Here’s a detailed, beginner-friendly guide on how to make simple crochet slippers using one basic swatch. This method is great for beginners because you only crochet a rectangle and then fold and seam it into a slipper—no complicated shaping required 🧶

How to Make Simple Crochet Slippers with One Swatch (Beginner Friendly)

Materials Needed

Yarn: Medium-weight yarn (Category 4 / Worsted weight)
Hook: 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook
Other supplies:
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Measuring tape (optional)

Crochet Skill Level

Beginner – You only need to know:

Chain (ch)
Single Crochet (sc)
Slip Stitch (sl st)

Step 1: Measure Your Foot

Measure your foot from heel to toe.

Adult average:

Length: 9–10 inches (23–25 cm)
Width: 3.5–4 inches (9–10 cm)

👉 The rectangle should be:

Length = foot length
Width = foot width × 2

Example:
If foot width is 4 inches → crochet until the rectangle is about 8 inches wide

Step 2: Make the Crochet Swatch (Rectangle)

Chain enough stitches to match the length of your foot.
- Example: Ch 25–30 (this varies by yarn and tension).
Row 1:
- Single crochet in the second chain from the hook.
- Single crochet across.
- Chain 1, turn.
Rows 2–?
- Single crochet in every stitch across.
- Chain 1, turn.
Continue until the rectangle’s width is twice your foot width.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Step 3: Fold the Swatch into a Slipper

Lay the rectangle horizontally.

Heel Formation

Fold the rectangle in half lengthwise.
Sew or slip stitch halfway up one short side.
This creates the heel cup.

Toe Formation

On the opposite short side, fold the corners inward toward the center.
Sew across the folded edge to close the toe.
Turn the slipper right-side out.

✨ You now have a basic slipper shape!

Step 4: Make the Second Slipper

Repeat the exact same steps to create the matching slipper.

Step 5: Optional Finishing Touches

You can customize your slippers by adding:

A round of single crochet around the opening
A decorative border (crab stitch or shell stitch)
Pom-poms, buttons, or bows
Non-slip fabric or puff paint on the sole

Beginner Tips

✔ Use tight stitches for warmth and durability
✔ Acrylic or wool yarn works best
✔ Try the slipper on before finishing the seams
✔ Adjust size by adding or removing rows