$1.67 Slipper Pattern and Baby Booties.
Posted on 02.25.09 by lucia @ 10:52 am

Do you need an inexpensive quick pair of slippers?

Just before Christmas, Mom made some “I want slippers” noises. I also wanted some. My sister and niece wanted some. I found a pattern for crocheted slippers in an old Workbasket magazine and adapted it. If you use RedHeart, the yarn cost for a pair of light green slippers like the one shown below is about $1.67.

Figure 1: Booties

Mamma and Baby Booties.

Note: Red Heart wears well for afghans, but it doesn’t do well if you walk over concrete. So, these are indoor slippers. Mom wears then as footwarmers in bed.

How to make the $1.67 slippers

Here’s the pattern for a woman’s feet:

Materials:
Roughly 2-3 ounces of Red Heart Worsted weight yarn in a solid color. Scraps of the other color. 1 size G crochet hook.

Gauge: 3 sc=1″.

Directions (Make two):
Start at toe: (Don’t turn while working this.)

  • Round 1: Ch 2. Work 8 sc in the first chain.
  • Round 2: Work 2 sc in each sc. join with slip stitch. (Optional, mark with safety pin.)
  • Round 3: 2sc in next sc, sc in next 1 sc; repeat around. (You increased 4; 12 sc. )
  • Round 4: 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; repeat around. (16 sc.)
  • Round 5: 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc; repeat around. (20 sc.)
  • Round 6: 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc; repeat around. (24 sc.)
  • Round 7: (optional): 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 11 sc; repeat around. (You increased 2; 26 sc.)
  • For small slippers stop increasing now. For larger slippers, work a few more rounds increasing 2 each round until you have 28 for medium and 30 for larger.
  • Work evenly in rounds until the length reaches the top of the wearers instep– approximately 4 1/2 inches. (The measurement isn’t that important, but you want both slipper to match. )

You are now going to work the heel. There are two options, and you don’t need to decide which you prefer quite yet.
Options for heel.
Easy option 1: Work even in sc rows until the heel is the length you want for your slipper, always working 1 chain to turn. Count the ch1 as an sc. (Approximately 9 1/4″ from toe to end for mine.) Sew heel seam. Finish off ends.

Shaped option 2: Work even in sc rows until the heel is the 1″ shorter than you want for your slipper. (Approximately 8 1/4″ from toe to end for mine.) Now, shape to “cup” the heel as follows:

Count the total number of scs _____. (Example: 26 including the ch 1 for small.)
Center stitches: 8
To find the number of edge stitches subtract 8 from the total number of stitches: _____ Example: 26-8 = 18 sc.)
then divide by 2. _____ ( Example: 18/2= 9.) This is the number of edge stitches.
You are now going to work decreases in the “center stitches”.

First decrease row:
Sc number of edge stitches (counting the turn chain as a stitch.)
Work 1 sc decrease in the next two stitches. (This is a decrease.)
Work 1 sc in next sc, repeat four times.
Work 1 sc decrease in next two stitches. (This is a decrease.)
Sc number of edge stitches. (You have now reached the edge.)

Notice there are now 9 edge stitches, and 6 “center” stitches.

Second decrease row.
Sc number of edge stitches (counting the turn chain as a stitch.)
Work 1 sc decrease in the next two stitches. (This is a decrease.)
Work 1 sc in next sc, repeat once.
Work 1 sc decrease in next two stitches. (This is a decrease.)
Sc number of edge stitches. (You have now reached the edge.

Third decrease row.
Sc number of edge stitches (counting the turn chain as a stitch.)
Work 1 sc decrease in the next two stitches. (This is a decrease.)
Work 1 sc decrease in next two stitches. (This is a decrease.)
Sc number of edge stitches. (You have now reached the edge.

Sew heel seam. Finish off ends.

You now have a usable slipper. But, lets say you want something prettier. Just add trim!

  • Attach yarn at the back seam, work 1 round sc. (I work a decrease at the front of, but it really doesn’t matter. Anchor and break yarn.
  • Attach contrast color yarn, work 1 round sc.
  • Work 1 round crab stitch. Anchor, break yarn. Tidy up.

Once you get the hang of this, you can make loads of slippers. I wear mind around the house all day, so I’d like more durable soles. I’m going to be working out different designs with soles worked more like the baby booties. The booty designs shown work the sole first, then work “up”. So, I can use a durable yarn for the sole and then switch to a prettier yarn for the top. (I don’t bother for baby booties. Babies can’t walk yet!)

