If your feet are cold and you have a skein of yarn, you can have a new pair of slippers by bedtime. These 20 free crochet slipper patterns range from one-hour chunky pairs to sized loafers and slipper boots. Every one is written out in full, rounds and stitch counts included, on the designer's own site. There's no signup and nothing to buy.
Most of these patterns are sized in women's US shoe sizes, and several go up to men's. If a pattern gives only one size, the note says so. The chunky ones use super bulky yarn like Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick and work up fastest. The fitted ones use worsted and take an evening or two. If a stitch name stops you, check the crochet abbreviations list, and the hook size guide converts letter sizes to millimetres. A few patterns below use UK terms, and their entries say so.
Easy beginner slippers
These are good first pairs. Most are simple double or single crochet worked from the toe, with no separate sole to sew on.
Sandra Slippers — Crochet Dreamz. Worsted yarn on a 4.5mm hook, sized for women's US 5 through 12 in eight sizes. The toe is worked in rounds of clusters, and the pattern checks your width at round 9 so you can catch fit problems early. Sizes up to 8 take one skein (about 180 yards a pair). Beginner.
Easy Beginner Slippers — Itchin' for Some Stitchin'. Mostly double crochet from the toe in worsted yarn on a 4mm hook, written for women's sizes 6 through 11. They fit snugly as written, so go up one or two hook sizes for a roomier pair. Level 1 beginner.
Crochet Slippers / House Shoes — Littlejohn's Yarn. Cotton held double on a 5mm hook. Each slipper has two stacked soles sewn together, which makes it sturdier than most. It's sized S to XL for women's 5 through 12, uses only single and double crochet, and has a video walkthrough.
Fast and Free Men's Slippers — Heart Hook Home. One of the few patterns here written for men. It's super bulky Thick & Quick on a 6mm hook, worked toe-up in double crochet from a 12-stitch magic circle. A pair for men's size 10.5 uses less than one skein. Easy.
Ahh Spa Slippers — Aunt Kristy's Creations. Worsted held double on a 6mm hook, all single crochet. Alternating front and back loops builds soft ridges across the sole. It's sized small to XL, and the page links to a men's version. Easy to intermediate.
Granny square and hexagon slippers
These make good use of scrap yarn. You make flat motifs and then join them into a shoe.
Windermere Slippers — Concrete Gems. Each slipper is six three-round granny squares plus one granny triangle, joined and finished with a ribbed cuff. It's worsted on a 5mm hook, one size for women's US 7 through 11, with a video. Beginner-friendly, and they look far fancier than the stitches involved.
Hexagon Granny Slipper Socks — Sandra Stitches. A single seven-round granny hexagon with one point gathered to make the toe, then a cuff in alternating single and double crochet rounds. Bulky yarn on a 6mm hook. The sample is a women's medium, and you add or remove rounds to change the size.
Slipper socks and slipper boots
These come up past the ankle for more warmth. They're the ones to reach for if your floors are tile or wood.
Slipper Socks — Jo to the World Creations. Two colours of super bulky yarn on a 6.5mm hook, worked toe-up in three sections (toe, heel, leg) without fastening off. Sized women's S, M and L, with a section on adjusting the fit. The designer also has a men's version. Easy.
Stay Home Slippers — Left in Knots. A chunky slipper sock from one skein of Thick & Quick (about 87 yards) on a 5.5mm hook, in half double crochet from a magic circle. Sized for an average women's foot, about 9 inches heel to toe. The designer calls it the perfect first pair.
Easy Crochet Slipper Socks — B.Hooked Crochet. The whole foot is front-post double crochet, which gives a thick, knit-looking rib, and there's a shell-stitch cuff at the top. Super bulky on a 6.5mm hook, one size fits most adults. Intermediate, because of the post stitches and built-in heel.
Fireside Slipper Boots — A Crocheted Simplicity. A bulky yarn boot with a worsted cuff in a knit-look "mock smock" stitch, sized women's US 5/6 to 11/12. The sole and upper are worked flat and joined, and the page has tips for adding puff-paint grips to the soles. Easy to intermediate.
Hibernation Slipper Boots — A Crocheted Simplicity. The same four-size range, with single crochet soles and uppers and a mini-bean-stitch cuff for extra squish. There's also a flip-flop sole option. Easy.
Slipper Boots for Adults — Cosy Rosie Crochet. A double-layered sole worked in joined rounds, then toe and ankle uppers worked in spirals. Chunky yarn on a 6mm hook, in four sizes from US 5–6 to 11–12, with a sole-length chart so you can match your foot before you start.
