Happy Saturday!
I don’t usually work on the weekend, but I have been trying with all my might to get a video tutorial up this week for my Loafer slippers. It’s been requested a few times, not as many times as my Boat Slippers (that video is coming soon!), but enough that I knew it would be a good idea to make a video. I am revamping my Youtube channel and have a goal to get a video up each week, so if you are a visual learner, be sure to subscribe to my channel. When I started doing videos, my first few were baby booties. I learned pretty fast that doing the sole over and over was a waste of time! So I did a separate video for the sole, since the sole is the same for all the booties. I don’t have as many women’s slippers as I do baby booties, but I have enough pairs to decide to do a separate video for the sole. With it completed, I wanted to have a companion post with other sizes for your reference. But I think it’s also helpful if you are interested in branching out and trying your own designs!
Women’s Slipper Sole
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What you need:
Size 4.5mm hook
Medium Weight Yarn
Gauge: 8 sts = 2″
Note: Crochet slippers fit better if the sole is a bit smaller than your foot. If you are working on a project and would prefer your sole to be the exact size of your foot, go up a hook size (or two) from the hook you used to meet the gauge. The measurements given for the soles below are 1/4″ shorter than the true shoe size.
Size 6
Should measure approx. 8 ¾”
Ch 22.
1. Sc 3 in 2nd ch from hook. Sc 12. Hdc 3. dc 4. 7 dc in last ch. Working across opposite side of chain: dc 4, hdc 3, sc 12. (48 sts) Place a marker and move up with each round.
2. 2 sc in the next 3 sts. Sc 20 . 2 sc in the next 5 sts. Sc 20. (56 sts)
3. *Sc, 2 sc in next st* work 3 times. Sc 20. *Sc, 2 sc in next st* work 5 times. Sc 20. (64 sts)
4. *Sc 2, sc 2 in next st* work 3 times. Sc 20. *Sc 2, sc 2 in next st* work 5 times. Sc 20. (72 sts)
5. *Sc 3, sc 2 in next st* work 3 times. Sc 20. *Sc 3, sc 2 in the next st* work 5 times. Sc 20. (80 sts)
join with sl st and tie off.
Size 7
Should measure approx. 9”
Ch 24
1. 3 sc in 2nd ch. Sc 14. Hdc 3. dc 4. 7 dc in last ch
Working across opposite side of chain: dc 4, hdc 3, sc 14. (52 sts) Place a marker and move up with each round.
2. 2 sc in the next 3 sts. Sc 22. 2 sc in the next 5 sts. Sc 22. (60 sts)
3. *Sc, 2 sc in next st* work 3 times. Sc 22. *Sc, 2 sc in next st* work 5 times. Sc 22. (68 sts)
4. *Sc 2, 2 sc in next st* work 3 times. Sc 22. *Sc 2, 2 sc in next st* work 5 times. Sc 22.(76 sts)
5. *Sc 3, 2 sc in the next st* work 3 times. Sc 22. *Sc 3, 2 sc in the next st* work 5 times. Sc 22. (84 sts)
Join with sl st and tie off.
Size 8
Should measure approx. 9 ½”
Ch 26
1. 3 sc in 2nd ch. Sc 16. Hdc 3. Dc 4. 7 dc in last ch
Working across opposite side of chain: dc 4, hdc 3, sc 16. (56 sts)Place a marker and move up with each round.
2. 2 sc in the next 3 sts. Sc 24. 2 sc in the next 5 sts. sc 24. (64 sts)
3. *Sc, 2 sc in next st* work 3 times. Sc 24. *Sc, 2 sc in next st* work 5 times. Sc 24. (72 sts)
4. *Sc 2, sc 2 in next st,* work 3 times. Sc 24. *Sc 2, sc 2 in next st* work 5 times. Sc 24. (80 sts)
5. *Hdc 3, 2 hdc in the next st* work 3 times. Hdc 24. *Hdc 3, 2 hdc in the next st* work 5 times. Hdc 24. (88 sts)
Join with sl st and tie off.
Size 9
Should measure approx. 9 ¾”
Ch 28
1. 3 sc in 2nd ch. Sc 18. Hdc 3. dc 4. 7 dc in last ch. Working across opposite side of chain: dc 4, hdc 3, sc 18. (60 sts)Place a marker and move up with each round.
2. 2 sc in the next 3 sts. Sc 26. 2 sc in the next 5 sts. sc 26. (68 sts)
3. *Sc, 2 sc in next st* work 3 times. Sc 26. *Sc, 2 sc in next st* work 5 times. Sc 26. (76 sts)
4. *Sc 2, sc 2 in next st* work 3 times. Sc 26. *Sc 2, sc 2 in next st* work 5 times. Sc 26. (84 sts)
5. *Hdc 3, hdc 2 in the next st* work 3 times. Hdc 26. *Hdc 3, hdc 2 in the next st* work 5 times. Hdc 26. (92 sts)
Join with sl st and tie off.
Hope you find this post helpful. Don’t forget to share you creations with me!
Uh..I used a 4.5 hook like you said and crocheted loosely and the measurement was off. I did size 8 and it didn’t come out to 9 1/2 inches. It was 9 inches.
