This free vintage crocheted bedroom slippers pattern was originally published in 1915 in Woolcraft: A Practical Guide to Knitting & Crochet.
Follow the easy step-by-step instructions of this vintage crochet pattern to make this classic set of bedroom slippers. There is absolutely no charge for personal use of this crocheted slipper pattern.
Worked in plain double crochet these slippers are quickly made and comfortable in wear.
The original was for a child's size 11, but the size can easily be modified by making the toe portion either shorter or longer as required.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
Commence at the toe with 10 ch.
1st Row - Miss the first 2 ch., 1 d.c. in each remaining ch., 2 ch., turn.
2nd Row - The 2 ch. at turning stands for the 1st stitch, work 1 d.c. into each remaining stitch taking up the back thread throughout 2 ch., turn.
Continue repeating the 2nd row but increasing once at each end in every 2nd row until 18 rows are worked.
Continue without shaping for 4 more rows (or the required length of toe).
On the first 12 stitches only, work in d.c., without shaping, a sufficient length to measure round the sole to the other 12 toe stitches. Fasten off and sew the last row neatly to the toe stitches.
The Ankle
1st Row - 1 tr. in the first stitch, * 1 ch., miss a stitch, 1 tr. in the next, repeat from * all round, 2 ch., turn.
2nd Row - 1 d.c. into each stitch.
Repeat the 2nd row 4 times. Fasten off.
Run in the ends. Sew the slipper to the sole, easing the fabric a little round the toe. Thread ribbon at the ankle and finish off with a dainty bow.
