & Stitches

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  • *Bonus* Mini bow pattern!

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Skill Level: easy

Sizes:  0-3 months

Materials Used:
Worsted weight yarn (4), (I prefer I Love This Yarn from Hobby Lobby.)

Size F (3.75mm) crochet hook

Scissors

Darning needle

Optional: ribbon flowers or bow

 

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Gauge:
For this pattern I find it’s easier to make the first 3 rows then measure to determine the correct hook size needed. See pattern for measurements.

Abbreviations Used:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
ss = slip stitch
hdc = half double crochet
dc2tog = double crochet 2 together

If you are new at reading crochet patterns, here is a great tutorial by the Craft Yarn Council that I highly recommend.

 

Notes:

  1. When you see ( ), everything in the parentheses should be worked as a set. For example, (1sc, 1dc) 2X, means, “sc, dc, sc, dc”.
  2. When you see a number followed by a stitch, that stitch needs to be worked over that number of stitches. For example, “5sc” means 1 sc in each of the next 5 stitches.
  3. At the end of each row join with a slip stitch to the first stitch (NOT the chain 1) of that row to complete the row.
  4. The number in parentheses at the end of each row indicates the total stitch count for that row when completed.
  5. The chain 1 at the beginning of the row DOES NOT count as a stitch.
  6. On rows 5 & 6, the 1st stitch is skipped, and the last stitch is worked in the join of the previous row. This prevents the finished slipper from twisting out of shape.

 

Pattern Size 0-3 Months

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Row 1: Ch 10. Sc in 2nd chain from hook. 7sc, 5sc in last ch, working along opposite side of chain, 7sc, 2sc in last ch. (22)

 

Row 2: Ch1, 2hdc in first st, 7hdc, 2hdc in each of the next 5 stitches, 7hdc, 2hdc in each of the last 2 stitches. (30)

Row 3: Ch1, 2hdc in first st, 12hdc, 2hdc in each of the next 3 stitches, 12hdc, 2hdc in each of the last 2 stitches. (36)

**After row 3 measure for gauge:
0-3 months = 3.5 inches

Row 4: Ch 1, 36hdc. (36)

Row 5: Ch 1, skip first stitch, 36hdc. (Last hdc is made in the join of previous row.) (36).

Row 6: Ch 1, skip first stitch, 12hdc, dc2tog 6x, 12hdc. (Last hdc is made in the join of the previous row.) (30)

Row 7: Ch 1, 11sc, dc2tog 4x, 11sc. (26) Cut yarn, weave in ends.

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**Embellishment Ideas**

Adding a bow, or ribbon flowers to these sweet slippers gives them an extra special touch!

Add ribbon flowers or bows for extra cuteness!


**Bonus Pattern**

Mini bow pattern is included when you purchase the premium inexpensive printable PDF.

Mini Bow Crochet Pattern

Sweet Slippers with mini bow
  • Gauge isn’t super important for this bow.
  • I use worsted weight yarn (4), and a size F (3.75mm) hook.

Ch 21. (Leave a beginning yarn tail long enough to sew up the seam.)

Row 1: Working in the back bumps of the chain, sc in 2nd ch from hook, and each ch across. (20)

Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (20)

  • Cut yarn, leaving enough yarn to wrap around center of bow.
  • Use beginning yarn tail to sew the two ends together. (This doesn’t need to be too perfect. The seam is hidden in the back.)

  • With the seam at the back, wrap ending yarn tail tightly around the center a few times to form the bow. Securely stitch the yarn tail to the back using a darning needle.

  • You can sew the bow on using the yarn tail. Or, you can weave in the yarn ends and use hot glue to attach the bow. (My hot glue gun and I have a love/hate relationship! I love using it, but I burn myself Every. Dang. Time! But, I still use it. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ )

 

I would love to hear from you! Leave a comment below and let me know what you think about my pattern!

11 thoughts on “Sweet Slippers Free Crochet Pattern

  1. I love these little slippers! I’m having an issue with row 6 and wonder if you could help. My row 5 has 36 stitches, matching your count. My row 6, when following the count ends up with 4 empty stitches before the beginning of row 6; if that makes sense. If I do the math, row 6 should only have 30 stitches. How do you reduce to the 30? And dame with row 7 as that reduces to 26. Thanks!!

    1. I’m so happy you love these slippers! Row 6 is a decreasing row. When you dc2tog 6X, that equals a decrease of 6 stitches. (You are working over 12 stitches and decreasing them down to 6 stitches.) So row 6 is: 12 hdc + 6 dc2tog + 12 hdc = 30 stitches.

      Here’s a link to a great tutorial for the dc2tog stitch, https://hearthookhome.com/dc2tog-how-to-double-crochet-two-together/ . I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any more questions.

    1. Hi Lene! I do not have a video tutorial yet. But one of my goals for this year is to create video tutorials for all my patterns. If you would like to be notified when the video for the slippers is released you can sign up for my email newsletter. Thanks!

  2. I love to crochet newborn baby booties.I hope that you have some on your site since I have just joined. I like what I have seen so far. I like the one piece baby booty pattern. Will follow along.happy crocheting. Dorothy

    1. If you want them in a larger size you can try using a larger hook size, or hold 2 strands of yarn together, or try using a larger size yarn (size 5, chunky yarn for example). For size 24 months you are aiming for a sole length of about 5.5 inches. (Or you could measure the size of the child’s foot if possible.)

  3. hello, do you have a tutorial on these at all? I am experienced, but cannot for the life of me get this. I have restarted 3 times now. ty!!

    1. Hi Stephanie! I’m sorry to hear you are having trouble with the pattern. I do not have a video tutorial, if that’s what you are asking. Is there something in particular that you are having trouble with? My best advice is to read the notes section of the pattern. If that’s not helpful, I am happy to answer any questions. Feel free to contact me at help@auntbsloopsnstitches.com

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