Basic Crochet House Shoes

The everyday pair of house shoes to keep your feet cozy.

Skill Level | Intermediate
Available Sizes | S (6-7); M (8-9); L (10)

Project sponsored by Yarnspirations

introduction

About this Pattern


If you’re looking for a cozy project to keep your toes warm this fall and winter, you’re in the right place. Our basic crochet house shoes are a fun weekend project you can enjoy all week long.

With this project you’ll learn how to crochet the basic sole shape, a skill you can apply to any crochet slipper. Then you’ll learn how to construct the sides and top of the foot.

Before you begin, review this page entirely so you understand the full scope of the project. We prepared a list of recommended supplies and abbreviations you’ll need to get started as well as video tutorials and written instructions to walk you through our basic crochet house shoes from start to finish.

getting started

Recommended Supplies


  • Approx 280 yds; Patons Shetland Chunky; (Colorway pictured: Wine)
  • Approx 45 yds; Bernat Pipsqueak; (Colorway pictured: Whitey White)
  • 5.5 mm Crochet Hook
  • Yarn Needle
  • Scissors

FAQ: Can I use a different yarn?
Sure, as long as it’s in the same weight category. Check your gauge and adjust as needed so the sizing comes out right. The recommended yarn amount will likely be different too.

Yarn Substitution Resources:
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pattern details

Abbreviations


This pattern is written using standard US crochet terminology.

  • Ch Chain
  • Hdc Half Double Crochet
  • Hdc2tog Half Double Crochet Two Together
  • Hk Hook
  • Rep Repeat
  • Rem Remaining
  • Sc Single Crochet
  • St(s) Stitches
pattern notes

Additional Notes


Finished Size

SM (6-7); MD (8-9);
LG (10)

Gauge

7 sts x 8 rows = 2″
(single crochet)

These basic crochet house shoes come together in three main steps. The soles are worked first. Then the sides are added and the top is crocheted. And finally, it all comes together with a few assembly and finishing steps. You’ll finde three tutorials for this project to walk you through it all.

Additional Notes: Chain one at beginning of row does not count as a stitch. Sizing instructions are given as follows:

S(M, L)

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Written Instructions


Sole (Make 2)

Row 1: With chunky yarn, ch 4(5, 6). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hk and in each rem ch. Turn.

Rows 2-5: Ch 1. 2 sc in first st. 1 sc in each st to last. 2 sc in last st. Turn. 11(12, 13) sts at end of row 5.

Row 6: Ch 1. 1 sc in every st. Turn.

Repeat: Rep row 6 until work measures 6(7.5, 9.5)” from starting edge.

Next 4 rows: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each st to last two sts. Sc2tog. Turn 3(4, 5) sts at end of last row.

Do not fasten off.

Sole Border

Round 1: Ch 1. Evenly space 62(72, 88) around sole.

Fasten off.

Sides

Round 1: Join Pipsqueak yarn in any heel stitch. Ch 1. 1 sc in same st as ch 1. 1 sc in each rem st. Join with a slst to first st. Break Pipsqueak yarn and add chunky yarn in last st.

Round 2: Ch 1. 1 hdc in same st as ch 1. 1 Hdc in each rem st. Join with a slst to first st.

Round 3: Ch 1. Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each st to last two sts. Hdc2tog. Join with a slst to first st. 60(70, 86) sts. Fasten off.

Top of House Shoe

Row 1: Ch 4(5, 6). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hk and in each rem ch. Turn.

Rows 2-5: Ch 1. 2 sc in first st. 1 sc in each st to last. 2 sc in last st. Turn. 11(12, 13) sts at end of row 5.

Row 6: Ch 1. 1 sc in every st. Turn.

Repeat: Rep row 6 until work measures 4(5, 6)” from starting edge. Fasten off.

Assembly & Finishing

Step 1: Align top of  slipper in toe of sole. With chunky yarn, fasten on at one end of top. Working through top of the slipper first and the sts of the last round of the sole, evenly space 32(40, 56) sts. Fasten off.

Step 2: Fasten on chunky yarn in st next to first st worked for top. Ch 1.1 hdc in same st as ch 1. 1 hdc in each st to last two. Hdc2tog. Join with a slst to first st.

Step 3: Ch1. 1 hdc in same st as ch 1. 1 hdc in each st to last two. Hdc2tog. Join with a slst to first st.

Step 4: With a yarn needle, use tails to secure the sides with the top of the slipper.

Step 5: Fasten on Pipsqueak yarn in any heel st. Ch 1. 1 hdc in same st as ch 1. 1 hdc in each st to the top junction. 1 hdc in each stitch of the top. Continue working 1 hdc in each rem st. Join with a slst to first st.

Step 6: Ch 1. 1 hdc in same st as ch 1. 1 hdc in each rem st. Join with a slst to first st.

Step 7: Make two 1.5″ pompoms using the Pipsqueak yarn and secure with chunky yarn to front of slippers.


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Tutorial 1: The Sole

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Tutorial 2: The Sides & Top

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Tutorial 3: Assembly & Finishing

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