I find it endearing that my daughter thinks I can make anything for her out of a ball of yarn. Of course, I cannot. But I was happy to oblige her when Grandma came to town this week and bought her a Belle dress she's had her eyes on for several months (she has the patience of...of...of whatever animal has lots of patience--I swear sometimes I can actually hear my brain cells going to sleep).
She came home excited to finally have her dress but completely perplexed that she didn't have a pair of Belle shoes to match. I don't know about you but I abhor those plastic things they sell in the stores, so I decided to whip these up. I usually don't do anything quickly but I really did make these in about an hour.
These are quick, easy to personalize to any dress-up outfit, and even easier to tailor to your daughter's foot size. This pattern would easily fit a Toddler Size 9-10, but you can adjust for a longer foot by adding rows to this pattern, or for a narrower toe by adjusting hook size. The pattern starts in the round to form the toe, then works in rows to form the rest of the slipper.
Materials: Hook Size G, Worsted Weight Yarn (I used Bernat Cotton Tots)
Crochet the Basic Slipper:
Chain 2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in second chain from the hook; join with sl st
Rnd 2: ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in same st, 2 dc in each of five remaining stitches; join with sl st [12 st]
Rnd 3: ch 2 (counts as dc), 2 dc in next st, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st* repeat from * around; join with sl st [18 st]
Rnd 4: ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in each remaining 17 st; join with sl st [18st]
Rnd 5: repeat Rnd 4
Row 6: ch 2 (counts as dc); dc in next 16 st (stopping short of last stitch) [17 st]
Row 7-13: ch 2, turn; dc in next 16 st [17 st]
Row 14: ch 2, dc in same st; dc in next 15 st, 2 dc in last st [19 st]
Finish off: fold the slipper in half and whip stitch the heel closed
To Embellish:
With scraps of coordinating yarn, work a chain of sc around the top of the slipper. Add a simple tightly-knotted bow of yarn to the center (and hold your breath hoping it stays that way).
Done!
Thank you for the pattern, my daughter always wears slippers, but we always seem to lose one...this will be a big help!
Posted by: Brandy S | 11/06/2009 at 10:49 AM
these little shoes are delightful and would make any little girl dance with joy. Pat in TN
Posted by: Pat Johnson | 05/20/2009 at 06:21 AM
I love this pattern too and can't wait to try it! I am just confused when you say join with slip stitch at the end of each row. Where are you supposed to join it? Thanks!
Posted by: Kristin Sellars | 02/27/2009 at 10:49 AM
I just recently started reading your blog and I love it. Both your girls are very very beautiful! I made this pattern of yours over the weekend and my daughter loves her new slippers. Haven't yet blogged about it but I will tomorrow. Have a very blessed week and thank you for the pattern!
Posted by: Angie | 07/28/2008 at 06:23 PM
oh my. I love crochet but can never seem to get the hang of it. These are so cute though!
Posted by: misschris | 07/03/2008 at 01:49 PM
Thank-you for this pattern, I love the color combo you chose, so sweet!
Posted by: Penny | 07/01/2008 at 04:27 PM
Adorable slippers. Please post a picture of E.'s Belle dress; I am dying to see what it looks like :)
Posted by: Karen | 06/30/2008 at 01:16 PM