It can be annoying when people ask what you’re knitting when you’re clearly crocheting, but this project would make even the most seasoned crafter do a double take. I’ll teach you how to crochet slippers that look like knit.
The secret to this bit of stitch wizardry is the technique of crocheting half double crochet stitches into the third loop. Also called the camel stitch, this knit-like stitch creates an attractive fabric with plenty of stretch perfect for cute and cozy slippers.
With this free crochet slipper pattern, you can make a pair for yourself or as a gift for a friend. You can tell them that you crocheted them or pretend that you learned how to knit. I’ll never tell!
Crochet Slippers YouTube Tutorial
To those who like a bit more of the practical side rather than the reading, a detailed YouTube tutorial was made for this loafer crochet pattern. With timestamps at the end of each round, I make this step-by-step guide a breeze. In the video, every stitch is done slowly to ensure you’ll learn how it’s properly done. This is perfect for the beginner crochet enthusiast!
About the yarn
For this slipper sock pattern, you only need 2 skeins of Brava Worsted Weight yarn for these quick & easy slipper socks (only $2.99!). I love how the different color changes make each slipper unique!
Brava is a 100% acrylic yarn that will keep up with all of life’s adventures! Gentle enough for sensitive skin, Brava is a hard-wearing yarn that works wonders for projects where durability and easy care is a must. Hypoallergenic and machine washable.
Brava Worsted is a genuinely all-purpose yarn, with the flexibility and range of colors suitable for almost any project.
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Materials
Brava yarn #4 worsted weight yarn in the colors Lady Slippers (A) and Fairy Tale (B)
5 mm Hook
Stitch markers
Tapestry Needle
Video pattern: https://youtu.be/XFNFP1UoxsQ
Gauge
Abbreviations (US Terms)
Ch: chain
Sc: single crochet
St(s): stitch(es)
Hdc: half double crochet
Dc: double crochet
Sk: Skip
Sl st: slip stitch
Hdc3l: Half double Crochet 3rd loop
Hdc3l2tog: half double crochet 3rd loop 2 together
US Women’s Shoe Sizes
S(6/7)
M(8/9)
L(10/11)
Directions for the different sizes are listed like this: S(M,L)
Pattern
Ch 20(24,28)
Round 1 Color A: Sc in the second ch from hook and the next 8(10,12) sts, hdc next st, dc
next 8(10,12) sts, 5 dc in the last st. Flip your chain upside down. You will now be working
underneath the original chain. Sk first st, dc next 8(10,12) sts, hdc next st, sc next 8(10,12) sts, 4 sc in last st, sl st to join. (44,52,60)(video 0:51)
Round 2: Ch 1, sc next 18(22,26) sts, 2 sc next 5 sts, sc next 18(22,26) sts, 2 sc next 3 sts, sl st to join. (52,60,68)(video 4:09)
Round 3: Ch 1, sc next 18(22,26) sts, (2 sc next st, sc next st) 5 times, sc next 18(22,26) sts, (2 sc next st, sc next st) 3 times, sl st to join. (60,68,76)(video 6:39)
Round 4: Ch 1, sc next 9(11,13) sts, hdc next st, dc next 8(10,12) sts, (2 dc next st, dc next 2 sts) 5 times, dc next 8(10,12) sts, hdc in the next st, sc next 9(11,13) sts, (2 sc next st, sc next 2 sts) 3 times, sl st to join. (68,76,84)(video 9:30)
Round 5: Ch 1, sc each st around, sl st to join, fasten off. (video 14:22)
Attach yarn color A to back of heel
Round 6: Ch 1, hdc each st around (68,76,84)(video 14:49)
Rounds 7-8 Color B: Ch 1, hdc3l each st around, sl st to join. (video 15:67)
Round 9: Ch 1, hdc3l2tog, hdc3l next 29(33,37) sts, (hdc3l2tog) 3 times, hdc3l next 29(33,37) sts, hdc3l2tog. (63,71,79) (video 18:20)
Round 10: Ch 1, (hdc3l2tog) 2 times, hdc3l next 22(26,30) sts, (hdc3l2tog, hdc3l next) 4 times, hdc3l next 21(25,29) sts, (hdc3l2tog) 2 times, sl st to join. (55,63,71)(video 20:32)
Round 11: Ch 1, hdc next 10(12,14) sts, (hdc3l2tog, hdc3l next 13(15,17) sts) 3 times, sl st to join. (52,60,68)(video 23:34)
Round 12: Ch 1, hdc3l next 23(27,31) sts, (hdc3l2tog) 3 times, hdc3l next 23(27,31) sts, sl st to join. (49,57,65)(video 25:00)
Round 13 : Ch 1, hdc3l next 18(22,26) sts, (hdc3l2tog, hdc3l next st) 4 times, hdc3l next 19(23,27) sts, sl st to join. (45,53,61)(video 26:23)
Round 14: Ch 1, working in the back loops only, sc each st around, sl st to join. (video 28:29)
If you enjoyed this crochet loafer pattern, then you’ll may’ll definitely want to check out more of my patterns HERE.
Happy Crocheting!
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