I have never been happier to have a good supply of my favorite Mary Jane Slippers than I have this winter. We have had some cold cold weather and keeping my tootsies warm goes a long way in keeping my whole body warm. Once Autumn weather brings us a break from the summer heat my hands get busy with knitting and crocheting projects – like warm and cozy slippers.
I use this pattern to crochet a few pair each year. It uses basic stitches so this pattern even beginners can follow. They don’t take long, I can whip up a pair while watching a football game on Sunday afternoon with hubbie or a movie on Friday night with the family.
Mary Jane Style Slippers
You will need: yarn, crochet hook, 2 buttons, needle & thread for attaching buttons.
[This pattern calls for worsted weight yarn and size L hook. I prefer a lighter weight, softer yarn and smaller hook, which changes the gauge of my stitches. I adapt the pattern as I go, increasing the number of stitches as needed. This pattern is very forgiving – change it up and try different combinations until you find a shape and gauge that suits your fancy. You can use this same pattern for adult or child size]
- Using 2 strands of yarn – ch 2. 6 hdc in first ch. Join. (you could begin with a Magic Circle)
- ch 2. 2 hdc in each stitch around. Join.
- ch 2. 1 hdc in next st. 2 hdc in next st. Repeat around. Join.
- ch 2. 1 hdc in each st around. Join. The creates the toe box. Repeat until toe box is the length you want.
- ch 2. hdc in next 14 sts. Turn and continue this till foot area is length you want. You want the slipper to fit snug, so when you get to the heel, put right sides together and slip stitch shut.
- Edge the slipper with a row of slip stitches for a nice finished edge and to help the slipper hold it’s shape.
- You can add a strap by starting on one side, attaching yarn with a slip stitch, chain 2, and making it 2-4 sc wide (depending on your preference) then slip stitching it to the opposite side. Crochet back and forth making a strip long enough to pull over top of foot plus a bit extra for buttoning.
- Choose 2 buttons (without a shank) and sew 1 onto the outside of each slipper. There will be space between stitches at the end of each strap for buttoning – no need to make button holes!
- TA-DA! pretty little slippers to warm your toes.
Are you thinking you would like to make yourself a pair of these cute little slippers but have never learned how to crochet? {here’s my affiliate link!} Kathy at Teaching Good Things has made available a wonderful DVD with easy to follow lessons for learning to crochet – perfect for mom, daughter, boys, girls – everyone all ages! Just click on the image below to order.
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I found you through Growing Home link up. I bookmarked this page so I can come back to it. I have never crocheted slippers but would love to try.
Blessings,
Rashel
Welcome, Rashel! I am so glad you stopped in for a visit. I hope you get the chance to learn some basic crocheting stitches – this pattern is not difficult once our are comfortable with the basics 🙂 Have a blessed week!
Love your slippers. They look like they would be really warm!
Thank you Shari. They are warm, just the thing for this very cold winter we’ve been enduring!
I used to have a pair of those from my grandmother, but I think my daughter claimed them. I love home made things like these! -Tabitha
Slippers from your Grandmother – how lovely, Tabitha! The black and white slippers featured in this post are my daughter’s, because she liked mine so much. I’m partial to homemade, myself 🙂 have a lovely day!
Thank you for the pattern! Very cute 🙂 Visiting for the first time from Wholehearted Wednesday.
You are very welcome, Kayla. I am so glad you stopped in for a visit, thank you for taking time to comment. I hope you stop back often and find things to encourage you here. I always enjoy joining in the Wholehearted Wednesday party. Blessings!
These do look warm and comfy..and easy to make! Three for three!
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Thank you so much, Sherryl for stopping by and leaving your nice comments. It’s been fun spending time crafting and cooking with my children these past days. makes for sweet memories! Blessings to you and your family 🙂
These are DARLING! I’ve always loved the “girlie” way this style looks and I don’t think we ever outgrow them. Wish I knew how to knit or crochet. Since I don’t, I’ll have to stick with wearing two pairs of socks like I have all winter long!
thank you, Joyce, for your sweet comment! Keep those feet warm how ever you can, and hang on, Spring and warmer weather are coming! Have a wonderful and blessed day, I’m so glad you stopped by for a visit today 🙂
CUTISIMOS!!! Here from the Grand Social, and though I live in Florida, believe it or not I could have used a pair of these a couple of times this winter! Gracias for the instructions; BB2U
you are welcome, Babushka (forgive me if I’m off base, but does that mean Grandma? I love saying your name out loud!) I guess even in Florida feet can get cold 😉
Hi, I came to visit from Grandma’s Briefs and the Grand Social and LOVED those Mary Jane slippers. I am off to share on Facebook and G+ 🙂 Have a blessed and beautiful day!
hello, Kaye! so glad you like my slippers 🙂 and thank you for sharing them with others! we’ll all have warm toes these cold days. Blessings to you and yours!
How cute!! I’m just now starting to learn crochet and want to make some of these. Thanks so much for linking up with me at my #AThemedLinkup 9 for All Things Crochet, this party will be open until January 25. I pinned it!
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Good for you, Dee 🙂 Once you have the basic stitches down, these slippers are not difficult.
Congrats! Your post is FEATURED at #AThemedLinkup 10 for All Things Love and Valentine’s Day from my previous linkup for All Things Crochet! Current party open until February 10 if you have appropriate posts.
wow! how exciting! There were so many amazing posts – fun party 🙂