The hook is a suggestion and starting off point, did you make a gauge swatch?
On the size 9 on round five it says *hdc 3 hdc2 in the next st* are the 3 hdc and 2 dc done all in one stitch or in separate?
I meant 3 hdc 2 hdc not 2 dc
Ugh, this older pattern needs to be rewritten! I am sorry for the confusion. The 3 hdc will be worked in their own stitches, followed by an increase, working 2 hdc in the following stitch.
Thanks ;) it makes sense now
This doesn’t work. On the 2nd row I have 5 sts left unworked after the 20sc’s. ???
Are you working the increases?
I’m trying to do size nines at round 4 I can’t get it to count 84 finished round 3 with no complications
Are you working an extra stitch in between the increases?
Do you have any basic patterned for a slipper to attach to your amazing soles?
Yes! This is one of my favorites:
https://www.whistleandivy.com/women-loafer-slippers-crochet-pattern/
so, which top do you use with this sole? I made the 2 soles and was quite pleased and now am stumped at where to go from here.
Oh my! Good point, I don’t have any links!
You can try these:
https://www.whistleandivy.com/women-loafer-slippers-crochet-pattern/
https://www.whistleandivy.com/womens-boat-slippers/
https://www.whistleandivy.com/womens-button-strap-slippers/
what does *Sc and st* mean ?
On size 6 number 3, The number of stitches is not adding up to 64 for me. What am I doing wrong?
I am going to watch your youtube video and see if I can figure it out. Thank you so much for the free pattern.
Sorry for any confusion, you will work the entire contents of the asterisks the indicated number of times. (3 for the heel, 5 for the toe)
I would like to do a multi layer sole, my Mother has diabetic nerve pain and I am hoping the multiple layers will be easier on her feet. Do you have any suggestions? The baby sole has a picture with the sizes stacked, unfortunately adding 3 sizes to the sole for her size might make them a little awkward to walk in.
Yes! The baby has a double sole. You would simple work two soles, slip stitch them together and work the body of the slipper through the slip stitches.
thanks so much. I appreciate your prompt answer and plan to get started today.
Hi i was wondering if you have a pattern for a men’s size 10? I want to make my son his slippers but I need a pattern for the sole. Thank you for your help with this matter! Take care and have a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
I don’t, I am sorry! But you may have some luck crocheting these with a bulkier yarn. Happy New year!
Bethany I love this pattern and can’t wait to try it but I only have 4.25mm and 5.00mm hooks…Do I have to buy a 4.5mm needle to make this work for a size 8?
Thanks! You can try to make a gauge swatch and see if the hook will get you the size you need. If it’s small, you can try working the size 9 and see if it fits.
I did this with a 4.00mm hook. worked well. just didn’t do SUPER tight stitches but just right.
Hi Bethany. Do you have a pattern for sizes 10, 11 or 12? Believe it or not, I have some friends who are those shoe sizes! Thank you!!
OOOPS. Should have checked the box to notify if you are able to reply.
I don’t, I am sorry!
I think I figured it out. You increase your number of stitches in each lesson by 2 for a shoe size up. So I tried it last night. It works. If you’d like for me to share, please let me know and I will be happy to do so.
Love, Love, Love!
What would be the directions for a sole like this for a toddler’s, size 4 sole? A friend would like a matching pair for her daughter.
Thanks!
Thank you! I have toddler slippers here: (the first 4 rounds are the sole)
http://www.whistleandivy.com/2014/03/toddler-boat-slippers.html
hello, the asterix is confusing me. Could you explain please?
Thanks so much
It indicates repeats. You will work the contents of the asterisks the indicated number of times. Does that make sense?
could you tell me how i could make this for a size 13 or bigger in women’s please. i really want to make my mom a pair she has a hard time finding pretty shoes in her size.
Yes! Find the hook that you need to meet the gauge. Then, for each size up, go up 2 chains. So for you a size 13, you would go up 8 chains from the size 9. From there, you will be adding 4 sts to each round for each size up. You might want to make a few rounds in dc so they are a bit wider. Does that make sense?
Could you give me the size in centimeters? for example 38 which size with the sizes given by you and thanks
I don’t use centimeters, sorry! These are measured in inches, but you should be able to convert them with the given measurement.
Thanks for replying to my comment and I’m so grateful. I’ll be one of your followers. Happy week-end
Thank you!
At step 5, Hdc 3, hdc 2 in the next st, do i make 3 Hdc in the same st or hdc in next 3 sts?
Thanks for sharing your slipper sole tutorial on Merry Monday. I’m sure all the crocheters are jumping for joy :-)
Oh, just saw the size 6. Missed somehow when the page was loading.
No problem!
Do you have suggestions for making a size 5 or 6 slipper? Less rows? LOL, we have little feet over here. Thanks in advance.
Thanks for sharing this! I used to make my own soles for baby booties, but then I found yours and they’re just simpler, easier, and more consistent. So that’s what I do now :)
Haven’t made any women’s slippers yet, but that’s something I’ll try too.
You are welcome!! Hope these work well for you :)