Children’s Classic-Look Slippers
How many of us remember going to Grandma’s house and grabbing a pair of these slippers from the box on the porch or near the front door? I know I sure do! They were always there and they seemed to last forever. It was the first thing you did when you got there. Of went the dirty boots, and on went the Phentex slippers!
Children’s Classic-Look Slippers are easy crocheted slippers that were designed to look like the classic slippers for adults. Even a beginner can make these up quickly.
Phentex Slipper and Craft yarn is a bulky weight yarn that allows for a much more durable slipper. Some children may find it uncomfortable due to its coarseness. If you find it too scratchy, try replacing it with a softer yarn of the same weight.
These slippers are made using double strands of yarn. See the notes section before beginning.
Children’s Classic-Look Slippers
Sizes:
– small (fits Child US 13 – 2 / EU 31 – 33 / UK 12 – 1/ (3.5 – 3.8″ (19.1 to 20.6 cm))
– medium (fits Child US 3 – 5 / EU 34 – 37 / UK 2 – 4/ (4.2 – 4.5″ (21.6 – 23.2 cm))
– large (fits Child US 6 – 7 / EU 38 – 39 / UK 5 – 6/ (4.8 – 5.1″ (24.1 – 24.8 cm))
Skill Level:
Easy
US Terminology
Resources: Abbreviations Chart, Stitch Chart
Gauge:
11 sts x 8 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in hdc.
Hooks:
6.00 mm/US J10
Yarn:
Phentex slipper and Craft yarn – 1 skein main colour (150m/184y/85g/3oz), 1 skein contrast colour (150m/184y/85g/3oz)
Other Items Needed:
- Scissors
- Measuring Tape
- Tapestry Needle
Notes:
You only need one skein of each colour to make the pair of slippers. Although you may find using 2 skeins of each colour simpler than dividing the skeins into equal-sized balls.
Stitches used in this pattern:
ch, sl st, sl st tbl, sc, sc tbl, hdc, hdc tbl
Let’s get started on your Children’s Classic-look Slippers…
(Make 2)
Working double strand with main colour; ch 23 (25, 26)
Row 1: Beginning and second change from hook; 19 (20, 22) hdc, 1 (2, 2) sc, 1 sl st, turn. [22, 24, 25]
Row 2: ch1, 1 sl st tbl, 1 (2, 2) sc tbl, 19 (20, 22) hdc tbl, turn. [22, 24, 25]
Again, working double strand: change to contrast colour. [22, 24, 25]
Row 3: ch 1, 19 (20, 22) hdc tbl, 1 (2, 2) sc tbl, 1 sl st tbl, turn [22, 24, 25]
Row 4: ch 1, 1 sl st tbl, 1 (2, 2) sc tbl, 19 (20, 22) hdc tbl, turn. [22, 24, 25]
Repeat rows 3 and 4. Change colours every two rows until you have 14 rows in total (7 stripes) for all sizes.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Finishing:
Fold the piece in half lengthwise with the wrong side facing you.
Using a mattress stitch sew the edges of both sides of the wider end together to form the back of the slipper.
Using two strands of Main colour and your tapestry needle; weave yarn through the ends of the narrow edge and pull tight to close. Secure.
Using the mattress stitch; sew through both sides along the length of the foot. Leave the last 12 (13, 13) stitches on each side unworked.
And that’s it! You’re finished!
Enjoy!
Thank you for your interest in my work.
© Lori-Anne Carr, wravenstorm.com/wravenstorm.ca, 2022
