Mae Slippers

Mae Slippers by Pattern Paradise

What is Being Made

The Mae Slippers are a cozy, wearable crochet project designed by Pattern Paradise. These slippers are crafted using bulky yarn and a simple crochet hook, making them an ideal project for beginners seeking to create comfortable footwear. The pattern includes multiple sizes to accommodate different foot dimensions, with sizing options ranging from small to extra-large.

Craft and Primary Technique

This project is created entirely using crochet, a fiber arts technique that uses a single hook to form interlocking loops of yarn. Crochet is known for its versatility and relatively forgiving nature, making it particularly suitable for beginner crafters. The Mae Slippers pattern is classified as beginner difficulty, meaning it uses fundamental crochet techniques without complex stitch combinations or advanced shaping methods.

Stitches Used

The Mae Slippers pattern utilizes several essential crochet stitches to construct the finished garment:

• Single Crochet (sc): The foundation stitch used throughout the pattern, creating a tight, dense fabric
• Half Double Crochet (hdc): A slightly taller stitch that provides structure and drape
• Chain (ch): Used to create foundation rows and turning chains between rows
• Slip Stitch (sl st): Used to join rounds and create seamless transitions
• Double Treble (dtr): A special stitch defined in the pattern, created by yarning over three times, inserting the hook in the designated stitch, pulling the loop through, and then completing three yarn-over-and-pull-through sequences to close the stitch

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Mae Slippers pattern calls for bulky weight yarn (#5), which creates a quick, satisfying crochet experience due to the thicker yarn strands. The designer used Red Heart Soft Essentials yarn, with each skein containing 131 yards. The yardage requirements vary by size: the smallest size requires 1 skein, while the remaining sizes (small through extra-large) each require 2 skeins of yarn.

A US I/5.50 mm crochet hook is recommended for working with the bulky yarn at the specified gauge. The pattern also notes that crafters may substitute two strands of worsted weight (#4) yarn worked together as an alternative, provided they check their gauge to ensure proper fit and finished dimensions.

Additional Materials and Tools

Beyond yarn and hook, the Mae Slippers pattern requires:

• Stitch markers (9): Used to mark important positions within rounds and rows for easier tracking
• Tapestry needle: Essential for weaving in yarn ends as you work and for any finishing seams

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 12 single crochet stitches by 14 rows equals approximately 4 inches when worked with the recommended bulky yarn and hook size. Checking gauge before beginning is crucial for ensuring the finished slippers fit properly. The pattern includes multiple size options to accommodate various foot sizes, with stitch counts provided at the end of each round and row for reference and accuracy.

Pattern Structure and Special Notes

The Mae Slippers pattern is written using US Standard crochet terminology. Important structural notes include that chain-1 stitches at the beginning of a round do not count toward the stitch count, while chain-1 stitches worked within a round do count as stitches. The pattern recommends weaving in yarn ends as you work to minimize finishing time. Rounds are joined using slip stitches, and stitch counts for each round and row are clearly marked in parentheses for easy reference and error checking.