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This week’s free crochet pattern is the
Hint of Mint Slippers
(Courtesy of Janaya Chouinard)
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Skill Level: Easy/Intermediate
Sizes: US Women’s 5/6, 7/8, 9/10, 11/12;
- Foot Circumference: 8.75″ – 9.5″ (Measure around ball of foot for circ.)
- Circumference of Slipper: 8.5″
Materials:
Red Heart Soft: Red – 1 ball; White – 1 ball
Clover Amour Hook US H/5.00 mm
Gauge: 14 hdc x 11 rows = approximately 4″
Abbreviations:
ch: chain
dc: double crochet
hdc: half double crochet
sc: single crochet
sl st: slip stitch
st(s): stitch(es)
Notes:
- Pattern written in US terms
- Weave ends as you work
- Stitch count is in ( ) at end of the Row.
- Turning chain at beginning of round does not count as stitch
Color Changes:
• On rounds, change color when you sl st to join. Carry the yarn on the wrong side of the work.
• On rows, change color on the last yarn over of the last stitch. To avoid having too many ends, crochet over the color not in use.
Seaming:
The back of the heel seam is seamed. I recommend this method: http://bit.ly/2caGCQJ
Pattern Instructions
Toe
Round 1: With A – Ch 2, work 10 hdc into 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join in first st. (10)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in each st around, sl st to join in first st. (20)
Round 3: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next st*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st, turn. (30)
Round 4: With B – Ch 1, *sc in next st, dc in next st*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st, turn. (30)
Round 5: With A – Ch 1, *sc in next st, dc in next st*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st, turn. (30)
Round 6: With B – Ch 1, *sc in next st, dc in next st*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st, turn. (30)
Repeat Round 5 and Round 6:
- Size 5/6 – one time
- Size 7/8 – two times
- Size 9/10 – two times
- Size 11/12 – three times
Fasten off.
Body
Starting with the last stitch of the previous round, count backwards from the seam and sl st to join Color A in the 10th stitch.
Row 1: With A – Ch 2, dc in same st, *sc in next st, dc in next st*, repeat between * over next 18 sts, turn. (21) Last 9 sts will not be worked.
Row 2: With B – Ch 1, sc in first st, *dc in next st, sc in next st*, repeat between * to end, turn. (21)
Row 3: With A – Ch 2, dc in first st, *sc in next st, dc in next st*, repeat between * to end, turn. (21)
Row 4: With B – Ch 1, sc in first st, *dc in next st, sc in next st*, repeat between * to end, turn. (21)
Repeat Row 3 and Row 4:
- Size 5/6 – two times
- Size 7/8 – two times
- Size 9/10 – three times
- Size 11/12 – three times
Heel
Row 1: With A – Ch 1, in first st [sc + dc], *sc in next st, dc in next st*, repeat between * until 1 st remains, [dc + sc] in last st, turn. (23)
Row 2: With B – Ch 2, dc in first st, *sc in next st, dc in next st*, repeat between * to end, turn. (23)
Row 3: With A – Ch 2, in first st [dc + sc], *dc in next st, sc in next st*, repeat between * until 1 st remains, [sc + dc] in last st, turn. (25)
Row 4: With B – Ch 1, sc in first st, *dc in next st, sc in next st*, repeat between * to end, turn. (25)
Row 5: With A – Ch 1, in first st [sc + dc], *sc in next st, dc in next st*, repeat between * until 1 st remains, [dc + sc] in last st, turn. (27)
Row 6: With B – Ch 2, dc in first st, *sc in next st, dc in next st*, repeat between * to end, turn. Fasten off B. (27)
Row 7: With A – Ch 1, sc in first 12 sts, sc4tog, sc in last 11 sts. Do not fasten off. (24)
Bring the corners together and sl st in the first sc of Heel Row 7 to create the heel pocket. Turn. (The opening at the heel will be seamed later.)
Edging
Round 1: Ch 1, working in the ends of the rows, make 1 sc per row to first “corner”, sc2tog (by working in corner stitch and first st across top), sc in next 7 sts, sc2tog, sc in each row to end, sl st to join in first st.
Round 2: Ch 1, sl st in each st around, join in first st.
Fasten off, leaving a lengthy tail. Using the tail, seam the opening at the back of the heel.
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For this project you will need:
- Hook: 5.5 mm
- Yarn: Gleam – 1 skein in Smoke
- Other: 1” buttons – 2
Happy Crocheting!
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- 9/23 – Week #2 Himalayan Basket hosted by Pattern Paradise
- 9/30 – Week #3 Seamist Infinity Scarf hosted by The Purple Poncho
- 10/7 – Week #4 Braided Christmas Wreath hosted by Pattern Paradise
- 10/14 – Week #5 Hint of Mint Slippers hosted by Pattern Paradise
- 10/21 – Week #6 Exquisitely Yours Winter Headband hosted by The Stitchin’ Mommy
- 10/28 – Week #7 Glamour Gloves hosted by Pattern Paradise
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- 11/11 – Week #9 Holiday Friends Blocks hosted by Snappy Tots
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Hi I would like to this for a child sized 13.
Do you have an adjustment I could use please.
Ps I have used and gone through multiple slipper patterns and this “hint of mint” is the only pattern that has worked out. Thank ypu for doing such a fantastic job on the pattern.
Thank you for your nice note. The sizing is only as posted on the website, however, you could shorten the number of repeats to adjust for the length. You might need some trial and error before getting it just right.
I just found your Hint of Mint slippers pattern and I loved it! The pattern is so easy to follow – you did a great job on the instructions and they turned out lovely. Thank you so much.
thanks!
Hi, so i am using this pattern for slippers as christmas gifts. What would i do if i wanted to make these for a male in my family. Size wise are they universal or will i have to adjust?
It depends on the foot size. You may find my foot sizing chart useful (link below). If the circumference of the foot is very different from that noted in the pattern, you may have to add width. If the length does not fit into one of the ones listed in the pattern, you may have to add length. The good news is yarn is more forgiving than leather, so even if the measurements are off a little bit, the yarn will likely adjust to fit.
https://pattern-paradise.com/2013/10/09/crochet-patterns-shoe-foot-sizes-for-adults/
There are no size adjustments for the other sizes
Yes, they only apply to the repeat rows and were in ( ), however, to make it clearer I re-wrote in a different format.