Infant’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!
Infant’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 single strands of yarn. See the notes section before beginning.
Infant’s Classic-Look Slippers
Sizes:
– extra-small (fits Infant 0.5 – 1 / EU 16 / UK 0 – 0.5/ (3.30′ – 3.5″ (8.3 – 8.9 cm)))
– small (fits Infant US 1 – 2 / EU 17 / UK 1/ (3.5 – 3.8″ (8.9 to 9.5 cm)))
– medium (fits Infant US 3 – 4 / EU 18 – 19 / UK 2 – 3/ (4.2 – 4.5″ (10.5 – 11.4 cm)))
– large (fits Infant US 5 – 6 / EU 20 – 22 / UK 4 – 5/ (4.8 – 5.1″ (12.1 – 13 cm)))
– extra-large (fits Infant US 7/ EU 23 / UK 6/ (5.5″ (14 cm)))
Skill Level:
Easy
US Terminology
Resources: Abbreviations Chart, Stitch Chart
Gauge:
8 sts x 10 rows = 2″ (5 cm) in sc.
Hooks:
4.50 mm/US 7
Yarn:
Phentex slipper and Craft yarn – 1 skein main colour (50m/61y/28g/1oz), 1 skein contrast colour (50m/61y/28g/1oz)
Other Items Needed:
- Scissors
- Measuring Tape
- Tapestry Needle
Notes: Unlike the adult versions of these slippers, these are made using a 4.50/US 7 hook and single strands of yarn.
Stitches used in this pattern:
ch, sl st, sl st tbl, sc, sc tbl,
Let’s get started making your Infant’s Classic-look Slippers…
(make 2)
Working single strand with main colour; ch ch 18 (20, 22, 24, 26)
Row 1: Beginning and second change from hook; 16 (18, 20, 21, 24) sc, 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) sl st, turn. [17, 19, 21, 23, 25]
Row 2: ch1, 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) sl st tbl, 16 (18, 20, 21, 24) sc tbl, turn. [17, 19, 21, 23, 25]
Again, working single strand: change to contrast colour.
Row 3: ch 1, 16 (18, 20, 21, 24) sc tbl, 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) sl st tbl, turn. [17, 19, 21, 23, 25]
Row 4: ch 1, 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) sl st tbl, 16 (18, 20, 21, 24) sc tbl, turn. [17, 19, 21, 23, 25]
Repeat rows 3 and 4, changing colours every two rows until you have 18 rows in total (9 stripes) for extra-small and small, and 22 rows in total (11 stripes) for medium, large and x-large.
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 one strand of the Main colour and your tapestry needle; weave yarn through the ends of the narrow edge and pull tight to close. Secure.
Using a mattress stitch; sew through both sides up the length of the foot leaving the last 9 (9, 10, 10, 12) 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
