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Women’s Crochet Boat Slippers – Free Crochet Pattern

January 15, 2019 by Bethany 233 Comments

These crochet boat slippers look a bit like crochet Sperrys! You will love making them and love wearing them.  They feature a double sole for extra comfort, and the ties are both decorative and to keep the slippers cozy and in place. Be sure to add one of these 7 tried and tested methods and make your slippers non-slip.
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These slippers (along with my Loafer Slippers) are one of my favorite patterns. I had the idea a few years ago to make these little Baby Boat Shoes. They turned out so darling that I decided I really wanted a pair for myself!

However, despite getting the pattern testing and making at least a million pairs (okay, that’s a slight exaggeration), it still had problems and I couldn’t bring myself to get it all fixed up until just this week.  

Despite getting a bit burned out initially, these slippers still make me so happy and I hope if you make a pair that they make you happy too. ❤️ 

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I made almost all of mine with white soles, but I can’t wait to see the colors you decide to use. I bet putting a bit of leather cord for the laces would be cute too! 

CROCHET BOAT SLIPPERS – FREE CROCHET PATTERN 

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What you need: (affiliate links)
– Medium Weight Yarn in 2 color 
– G hook 
– Darning Needle

Abbreviations: US Terms
Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Sc2tog – Sc Decrease
Dc – Double Crochet
Dc2tog – Dc decrease
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Sl st – Slip Stitch
St – stitch 

Gauge: 8 sts = 2″  (Gauge Pattern)


⭐️ Want more sizes? US women Sizing 6-9  is available in the downloadable PDF!

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SIZE 8

Make two sole pieces for each shoe, 4 total. 

SOLE:  (approx.  approx. 9 ½”)
(worked in the round)

Ch 26

1. Work 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in next 16 chs. Hdc in next 3 chs. Dc in next 4 chs.  Work 7 dc in last ch.Working across opposite side of chain, dc in next 4 chs, hdc in next 3 chs, sc in next 16 chs. Place a marker. Continue to round 2. (56 sts)

2. Work 2 sc in the next 3 sts. Sc in next 24 sts. Work 2 sc in the next 5 sts. Sc in next 24 sts. (64 sts)

3. *Sc in next st, work 2 sc in next st* work 3 times.  Sc in next 24 sts. *Sc in next st, work 2 sc in next st* work 5 times. Sc in next 24 sts. (72 st)

4. *Sc in next 2 sts, work 2 sc in next st* work 3 times. Sc in next 24 sts. *Sc in next 2 sts, work 2 sc in next st) 5 times. Sc in next 24 sts. (80 sts)

5. *Hdc in next 3 sts, work 2 hdc in the next st* work 3 times. Hdc in next 24 sts. *Hdc in next 3 sts, work 2 hdc in the next st* work 5 times. Hdc in next 24 sts. (88 sts)
Join with sl st and tie off. 

Match up your two sole pieces and using a sl st, stitch the two soles together, (wrong sides together) going through both loops of each sole. See Photos 1 & 2.  Use white, or same color as your sole piece. (88 sl sts)

Body:

1. Using white yarn (or same color as your sole) start your round on st 18 from the middle of the toe. Face the toe downwards and count 18 to the right.  See Photo 3. Going through the sl st loops, and working from the outside,  Ch 1. Sc in same st. Sc 50. Hdc 7. Dc 10. Hdc 7. Sc 13. Join with sl st.  Tie off. (88 sts)

2. Start your second color with a sl st in the sc where you made your join. Ch 1. Hdc in same st.  Hdc in next 50 sts. Dc in next 24 sts. Hdc in next 13 sts.   (88 sts)
Join with sl st.

3. Ch1. Sc in same st.  Sc in next 3 sts. Sc2tog twice.  *Sc in next 2 sts. Sc2tog* work 4 times . Sc in next 2 sts. Sc2tog twice. Sc in next 18 sts. Hdc in next 4 sts. Dc in next 4 sts. Dc2tog. Dc in next 8 sts. Dc2tog. Dc in next 4 sts. Hdc in next 4 sts. Sc in next 12 sts.  (78 sts)
Join with sl st.

4. Ch 1.  Sc in same st. Sc in next 29 sts. Sc2tog 3 times. Sc in next 5 sts. Hdc in next 4 sts.  Dc in next 4 sts. Dc2tog 5 times. Dc in next 4 sts. Hdc in next 4 sts.  Sc in next 5 sts. Sc2tog 3 times. (67 sts)
Join with sl st.  

