Women's Buttoned Up Slippers

Women's Buttoned Up Slippers by Knit and Crochet Ever After

Project Overview

The Women's Buttoned Up Slippers are a crochet design created by Deja Joy and offered by the independent designer brand Knit and Crochet Ever After. These slippers feature a practical buttoned closure and are available in three sizes to accommodate shoe sizes 5 through 10. The project is classified as easy to intermediate difficulty, making it accessible to crocheters with some foundational experience.

What Is Being Made

This downloadable PDF pattern provides instructions for creating a pair of comfortable, wearable slippers with a structured sole and fitted upper. The slippers are designed with a button closure detail, adding both functionality and a charming finished touch to the garment. Each slipper includes a reinforced sole and a shaped upper portion that wraps around the foot.

Finished Measurements

• Small (Shoe Size 5-6): Sole measures 3.5" x 9" long
• Medium (Shoe Size 7-8): Sole measures 3.75" x 9.5" long
• Large (Shoe Size 9-10): Sole measures 4" x 10" long

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

The Women's Buttoned Up Slippers employ several key crochet techniques to create structure and durability. The sole of each slipper is worked using two strands of yarn held together, which creates a thicker, more durable foundation for the foot. The upper portion of the slipper is worked with a single strand, allowing for a more refined and comfortable fit around the ankle and foot opening.

The pattern utilizes fundamental crochet stitches including half double crochet (HDC) and double crochet (DC). Special stitch abbreviations used throughout the pattern include CH 2 (chain 2), which counts as an HDC, and CH 3 (chain 3), which counts as a DC. These conventions help streamline the pattern instructions and are standard in crochet design.

For crafters seeking additional durability, the pattern offers the option to create a double thick sole by making four soles instead of two and sewing them together, effectively doubling the yarn thickness in the sole area.

Materials Required

Yarn: The pattern calls for Imperial Yarn Erin in two colorways. Approximately 100 yards of Imperial Yarn Erin in Natural (01) is needed for the smallest size, while approximately 200 yards of Imperial Yarn Erin in Pearl Grey (02) is required for the largest size. Each skein of Imperial Yarn Erin contains 113 grams and 245 yards. The pattern specifies worsted weight yarn and allows for substitution with any medium worsted weight yarn of similar characteristics. Yardage decreases by 25 yards for each size smaller than the largest option.

Tools: A 5.5mm (US-I) or 6.0mm (US-J) crochet hook is recommended to achieve proper gauge for all sizes. A yarn or tapestry needle is needed for finishing and weaving in ends.

Notions: Two 1 1/8" buttons of your choice are required to complete the buttoned closure detail on the slippers.

Yarn Weight and Hook Size

This project uses worsted weight yarn, a medium-weight yarn that works up quickly and provides good stitch definition. The recommended hook sizes of 5.5mm or 6.0mm are appropriately sized for worsted weight yarn and will help achieve the correct gauge for proper fit and structure.