Comments on: Modern Women or Men's Crochet Slippers - Free Pattern

By: Aubrey

Aubrey — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 17:32:20 +0000

I love the look of these slippers, but wish there was an instructable video with you talking through each part and showing each step slowly/in greater detail. I am a very visual learner, and am struggling to figure it out. If you ever have the time in the future to do a full video, I would be so grateful 🙂

By: Anna smith

Anna smith — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 00:15:17 +0000

When making these slippers could I use #4 and double it up?
Thank you Jess.

By: Jess

Jess — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 20:36:07 +0000

In reply to Julia Thimm. Hi Julia, you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF version if you would like. Or, you can use the free pattern that is at the bottom of the blog post. Thanks!

By: Julia Thimm

Julia Thimm — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 05:06:23 +0000

Hy your pattern is very nice.
I would like to have the pattern.
Can I buy it?
Thank you.

Julia

By: Jess @ Make and Do Crew

Jess @ Make and Do Crew — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 04:53:44 +0000

In reply to Nazanin. Hey, Yes, I do think removing a few of the rows is a great start and then also chaining a slightly smaller chain to begin with. Maybe eliminate 2-3 sts from the smallest size ch? I haven't tried it, but that is where I'd start. :) Jess

By: Nazanin

Nazanin — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 21:42:14 +0000

Hi Jess!

This is a lovely pattern, I made it for christmas gifts <3 I was wondering about a smaller size. I see that the current smallest size is the mens 6/7 which is equivalent to the women's 7/8. Is there some kind of calculation I could do to figure out how to make a women's size 5/6 ? I was thinking it was probably 1-3 less rows in parts of the pattern but wan't sure. Any help would be appreciated! Thank you!

By: Nazanin

Nazanin — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 22:04:28 +0000

Hi Jess!

I see that the smallest size here is M 6/7 and W7/8 but was shooting for W 5/6 ?
I was wondering if you had a calculation for making a smaller size that I could do to figure out how to change the pattern? Like 2 or 3 less rows on certain parts?

P.s. This is a lovely pattern, I made these for family members this past Christmas and I used 100%, they loved it!

Thanks so much!

By: Jess @ Make and Do Crew

Jess @ Make and Do Crew — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 22:09:30 +0000

In reply to morgan. What great gifts! I think your family will love them. I pinned mine on using safety pins through the leather holes and it worked quite well. Then just check frequently to make sure your sole hasn't moved during sewing. Happy slipper making! Jess

By: Jess @ Make and Do Crew

Jess @ Make and Do Crew — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 22:00:42 +0000

In reply to Astid.

Hey Astid,

Welcome to the wonderful world of crochet! The () number is for each different size. So the first number listed is usually for the small size and then each subsequent number is for the larger sizes.

Also, it it's () at the end of the row, it means how many total stitches you should have at the end of a row.

Hope that helps!

Jess

By: Astid

Astid — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 19:50:05 +0000

Hi I love these slippers and would love to make these as Christmas gifts I'm new to crocheting and was wondering what the number in parenthesis means in the instructions. Thanks in advance.

By: morgan

morgan — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 16:49:10 +0000

Jess,

These slippers are adorable and I am making them for a lot of family members for the holidays. I do have one question regarding adding the leather soles: How do you keep them from moving when you are sewing them on? I have a lot of issues getting the soles in the same place on the shoes and it tends to bunch. Any tips?

Thank you and keep up the beautiful work!

By: akshay

akshay — Sat, 02 Dec 2017 11:34:32 +0000

Hello jess, i really liked your post and enjoyed reading it too. I like your slippers as well.
Great post. keep up the good work.

By: Jess @ Make and Do Crew

Jess @ Make and Do Crew — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 16:50:04 +0000

In reply to Carly. Hey Carly, You're welcome! I just eyeballed the holes, but a ruler would also work great! Jess

By: Carly

Carly — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 14:21:15 +0000

In reply to Jess @ Make and Do Crew.

Hi Jess

Thanks for Sharing such a trendy fabulous pattern
Is there a tip for how to add the punches holes in an even way or do I just use a ruler?
Carly

By: Jess @ Make and Do Crew

Jess @ Make and Do Crew — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 05:45:04 +0000

In reply to Caroline.

Hey Caroline,

I find YarnSub.com to be a great resource for finding yarns that are similar in weight and fiber to the yarn a pattern calls for. 🙂

Jess

By: Caroline

Caroline — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 20:15:18 +0000

Hi
I have a question in regards to yarn. I have trouble finding Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick. Is there a substitute yarn I can use. I realize they are a sponsor but I cant figure out what would be an equivalent yarn to use and there are so many items I want to make on your website.
Would you be able to help?

Thanks

By: Jess @ Make and Do Crew

Jess @ Make and Do Crew — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 21:08:06 +0000

In reply to Anna. I think that would probably work fine! :)

By: Anna

Anna — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 17:30:45 +0000

I'm making my brother a pair and he wears a size 11.5. Would it be wise to just make 10/11 since it stretches some? Thanks

By: Anna Smith

Anna Smith — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 20:37:37 +0000

Is there a video for the men's slippers that don't go so fast? It is for the Modern Men's crochet slippers. Thank you.

By: Jess @ Make and Do Crew

Jess @ Make and Do Crew — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 21:03:23 +0000

In reply to Lou | mallooknits. Thank you Lou. I hope your husband enjoys them! :)

By: Jess @ Make and Do Crew

Jess @ Make and Do Crew — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 21:03:02 +0000

In reply to Em. Just a little visual detail. :) If you don't care for it, feel free to do normal sc.

