This free crochet slippers pattern for a set of vintage slippers was originally published in the Woolco Knitting & Crocheting Manual, in 1916.
Follow the easy step-by-step instructions of this vintage crochet pattern to make these classic crochet slippers. There is absolutely no charge for personal use of this crocheted slippers pattern.
Free Crochet Slipper Pattern
REQUIRED MATERIALS
4 Skeins of Color Woolco Germantown Zephyr Woolco Crochet Hook, No. 3 1/2 1 Pair of Soles (No. 4) 1 1/2 Yards Ribbon
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
Chain 17.
1st and 2nd Rows - Plain afghan stitch.
3rd, 4th, and 5th Rows - Reversed afghan stitch. Pick up 8 stitches, increase 1 stitch by taking a stitch between the 2 perpendicular loops, take up a loop, then increase 1, then pick up 8 loops. There will now be 19 loops on needle.
6th and 7th Rows - Plain afghan stitch. Increase in every other row.
Continue making 2 rows plain afghan stitch and 3 rows of reversed afghan stitch until there are 35 rows.
Then pick up 17 stitches, work 52 rows even, same as front.
Join to front.
Make 1 row of single crochet, 1 stitch in each row around top.
Then 1 row of 1 double crochet and 1 chain in every other stitch.