Are you wondering about the booties?

Those booties are from “Annie’s Attic Precious Baby Booties”
. They are pretty cute. The “ballet slipper” type are efficiently designed– and you can easily find that design for free on the web. The pink and white booties are cute but I was aggravated by the inefficient process for crocheting the flange on the pink and white booties. I’m going to re-organize and post a better basic booty design. (Other than the color and trim choices, nearly every one of these bootie is classic design available for free on the web. It’s a bit like socks. Annie’s Attic adds value by a) showing cute color combinations in currently available yarns and b) proof-reading the instructions. )

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  1. Those are so cute and look comfy. The baby booties are adorable, if I could only ever get any of my kids to actually keep their shoes on!

    I love slippers and have grown quite the collection of them…though I am hoping though soon that spring is on its way and I can get back into my flip flops and bare feet soon!

    Comment by Chelle — 3/8/2009 @ 7:57 pm

  2. Nice little booties. I wonder if you can put some kind of non-skid bottom on them?

    Comment by Mrs MJW — 3/18/2009 @ 2:00 pm

  3. Mrs MJW– In fact you can! You can buy stuff at hobby lobby to apply to the bottom of rugs.

    Comment by lucia — 3/18/2009 @ 4:28 pm

  4. Great post, very informative. I think a lot of people will find this very useful.Keep post in coming future as well!!!

    Comment by Mens Polo — 3/19/2009 @ 3:35 am

  5. thank you very much……..
    I am really happy for consumer goods…….

    Comment by Consumer Research — 4/2/2009 @ 5:57 pm

  6. Thanks for sharing. The baby booties are so cute!

    Comment by Lisa — 4/3/2009 @ 12:00 am

  7. Oh hai!!! You are back. Yay! I’m sure I’ve seen Jim’s sweater more times than you have. LOL I came over because someone from Ravelry asked a question about one of the generators
    http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-curvalicious-sisterhood/593996/1-25#reply_form

    I am now clearing my throat(unfortunately I don’t have a mind clearing process) to salute you in haiku.

    Comment by Kathrows — 4/5/2009 @ 7:14 pm

  8. Where’d it go???

    Lucia Liljegren
    generators and haiku
    so she still loves us

    Comment by Kathrows — 4/5/2009 @ 7:18 pm

  9. I had the worst experience with Annie’s Attic!
    :-)

    Comment by laprincessa — 4/13/2009 @ 3:50 pm

  10. I AM LOOKING FOR A PATTERN I REMEMBER AS “WOOLLY LAMB SLIPPER”. IT’S A BALLET STYLE WITH 4-5 ROWS OF LOOPS AROUND THE TOP. IS THERE ANYTHING LIKE THAT IN YOUR PATTERN BOOK? IF THERE IS I WOULD LIKE TO GET A COPY OF THE PATTERN.

    Comment by LANA — 5/6/2009 @ 9:54 pm

  11. these are so adorable! i want to make them right away. I will choose lightweight yarn, since it doesn’t get very cold here in Sedona Arizona. But babies always need booties!

    Comment by cate — 6/28/2009 @ 11:51 am

  12. About the non-skid bottoms, I remember reading somewhere that rubber cement works quite well. The advantage of the rubber cement is that it’s cheaper and easier to find than something bought in a craft store.

    Comment by Craft Stew — 7/14/2009 @ 3:23 am

  13. What i can say…
    With Annie’s Attic I had the worst experience …

    Comment by stevie teever — 7/21/2009 @ 1:27 am

  14. Excellent:) How can I buy them? I have
    little son:))

    Comment by jackson — 7/21/2009 @ 6:25 am

  15. Wow cute and beautiful baby booties…love to have this one for my sisters baby…

    Comment by gilbert — 7/21/2009 @ 12:32 pm

  16. What a wonderful gift to give for a baby shower – and save money given the current economic conditions. The booties are just adorable! Knitting gifts instead of buying them saves money and adds a more memorable personal touch.

    Comment by I Love Knitting — 7/26/2009 @ 9:12 pm

  17. I love this type of Knitting Baby slippers am also preferred this type of slippers for our babies. Cool post.

    Comment by John Peter — 7/27/2009 @ 11:16 pm

  18. The guide you provided is very easy to follow. I would like to try it myself and have a personalized, customized booty for my future kids. This is a very helpful article for new mothers, and even for not-so-new moms who would like to earn from crafts.

