Toddler slippers are a fun one skein project – and now there are Ups and Downs Toddler Booties to add to your crochet to do list! Made in super soft, single ply Knit Picks Preciosa Tonal, they’re warm, cozy, and cute!
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Remember that toddlers are… toddling! Once they start walking, you’ll want these to be non-slip and safe. Click HERE for some great methods to make your slippers non-slip!
Ups and Downs Toddler Booties
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- US – I, 5.5mm hook (Furls Fiberarts used)
- 140-200 yds Knit Picks Preciosa Tonal (Worsted/10 ply; 100% wool; 273 yds/250 m; 3.53 oz; Colorway: Crest)
- 2 Buttons (optional – Belle Buttons by Dritz, Item #BB1096 shown, purchased at JoAnn Fabrics)
- Gauge: 15 sts x 16 rows = 4″ in sc
- Sizes: 2 (5.5″ heel to toe); 3 (6″ heel to toe); 4 (6.5″ heel to toe) – Be sure to go to the correct size instructions!
- For abbreviation definitions and tutorials, go to the Crochet Abbreviations page
- For smaller sizes, go to the Ups and Downs Baby Booties
- Want more Ups and Downs patterns? Check out the Ups and Downs Hat, Cowl, Mitts, and Boot Cuffs
SIZE 2 INSTRUCTIONS (5.5″ heel to toe)
Left Sole:
Row 1: With Color A, ch 3, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc in last ch, turn. (4 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn. (6 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (6 sts)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc to last st, 2sc in last st, turn. (7 sts)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (7 sts)
Row 6 Repeat Row 4. (8 sts)
Row 7 – 11: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (8 sts)
Row 12 – 13: Repeat Rows 4 – 5. (9 sts)
Row 14: Repeat Row 4. (10 sts)
Row 15 – 17: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (10 sts)
Row 18: Ch 1, sc in 8 sts, sc2tog, turn. (9 sts)
Row 19: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 7 sts, turn. (8 sts)
Row 20: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 4 sts, sc2tog, turn. (6 sts)
Row 21: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 2 sts, sc2tog, turn. (4 sts)
Row 22: Ch 1, sc2tog twice, turn. (2 sts)
Edge: Ch 1, sc 48 sts evenly around sole. Break yarn and finish off. (48 sts)
Right Sole:
Repeat as for Left Sole BUT do NOT turn after Row 22.
Upper: (same for right and left)
Round 1: With Color A, working from the RS of sole, join with a sl st to BLO of left most of the 2 heel sts. Ch 2 (does not count as a st), dc in same st, dc in BLO of each st around; join with sl st to 1st dc. (48 sts)
Round 2 – 3: Ch 2, fpdc in each st around; join. (48 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, fpdc 19, fpdc2tog 5 times, fpdc in last 19 sts; join. (43 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, fpdc 16, fpdc2tog twice, fpdc3tog, fpdc2tog twice, fpdc in last 16 sts; join. (37 sts)
Round 6: Ch 2, fpdc 14, fpdc2tog twice, fpdc, fpdc2tog twice, fpdc in last 14 sts; join. (33 sts)
Round 7: Ch 2, fpdc 13, fpdc2tog, fpdc3tog, fpdc2tog, fpdc in last 13 sts; join. (29 sts)
Round 8: Ch 2, bpdc in each st around; join and TURN. (29 sts)
Round 9: Ch 2, dc 14, 2 dc, dc 13, 2 dc; join. (31 sts)
Round 10: Ch 4 (1st dtr), *dtr 5, 2 dtr; repeat from * around, join. (36 sts)
Round 11: Ch 1, hdc in each st around; join. (36 sts)
Round 12: Ch 1, sc in 3rd loop of each st around; join, break yarn and finish off. (36 sts) Do not weave in end. (CLICK HERE for tutorial on working into the 3rd loop)
Repeat Upper instructions for 2nd sole.
Finishing: Fold uppers over at Round 8/9. At ankle side of bootie, twist one dtr loop and pull next dtr (heading toward the heel) through the loop; continue pulling dtr sts through loops all the way around the bootie. Secure last loop with end left after Round 10, and use to sew on button. For more info on pulling the loops through, CLICK HERE for a tutorial.
SIZE 3 INSTRUCTIONS (6″ heel to toe)
Left Sole:
Row 1: With Color A, ch 3, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc in last ch, turn. (4 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn. (6 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (6 sts)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc to last st, 2sc in last st, turn. (7 sts)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (7 sts)
Row 6 Repeat Row 4. (8 sts)
Row 7 – 11: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (8 sts)
Row 12 – 13: Repeat Rows 4 – 5. (9 sts)
Row 14: Repeat Row 4. (10 sts)
Row 15 – 19: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (10 sts)
Row 20: Ch 1, sc in 8 sts, sc2tog, turn. (9 sts)
Row 21: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 7 sts, turn. (8 sts)
Row 22: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 4 sts, sc2tog, turn. (6 sts)
Row 23: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 2 sts, sc2tog, turn. (4 sts)
Row 24: Ch 1, sc2tog twice, turn. (2 sts)
Edge: Ch 1, sc 52 sts evenly around sole. Break yarn and finish off. (52 sts)
Right Sole:
Repeat as for Left Sole BUT do NOT turn after Row 24.
