Crochet the Snow Drops Slipper Socks with the star stitch to give these handmade women’s slipper socks stunning texture. This free pattern uses worsted weight yarn and are the latest addition to my Snow Drops crochet pattern collection.
Add These Slipper Socks to the Snow Drops Crochet Pattern Collection
The Snow Drops pattern collection is one of my most loved pattern collections that started way back in my first year of designing with the Snow Drops Mod Scarf. Since then, I have released more patterns to add to the collection including: Snow Drops Slouchy Hat, Snow Drops Mittens, Snow Drops Chunky Cowl, Snow Drops Messy Bun Hat, Snow Drops Ear Warmer and the Snow Drops Blanket. Today, we are adding some slipper socks! So for those of you who are star stitch lovers - this collection is for you.
Crochet Patterns Using the Star Stitch
What is the Star Stitch? The Star Stitch is a very unique crochet stitch that adds a lot of texture and visual interest. It looks complicated, but it is really quite simple. I even have a video tutorial for those of you who prefer videos for learning a new crochet stitch.
Make these Slipper Socks with Yarn from Your Stash
One thing I love about slipper socks (and other smaller crochet projects) is that I almost always have enough yarn lying around to make them! This pattern uses less than one cake of Caron Cakes yarn - in fact you will have enough leftover to make a matching ear warmer or pair of mittens if you want to! Not a fan of Caron Cakes? No worries! Any worsted weight/Category 4 yarn will work for this pattern.
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Supplies:
- Caron Cakes yarn (‘Faerie Cake’ pictured) or 165 yds. of a comparable worsted weight yarn.
- 5.0mm Crochet Hook (I LOVE Clover Amour)
- Scissors - I always keep these travel scissors in my hook case
- Yarn needle
Abbreviations (written in U.S. terms):
- sl st: slip stitch
- ch: chain
- SC: single crochet
- HDC: half double crochet
- HDC2Tog: half double crochet two together
Gauge
Gauge: 7 sts x 5 rows = 2” square in HDC
Finished Size:
Width of Ankle = 8.5”
Width of Foot = 9”
Heel to Toe = 8.25”
Special Stitch
First star stitch of a round: (you will have already ch 2 to start your new round) Insert hook into back loop of the second ch from the hook and pull up a loop (2 LOH), insert hook into front loop of the same ch stitch and pull up a loop (3 LOH), insert into the next 3 sts and pull up a loop through each one (6 LOH). YO and pull through all 6 loops, ch 1 to make the "eye" of the star.
Star stitch: Insert hook into the "eye" of the previous star and pull up a loop (2 LOH), insert hook into the last post of the previous star and pull up a loop (3 LOH), insert your hook into the last stitch of the previous star and pull up a loop (4 LOH), insert hook into the next 2 sts and pull up a loop in each one (6 LOH). YO and pull through all 6 loops, ch 1 to make the “eye" of the star.
Related Video Tutorials - How to Crochet the Star Stitch in the Round
Find the left handed version of this video tutorial here.
Pattern Notes
- The chain stitches at the beginning of each round do not count as a stitch.
- The last stitch of each round is attached to the first stitch of the round with a slip stitch.
- This pattern is written to fit an average adult woman.
- I used a fairly tight tension for this project, please check your gauge so the slippers fit properly.
- Length can be adjusted by adding/subtracting rounds before the heel as needed.
Matching Patterns
Instructions for the Snow Drops Slipper Socks Crochet Pattern
(Make 2)
Start with a magic circle
Round 1: Ch 1, work 10 HDC into magic circle, pull tight (10)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 HDC in each stitch around (20)
Round 3: Ch 1, *2 HDC, HDC, repeat from * 9 times, HDC in last two stitches of the round (29)
Round 4-6: Ch 1, HDC around (29)
Round 7: Ch 2, make the first star stitch of the round and continue with star stitches around. When you reach the end of the round, HDC in the last st of the round (this will have already been worked into by the previous star stitch) (14 stars + 1 HDC).
Round 8: Ch 1, work 2 SC into each "eye" of the star stitches from the previous round and SC in the last HDC st from the previous round. (29)
Round 9: Ch 1, HDC around (29)
Round 10-18: Repeat Rounds 7-9 (three more times)
**This section of the slipper should cover the top of your foot up to your ankle (it is ok if it has to stretch just a little bit to do so). You will now start working back and forth in rows.**
Row 1-6: ch 1, HDC in 20 sts (20) Turn.
Row 7: ch 1, HDC2Tog across (10). Turn.
Row 8: ch 1, HDC2Tog across (5). Turn
Row 9: ch 1, HDC2Tog, HDC, HDC2Tog (3). Turn
**Do not cut your yarn. Turn your slipper sock right side out. You will now be working in rounds around the ankle portion of the slipper**
Round 1: ch 1, SC evenly around the ankle opening so that you have 37 stitches around (37)
Round 2: ch 2, make the first star stitch of the round and continue with star stitches around. When you reach the end of the round, HDC in the last st of the round (this will have already been worked into by the previous star stitch) (18 stars + 1 HDC).
Round 3: ch 1, work 2 SC into each "eye" of the star stitches from the previous round and SC in the last HDC st from the previous round. (37)
Round 4: ch 2, HDC in 16, HDC2Tog, HDC in 17, HDC2Tog (35)
Round 5: ch 2, make the first star stitch of the round and continue with star stitches around. When you reach the end of the round, HDC in the last st of the round (this will have already been worked into by the previous star stitch) (17 stars + 1 HDC).
Round 6: ch 1, work 2 SC into each "eye" of the star stitches from the previous round and SC in the last HDC st from the previous round. (35)
Round 7: ch 2, HDC in 15, HDC2Tog, HDC in 16, HDC2Tog (33)\
Tie off yarn and weave in ends.
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