It is cold cold cold here right now, and there’s a good chance it’s cold where you are too! So here’s an easy free pattern to warm up all those chilly feet. You can make a pair of Simple Chunky Cable Crochet Slippers in just one hour if you hurry, a little more if your fingers are frozen.
These super warm slippers come right up to the ankle, to keep you extra warm and toasty – and to make sure they stay on! If you wish to make them non-slip, there are a variety of options available, including caulk, puff paint, and liquid rug backing. There are also pre-made soles you can sew on, and a neat looking tutorial for how to make your own on The Zen of Making!
Simple Chunky Cable Crochet Slippers
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Note: This pattern is written for 2 sizes and 2 widths. You may wish print this pattern and then mark the numbers for the size you want to make.
- US – K, 6.5mm hook
- 150 yds Bulky weight yarn (Lion Brand Wool Ease Chunky in Mulberry shown)
- Gauge: 6 rows x 10 sts = 4″ in dc
- Sizing: Women’s shoe size 6-8, and Women’s shoe size 9-11. Average and Wide width available for both. Directions are give for Average(Wide) in the instructions, with instructions for shoe size (length) on Row 14. These slippers do have a lot of stretch, so you may wish to try them on as you go and before cutting your yarn to make sure they are the right size.
- Special Stitches Used (Click for video tutorial): magic circle, fptrc, fptrc2tog, seamless join
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RIGHT FOOT INSTRUCTIONS:
Round 1: Starting with the magic circle, ch 2 (does not count as a st) and dc 10 into the center of the ring. Pull closed, and join to first dc with a sl st. (10 dc)
Round 2: Ch 2, work 2 dc in each st around. Join to first dc with a sl st. (20 dc)
Round 3: Ch 2, [dc in next 9(3) sts, 2 dc in next st] 2(5) times. Join to first dc with a sl st. (22(25) dc)
Round 4: Ch 2, dc in the next 18(21) sts, fptrc (front post treble crochet) around stitch 20(23) of Round 3 (1 row down and 2 to the left). Dc in next st. Fptrc around same st as previous post st. Dc in last st. Join to first dc with a sl st. (22(25) dc) (see photos below)
Round 5: Ch 2, dc in the next 19(22) sts, fptrc2tog around first and second post stitches made in previous round. Dc in last 2 sts. Join to first dc with a sl st. (22(25) dc)
Round 6: Ch 2, dc in the next 18(21) sts. Fptrc around top of fptrc2tog from previous round. Dc in the next st. Fptrc around top of fptrc2tog again, then dc in the last st. Join to first dc with a sl st. (22(25) dc) (If possible, check for width after this row.)
Round 7 – 10: Repeat Rounds 5 – 6 twice.
Row 11 (Switching to rows): Ch 2, dc in the next 17(20) sts. Turn. (17(20) dc)
Row 12 – 14: Repeat Row 11. For Size 6-8, go to instructions for Row 16.
Row 15 (Size 9-11 ONLY): Repeat Row 11.
Row 16: Ch 1, sc in the first 9(10) sts. Fold the heel in half, right side together, and sc closed through both sides. (For Size 6-8, skip bottom sc to work even.) (8(10) sc)
Finishing Edging: Ch1, sc all around opening evenly. Use seamless join to finish off. Break yarn and weave in ends.
LEFT FOOT INSTRUCTIONS:
Round 1: Starting with the magic circle, ch 2 (does not count as a st) and dc 10 into the center of the ring. Pull closed, and join to first dc with a sl st. (10 dc)
Round 2: Ch 2, work 2 dc in each st around. Join to first dc with a sl st. (20 dc)
Round 3: Ch 2, [dc in next 9(3) sts, 2 dc in next st] 2(5) times. Join to first dc with a sl st. (22(25) dc)
Round 4: Ch 2, dc in the first st, fptrc around stitch 4 of Round 3 (1 row down and 2 to the left). Dc in next st. Fptrc around same st as previous post st. Dc in last 18(21) sts. Join to first dc with a sl st. (22(25) dc)
Round 5: Ch 2, dc in the next 2 sts, fptrc2tog around first and second post stitches made in previous round. Dc in last 19(22) sts. Join to first dc with a sl st. (22(25) dc)
Round 6: Ch 2, dc in the first st. Fptrc around top of fptrc2tog from previous round. Dc in the next st. Fptrc around top of fptrc2tog again, then dc in the last 18(21) sts. Join to first dc with a sl st. (22(25) dc)
Round 7 – 10: Repeat Rounds 5 – 6 twice. Turn to work in rows after Round 10.
Row 11 (Switching to rows): Ch 2, dc in the sl st and the next 16(19) sts. Turn. (17(20) dc)
Row 12: Ch 2, dc in the next 17(20) sts. Turn. (17(20) dc)
Row 13 – 14: Repeat Row 12. For Size 6-8, go to instructions for Row 16.