Upper: (same for right and left)
Round 1: With Color A, working from the RS of sole, join with a sl st to BLO of left most of the 2 heel sts. Ch 2 (does not count as a st), dc in same st, dc in BLO of each st around, join with sl st to 1st dc. (52 sts) (NOTE: See photo in Size 2 instructions for joining placement.)
Round 2 – 3: Ch 2, fpdc in each st around, join. (52 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, fpdc 19, fpdc2tog 7 times, fpdc in last 19 sts, join. (45 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, fpdc 17, fpdc2tog twice, fpdc3tog, fpdc2tog twice, fpdc in last 17 sts, join. (39 sts)
Round 6: Ch 2, fpdc 15, fpdc2tog twice, fpdc, fpdc2tog twice, fpdc in last 15 sts; join. (35 sts)
Round 7: Ch 2, fpdc 14, fpdc2tog, fpdc3tog, fpdc2tog, fpdc in last 14 sts; join. (31 sts)
Round 8: Ch 2, bpdc in each st around; join and TURN. (31 sts)
Round 9: Ch 2, dc 15, 2 dc, dc 14, 2 dc; join. (33 sts)
Round 10: Ch 4 (1st dtr), *dtr 7, 2 dtr; repeat from * around, join. (37 sts)
Round 11: Ch 1, hdc in each st around; join with a sl st. (37 sts)
Round 12: Ch 1, sc in 3rd loop of each st around; join with a sl st, break yarn and finish off. (37 sts) Do not weave in end. (CLICK HERE for tutorial on working into the 3rd loop)
Repeat Upper instructions for 2nd sole.
Finishing: Fold uppers over at Round 8/9. At ankle side of bootie, twist one dtr loop and pull next dtr (heading toward the heel) through the loop; continue pulling dtr sts through loops all the way around the bootie. Secure last loop with end left after Round 10, and use to sew on button. For more info on pulling the loops through, CLICK HERE for a tutorial.
SIZE 4 INSTRUCTIONS (6.5″ heel to toe)
Left Sole:
Row 1: With Color A, ch 3, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc in last ch, turn. (4 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn. (6 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (6 sts)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc to last st, 2sc in last st, turn. (7 sts)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (7 sts)
Row 6: Repeat Row 4. (8 sts)
Row 7 – 13: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (8 sts)
Row 14 – 15: Repeat Rows 4 – 5. (9 sts)
Row 16 – 17: Repeat Rows 4 – 5. (10 sts)
Row 18 – 21: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (10 sts)
Row 22: Ch 1, sc in 8 sts, sc2tog, turn. (9 sts)
Row 23: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 7 sts, turn. (8 sts)
Row 24: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 4 sts, sc2tog, turn. (6 sts)
Row 25: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 2 sts, sc2tog, turn. (4 sts)
Row 26: Ch 1, sc2tog twice, turn. (2 sts)
Edge: Ch 1, sc 56 sts evenly around sole. Break yarn and finish off. (56 sts)
Right Sole:
Repeat as for Left Sole BUT do NOT turn after Row 26.
Upper: (same for right and left)
Round 1: With Color A, working from the RS of sole, join with a sl st to BLO of left most of the 2 heel sts. Ch 2 (does not count as a st), dc in same st, dc in BLO of each st around, join with sl st to 1st dc. (56sts) (NOTE: See photo in Size 2 instructions for joining placement.)
Round 2 – 3: Ch 2, fpdc in each st around, join. (56 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, fpdc 21, fpdc2tog 7 times, fpdc in last 21 sts, join. (49 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, fpdc 19, fpdc2tog twice, fpdc3tog, fpdc2tog twice, fpdc in last 19 sts, join. (43 sts)
Round 6: Ch 2, fpdc 17, fpdc2tog twice, fpdc, fpdc2tog twice, fpdc in last 17 sts; join. (39 sts)
Round 7: Ch 2, fpdc 16, fpdc2tog, fpdc3tog, fpdc2tog, fpdc in last 16 sts; join. (35 sts)
Round 8: Ch 2, bpdc in each st around; join and TURN. (35 sts)
Round 9: Ch 2, dc 17, 2 dc, dc 16, 2 dc; join. (37 sts)
Round 10: Ch 4 (1st dtr), *dtr 8, 2 dtr; repeat from * around, join. (41 sts)
Round 11: Ch 1, hdc in each st around; join with a sl st. (41 sts)
Round 12: Ch 1, sc in 3rd loop of each st around; join with a sl st, break yarn and finish off. (41 sts) Do not weave in end. (CLICK HERE for tutorial on working into the 3rd loop)
Repeat Upper instructions for 2nd sole.
