Free Bernat Granny Slippers Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Yarn:
  • Bernat Super Value (Aran weight, 197 g/7 oz; 389 m/426 yd)
    • Main Color (MC): Aqua (#53201) – 1 ball
    • Contrast A: Soft Fern (#53221) – 1 ball
    • Contrast B: Topaz (#53514) – 1 ball
    • Note: Only a portion of each ball will be needed for the slippers.
• Hook Size: 5.0 mm (H/8)

Measurements:

• Sizes:
  • Child’s: Fits ages 6–8 years
  • Ladies: Fits shoe size 7–9
• Gauge:
  • 16 stitches and 17 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) in single crochet (US)

Additional Tools:

• Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors
• Optional: Stitch markers for precise joining

Abbreviations (US Terminology):

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• sl st: Slip stitch
• dc: Double crochet
• sp: Space
• st(s): Stitch(es)

Special Stitches:

• Granny Square Basics: Worked in rounds with clusters of double crochets, joined with slip stitches.
• Seaming: Assemble squares using whipstitch or slip stitch for a seamless look.

Pattern Highlights:

• Granny Squares: Crochet several granny squares using MC, A, and B.
• Seaming: Join the squares to form the slipper’s base, sides, and top.
• Finishing Touches: Add edging or optional decorations as desired.

Stitching Instructions for Bernat Granny Slippers Pattern:

Step 1: Making the Granny Squares

Granny squares form the base of your slippers, worked in rounds.

• Foundation Ring:
  • With MC, start with a magic ring or ch 4, then join with a sl st into the first ch to form a ring.
  • Round 1:
    • Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), then work 2 dc into the ring.
    • Ch 2 (creates a corner).
    • (Work 3 dc into the ring, then ch 2) repeat from 3 more times.
    • Join the round with a sl st into the top of the starting ch-3.
    • Fasten off if changing colors or continue with the same yarn.
• Round 2:
  • Join Contrast A with a sl st in any corner sp (ch-2 space from Round 1).
  • Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), then work 2 dc into the same corner sp.
  • Ch 2, then work 3 dc into the same sp (first corner complete).
  • (In the next corner, work 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) repeat from * for all corners.
  • For the sides between corners, work 3 dc in each sp.
  • Join with a sl st in the top of the starting ch-3.
• Round 3:
  • Join Contrast B in any corner sp with a sl st.
  • Ch 3, then work 2 dc into the same sp, ch 2, 3 dc into the same sp.
  • (Work 3 dc in each sp along the sides, and 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in each corner) repeat from * around.
  • Join with a sl st and fasten off.
• Tip: Make 8–10 squares per slipper, depending on the size you’re making and how snug you want them to fit.

Step 2: Assembling the Slippers

Assemble your squares to form the shape of the slippers.

• Placement:
  • Lay out the squares as follows:
    • 1 square for the toe
    • 2–3 squares for each side (left and right, depending on foot length)
    • 2 squares for the heel area
  • Adjust the layout to ensure it fits the foot size comfortably.
• Seaming Squares:
  • Use a yarn needle and yarn (MC) or a sl st with a hook to join squares.
  • Align edges, then use a whipstitch to sew the squares together:
    • Insert the needle into the back loops of both squares for a flat seam.
  • Alternatively, join with a crochet sl st:
    • Hold two squares with right sides together, insert hook through both layers, and sl st along the edge.
• Note: Keep seams snug but not too tight to preserve flexibility.

Step 3: Adding Edging

Finish the slippers for a polished look and a snug fit.

• Opening Edge:
  • Attach MC to any seam at the opening of the slipper with a sl st.
  • Ch 1, then work sc evenly around the edge, making sure to space the stitches consistently.
  • Join the round with a sl st into the first sc.
  • If needed, work a second round of sc for a firmer edge.
• Decorative Edge (Optional):
  • Add a shell stitch for decoration:
    • (Work 5 dc in one st, skip the next st, sl st in the next st) repeat from * around.
  • For a tighter fit, work a row of hdc instead of sc for edging.

Step 4: Finishing Touches

• Weave in Ends: Use a yarn needle to weave in all loose ends securely on the wrong side of the fabric.
• Blocking (Optional): Lightly block the slippers to shape them, ensuring they fit comfortably.
• Optional Embellishments: Add pom-poms, buttons, or tassels for a personalized touch.

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