    Comment by shercy ramos — 8/23/2009 @ 3:57 am

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  20. great thank u

    Comment by +18 oyunlar — 10/3/2009 @ 4:29 pm

  21. I love that pair of booties. It is an ideal gift for my baby. It is nice that you’ve showed us these steps. Thanks.

    Comment by hydrofloss — 10/27/2009 @ 4:04 pm

  22. I shared the pattern with my mother and now she plans on making my 3 kids some slippers for Christmas. She loves your site by the way; thanks for sharing.

    Comment by Symptoms Of Panic Attacks — 10/28/2009 @ 8:14 am

  23. Thank your for sharing easy steps in making inexpensive quick pair of slippers that is very good for the budget and for the babies. Wish more very useful articles in the future.

    Comment by Low acid coffee — 11/24/2009 @ 7:16 am

  24. Hey Gang! Sir Knits-alot here!!! Love the article. We need to educate people that knitting is one of the most affordable hobbies. Sure beats Crocheting!!! The boots are wonderful despite the questionable color choice. I would have done it a little different with a more exciting color to make them sparkle. With that said, the pattern is amazing. Well Done my fellow knitting fiend! Well done indeed!!!

    Comment by Sir Knit-alot — 11/28/2009 @ 3:35 pm

  25. Love it! Thanks for the instructions.

    Comment by Nancy — 11/29/2009 @ 10:11 pm

  26. Those are nice-looking slippers. I remember one time how I learned how to cross-stitch. Yeah I know this is not knitting but it just reminds me. Ahhh… the things you do when you’re after a woman. LOL! Looking back, I really must’ve looked ridiculous with a needle and a thread. =)

    Comment by Mark A — 11/30/2009 @ 9:18 am

  27. These remind me of booties my grandmother made my kids. They are adorable. thanks for sharing such specific instructions.

    Comment by Creative Woodwork Maker — 12/3/2009 @ 7:58 am

  28. Wow..very cute.. After seeing these stuffs I love to have babies. I’ll get a couple of shoes for my sisters’ daughter. Thanks for sharing them.

    Comment by herretoej — 12/15/2009 @ 6:53 am

  29. wow so cute ……..

    Comment by Office Chairs Pune — 12/16/2009 @ 8:43 am

  30. So cute.. but i have no baby yet..

    Comment by Tio Hasegawa — 12/16/2009 @ 12:40 pm

  31. its very cute!

    Comment by mina — 12/17/2009 @ 2:16 am

  32. love it! thanks

    Comment by biptube — 12/17/2009 @ 1:44 pm

  33. I love knitting and I used to do it for my family…….
    I always used to
    Gift it……..

    Comment by home and Gifts — 12/19/2009 @ 3:15 am

  34. ran across your site and I LOVE these booties! Makes me wish I had the time to learn how to crochet. Thanks for sharing!

    Cheers!
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    Comment by Celeste — 12/20/2009 @ 2:33 am

  35. time-consuming

    Comment by re — 12/21/2009 @ 6:35 pm

  36. those are very attractive… I’m going to present this to my aunt’s child birthday.

    Comment by Painting Portland — 12/23/2009 @ 8:57 am

  37. such item looks great and adorable.

    Comment by George — 12/25/2009 @ 1:53 pm

  38. is great news,good products

    Comment by china electronics — 12/29/2009 @ 11:28 pm

  39. I was wondering if you could create or tell me how to use the hat calculator for a tam for a newborn infant I really want to create one for my layettes I sell any and all help would be appreciated.

    Comment by Tonya — 12/30/2009 @ 2:27 pm

  40. Some great information to be absorbed in this post. I really like the tips you have given.It’s a very interesting post.Thanks for sharing.Keep blogging.

    Comment by SEO Wales — 12/31/2009 @ 5:09 am

  41. I knit and crochet, but thought when viewing your picture those weren’t knitted slippers…they were crochet. Which is the case when looking at your pattern. Red Heart at 1.67? Wow…it’s cheaper than other yarns for sure; but where do you shop that you get it that cheap?

    I do like it for afghans, and have used it a little for baby booties. Could use some slippers, so will bookmark these to take a better look at the pattern in the light of day.

