Ahh Spa Slippers for Men

Materials/Tools You Need:

  • Yarn: Worsted weight (held double) 240–325 yards.
  • Hook: Size J (6mm).
  • Notions: Darning needle, 1 stitch marker (or substitute like a paperclip).

Gauge:

  • 3 sc per inch.
  • 3.5 rows per inch in single crochet.

Men’s Sizes:

  • Small (SM): US 8/9
  • Medium (M): US 9.5/10.5
  • Large (L): US 11/12
  • Extra-Large (XL): US 12.5/13.5

Abbreviations:

  • sc: single crochet
  • sc2tog: single crochet 2 together
  • sctbl: single crochet through back loop
  • sctfl: single crochet through front loop
  • ch1: chain 1
  • slst: slip stitch
  • rep: repeat

Stitching Rounds for Ahh Spa Slippers for Men Pattern:

Toe Section (Worked in Rounds)

  • Magic Ring:
    • Create a magic ring.
    • SM & M: Work 8 sc into the ring.
    • L & XL: Work 9 sc into the ring.
    • Join with slst to the first sc. Total stitches: 8(8, 9, 9).
  • Increase Round:
    • Ch1 and start increasing.
    • SM: 2 sc in join and in each of the next 6 sc, 1 sc, then 2 sc in each of the next 7 sc, finish with 1 sc. (30 sc total).
    • M: 2 sc in join and in every sc around. (32 sc total).
    • L: 1 sc in join, then 2 sc in each of the next 7 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc in each of the next 8 sc, finish with 1 sc. (33 sc total).
    • XL: 1 sc in join, 2 sc in each of the next 8 sc, 1 sc, then 2 sc in each of the last 8 sc. (34 sc total).
  • Shaping Rounds (Start Continuous Rounds):
    • SM: Work 11 sctfl, 2 sctbl, 2 sctfl, 11 sctbl, 2 sctfl, 2 sctbl.
    • M: Work 12 sctfl, 2 sctbl, 2 sctfl, 12 sctbl, 2 sctfl, 2 sctbl.
    • L: Work 12 sctfl, 2 sctbl, 2 sctfl, 13 sctbl, 2 sctfl, 2 sctbl.
    • XL: Work 13 sctfl, 2 sctbl, 2 sctfl, 13 sctbl, 2 sctfl, 2 sctbl.
  • Repetition Rounds (Length of Foot): Repeat Step 3 for the following rounds until the slipper reaches the desired length:
    • SM & M: 14 additional rounds (15 total ridges on the bottom).
    • L: 15 additional rounds (16 total ridges).
    • XL: 16 additional rounds (17 total ridges).

Heel Section (Worked Flat)

  • Start Heel Rows (Work Flat on Partial Stitches):
    • Turn and work only 19(20, 21, 21) sc across.
    • Do not ch1 when turning. Simply turn and ensure no sts are skipped.
  • Heel Rows (Repeat for Height):
    • SM: Repeat this row 6 more times (7 total rows).
    • M: Repeat this row 7 more times (8 total rows).
    • L: Repeat this row 8 more times (9 total rows).
    • XL: Repeat this row 9 more times (10 total rows).
  • Heel Shaping (Decrease Rows):
    • Row 1: Work 7 sc, sc2tog, 1(2, 3, 3) sc, sc2tog, 7 sc. Stitches remaining: 17(18, 19, 19).
    • Row 2: Work 6 sc, sc2tog, 1(2, 3, 3) sc, sc2tog, 6 sc. Stitches remaining: 15(15, 17, 17).
  • Close the Heel:
    • Pull up the last loop slightly and remove the hook.
    • Fold the heel in half with the right sides together.
    • Insert the hook from the opposite side of the last stitch worked.
    • Grab the loose loop and pull it through to the other side.
    • Ch1 to secure.

Cuff Section (Worked in Rounds)

  • Rejoin for Cuff:
    • Work evenly around the opening of the slipper as follows:
      • 10(11, 12, 13) sc down the first side.
      • 11(12, 12, 13) sc across the toe area.
      • 10(11, 12, 13) sc along the other side. Total: 31(34, 36, 39) sts.
    • Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of the round. Continue working in continuous rounds.
  • Cuff Decrease Rounds:
    • Round 1: 9(10, 11, 12) sctbl, sc2togtbl, 9(10, 10, 11) sctbl, sc2togtbl, 9(10, 11, 12) sctbl. Stitches remaining: 29(32, 34, 37).
    • Round 2: 8(9, 10, 11) sctbl, sc2togtbl, 9(10, 10, 11) sctbl, sc2togtbl, 8(9, 10, 11) sctbl. Stitches remaining: 27(30, 32, 35).
  • Finishing:
    • Cut yarn and fasten off securely.
    • Turn the slipper inside out and use a darning needle to close any gaps in the heel.

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