By: Jess @ Make and Do Crew

Jess @ Make and Do Crew — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 21:02:03 +0000

In reply to Sandy Mathis. Hey Sandy, Thanks for your kind words. I'd be interested to know if the pair you gave your husband had the same gauge I list in the pattern? It sounds like your gauge might have been a bit big. My guess is that you should use a smaller hook for the other pairs to achieve a gauge closer to what's listen in the pattern. That's just my first guess. :) Jess

By: Jess @ Make and Do Crew

Jess @ Make and Do Crew — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 21:00:20 +0000

In reply to Alisia. Hey Alisia, I'm sorry, I don't sell them at this time. :) Jess

By: Jess @ Make and Do Crew

Jess @ Make and Do Crew — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 04:30:06 +0000

In reply to Leah. If you tend to be tight crocheter, I'd go for the 10mm. If you're a loose crocheter, I'd do the 8mm. If you're just "regular," I'd do the 8mm because you want these to be pretty tight stitches anyhow. :) Jess

By: Leah

Leah — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 17:35:55 +0000

Where do you find a 9MM crochet hook? I have looked at the craft store and all I can find is 8mm or 10mm. Which size should I use?

Thanks,
Leah

By: Wendy Miller

Wendy Miller — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 21:02:29 +0000

If i need to fit a 12W for a man do i need to increase my stitches anywhere?

By: Sandy Mathis

Sandy Mathis — Sun, 24 Sep 2017 13:10:37 +0000

I love your site and always look forward to see what you make. You are very creative. I love that. I made the men's slipper, I thought for gifts' for a couple of guys who do not live close by. Both wear 9 1/2 and 10. I made the 10/11 pattern first. When I finished (they made up very quickly) I realized that they would fit my husband's feet, (he wears a size 12-EE shoe). When I tried them on him, they fit both going around and lengthways. They were too big going around his ankle and not high enough going up to his ankle and kept slipping off his foot. I fixed the problem by opening the back of the heel and taking out the last row with the increase on both sides of the last row, seaming the heel and added 3 rows of sc around the opening. They, now, fit him great. Then I realized that the the rest of the sizes for the men only have a shorter number of rows for the length but have the same number of stitches going around. Should the other sizes have fewer stitches? I am new to crocheting but I keep all of your patterns. I have made the Shrug for each of my great-grand-daughters for Christmas. I would also like to make the lady's slippers for my four sisters for Christmas but now I am worried about the pattern. Thank you for your help! Sandy

By: Alisia

Alisia — Sat, 16 Sep 2017 18:33:48 +0000

Hi ma'am love love love your work !!
Do you sell them at all ? I do not have the patience to make these haha! Very interested thank you

Alisia

By: Jess @ Make and Do Crew

Jess @ Make and Do Crew — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 02:33:29 +0000

In reply to Lex. Hey Lex, Good question. I'm wondering if just including a little more fabric in your "seam allowance" might tighten things up, meaning that you do just seam the slippers a little closer to the toe. This way, there will be a bit more of an "edge" along the outside of the slipper and most likely, a bit more of a square toe too. I hope that's helpful! Jess

By: Lex

Lex — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 20:41:22 +0000

Thank you so much for this free pattern! I was wondering if you could provide any more details on seaming the sides--the slippers I made look slightly different at the toe than the ones you made (much more rounded, not as square toed), and the man who tried them on said that they were a bit big in the toe area (which is what I was expecting after trying them on myself). I'm wondering if I should have sewn the part of the side closer to the toe tighter than I did? Or do you have any other tips on how to make the toe region fit a bit snugger without unraveling and starting over with less increases? Thank you again!

By: Sandy

Sandy — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 13:34:25 +0000

I love all your patterns thank you so much for sharing with us. You are so talented. Thanks again.
Sandy

By: Lou | mallooknits

Lou | mallooknits — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 12:48:37 +0000

Definitely on my to do list for this winter! Both slippers (women's and men's) are so adorable and sophisticated! I know my husband will love them! Thank you for another great pattern.

By: Em

Em — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 13:09:56 +0000

Done with my right foot sock! Prob will add a border because the heel doesn't go as high up as it should so they fall off easily. I did the heel as 17 chains or what u call it (I'm Swedish) so to make it go higher I'll just do like 19 chains?

By: Em

Em — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 11:41:54 +0000

Hi!
I'm wondering what's the point with the single crochet through the back loop only on the first row of the heel of section? 🙂 just did that one now.

By: Jess @ Make and Do Crew

Jess @ Make and Do Crew — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 03:28:14 +0000

In reply to Yvonne Bolger. Oh, Yvonne. Thank you so much for your kind words. I feel like you really understand what I'm about! I want everyone to be able to make something they're proud of and have it not cost a million dollars to do it. Thank YOU for being here! Great point about the crochet thread! I actually just shared a tutorial on patching jeans with crochet and I bet it would be beautiful in thread. Jess

By: Jess @ Make and Do Crew

Jess @ Make and Do Crew — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 03:23:54 +0000

In reply to Marilyn. It's truly my pleasure, Marilyn. Thank you for being here! Jess

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 04:01:15 +0000

In reply to Yvonne Bolger. Totally agree! (Well said Yvonne) Thanks for all you do Jess!

By: Yvonne Bolger

Yvonne Bolger — Sat, 05 Aug 2017 14:10:13 +0000

Jess, you are a very talented woman. Your designs are classy. So many of us are visual learners and your videos are so very appreciared. Personally, I enjoy the fact that you've brought something new to the crochet world...(how many afghans can one use or give away?) Love the fact that these are both portable take far less time to complete. Do you ever work with thread crochet? Love it as well but how many people use doilies any more....there must be something else out there. . Keep up the great work....don't change.. Am sure others appreciate the fact that you consider cost with your designs as in using inexpensive flip flops and thrift store leather items for your designs. Thank you!