    Happy New Year
    Sandy

    Comment by sandy — 1/1/2010 @ 10:12 pm

  42. Hello.
    I like your design too. A theme of non-referral was really tiring. Contents very good. Due to this unique source of information, thank you.

    Comment by Pompa — 1/3/2010 @ 3:11 am

  43. My Mother used to knit or crocheted slippers, sweaters and all sorts of cozy things for our family, so your post really brings back nostalgic memories for me. I can’t wait to try making a few pairs of these slippers myself. Thanks!

    Comment by Melody — 1/4/2010 @ 8:51 pm

  44. My grandma was very good in knitting. Every winter she hand made me with her great knitting skills warm socks and hats. Unfortunately she passed away few years ago. I always remember her.

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    Comment by George — 1/5/2010 @ 7:07 am

  45. I love the cute slippers. I’ll ask my wife to start knitting for our baby in the womb :) .

    Comment by toej — 1/8/2010 @ 7:15 am

  46. That is a heck of a deal on slippers. I wish I knitted better but who knows with your great instructions I maybe able to pull this off.

    Comment by Carico — 1/9/2010 @ 9:14 am

  47. this is very very expensive i go to china china very very cheap

    Comment by su makinesi — 1/13/2010 @ 5:40 am

  48. lucia – thanks for this wonderful post that I have got printed out. I am at the office at the moment and hope that on my way back home today, I will be purchasing the materials needed. I have plans of gifting this “wonderful hand made slippers set” to my granny who (I am told and have seen photos) used to make wollen slippers to keep my feet warm when I was an infant :) Hope that she loves them

    Comment by parfums — 1/16/2010 @ 12:17 am

  49. Great post.
    Very usefull for me, so thank you very much.

    Comment by Konkurrencer — 1/20/2010 @ 7:48 am

  50. Thanks for the great info. It is really useful.
    Imran

    Comment by pandora charm bracelets — 1/22/2010 @ 7:48 am

  51. Thanks for the detailed post…I took a knitting class last year when I was pregnant with my son, and I still only have a few “rows” completed. My grandma knits and she gave him beautiful sweater and blankie. I wish I had the talents and patience!

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    Comment by elmhdy — 1/25/2010 @ 3:35 am

  53. I’m going to have a baby by Feb and will make use of these stuffs. Thanks for sharing them.

    Comment by Rullegardiner — 1/25/2010 @ 9:47 am

  54. I have just stated knitting. These boots look so lovely!! I will follow the instruction you gave and hope that I can complete it without too much hassle.

    Comment by Jom — 1/26/2010 @ 4:29 am

  55. great site i have already added my favourite your site

    Comment by iskender — 1/26/2010 @ 8:03 pm

  56. I learn some kind of knitting skills from my grandma. Your cute booties have brought back my old memories – it feels great.

    Comment by Jom Adastico — 1/27/2010 @ 5:29 am

  57. How cute this little booties! I’m itching to make one for my niece! I’m glad you posted here the detailed instruction to make this cutie. I really love this! Thanks for sharing!

    carol burnett

    Comment by carol burnett — 1/27/2010 @ 8:05 am

  58. These are really cute for babies, but are pretty advanced for me.

    Comment by Christmas stocking kits — 1/28/2010 @ 7:40 am

  59. This is my first post in your blog and I am very up sate that I was not seen your nice baby booties. I like your pink booties. Thanks

    Comment by celebrity hot photos — 1/30/2010 @ 12:06 am

  60. Very good post keep going man

    Comment by eldahman — 1/31/2010 @ 11:58 am

  61. how can make more money with this hobby? i love this site and topic.

    Comment by smokenoaken — 1/31/2010 @ 5:12 pm

  62. wery nice post thanx

    Comment by yatakta sevişme — 2/1/2010 @ 4:17 pm

  63. Useful stuff for my sister who is having kids.

    Comment by webhotel — 2/2/2010 @ 9:53 am

  64. Hei, cute booties! I’m gonna try to made one. Thanx for sharing.

    Comment by Jennie — 2/2/2010 @ 10:47 pm

  65. Hey, that’s really cool… I appreciate your talent. These will be very useful for my niece. Hats off to you…

    Comment by Shawn Smith — 2/3/2010 @ 1:20 am

  66. Seems to be cute booties.

    Comment by New Cars Online — 2/3/2010 @ 3:57 am

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