Loafers, Mary Janes and ballet flats
These are lower-cut and neater, and nice enough to wear to answer the door.
Classic Crochet Loafers — Littlejohn's Yarn. About 200 yards of worsted cotton on a 4mm hook. The sole is worked in rounds around a chain, and the loafer top is worked in single crochet rows. Sized S, M and L (US 5 through 10), with a video.
Mary-Jane Slippers — The Little House by the Sea. Made in one piece with no seams: a toe cap in rounds, a sole in rows, then a buttoned strap. Aran-weight cotton on a 5mm hook, for UK 4 to 6.5 (about US 6.5 to 9). UK terms.
Perfect Crochet Ballet Slippers — love. life. yarn. A light DK slipper on a 3.75mm hook that takes one skein of Red Heart Baby Hugs Light. The toe is double crochet rounds from a magic ring, and the heel is turned rows. Sized women's 4–6, 7–9 and 10–12.
Sunday Ballet Slippers — Heart Hook Home. Worsted on a small 3.25mm hook for a firm fabric, with a low-cut vamp shaped by lengthening chains. It takes 100 to 120 yards and is sized women's US 7 to 10.
Crochet Slippers — Petals to Picots. A two-colour ballet-flat style with a separate sole and the upper worked directly onto it, a low front and a higher heel. Worsted on a 5mm hook, women's US 4/5 to 10/11. Commenters say the soles run slightly small, so size up if you're between sizes. Intermediate.
Chunky, extra-cozy slippers
These are the ones for when you want warm feet tonight.
1.5 Hour Chunky Slipper — Crochet Dreamz. Bernat Blanket chenille on a 10mm hook with a fuzzy trim. It takes about 100 yards a pair, so one skein makes two pairs, and it's sized women's US 5 through 12.
Simple Chunky Cable Slippers — Moogly. A crochet cable running down the top, in bulky Wool-Ease Chunky on a 6.5mm hook. It takes about 150 yards, comes in two sizes (6–8 and 9–11), and the designer says it takes about an hour.
Tips for slippers that fit and last
- Measure your foot, not your shoe size. Shoe sizes vary by brand. Most of these patterns give a length in inches, so measure heel to toe and pick the size that matches.
- Try them on as you go. Toe-up slippers make this easy: slip the toe on after the rounds that set the width, and add or remove a round before you get to the heel.
- Make the soles non-slip. Dots of puff paint or a thin coat of liquid latex on the sole stop you slipping on hard floors. You can also stitch the upper onto a pair of ready-made suede soles.
- Pick yarn for how you'll wear them. Acrylic and wool blends are warmest. Cotton is cooler, holds its shape and washes well, which is why several loafers above use it.
- Make matching gifts. A pair of slippers and a crochet hot cocoa mug cozy makes a quick cozy-night-in gift set.
Keeping the dog warm too? See the free crochet dog sweater patterns. If you'd like a single project instead of a list, our original crochet slippers pattern walks through one pair from start to finish. For more cold-weather makes, look at the winter mitten patterns, the winter beanie roundup, boot cuffs and the fall and winter blanket patterns. If you need a gift you can finish in two days, see the weekend gift patterns. If you're decorating for the holidays, the free crochet Christmas tree skirt patterns are the next project to start.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the easiest crochet slipper for a beginner?
A toe-up slipper worked in double or half double crochet with super bulky yarn, such as the Stay Home Slippers or the Fast and Free Men's Slippers above. They use one or two basic stitches, have no separate sole to sew on, and are finished in an evening.
How much yarn do I need for a pair of crochet slippers?
It depends on the yarn. A chunky pair in super bulky yarn uses about 90 to 150 yards, often less than one skein. A fitted worsted pair usually takes 180 to 300 yards, and more if the pattern holds the yarn double.
How do I make crochet slippers non-slip?
Paint dots or lines of puff paint or liquid latex across the sole and let it cure overnight. For heavier use, sew the finished upper onto a pair of ready-made suede or leather slipper soles.
Can I make crochet slippers for men?
Yes. The Heart Hook Home and Jo to the World patterns above are written in men's sizes. Most toe-up slippers also scale up if you add a round or two to the toe for width and more rounds to the foot for length.
Want something that fits inside your shoes or boots? See our crochet sock patterns, from chunky slipper socks to fitted fingering-weight pairs.
