Crochet Ballet Slippers
Crochet ballet slippers are a delightful and cozy addition to any dancer's wardrobe. These charming slippers combine the elegance of ballet with the comfort of handmade crochet. With their delicate stitches and soft yarn, they are perfect for lounging at home or practicing your pirouettes in style. Slip into a pair of these lovely slippers, and let your feet feel pampered and pretty as you twirl around your living room. Grab your favorite yarn and crochet hook to whip up a pair for yourself or a friend, and dance through the day with warmth and grace!
Materials Needed:
- 3.75 mm crochet hook
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
- Darning needle
- #4 weight yarn (100% acrylic or your preference)
Getting Started:
Magic Circle: Create a magic circle.
Chain: Chain two (does not count as a stitch).
Medium Width (Adjustments for Narrow/Wide are Mentioned):
Round 1: 11 double crochets into the circle.
Slip stitch to join at the top of the first double crochet.
Round 1 total: 11 stitches.
Round 2: Chain two, then two double crochets in each stitch around.
Slip stitch to join.
Round 2 total: 22 stitches.
Round 3: Chain two, one double crochet in the first stitch, two in the next; repeat around.
Slip stitch to join.
Round 3 total: 33 stitches.
Round 4: Chain two, one double crochet in each stitch around.
Slip stitch to join.
Round 4 total: 33 stitches.
Rounds 5 & 6: Repeat Round 4.
Adjust Toe Size: At this point, adjust the toe by adding or subtracting rows if needed.
Main Pattern (Same for All Widths):
Step 1: Chain two, then 16 double crochets.
Step 2: Chain one, slip stitch into the next stitch.
Step 3: Create eight loops by chaining three, skipping one stitch, and slip stitching into the next.
Step 4: Chain one, slip stitch to the top of the first double crochet.
Step 5: Chain two, 16 double crochets.
Step 6: Chain two, slip stitch into the first loop.
Step 7: Create seven loops.
Step 8: Chain two, slip stitch to join.
Continue Pattern: Repeat, decreasing the loop count by one each round and increasing the chain count on the sides, until you have one loop left.
Heel and Finishing:
Increase Rounds: Increase stitches for heel shaping.
Shape Heel: Decrease stitches to shape the heel.
Top Edge: Single crochet around the top edge of the slipper.
Close Heel: Use a darning needle to close the heel seam.