Magic Ring Slippers

by Lena Skvagerson

Overview

Each of these 6 slippers begins with the magic ring technique. This technique creates a tightly closed center when you're crocheting in the round, so there's no need to worry about your toes poking through your slippers! Instructions are included for 3 sizes in each slipper. Magic ring tutorial also included. 4 slippers are made using worsted-weight yarn and 2 are made using bulky-weight yarn.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781640251250
Publisher:	Annie's
Publication date:	12/20/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

Lena Skvagerson was born and raised in Sweden and moved to the United States in 2007. She learned to crochet and knit at age 5, made her first sweater at age 15, and created her first knitwear collection at age 17! Lena worked for a Scandinavian yarn and design company for 25 years. In 2014, she joined Annie’s as a full-time knit and crochet designer. Lena is lead designer for Annie’s exclusive pattern collection, Annie’s Signature Designs.

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CHAPTER 1

Crocheting a Magic Ring

1. Leaving the tail 4 to 5 inches long, wrap the yarn around your index and long fingers on your left hand to form a ring. Let the working yarn cross over the tail on top of your index finger and go to the back (see photo 1).

2. Loosen the ring on your fingers, and grasp the join with your fingers where the two strands overlap (see photo 2).

3. Insert the hook through the ring (see photo 3a) and pull up a loop from the working end of the yarn (see photo 3b). Chain one stitch (see photos 3c and 3d).

4. Single crochet around the ring strand and yarn tail as many times as the pattern states (see photos 4a and 4b).

5. Pull the yarn tail to tightly close the ring center (see photos 5a and 5b).

6. If the pattern calls for it, work a slip stitch into the first single crochet to join the round (see photos 6a and 6b).

7. After working a couple rounds on the project, use a darning needle to weave the yarn tail a couple times through the stitches on the very first round. Pull tight to secure. Cut the yarn tail.

Basic Slippers

Skill Level

** EASY

Finished Sizes

Instructions given fit size small (shoe size 5 to 6½); changes for medium (shoe size 7½ to 9) and large (shoe size 9½ to 10½) are in [ ].

Finished Measurements

To fit actual foot length: 8½ [9½, 10½] inches

Materials

4 MEDIUM

• Premier Yarns Muir Woods medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (3½ oz/170 yds/100g per ball):

1 [1, 2] balls #1074-06 redwood

• Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

• Stitch marker

• Tapestry needle

Gauge

15 sc = 4 inches; 15 dc = 4 inches

Take time to check gauge.

Pattern Notes

Chain-1 at beginning of round/row does not count as a stitch unless otherwise stated.

Chain-2 at beginning of round counts as first half double crochet unless otherwise stated.

Chain-3 at beginning of round/row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated.

Weave in loose ends as work progresses.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

Slippers

Make 2.

Toe

Rnd 1: Make a Magic Ring(see Crocheting a Magic Ring) and work 6 sc into lp. Place marker in first sc to mark beg of rnd, and move marker as work progresses. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in first sc and in each sc around, join(see Pattern Notes) in beg sc. (12 sc)

Rnd 3: Ch 3(see Pattern Notes), 2 dc in next sc, [dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc] around, join in top of beg ch3. (18 dc)

Rnd 4: Ch 1(see Pattern Notes), sc in each of first 2 dc, 2 sc in next dc, [sc in each of next 2 dc, 2 sc in next dc] around, join in beg sc. (24 sc)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, [sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] around, join in beg sc. (30 sc)

Size Small Only

Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in each sc around, join in top of beg ch-3.

Size Medium Only

Rnd [6]: Ch 3, dc in each of next 7 sc, 2 dc in next sc, dc in each of next 13 dc, 2 dc in next sc, dc in each of rem 7 sc, join in top of beg ch-3. ([32] dc)

Size Large Only

Rnd [6]: Ch 3, [dc in each of next 4 sc, 2 dc in next sc] twice, dc in each of next 9 dc, [2 dc in next sc, dc in each of next 4 sc] twice, join in top of beg ch-3. ([34] dc)

Foot

Rnds 7 & 8: Ch 1, sc in first st and in each st around, join in beg sc.

Rnd 9: Ch 3, dc in each sc around, join in top of beg ch-3.

Rep rnds 7–9 until piece measures approximately 4½ [5½, 6½] inches, ending with a rep of rnd 8.

Fasten off.

