Two Tone Ballet Slippers
By
Tampa Bay Crochet
Sizes (U.S. shoe size):
Small: 5-6
Medium: 7-8
Large: 9-10
x-large: 11-12
Materials:
Needle (for weaving in loose ends).
Size H crochet hook
Worsted weight yarn. For this pattern, I used Redheart Super Saver.
Abbreviations:
Ssc: Same stitch cluster
Tsc: Two stitch cluster
Sc: single crochet
Sl st: slip stitch
St: stitch
Special Stitches:
Same stitch cluster: Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through first two loops on hook, yarn over and insert hook in same stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through first two loops on hook, yarn over and pull through all three loops on hook.
Two stitch cluster: Yarn over, insert hook in the same stitch as the last stitch made, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through first two stitches on hook, yarn over and insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through first two loops on hook, yarn over and pull through all three loops.
Slippers:
Row 1: Ch 4, ssc 7 times in 4th ch from hook (7 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 3, 2 ssc in each stitch around (14)
Row 3: Ch 3, 1 ssc in each stitch around (14)
Row 4: Ch 3, 2 ssc in next st, 1 ssc in next 3 st, repeat 2 more times, 2 ssc in next st, 1 ssc in next st. Join with a sl st to top of ch 3 (18)
Row 5: Ch 3, tsc in each st around (18)
Row 6: Ch 3, tsc in each st around. (18)
If switching colors, tie off yarn and sl st with new color to join.
Row 7: Ch 3, tsc in each st around (18)
Row 8: Repeat row 7
Row 9: Ch 3 turn, tsc in next 13 sts.
Row 10: Ch 3 turn, tsc in next 13 sts,
Row 11: Repeat row 10 until your slipper reaches your desired length. Check the length of the slipper by folding it in half lengthwise. Next, measure from the tip of the toe to your last completed row.
Here are the desired completed lengths for each size.
For size small: the slipper should now be around 8”
For size medium: the slipper should be around 8.75”
For size large: the slipper should be around 9.25”
For size x-large: the slipper should be around 9.75”
Last Row: Ch 1, hdc in next 3 sts, hdc2tog 4 times, hdc in last 3 sts. Tie off leaving a 12 inch tail.
To close the heel of the slipper:
Turn slipper inside out. Fold the slipper in half lengthwise. Using a needle and the 12” tail, sew the two sides of the heel of the slipper together.
Finishing:
Turn slipper right side out. Sl st with main yarn toward the heel of the slipper. Ch1, sc evenly around the opening of the slipper. Slip st to ch 1 to join.
Tie off yarn and weave in all loose ends.
You can decorate the slippers with flowers, buttons or appliqués.
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