Materials Required—
AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY "STAR" PEARL COTTON Article 90, Size 5
10-50 yd. Balls Heliotrope or any Color desired.
1 ½ yds. 1 ½ inch velvet ribbon.
3 dozen sequins, assorted sizes and colors.
1 Pair Inner Soles.
Steel Crochet Hook #5.
Directions are given for medium size. Small and large sizes are given in parenthesis.
Work soles same as #4713 Slipper.
UPPER SECTION—With double strand of thread, ch 19, (16-22) s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each remaining st of ch, ch 2, turn.
2nd Row—2 s d c in 1st and last st working 1 s d c in each remaining st, ch 2, turn.
Repeat 2nd row 12 times.
15th Row—2 s d c in 1st st, 1 s d c in each of the next 13 sts, (12-14) ch 2, turn.
16th Row—Work in s d c decreasing 1 st at beginning of row and increasing 1 st at end of row, ch 2, turn.
17th and 18th Rows—Work in s d c decreasing 1 st at end of each row, ch 2, turn.
Next 7 Rows—Work even in s d c, ch 2, turn.
26th Row—Work in s d c decreasing 1 st at end of row, ch 2, turn.
27th Row—Work even in s d c, ch 2, turn.
28th and 29th Rows—Repeat last 2 rows.
30th Row—Work in s d c decreasing 1 st at end of row, ch 2, turn.
31st Row—Work in s d c decreasing 1 st at beginning of row, ch 2, turn.
Repeat last 2 rows until 4 sts remain, then continue working back and forth on the 4 sts until strap is long enough to go around half of heel, break thread.
Skip 15 sts (14-16) of 14th row, join thread in next st, ch 2, work 1 s d c in same space, 1 s d c in each st increasing 1 s d c in last st. Complete side same as 1st side reversing the increases and decreases.
Sew sections together at heel. Work a row of s c all around top of slipper. Sew upper part of slipper to sole leaving 18 sts free at toe. Trim bows with sequins and attach to slippers as illustrated.
Other great patterns from Slippers, Star Book No. 47:
Crochet Patterns
Scuffs with Heel
Woven Sandals
Cross Strap Play Shoes
Striped Bed Socks
Double Buckle Slippers
Scalloped Moccasins
Men's Scuffs
Men's Slippers
Ballet Slippers
Sling Slippers
Double Strap Sandals
Toeless Scuffs
Grecian Strap Sandals
Children's Boots with Bells
Drawstring Booties
Child's Rabbit Slippers
Puss in Boots Slippers
Loop Stitch Moccasins
Boy's Streamlined Slippers