Heel Section

Join yarn in 19th [20th, 21st] sc from beg of rnd.

Row 1: Ch 3, dc in each sc until 6 sc rem on rnd, turn leaving rem sc unworked. (24 [26, 28] dc)

Row 2: Sk first dc, sc in 2nd dc and in each dc across to last dc, turn leaving last dc unworked. (22 [24, 26] sc)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first sc and in each sc across, turn.

Row 4: Ch 3, dc in each sc across, turn.

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first dc and in each dc across, turn.

Row 6: Ch 1, sc in first sc and in each sc across, turn.

Continue working in established pattern, alternating 1 dc row and 2 sc rows until piece measures approximately 8 [9, 10] inches, ending with 2 sc rows.

Next Row: Ch 3, dc in each of next 8 [9, 10] sc, [dc dec(see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sc] twice, dc in each of rem 9 [10, 11] sc. (20 [22, 24] sc)

Assembly

Fold the slipper double RS to RS.

Join heel section by working a row of sl sts through both layers, from top to bottom.

Fasten off.

Cuff

Join yarn in edge at heel seam mid back.

Rnd 1: Ch 3, 14 [16, 17] dc evenly along edge to front, sk 6 sc of foot, dc in each of the 6 sc, 15 [17, 18] dc evenly along edge to end, join in top of beg ch-3. (36 [40, 42] dc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each dc around, join in beg sc.

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first sc and in each sc around, join in beg sc.

Rnd 4: Ch 2(see Pattern Notes), hdc in each sc around, join in top of beg ch-2.

Rnds 5 & 6: Ch 2, hdc in back bar(see illustration) in the back of each hdc around, join in top of beg ch-2.

Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in back bar of each hdc around, join in top of beg sc.

Fasten off.

Finishing

Weave in ends.

Chunky Slippers

Skill Level

** EASY

Finished Sizes

Instructions given fit size small (shoe size 5 to 6½); changes for medium (shoe size 7½ to 9) and large (shoe size 9½ to 10½) are in [ ].

Finished Measurements

To fit actual foot length: 8¾ [9½, 10½] inches

Leg length: 5 inches all sizes

Materials

5 BULKY

• Red Heart Super Saver Chunky (bulky) weight acrylic yarn (5 oz/173 yds/141g per ball):

1 ball each #656 real teal (A), #400 grey heather (B) and #321 goldenrod (C)

• Size L/11/8mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

• Stitch marker

• Tapestry needle

Gauge

10 sc = 4 inches; 11 sc rnds = 4 inches.

Take time to check gauge.

Pattern Notes

Chain-1 at beginning of row/round does not count as a stitch unless otherwise stated.

Chain-2 at beginning of round counts as a half double crochet unless otherwise stated.

Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as a double crochet unless otherwise stated.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

When working in skipped stitches 2 rounds below, work around the chain space 1 round below.

When working in alternating colors on leg, don't fasten off after each round; let colors follow in the back until used again.

Slippers

Make 2.

Toe

Rnd 1: With A, make a Magic Ring(see Crocheting a Magic Ring) and work 5 [5, 6] sc into lp. Place marker in first sc to mark beg of rnd, and move marker as work progresses. (5 [5, 6] sc)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in first sc and in each sc around. (10 [10, 12] sc)

Rnd 3: [1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] around. (15 [15, 18] sc)

Rnd 4: [1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] around. (20 [20, 24] sc)

Size Medium Only

Rnd [5]: 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each rem sc around. ([22] sc)

All Sizes

Continue working even in sc, working 1 sc in each sc around until piece measures approximately 5½ [6½, 7] inches, ending last rnd by turning 2 sts before end of rnd.

Heel

Row 1 (WS): Ch 1(see Pattern Notes), sc in first sc and in each of next 14 [16, 18] sc, turn leaving rem sts unworked. (15 [17, 19] sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc and in each sc across, turn.

Rep last row until piece measures approximately 8½ [9¼, 10¼] inches.

Last row: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in each of next 4 [5, 6] sc, sc dec(see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sc, sc in next sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in each of rem 5 [6, 7] sc. (13 [15, 17] sc)

Assembly

Fold back of heel double RS to RS. Work sl st through both layers of Heel, sc from top to bottom.

Fasten off.

