Having cold feet isn’t a problem when you can crochet the Orchard Slipper. Warm toes Revolution!
Inspiration & Design
These Orchard slippers were designed for the KnitCrate November 2022 Box. The box theme was Trees.
For all the crochet socks I’ve designed, I had never done a crochet slipper so when the box curators said they wanted something that wasn’t a scarf or a hat, I thought Slippers!
The Yarn for the Orchard Slipper
The idea took root (get it, trees? roots?) when they said the box contained La Brebis Puffo a Super Bulky Wool yarn that had 60 yds in 100g.
Not only was the super bulky weight yarn going to work up quick but it was also going to be extra warm. Even though Knitcrate closed it’s doors you can still find this yarn through ebay and the Ravelry stash.
In the tutorial for this slipper I used 2 strands of the Lion Brand Wool EAse Wow. I say two because the yarn is jumbo and it contains 4 strands. You could also use Lionbrand Thick and Quick to make these.
Can I make this?
Even though I always classify socks as an intermediate pattern, the simple stitches and the super bulky weight yarn make for a rather quick and simple project. Seriously, I made these in 1 day.
Even though it’s not listed in the written pattern I would recommend adding leather patches to the sole so you don’t slip and slide.
Full Description of Pattern
Cold feet aren’t a problem when you can crochet yourself or others slippers. These slippers will protect your cold feet with their bulky warmth and hardy stitching.
Since they also work up quickly they would make a great addition to your Christmas makes list or to your Christmas sales events.
Orchard Slipper
Skill Level
Intermediate
Materials
- Yarn: La Brebis Puffo100% Fine Highland Wool60 yds (55 m) / per 100 g skein = 80 (110, 115) yds (73 (101, 105) m) used / 2 skeins needed for all sizes
- Hook: 10 mm hook (US N/15)
- Notions: Stitch markers, yarn needle, tape measure, scissors.
Gauge
8 sts x 8 rnds =4” of single crochet in the round, unblocked
Finished Size in inches
| Size | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Actual foot length | 8 | 9.75 | 10.75 |
| Finished foot circumference | 9 | 10 | 10 |
Construction
The slipper is crocheted toe up in continuous rounds. Once the toe and foot are complete we will work our heel in short rows.Then the heel will be connected to the “body” of the slipper on the 2nd part of the heel.
Notes
- Recommended slipper foot length is 1.25” (3cm )shorter/less than your actual foot length
- neither the ch 1 nor the sl sts count as stitches
- Foot and leg length of slipper are adjustable but any changes will affect amount of yarn needed.
- You can add length to the foot by adding more rounds.
- Move markers up with each rnd.
- Pattern has also been tested with Lionbrand Wool ease Thick and quick.
Orchard Slipper Video Tutorial
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