Simplest Ballet Slipper

I love to use 100% cotton yarn, there's something so rustic about it to me. It reminds me of making those first dishcloths my grandmother taught me as an apprentice crocheter.

Simple & Washable

These slippers are PERFECT for Peaches & Cream cotton yarn, and PERFECT for warmer weather! I used two colors, two balls of yarn with a G hook. I wanted these slippers as dense as possible without making a stitch that would be uncomfortable on the bottom of bare feet. These are made to fit a woman's size 8-9. This pattern is easily adjustable.

Row 1, Chain 4, slip stitch to connect.
Row 2, Chain 1, six double crochets, slip stitch to connect.
Row 3, Chain 1, two sc in every dc stitch, ss to connect.
Row 4, Chain 1, one sc in first stitch, two in the next, continue until the last stitch, ss to connect.
Row 5, [this is the fun part] one sc in every sc working in the round for at least 10 - 15 total rows, depending on foot size.

Row 12 [dep on size], to make the sides, one sc in 22 stitches, chain 1, turn, sc in every stitch, continue until there are enough rows for the size you want. This is the side and bottom of the slipper. Mine came out to 27 rows. Finish off.

I changed colors for the heel at 20 rows, it can be done at 16 or not at all, optional.

Turn slipper inside out, match sides, slip stitch or sew the seam to make the heel.

As you crochet these, try them on often to gauge the size you need. At this time, you'll notice that the sides are quite loose. Using either color of yarn, make a starting loop and connect it to the corner of the slipper where the side starts. Make a chain about 13-14" long. Finish off. Weave the chain in and out of the rows, every other one, cinch as you go to fit, tie in a bow at the heel.

These ballet slippers are very easy to adorn with buttons, embroidery, beads, etc. Have fun!

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