5. This is the start of the small straps on the top of the shoe:

(Starting in next st, not the same st) Sl st 4. *Ch 4 . Sc into 1st ch. Sl st into next st on shoe. Turn.ch 1.  Sc in next st. Sc 3 in loop.  Sc 1. (it’s into the side of the foundation sc, but it brings you back to the top of the shoe. ) Sk the 1st st, and sl into next st onto shoe.  Turn.  Ch 1. Sc in next st.  sc 2 in each of the next 3 sts. Sc 2 . ( the second sc will be in the side of a st) sl st onto shoe*. 

Sl st in next 20 sts. 

Next strap: Repeat from * to *. Sl st in next 38 sts. Join with sl st. Tie off. 

TOE FLAP: 

Ch 6. 

1. Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in next 4 chs. Turn. (5 sts)

2. Ch 1. Work 2 sc in first st. Sc in next 3 sts. Work 2 sc in last st. Turn. (7 sts)

3. Ch 1. Work 2 sc in first st. Sc in next 5 sts. Work 2 sc in last st. Turn (9 sts)

4. – 7. Ch 1. Sc in same st. Sc 8 across. Turn. (9 sts)

8. – 10. Ch 1. Sc in same st. Hdc in next 2 sts. Dc in next 3 sts. Hdc in next 2 sts. Sc in last st. Turn. (9 sts)

Tie off, leave a long tail. 

Using a yarn needle, attach your toe flap. Make sure to secure where the corner of the flap meets the side of the slipper. Take your yarn needle, and go in and out through the slip stitches (they look a bit like they are on the outside of the slipper). Catch whichever piece of yarn on the flap that corresponds with the slip stitch. Finish by adding the “laces” with your yarn needle.

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PHOTO 1

 

PHOTO 2 

PHOTO 3

 

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Comments

  1. ahlam says

    January 28, 2016 at 6:33 am

    hello for women size 36 which pattern sole i choose plz

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      January 28, 2016 at 1:35 pm

      I am not familiar with European sizing, but I am sure you can google a conversion chart. The sizing is US women shoe sizing.

      Reply
      • Ellen says

        February 15, 2016 at 2:06 pm

        I need help with the size 8. Starting at row 3, I am missing 2 stiches to get to marker. How is it possible to increase and still only need 24 sc to reach marker? As I continue, the sole gets lopsided and I’m missing more stiches.

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        • Bethany says

          February 15, 2016 at 3:32 pm

          Because the sides stay the same length, the toe and heel get rounder and bigger. Did you do the increases correctly? It’s possible you are miscounting there. Be sure you are doing 5 increases around the toe and 3 increases around the heel (with a single worked in-between).

          Reply
          • Ellen says

            February 15, 2016 at 6:24 pm

            I think I’m doing them correctly. If I do 1 sc, 2 sc 3 times around the heel in round 3, then I have a total of 9 stitches. However in round 4, it’s 2 sc, 2 sc 3 times. That would be 6 holes, but there are 9 stitches from previous round. How do I manage those?

          • Ellen says

            February 15, 2016 at 8:52 pm

            Okay, I wasn’t increasing correctly. Got it now. Thanks.

          • Bethany says

            February 15, 2016 at 9:19 pm

            Okay! Let me know if you need more help.

          • Beth says

            January 16, 2018 at 7:50 pm

            I’ve confused myself here also. I’m not getting the (2sc,2sc) increase right. Why am I having so much trouble? I’ve watched video(great btw) but not seeing the increase correctly. Sorry to bug ya but thanks for any help!

          • Bethany says

            January 17, 2018 at 7:14 pm

            Sorry you are struggling! Are you short stitches?

          • Beth says

            January 18, 2018 at 2:10 pm

            So I started a new one. Making sure nothing is missed. Whats happening(size 9) is @ row 3-5 after sc26 my ends are going off center. I count and count and just dont understand. Is there anyway there’s a misprint?

          • Bethany says

            January 18, 2018 at 6:32 pm

            I am trying to help, can you help me? So you have the right counts, you are ending up with the correct row count but the toe and heel are off center?

          • Beth says

            January 19, 2018 at 12:09 pm

            Yes exactly correct. My SC26 seams fine till end of row 4. My last 26 side going into row 5 with sc2, sc2. Is starting well before it seams to be starting therefore ending my”curve” at dead center. Would this be easier to text about via youtube video? Thank you for trying to help. Also my heel/toes are falling off center slightly @ end of row 3. More obviously off the closer to row 5 hope I’m being clear.

          • Beth says

            January 19, 2018 at 3:36 pm

            So duh! I went back and worked slowly with your video. Found I was not increasing correctly I was not understanding the written pattern. I FINALLY have it and completely understand what I was doing wrong. Thanks for the sound board and your video’s are fabulous!

          • Bethany says

            January 19, 2018 at 11:02 pm

            Thank you very much! Glad you got it!