Row 15 (Size 9-11 ONLY): Repeat Row 12.
Row 16: Ch 1, sc in the first 9(10) sts. Fold the heel in half, right side together (wrong side out), and sc closed through both sides. (For Size 6-8, skip bottom sc to work even.) Weave in ends. (8(10) sc)
Finishing Edging: Ch1, sc all around opening evenly. Use seamless join to finish off. Break yarn and weave in ends.
And now you’ve got your very own pair of slippers! This pattern is fast and easy to memorize, and made in Lion Brand Wool Ease Chunky the Simple Chunky Cable Crochet Slippers are stretchy, cozy, and warm too. I hope you like them as much as I do! I’ve made a few pairs now, but this pattern has not been officially tested, so let me know if you spot any errors!
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These don’t look simple, they look very difficult.
Looks can be deceiving! If the cables intimidate you, you can just substitute dc sts, but I do encourage you to watch the post stitch videos linked in the pattern and give them a try! It’s a very basic cable pattern, and there are step by step photos, so I think it would be a good intro to crochet cabling project.
Simply Chunky Cable Slippers: 9 pages for slippers, REALLY? I canceled at 4. BEV
Bev, that’s because there’s a photo tutorial to help those who are unfamiliar with crochet cabling. If you use the green Print Friendly button at the end of the pattern, you can check the box to remove the photos, and that will dramatically reduce the number of pages needed to print the pattern.
I just whipped up a pair! They were very quick and easy. Just watch the tutorial, make a practice run and you will have it!
I’m giving them a whirl at the moment! First shot at cabling and all I can say is THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for your wonderful videos. As you said above its actually easier then it looks. I look like a crochet superstar thanks to your wonderful projects and tutorials! I made an artfully simple cowl for my friend as a birthday gift and its BEAUTIFUL. Thank you so much Tamara!!
Thank you!
You’re very welcome Claudia!
Love this pattern, simple and fast! Also, this is this first slipper pattern I have found where the sizing (large) is dead on. Fit my feet perfectly
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How would these work up with 2 stands of ww weight together? Chunky yarn in colors I like is hard to find.
Naomi I think it would work pretty well! You’ll want to check gauge, and might need to play with the hook size a little, but I definitely think it would work!
Naomi , have you tried going to redheart.com they have a catalog that you can order from and have chuncky colored yarn and a 1-800 number that you can place your orders from if you choose not to do it online
Very nice…
Have a great day !
Anna
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These slippers are great – my mom has real narrow feet and they fit her perfect – she loves them! The only thing I had problems understanding was in row 4 on the left foot it says to dc in sts – and it is actually just one st instead of multiples – I thought maybe the number had been left off – otherwise no problems understanding the pattern at all – thanks so much for sharing such a great pattern with us!
I’m so glad she likes them! You’re right – there’s a little typo there, it should be dc in the first st. I’ll fix it now. Thank you so much for letting me know!
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Wow what a great pattern thank you…I work at an assisted living 3rd shift my residents love them some even wear them to bed.
Linda
Just made these (I used 2 strands of supersaver held together instead
of chunky) and they worked up beautifully. LOVE…LOVE…the pattern. Your directions were very easy to follow and specific. I too was a bit intiminated with the cables, but with your great directions I breezed thru the pattern. Thank you so much for the great slipper pattern. I put your website in my “favorites”.
Has anyone tried adding a non-slip sole to these? I would think if you are making them for someone older, they should have a non-slip sole. I haven’t tried making them yet but plan to for residents at an assisted living facility. Thanks, Connie
I don’t know if anyone has done it yet, but I do give several links for non-slip soles in the pattern above!
I have narrow feet. Do you have any suggestions on how I can adjust the pattern for that? I have had a problem with every slipper pattern I’ve tried. Thanks.
Andrea, there are a couple things you could try, but the first thing I’d try is going down a hook size, maybe 2 or even 3 (depending on just how narrow we’re talking!). Get the first few rows done and then try it on to see. If that doesn’t work let me know, and we can work out how to reduce stitches.
Thank you. I’ll try that and let you know how it goes. Andrea
I am self-taught, so I am confused as to the chain 2 in the first round not counting as a stitch. I thought that was always counted as the first double crochet in the row. Do I just skip over that to sl st in the first dc in each round? (Does my question even make sense?)
Anxious to make these and learn new techniques!
Hi MaryLee! Sometimes it counts as a stitch, sometimes it doesn’t – it all depends on the pattern! For this pattern, it does not count as a stitch, so when you join with a sl st at the end of the round, you do indeed just skip over it and work into the top of the first actual dc stitch. The reasoning here is to prevent a gap from the ch 2 being thinner than a dc stitch, and make a more solid slipper.