Leg

Join(see Pattern Notes) A in edge on mid back of heel.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, work 10 [12, 14] sc evenly in ends of rows to sk sts of foot, sc in each of 5 sk sc, 9 [11, 13] sc evenly in ends of rows to mid back, join in first sc at beg of rnd. (24 [28, 32] sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 3(see Pattern Notes), dc in next sc, ch 2, sk next 2 sc, [dc in each of next 2 sc, ch 2, sk next 2 sc] around, changing to color B(see Pattern Notes), join in top of beg ch-3. (12 [14, 16] dc, 6 [7, 8] ch sps)

Rnd 3: Ch 3 (counts as hdc and ch-1), sk next dc, dc in each of 2 sk sts 2 rnds below(see Pattern Notes), [ch 2, sk next 2 dc, dc in each of next 2 sk sts 2 rnds below] around, changing to color C, join in 2nd ch at beg of rnd. (12 [14, 16] dc, 6 [7, 8] ch sps, 1 hdc)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in first st, dc in next sk st 2 rnds below, ch 2, sk next 2 dc, [dc in each of next 2 sk sts 2 rnds below, ch 2, sk next 2 dc] around, changing to color A, join in first sc at beg of rnd. (12 [14, 16] sts, 6 [7, 8] ch sps)

Rnd 5: Rep rnd 3, changing to color B in join at end of rnd.

Rnd 6: Rep rnd 4, changing to color C in join at end of rnd.

Rnd 7: Rep rnd 3, changing to color A in join at end of rnd.

Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc in first st, dc in next sk st 2 rnds below, sc in each of next 2 dc, [dc in each of next 2 sk sts 2 rnds below, sc in each of next 2 dc] around, changing to color A, join in first sc at beg of rnd. (24 [28, 32] sts)

Cuff

Rnd 1: Ch 3, dc in each sc around, join in top of beg ch-3.

Rnd 2: Ch 2(see Pattern Notes),fpdc(see Stitch Guide) around next dc, [hdc in next dc, fpdc around next dc] around, join in top of beg ch-2.

Rnds 3 & 4: Ch 2, fpdc around next fpdc, [hdc in next hdc, fpdc around next fpdc] around, join in top of beg ch-2.

Fasten off.

Finishing

Weave in ends.

Shell Texture Slippers

Skill Level

Finished Sizes

Instructions given fit size small (shoe size 5 to 6½); changes for medium (shoe size 7½ to 9) and large (shoe size 9½ to 10½) are in [ ].

Finished Measurements

To fit actual foot length: 8¾ [9½, 10½] inches

Materials

4 MEDIUM

• Premier Everyday Worsted medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (4 oz/203 yds/113g per ball):

1 ball #24 steel (A)

Small amounts of #51 spa (B), #02 cream (C) and #23 mist (D)

• Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

• Stitch marker

• Tapestry needle

Gauge

16 sc = 4 inches; 19 sc rows = 4 inches

Take time to check gauge.

Pattern Notes

Chain-1 at beginning of round/row does not count as a stitch unless otherwise stated.

Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated.

Weave in loose ends as work progresses.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

Special Stitch

Shell: 5 dc in same st.

Slippers

Make 2.

Toe

Rnd 1: With A, make a Magic Ring(see Crocheting a Magic Ring) and work 6 sc into lp. Place marker in first sc to mark beg of rnd, and move marker as work progresses. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in first sc and in each sc around, join(see Pattern Notes) in back lp(see Stitch Guide) of first sc. (12 sc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1(see Pattern Notes), working into back lps only around, sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, [sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] around, join in back lp of first sc. (18 sc)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, working into back lps only around, sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, [sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] around, join in back lp of first sc. (24 sc)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, working into back lps only around, sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, [sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] around, join in back lp of first sc. (30 sc)

Size Small Only

Rnd 6: Ch 1, working into back lps only around, sc in each of first 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 13 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each of rem 7 sc, join in back lp of first sc. (32 sc)

Size Medium Only

Rnd [6]: Ch 1, working into back lps only around, sc in first sc, [sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc] twice, sc in each of next 9 sc, [2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 4 sc] twice, join in back lp of first sc. ([34] sc)

Size Large Only

Rnd [6]: Ch 1, working into back lps only around, sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, [sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc] around, join in back lp of first sc.([36] sc)

All Sizes

Rnd 7: Ch 1, working into back lps only around, sc in each sc around, join in back lp of first sc.

Rep last rnd until piece measures approximately 2 [2¾, 3¼] inches.

Fasten off.

