If you’re looking for a fast, beginner-friendly crochet slipper pattern, these moss stitch crochet slippers are a perfect project. This pattern is made from one simple flat square, folded and sewn into a cozy slipper shape. No complicated shaping, no working in the round, and no tricky stitches.
You can make a pair in about one hour, making this an ideal last-minute gift, charity project, or quick win crochet pattern. If you can single crochet and chain, you can make these slippers.
This tutorial includes a full video walkthrough, plus written instructions you can follow at your own pace.
Why You’ll Love This Crochet Slipper Pattern
• Beginner friendly and easy to follow
• Made from one flat rectangle
• No increasing or decreasing
• Uses the moss stitch for a soft, textured fabric
• Customizable sizing
• Great stash-busting project
• One slipper works up fast in about an hour
The moss stitch creates a dense but flexible fabric, which makes these slippers comfortable to wear and durable enough for everyday use.
Video Tutorial
Follow along with the full step-by-step video tutorial here
The video includes:
• Stitch demonstrations
• Color changes
• Sizing tips
• Assembly for heel and toe
Yarn
This pattern uses Brava Worsted Weight yarn, which is a soft, affordable acrylic yarn that holds up well for slippers. You can easily substitute any worsted weight yarn with a similar gauge.
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Crochet Slipper Pattern
Material
Brava Worsted Weight #4 yarn in 3 colors
-Tranquil (Color A)
-Lady Slipper (Color B)
-Espresso (Color C)
5 mm crochet hook
Tapestry yarn needle
Stitches (US Terminology)
Ch- Chain
Sc- Single Crochet
Sk- Skip
Rep- Repeat
Sizes (US Women’s)
S(6/7)
M(8/9)
L(10/11)
Gauge
8 sc and 8 rows = 2 inches (5 cm)
Notes
Color changes should be made on the last stitch of the previous row. For a color change demonstration, see Video 3:31.
Don’t fasten off the old color of yarn unless directed. You can pick colors back up to work with them again without detaching them from the work.
Pattern
With Color A, loosely ch 36(38,40).
R1: Sc second ch from hook, sc across, turn. (video 1:11)
*To check sizing, or for alternative sizing, the length of the first row should be about the length of your foot from heel to toe plus one inch.
R2: Ch 1, sc first st, ch 1, sk st, *sc next st, ch 1, sk st, rep from * across, turn. (video 2:28)
R3 Color B: Ch 1, sc first st, sc in ch-1 sp, *ch 1, sc in ch-1 sp, rep from * across, sc last st, turn. (video 03:31)
R4: Ch 1, sc first st, ch 1, sk st, *sc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, rep from * across until 2 st remain, sk st, sc last st, turn. (05:02)
R5-8: Rep rows 3 & 4 changing colors A & B every 2 rows. (video 05:58)
R9-21 Color C: Repeat rows 3 & 4 ending on row 3
R22-28: Repeat rows 3 & 4, alternating Colors A&B every 2 rows.
R29 Color A: Ch 1, sc each st across, fasten off.
Assembly (Video 8:12)
With color A, cinch heel and toe, according to the image, leaving a long tail for sewing
Sew heel (9:05)
Toe (9:52)
Place a stitch marker on the 8th st on both sides. This is where the flaps will cross and connect. Overlap the flaps as shown in the photo below and sew them in place.
Customization Tips
• Add more rows for taller slippers
• Change colors to match seasonal themes
• Add non-slip fabric paint to the soles
More Beginner Crochet Patterns
If you enjoyed this project, be sure to check out more fast, beginner-friendly crochet patterns on Littlejohn’s Yarn, including hats, slippers, and headbands designed to work up quickly with simple stitches.