That makes perfect sense!! It’s the missing info I needed to be able to continue knowing that I was doing it correctly. Got the yarn yesterday in two colors so I can make a few pairs of these adorable slippers. Thank you SO much for the pattern and the FAST reply!
I just made 2 more pairs of these slippers – maybe some day I can make a pair for myself! haha!! I made another pair for my mom so she would have a back-up pair and I made a pair for a friend for her birthday – just finished them last night and need to get a pic taken and then get them in the bag and delivered! I can’t thank you enough for such a great pattern – and for free – you are to generous! Thanks again! Jodi
Thanks so much for saying so, Jodi! I’m so glad you like it!
I have made only a couple simple afghans and dishcloths, and a few winter beanies, will I be able to get this? It looks imitating !
Chris I think if you’re motivated and willing to take the time and watch the videos and look a the photos, this is a fantastic first crochet cabling project. (And if you get too frustrated, you can always just substitute plain dc stitches for the cables and make plain slippers!)
Hi. Do you have this pattern available in PDF format? I have a cool thing on my iPad called PDF converter, but for some reason, I am getting words on the right side cut off. I tried it twice and I can’t get the whole pattern. Thanks!
Hi Jana! I don’t have PDFs of the patterns available, and I don’t know if it’ll work on iPad or not, but if you click the green Print Friendly button at the bottom of the pattern that might give you a usable view!
Yay! That worked! It also gave me an option to generate a PDF, which I did and opened in my iBooks on my iPad no problem! Thanks!
So glad it worked Jana!
Just made 2 more pairs today – plus 2 pairs last week – up to a total of 7 pairs! Bookmarked the new slipper pattern too – thanks again!
I too am self taught and have been crocheting for 40 yrs. However, I am having big problems trying to interpret the instructions for Row 3. Can you explain to me what this row means? And how many stitches should I have when it’s completed? 22 or25? I really want to complete these slippers. Thank you.
Directions are give for Average(Wide) in the instructions.
So for the right foot, Round 3 reads: Round 3: Ch 2, [dc in next 9(3) sts, 2 dc in next st] 2(5) times. Join to first dc with a sl st. (22(25) dc)
If you are making the Average width size, you’ll Ch 2, [dc in next 9 sts, 2 dc in next st] 2 times. Join to first dc with a sl st. (22 dc total)
If you are making the Wide width size, you’ll Ch 2, [dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st] 5 times. Join to first dc with a sl st. (25 dc total)
I hope that makes it clearer?
Thank you., that makes a lot more sense to me. I will give it another try.
Like the simple quick projects!
My mother and I sat and did a pair of these slippers in like an hour or less. We thought it was gonna be hard but very easy. We had a good time doing this together. Thank you…we are are working on Christmas and birthday gifts already. Thanks again for a nice (hard looking) but simple pattern. It was fun!!!
You are very welcome – and way ahead of the game! I need to follow your example!
Just made these this weekend and had a lot of fun! I used to crochet a lot but haven’t done anything in about 35 years! Your tutorial videos were so helpful (didn’t have that back in my day). I loved learning about front post crochet! Plus all your other tips. I will be making a pair for my son next. Really, really enjoyed this. Thank you so much for this pattern and all the instruction.
Thanks so much Melissa! I’m so glad to read this, brightened my Monday morning!
Hi,
I am on round four and I am just double checking on the term “fptrc”. Is this a basic front post double crochet? Or is it a “treble front post”?
Thank you
Hi DeAnne! That would be front post treble crochet. Just like front post double crochet, but with a treble!
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Thanks! I’m not sure that was crystal clear in all of your great detailed instructions and pics.
Thanks for the pattern
You’re very welcome! I think I’ll go add it to the pattern now.
Thanks for asking!
My nine year old son and I just learned to crochet basic stitches two weeks ago. We are so excited to learn how to make these slippers! I can’t wait to get to the store for some yarn to make them. They look hard but sound easy to follow your pattern. So many other patterns left us scratching our heads. Thank you for all the details!
You’re very welcome Amy! So exciting to hear about you two doing this together!
You list the yarn as bulky wool. I am allergic to wool. Do you think it work well if I just used a regular bulky acrylic?
Yes Cathy, any bulky weight yarn should work!
Thanks, that’s what I thought but it is good to hear from the creator to be sure!
I am on rows 7-10, it says to do rows 5-6 twice. It’s just not computing in my head. Does that mean do 5 & 6 twice for each row 7-10? equaling a total of 16 rows??
I think maybe it just clicked repeat rows 7-10 twice for a total of 8 rows?
You got it!
When I got to row 15 and measured it on my foot, it only reached to my arch. It’s not long enough.
Hi Antoinette! Sounds like you’re using a thinner yarn than called for, or your tension is far greater than mine! It’s an easy enough fix though. I’d recommend repeating the cable rounds until you reach the arch and then repeating the rows even until you get the length you need. If you are using bulky yarn, you may also want to bump up a hook size or two.
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