  2. Kristen says

    January 26, 2016 at 7:47 pm

    Hello, Bethany. I’ve already made one pair of your slippers and I love them! I’m trying to make another pair for my sister, and I’m almost finished. However, the website won’t let me see the pdf instructions for some reason. Could you tell me the directions for making the toe piece (the one you have to sew on, i don’t know the name for it) for a size 9 shoe? Her birthday is this weekend and I really want to get it done by tomorrow. Thank you so much!

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    • Bethany says

      January 27, 2016 at 9:36 am

      I am sorry! I recently switched hosts and it looks like a few things got scrambled! I added the pattern back. Sorry for the inconvenience!

      Reply
      • Kristen says

        January 27, 2016 at 9:40 am

        Thank you so much for your help!

        Reply
  3. Sunshine says

    January 26, 2016 at 2:22 pm

    When I click I the link for the pattern, it takes me to a page that says it can’t be found and brings me right back here. Please help.

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      January 27, 2016 at 9:33 am

      Oh dear! I recently switched hosts and it seems a few things got scrambled along the way. I am adding the pattern back now.

      Reply
      • Sunshine says

        January 28, 2016 at 6:21 pm

        Thank you so very much! I appreciate it, the pattern is lovely!

        Reply
        • Bethany says

          January 28, 2016 at 9:35 pm

          You are welcome! Thank you!

          Reply
  4. Renee says

    January 23, 2016 at 4:01 pm

    Hello, these are so super cute. I made a pair for a friend and everyone loves them. Now my cousin, aunt and co-worker all want a pair. I took a picture as well if you’re interested. Thank you so much, I will definitely be following you!

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      January 23, 2016 at 4:19 pm

      Thank you very much! I would love to see! You can join our Facebook group and share with everyone if you would like too!
      https://www.facebook.com/groups/1522119841444252/

      Reply
      • Renee says

        January 23, 2016 at 7:22 pm

        Thanks, will do!

        Reply
  5. Deja says

    December 2, 2015 at 7:26 pm

    Hello, I apologize if you’ve already answered this but I’m a very, VERY new crochet-er. And when you say join the ‘wrong sides’ together what do you mean by that? Sorry, like u said I’m an amateur.

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    • Bethany says

      December 4, 2015 at 6:56 pm

      Don’t apologize! Basically because you made a seam when you sewed both pieces, you now have a “right side” and a “wrong side” (like in sewing, if you sew at all). The wrong side would be the side with the seam. Does that make sense?

      Reply
  6. Christy says

    December 1, 2015 at 8:30 pm

    Hi! I am working on the size 8 and my sole only came out to 8 inches. I am using worsted weight and a 4.00 hook. just slightly bigger than an F……..any suggestions?

    Reply
    • Christy says

      December 1, 2015 at 8:44 pm

      It is worsted weight redheart. if that helps.

      Reply
    • Bethany says

      December 4, 2015 at 6:48 pm

      Yes, go up a few hook sizes. You must crochet tighter than me.

      Reply
  7. Tammy says

    November 18, 2015 at 8:24 am

    I can’t read all the pattern because the whistle & Ivy logo covers the print.

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      November 18, 2015 at 8:27 am

      Please open the pattern in Adobe Reader.

      Reply
  8. Alida says

    November 17, 2015 at 6:08 pm

    Hi,
    Love the look of these and dowry keen to give it a go! I am new to crochet and live in New Zealand. Yarn thickness is gauged by ply here. Any idea what ply yarn is best to make these?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      November 17, 2015 at 7:56 pm

      I used medium/worsted weight. I don’t know the conversion off hand, but I googled and found this chart:
      http://www.crochet-knit.com/yarn_conversion.html

      Reply
  9. corinne says

    November 8, 2015 at 12:30 pm

    Hello, I love this pattern its written so well. I make these slipper alot, Today i was asked to make a 9 1/2, would the size 9 fit or it the half size difference going to make them too snug?

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      November 9, 2015 at 8:07 am

      I would definitely go down a size! They stretch over time with use.

      Reply
  10. frankie says

    October 23, 2015 at 11:04 pm

    Okay so i used the pattern for a size 8. i thought the soles came out perfectly. they stitched together smoothly, however i didnt end up with 88 sl st i ended up with 92. and i realize that is the amount of sl st for a size 9 but i can assure you i follwed 8. so im a bit lost any help would be awesome.

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      October 26, 2015 at 11:24 am

      Hm. If you are absolutely positive you worked 8, the only thing I can think is if you worked extra increases around the toe?