Finishing: Fold uppers over at Round 8/9. At ankle side of bootie, twist one dtr loop and pull next dtr (heading toward the heel) through the loop; continue pulling dtr sts through loops all the way around the bootie. Secure last loop with end left after Round 10, and use to sew on button. For more info on pulling the loops through, CLICK HERE for a tutorial.
And that’s it for the toddler sizes! Next on the agenda… I’m working on a base pattern for children, and then it’ll be on to adults! I hope you enjoy this free crochet slippers pattern!
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Sharon
Oh how sweet!
Tamara Kelly
Thank you Sharon!
deede
Love, love, love, Tamara! The style reminds me of all those leather & suede mocs for babys/toddlers I’ve seen everywhere.
Tamara Kelly
Thank you deede!
mandy
lovely pattern
marie reine
j’aimerais savoir pourquois on ne peut traduire en francais, une reponse serait aprecier.
Tamara Kelly
You can run it through Google Translate if you like, but I don’t speak French well enough to do a translation myself.
Bilan
What are the pattern for a toddlar size eight? Thank you. Very cute can’t wait to make them
Tamara Kelly
Larger sizes are still in progress. 🙂
Linda
I LOVE these booties. Thank you.
Tamara Kelly
Thank you so much Linda!
amanda olson
Hi there- is there a pdf of this pattern? Thank you
Tamara Kelly
Hi Amanda! Yes, just use the green Print Friendly button at the bottom and choose the PDF option. 🙂
Anne sloane
I love this pattern. I made a pair for my grandson and would love to make matching pairs for his parents for Christmas. Do you have this pattern in men size 12 and women size 8?.
Tamara Kelly
I’m afraid I don’t have adult sizes available at this time.
madeline
First I want to thank you for the incredibly creative pattern! I have never done the “braiding” or “crocheting into the 3rd loop of a half dc” techniques before, and the results are outstanding! I can think of so many ways to incorporate this into matching baby blankets and seaters, jester hats…..the list is endless!
I used regular worsted wool, Caron 4 ply, in the variegated country basket color. Don’t know whether my gauge is off (it usually is) but I had to omit row 3 of the uppers to get the correct height for the foot. The booties are a beautiful update to my old-fashioned style booties of the past. Using instructions for size 2, I created booties with a 5″ sole, perfect for my needs. Would love to post a picture, but there doesn’t seem to be a way to do so.
Tamara Kelly
🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed the pattern Madeline, thank you! Unfortunately I don’t have a photo host here, but you are welcome to share photos on Ravelry and on the Moogly Facebook page if you like! 🙂
madeline
My gauge was off because I hadn’t done the fpdc correctly! For the Caron 4ply worsted weight wool, I used an F hook, fyi. When I redid the booties, they were sooooo luxurious! So much better than the first ones I did incorrectly! The fpdc adds a great deal of depth to the project. Again, great pattern and I’m looking forward to more posts from you!
Tamara Kelly
Ah! I’m glad that got sorted. 🙂 Thank you!
Ginger
Thank you for the pattern. Love this slipper. One problem, it took me forever to figure out why mine did not look like yours. I had to make a correction to the upper portion of round 9. It says to double crochet but it should say FPDC for this round following the amounts stated.
Tamara Kelly
Hi Ginger! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Robin Skeoch
Hi there, I’m just wondering if there’s any chance you had done larger sizes for these yet? I would love to make them for my son and myself.
Tamara Kelly
Not yet I’m afraid!
Sheila Kearns
I got to this line and I’m a little stuck:
Round 10: Ch 4 (1st dtr), *dtr 5, 2 dtr; repeat from * around, join. (36 sts)
If you could give me a little help I would appreciate it.
Thanks
Tamara Kelly
Hi Sheila, I’d be happy to try to help! What part of that line is giving you trouble? If it’s the dtr, there is a tutorial here that should help: https://www.mooglyblog.com/tall-crochet-stitches/ 🙂
Sheila Kearns
So is the 5 DTR in the next five stitches and the 2 DTR in the same stitch? I know how to do the DTR I’m just not sure of the instruction. Thanks so much for taking the time to help me I really do appreciate it. 😉
Sheila
Tamara Kelly
Hi Sheila! Yes, when the number is after the stitch it generally means to work one of those sts in each of that next number of stitches. When the number is before the stitch, it means to work that many stitches into one stitch. 🙂
Tracie
I am loving this pattern so far for my kiddos. I have started a pair for my 3yearold and it would seem that I can’t count, lol. I have come to making the tops of the slippers and I think my single crochet around the edge of the sole only has 49going around it. My question to you would be do you think it would make much difference if I just skipped that first row that should have been 56 stitches? Thank you in advance.
Tamara Kelly
Hi Tracie! I might try to squeeze in a few more stitches if you can (maybe a few sneaky increases)? I would just worry the top would be too small.