There’s something incredibly chic about a pair of handmade slippers, and these “Summer Breeze” Lacy Slippers are the perfect combination of style and comfort. Unlike typical heavy slippers, these feature a beautiful, open-work lace design on top that makes them lightweight and breathable, ideal for warmer weather or for padding around the house.
I designed this pattern to be both fun to crochet and a wonderful way to showcase a beautiful lace stitch. The construction is unique—you’ll start with a solid sole, work the body of the slipper, and then create the delicate lace panel last. This allows for a clean, professional finish and a perfect fit. If you’re ready to try a new crochet technique, this is the perfect project to add to your list. It’s a quick, rewarding make that will leave you with a stylish and comfortable pair of slippers you’ll be proud to wear.
Pattern Details
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Size: Women’s US Shoe Size 7-8 (approximately 9.5 inches / 24 cm sole length)
- Gauge: 16 hdc stitches and 11 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in half double crochet.
- Checking your gauge is important for a good fit!
Materials
- Yarn: Approximately 200 yards of Worsted (weight 4) yarn. A cotton or cotton blend yarn is recommended for breathability and stitch definition.
- Hook: Size H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook.
- Notions:
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch: chain
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sc2tog: single crochet two together (decrease)
- hdc2tog: half double crochet two together (decrease)
- […]: Repeat instructions within brackets
- (..): The number of stitches at the end of the round
Special Stitch
- Mesh Stitch: [Dc in the next st, ch 1, skip 1 st]
- This stitch creates the lacy, open-work pattern.
Pattern Notes
- The slipper is worked from the bottom up.
- The sole is worked in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round.
- The main body and heel are worked in rounds, while the lacy top panel is worked in rows.
- The ch 1 at the beginning of a round does not count as a stitch unless otherwise specified.
- The pattern is for the right slipper. To make the left slipper, the lace section will be a mirror image.
The Pattern
Make 2 slippers.
The Sole
Foundation Chain: Ch 19
Round 1: Hdc in the 3rd ch from the hook. Hdc in the next 15 ch. In the last ch, work 5 hdc. Now, working on the other side of the foundation chain, hdc in the next 15 ch. In the last ch, work 4 hdc. Sl st to the first hdc to join. (40 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1. 2 hdc in the same st. Hdc in the next 16 sts. [2 hdc in the next st] 4 times. Hdc in the next 16 sts. 2 hdc in the last 2 sts. Sl st to the first hdc to join. (48 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1. 2 hdc in the same st. Hdc in the next 18 sts. [2 hdc in the next st] 5 times. Hdc in the next 19 sts. 2 hdc in the last 2 sts. Sl st to the first hdc to join. (56 sts)
At this point, you should have a firm, flat oval sole. It should measure about 9.5 inches long.
The Slipper Body
Round 4: Ch 1. Working in the back loop only for this round, hdc in each st around. Sl st to the first hdc to join. (56 sts)
Round 5: Ch 1. Hdc in each st around. Sl st to the first hdc to join. (56 sts)
Round 6: Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Sl st to the first sc to join. (56 sts)
Your slipper body is now taking shape!
Lace Toe and Top Panel
This section is worked back and forth in rows, not in the round. You will work on the top 20 stitches of the slipper opening.
Row 1 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as dc). Dc in the next st. Ch 1, skip 1 st. Dc in the next st. Repeat [ch 1, skip 1 st, dc in the next st] 8 times. Turn. (20 sts)
Row 2 (WS): Ch 3. Dc in the ch-1 space. Dc in the next dc. Repeat [dc in the ch-1 space, dc in the next dc] 8 times. Turn. (20 sts)
Row 3: Ch 3. Repeat [dc in the ch-1 space, dc in the next dc] 8 times. Dc in the ch-3 space. Turn. (20 sts)
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until the toe panel measures 3 inches (7.5 cm). The number of repeats will vary based on your tension.
Video Tutorial:
Finishing and Seaming
- Closing the Top: Fold the sides of the slipper together, so the two edges of the lace panel meet. Sl st or sc them together neatly.
- Seaming the Heel: On the heel end, sc the two sides together to create the heel seam.
- Weave in all ends: Use a yarn needle to neatly weave in all remaining loose ends.
Congratulations! Your first “Summer Breeze” Lacy Slipper is complete. Now all you have to do is make the second one.
I would love to see your finished projects! Share a picture on social media and use the hashtag #SummerBreezeSlippers so I can see your beautiful work. Happy crocheting!