      Reply
  11. Anna says

    October 10, 2015 at 3:07 pm

    Hey i keep having trouble with the size 9. At the 4th part for the body, its supposed to end at 71, but i can’t fit the last two single crochets. That row uses 84 stiches but the previous one only made 82 :l

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      October 12, 2015 at 9:25 am

      It’s very possible there is a mistake! I haven’t gone back in added stitch counts to this pattern yet. I hope to do that soon! I am sorry, for now you can just end at 82 and move on to the next row.

      Reply
  12. Christiane says

    September 15, 2015 at 5:24 am

    Thanks for the pattern. I think I would like to try it. But….. I think, the boots are verry slippery, aren´t they? We´ve got a wooden floor and I think the boots could be dangerous. What kind of yarn did you use?

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      September 15, 2015 at 8:47 am

      Worsted aryclic. There are a few methods for making them non-slip. A few commenters suggested spray-on silicone.

      Reply
  13. Tanya says

    September 13, 2015 at 12:39 pm

    When I click the link to get pattern nothing happens

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      September 14, 2015 at 8:47 am

      It might your browser. You can try clearing your cache, some computers won’t load it when their caches are very full.

      Reply
  14. Teej says

    September 5, 2015 at 10:56 pm

    My sole keeps coming out so small. Am I supposed to be using 2 strands of yarn on the soles? I looked on the instructions and don’t see anywhere how many strands to use or am I looking over it?

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      September 7, 2015 at 9:13 am

      No just one strand. Your tension must be a lot tighter than mine. Go up a few hook sizes and make sure 4 sts across = 1″ long.

      Reply
      • Teej says

        September 8, 2015 at 1:36 pm

        I just went ahead and used 2 strands and it came out perfect

        Reply
        • Bethany says

          September 8, 2015 at 3:20 pm

          Perfect! Glad you got it!

          Reply
  15. Audra says

    July 27, 2015 at 1:51 pm

    I am crocheting a size 9 and I’m having trouble between rows 3 and 4 of the body. At the end of row 3 I have 82 stitches but I’m short when I crochet row 4. Any idea what I’m doing wrong?

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      July 27, 2015 at 6:53 pm

      Are you working the increases correctly?

      Reply
  16. T'onna @ USS Crafty says

    May 20, 2015 at 11:34 pm

    I love boat shoes! I bought my husband a pair a couple summers ago. And today my friend came over and she was wearing a pair of boat shoes, so maybe I can make her some boat slippers for her birthday or Christmas present. I’m pinning these!

    Navy Wifey Peters @ The Submarine Sunday Link Party

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    • Bethany says

      May 21, 2015 at 8:29 am

      Thanks so much! They are so comfy, I wear mine all the time :)

      Reply
  17. Sammie says

    May 18, 2015 at 10:58 am

    I downloaded the pattern and when I went to go read it there was a big picture in the middle of the page that blocked out the pattern. Is there something you can do?

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      May 18, 2015 at 11:24 am

      Make sure you are opening with Adobe Reader, and it is up-to-date. You can also try tapping “reader view”.

      Reply
  18. christina says

    May 12, 2015 at 10:00 am

    could you make the toddler boat slippers a double sole? i wanna make some for my son he will be 2 in a few months and wears 7-8 and now i found these and wanna make some for me lol but i made the bitty bow sandles and love the double soles

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    • Bethany says

      May 12, 2015 at 11:08 am

      You could! It would take a bit of tweaking, but it could definitely work! Just tie off after row 4, make 2, sl st together, and I think if you work the rest of the pattern, it should turn out okay. (hopefully!)

      Reply
  19. Ainslee says

    April 17, 2015 at 11:45 am

    I was making a pair of these for my fiance and of course I adjusted the pattern to fit a man size 12 but he asked if I could add something in the soles to give it extra padding so I used some stuffing that you can buy for toys. He loves the added cushioning

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      April 17, 2015 at 11:52 am

      Awesome!!

      Reply
  20. Christina says

    March 25, 2015 at 10:31 pm

    I crochet very tightly, I wanted to make size 8 slippers, and to get them to be size 8, I used the size 9 pattern and an H hook! I have completed steps 1-4 for the body, but the body is not tall enough to move onto the adding the flaps. And suggestions for making it taller? Should I continue with more rows, or try increasing sc to hdc and hdc to dc? I was going to just contine going around, but I don’t know how to work the decreases if I do. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      March 25, 2015 at 11:59 pm

      Oh man! You do work it tightly! I would not add extra rows, but just go up a few more hooks sizes until the stitches are the right size. Keep in mind, the straps are not supposed to touch each other.

      Reply
      • Christina says

        March 26, 2015 at 7:19 am

        Thank you! Roughly how tall should the body be from the sole in the front?

        Reply
        • Bethany says

          March 26, 2015 at 9:12 am

          Really just a couple inches. The heel should come to the top of your heel, so it cups around it.

          Reply
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