Use 2 strands of 4-ply together, (You can use 3 ply, or 1 strand worsted, and 1 strand sport yarn, just adjust the # of DC and rows to make them big enough) J Hook (Gauge 5 DC = 2"; 2 rows = 1 ½ ") ADJUST HOOK SIZE ACCORDING TO HOW TIGHT OR LOOSE YOU CROCHET( laurel’s note: I use 2 strands worsted, and an “I” plastic hook)

Women’s - 7 rows in foot, 6 in heel
Men’s - 8 or 9 rows in foot, 7 in heel Large man’s foot – 10 rows in foot, 7 in heel

TOE: Round 1: Using two strands held together, Chain 4, join to form a ring. Chain 3, (acts as first DC), then Do 11 DC in the ring. Join & ch 3 (12 dc)

Round 2: 2 DC in each st; sl st to top of ch 3. (You will have 24 DC in the ring) ch 3

Round 3: 1 DC in each st; sl st to top of ch 3; Ch 3 (24 dc)

Rounds 4-7: repeat Round 3 (This size is perfect for most women’s feet)
(Laurel’s note: I do 8 or 9 rounds for a man’s foot…… sometimes 10 rounds for a very large foot)

HEEL; At this point, work is done in rows instead of rounds. Chain 3, and turn
Row 1 - DC in each stitch to last 5 stitches(DON’T DO LAST 4 STITCHES) for top(INSTEP) of slipper. Ch. 3 turn

Row 2-5: DC in each st, Ch 3, turn

Row 6 [7 FOR MEN] DC in 1st 6 st; skip next stitch, DC in next 2, skip next stitch, DC IN NEXT 2, SK 1 ST, DC TO END (rounds out the heel nicely)
(Laurel’s note: I do 6 rows of heel for women’s size, and 7 rows for men’s)

Cuff: You can switch colors here, but do not fasten off. Chain 3 Turn, and work along the sides of the heel, in other words, work each DC, the long way. ………..(Geri does 1 strand OF YARN for the cuff, so I tried that, and it makes a nice tighter cuff. )

Row 1: Work 2 DC in each lengthwise DC along the side of the heel.
[If 5 rows, there will be 10 DC, 6 rows 12, etc.]. At the front of the slipper –(the 4 dc you skipped when you started the heel) do a DC in every other stitch, then , continue down the other side of the heel, working 2 DC in each st around side. Turn, ch 3

Row 2 - 1 DC in each st;

Row 3; Repeat row 2

Row 4: (You don’t have to do it this way, if you don’t want.) Alternate front post/back post stitches to form light ribbing.

To finish off, when you get the cuff rows done, just slip stitch down the back of the slipper, fasten off, and tuck your ends inside the slipper. (Don’t forget to tuck one of our labels inside the slipper) Tie the 2 slippers together. Sometimes I tuck a “treat”, or sample size shampoo down inside the slipper too.