EASY CROCHET SLIPPERS
PawPrints
Measurements & Sizes
To fit UK adult shoe size: 5-6
Crochet Kit
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Cashmerino
Aran, shades (A) 025 White,
three 50g balls, (B) 009 Grey,
(C) 048 Burnt Orange, two 50g Sarah Shrimpton’s crochet slippers are cute and cosy!
balls of each
Hook: 5mm
Tension Square
l 10 sts x 20 rows
l 10cm x 10cm
l double crochet
l 5mm hook
For abbreviations see page 92
About the Yarn
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran THREE
DESIGNS TO
is a warm and cosy mix of 55%
wool, 33% microfibre and 12%
cashmere. It is machine washable
and costs £4.95 per 50g (90m)
ball from 01782 862332,
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MAKE!
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Need an Alternative? ho says adult footwear £ Rnd 3: 2dc in first st, 8dc, 2dc in CAT EARS
has to be boring? each of next four sts, 8dc, 2dc in (make four pieces)
You’ll want a hardwearing each of next three sts. 32 sts
fibre for durability and West
We just adore these Using 5mm hook and yarn B, make
fabulous animal slippers! £ Rnd 4: 13dc, 2dc in each of next
Yorkshire Spinners Aire Valley a magic ring
Aran blends wool and nylon – They are super simple to make three sts, 13dc, 2dc in each of next
£ Foundation rnd: 5dc in ring
and it’s British too. A 100g three sts. 38 sts
as they use the double crochet £ Rnd 1: (1dc, 2dc in next st) twice,
(200m) ball has an RRP of £4.75, £ Rnds 5-16: 1dc in each st to end
call 01535 664500 or visit stitch which is usually one of £ Row 17 (short row): 1dc in first
1dc. Seven sts
www.wyspinners.com for stockists. the first ones you learn. £ Rnd 2: (1dc, 2dc in next st) three
five sts, turn
There’s a bit of shaping for times, 1dc. Ten sts
£ Row 18: 1ch, 29dc, turn. 29 sts
£ Rnd 3: 1dc in each st to end
the toe area and the ears, £ Rows 19-50: 1ch, 1dc in each st
Let’s Shop but that’s all. If you want to end
£ Rnd 4: 2dc in first st, 2dc, (2dc in
next st, 1dc in next st) three times,
Rico Sock Stop costs £2.99 per them longer or shorter, just NOTE: work more rows here if you
50ml bottle from 0800 505 3300, 1dc. 14 sts
work more or fewer rows want longer slippers
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk £ Rnds 5-7: 1dc in each st to end
where instructed. Why not £ Do not cut yarn, turn so RS
To get 10% off all orders at Wool £ Fasten off leaving a long tail
is facing, fold sole in half and join
Warehouse use the code ‘LK102’ experiment with other animal
back seam with sl sts (see
designs? We’d love to see Crochet Clever) FOX EARS
what you come up with, so £ Fasten off (make four pieces)
share it with us using the Weave in ends £ Using 5mm hook and yarn C,
details on page 51. rep Rnds 1-7 as for Cat Ears
RABBIT EARS
meet our Start crocheting (make four pieces)
£ Rnd 8: 1dc in each st to end
£ Fasten off leaving a long tail
DESIGNER here... Using 5mm hook and yarn A,
make a magic ring TO MAKE UP
“The slippers are firstly worked SLIPPERS £ Foundation rnd: 5dc in ring Sew two Ear pieces together to
in continuous rounds of double (use yarn A for bunny, yarn B for £ Rnd 1: 2dc in each st to make one complete Ear, then stitch
crochet for the toe. The foot is cat and yarn C for fox) end. Ten sts Ear to toe end of slipper. Repeat for
then worked in rows, which Using 5mm hook, make 9ch £ Rnd 2: 1dc in each st to end other Ear. Cut eye pieces and fox
means you can make your £ Rnd 1: beg in second ch from £ Rnd 3: 2dc in each st to face from felt, using image as a
slippers longer or shorter to fit hook, 7dc, 3dc in next st, turn to end. 20 sts guide. Stitch to toe of slipper.
you perfectly. If making larger work along other side of ch, 6dc, £ Rnds 4-9: 1dc in each st to end Embroider whiskers for bunny and
slippers, then you will need an 2dc in last st. 18 sts £ Rnd 10: (1dc, dc2tog) six times, cat using straight stitches and sew
extra ball of yarn.” £ Rnd 2: 2dc in first st, 6dc, 2dc in 1dc in each of last two sts. 14 sts noses for each using satin stitch. For
SARAH SHRIMPTON each of next three sts, 6dc, 2dc in £ Rnds 11-13: 1dc in each st to end bunny, make two 3.5cm pompoms
each of next two sts. 24 sts £ Fasten off leaving a long tail and sew to heel of slipper LK
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EXCLUSIVE TO
“If you have laminate or wooden
floors, use Rico Sock Stop to add
grip to your slippers – see our info
column for where to buy it”
LK Deputy Editor Adrienne Chandler
crochetclever
You can crochet the back of your
slipper together using slip stitches.
To do this, fold the sole of the
slipper in half so the RS is facing
inwards, then insert your hook
through the innermost loops of both
stitches. Wrap the yarn around the
hook and pull through all the loops
on your hook. Keep doing this until
the seam is closed.
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