Upper Foot

Join B in 10th [11th, 12th] st.

Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, sc in first st, [sk 2 sts, shell(see Special Stitch) in next st, sk 2 sts, sc in next st] twice, turn. (2 shells, 3 sc)

Row 2: Ch 5 (counts as 1 dc and ch 2), sk 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 2, sk 2 dc, dc in next sc, ch 2, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 2, sk 2 dc, dc in last sc, turn. (2 sc, 3 dc, 4 ch sps)

Row 3: Change to C, ch 3(see Pattern Notes), 2 dc in same st (half shell made), sk 2 chs, sc in next sc, sk 2 chs, shell in next dc, sk 2 chs, sc in next sc, sk 2 chs, 3 dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-5, turn. (2 half shells, 1 shell, 2 sc)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first st, ch 2, sk 2 dc, dc in next sc, ch 2, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 2, sk 2 dc, dc in next sc, ch 2, sk 2 dc, sc in top of ch-3, turn. (3 sc, 2 dc, 4 ch sps)

Rows 5 & 6: Change to D, rep rows 1 and 2.

Rows 7 & 8: Change to B, rep rows 3 and 4.

Fasten off.

Sole & Heel

From RS, holding the toe toward you, join A in back lp of first sc after the Upper Foot section.

Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, sc in back lp of first st, sc in back lp of each sc across, turn. (19 [21, 23] sts)

Row 2: Ch 3 [sc in next sc, dc in next sc] across, turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, [dc in next sc, sc in next dc] across to last 2 sts, dc in next sc, sc in top of beg ch-3, turn.

Row 4: Ch 3, [sc in next dc, dc in next sc] across, turn.

Rep [rows 3 and 4] until slipper measures approximately 8½ [9¼, 10¼] inches from tip of toe, ending with a WS row, turn.

Last row (RS): Ch 1, sc in each of first 6 [7, 8] sts, sc dec(see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sts, sc dec in next 3 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, sc in each rem st across, turn. (15 [17, 19] sc)

Fold back of slipper double RS to RS, and from WS work a row of sl sts through both layers.

Fasten off.

Assembly

Sew each side of Upper Foot to sides of Sole.

Edge

From RS, holding the toe toward you, join A in first st at right side of shell section on Upper Foot.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in same st as ch, [sk 2 sts, shell in next st, sk 2 sts, sc in next st] twice, working evenly around the rem foot opening, *sk approximately ½ inch, shell in next row end**, sk approximately ½ inch, sc in next row end, rep from * 5 [5, 6] times, ending last rep at **, join in first sc. (8 [8, 9] shells)

Fasten off.

Finishing

Weave in ends.

Striped Slippers

Skill Level

** EASY

Finished Sizes

Instructions given fit size small (shoe size 5 to 6½); changes for medium (shoe size 7½ to 9) and large (shoe size 9½ to 10½) are in [ ].

Finished Measurements

To fit actual foot length: 8¾ [9½, 10½] inches

Materials

4 MEDIUM

• Premier Yarns Everyday Worsted Heathers medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (3½ oz/180 yds/100g per ball): 1 ball each #02 golden heathers (A) and #10 oat heather (B)

• Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

• Stitch markers

• Tapestry needle

Gauge

16 sc = 4 inches; 16 sc rows = 4 inches

19 sts in Foot pattern = 4 inches

Take time to check gauge.

Pattern Notes

Chain-1 at beginning of round/row does not count as a stitch unless otherwise stated.

Weave in loose ends as work progresses.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

Slippers

Make 2.

Toe

Rnd 1: With A, make a Magic Ring(see Crocheting a Magic Ring) and work 6 sc into lp. Place marker in first sc to mark beg of rnd, and move marker as work progresses. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in first sc and in each sc around, changing to color B, join(see Pattern Notes) in first sc. (12 sc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1(see Pattern Notes), sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, [sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] around, changing to color A, join in first sc. (18 sc)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, [sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] around, changing to color B, join in first sc. (24 sc)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, [sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] around, changing to color A, join in first sc. (30 sc)

(Continues…)

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Table of Contents

Pattern Services and Revisions,
Crocheting a Magic Ring,
Basic Slippers,
Chunky Slippers,
Shell Texture Slippers,
Striped Slippers,
Tall Slipper Boots,
Embossed Cuff Slippers,
General Information,
Metric Conversion Charts,
Stitch Guide,