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    The Crochet Version of the popular Knit Checkerboard Slippers!

    January 23, 2024 /

    You can find a ad free version of this pattern available for sale and download HERE!

    This pattern has been a long time coming. I use to sell it on Ravelry but I have decided that I am going to start releasing my patterns for free here. This pattern is near and dear to my heart and is the crochet version of the classic knit checkerboard slippers.

    My grandmother taught me how to knit the slippers when I was younger. I have never come across a crochet version so I made one myself! I have had a ton of people ask for the pattern to be released so I decided to write it up! I have seen in groups on facebook and reddit looking for a pattern similar to the knit version of these slippers and the comments from crocheters stating that they cannot find a crochet pattern. I really hope you enjoy making these as much as I do.

    I would say that the pattern is for experienced crocheters. They are made using just a half double crochet but they involve color changes and pulling your yarn over stitches to make the desired bump affect. If you have any questions please feel free to fill out the contact form here or leave a comment below. I see comments first usually!

    Supplies: 

    2 colors worsted weight yarn.  
    G or 4.0mm Crochet Hook 
    Yarn Needle  
    Scissors

    NOTES:  

    – Color changes will happen every 4 stitches. You will finish out your last Hdc with your new color. DO NOT CUT YOUR YARN! 
    -You will NOT crochet over the tail of each color as you go. You will drop the working color and pick up the new color to finish out your last Hdc stitch. 
    -When you pick up your new color you will pull it across the 4 stitches you just made. This creates a float which will keep the “bumps” of the pattern intact. Make sure to pull the float tight to create the bump effect of the slipper. ← VERY IMPORTANT! See photos below for reference.
    – You will also anchor each new color UNDER the old color. There are pictures provided that helps show this. See below. 
    – For the very last hdc of your row you will anchor the old color before finishing the stitch. Your last squares will roll over onto itself.

    Sizes: 

    Toddler  

    Chain 33. 6 full blocks. 1 decrease block.
    6 ¾ inches from heel to toe.

    Child 

    Chain 41. 7 full blocks. 1 decrease block.
    7 ½ inches from heel to toe.

    Ladies 

    Chain 49. 8 full blocks. 1 decrease block.
    8 ¾ inches from heel to toe

    Men’s 

    Chain 57. 9 full blocks. 1 decrease block.
    10 inches from heel to toe.

    You can always add blocks if the slippers happen to not be long enough!

    To Start:  

    Chain the amount with the size you wish to make.  

    Row1: Hdc in the 2nd chain from hook and in the next 2 stitches. Start a hdc with Color 1 (c1) and finish by attaching Color 2 (c2). Drop c1 and work 3 full hdc with c2. Start 4th hdc with c2. Pick up c1, floating the yarn along the wrong side/back side of your work. Pull c2 tight to create a bubble with the fabric and finish 4th hdc. You will pull your floating yarn tight after every color change throughout the pattern. 

    Row 2: Chain 1 and turn. Following the same pattern as above repeat row 1 with corresponding colors. Make sure you are anchoring your old color down. 

    Row 3: Chain 1 and turn. Repeat row 2.  

    Row 4: You will be switching the order of your colors on this row. So where you used c1 you will now use c2. Example:

    1111222211112222
    1111222211112222
    1111222211112222
    2222111122221111
    2222111122221111
    2222111122221111
    Each block is 4 half double crochets for 3 rows.

    Row 5- End: You will repeat the pattern above switching colors after 3 rows until you reach the amount of blocks indicated above for the size you are making. 

    Again: Make sure you are pulling your floating yarn tight. If you leave it loose and your slipper doesn’t have the bow affect the sizing will be off. If you have any questions regarding how this is done please feel free to get a hold of me! You can email me at contact@mountainpinecrochet for a quick response. 

    Decrease Block: 

    Rd 1: Hdc in the first 2 stitches of each block. Hdc2tog and finish with your new color for your color change just as you did above. Repeat across ending with a Hdc2tog. Chain 1 and Turn. 

    Rd 2: Hdc in the first stitch of each block. Hdc2tog and finish with your new color for your color  change. Chain 1 and Turn. 

    Rd 3: Hdc2tog ending each stitch with your color change. Chain 1 and Turn.

    Changing Colors and Anchoring Your New Color:

    Your new color will ALWAYS go under your new color.
    Finish your last HDC with the new color by pulling your new color though all 3 loops on your hook!

    NOTE: To make the bumps happen on the outside of the slipper you will pull the new color tight.
    You will be carrying your new color over your 4 stitches. The inside of your slipper will look like this.
    The lines that you see are the floats which hold your bump in place. This is where you pulled your
    yarn over the set of HDC you made.

    Finishing off:  

    Cut a long tail with either color and cut the other end long enough to weave in. Knot off both. With your long tail you will weave the yarn though each of your last stitches and pull closed. This will form the toe of your slipper. When you pull closed you will be at the top of the slipper. Hold the 2 sides of the slipper together and sew up the top about 1/3rd of the way. Knot off and weave in your end.  

    Now to the back of the slipper. Take the long tail from the beginning and hold the ends of your slipper together and sew up the sides. This will form the heal. Knot off and weave in all of your ends.

    All finished!  

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