Mary Jane Slippers
posted by Lisa
**I thought this was obvious, but apparently not: PLEASE OH PLEEASE do not use any of my photos without my permission! I’m a nice person, so if YOU ask nicely, I’d make a consideration. Also, don’t post this pattern anywhere else. A simple link to this page would be a great way to share it. You CAN sell slippers you make, of course, but for pete’s sake, take photos of what you made to show your customer/s! Keep those hooks going!**


I’ve received many messages via Ravelery about this pattern. I’m not much of a pattern writer, so this is the best I could do. If you still have questions, please feel free to email me! lisa@goodknits.com.
Crocheted Mary Jane Slippers
Materials:

worsted weight yarn
H-hook
2 buttons
tapestry needle
you’ll also need some yarn in a contrasting color. I forgot to put that in my photo.
First, start with 8 DC into a circle. This is how I like to do that:

see the little tail on bottom? you pull that and it cinches the circle closed, as such:

after cinching, slst into the top of the first DC, ch 2.
Round 2: 2 DC into each stitch, slst into top of the first DC, ch 2. (16DC)
Round 3: 1 DC into same place, 2 DC into next st, *1 DC into next st, 2 DC into next* to the end, slst into top of the first DC, ch 2. (24DC)
Round 4: 1 DC into st and into the next, 2 DC into next st, *1 DC into each of the next 2, 2 DC into the next* to the end of the round, slst into top of the first DC, ch 2. (32DC).
This is what my piece looked like after round 4:

Work 2 rounds even. By this time, the little “cup” should fit over your toes, like so:

Now, we’re going to be working back and forth in ROWS. DC into the first 23 stitches, leaving 9 unworked. Ch 2, turn. It will look like this:

Keep working back and forth over these 23 stitches for 12 rows.
This is my half-way mark:

On row 13, DC into first 10 stitches, then DC 3 tog:

DC to the end, then seam up the heel by putting the right sides together and slip-stitching from the top down to the bottom of the heel:

I like to grab the back-loop of the half that’s closest to me and the front loop of the other half:

now, you should have a basic slipper. it will fit kind loose around the sides:


the following instructions for finishing up the slipper are probably what most people get stuck on. I really hope the photos help.
Here goes!
join your yarn at the center back of the slipper, above the heel.
sc into that same spot, it should be into one half of the side of a DC.
you’re going to be working down the side of the DC that make the foot of the slipper. work 23 sc down the side, til you get to a corner:


At the corner, sc3tog (half of the last side DC, and the first 2 DC on the top.
SC into next 5 DC.
sc3tog (last 2 DC on toe top, and half of the first DC up the next side:


SC 24 times up the side toward the heel.
you should have space for one last SC, so SC that space together with the first sc.
(working on the second round of single-crochet): SC2tog
SC into next 22
SC3tog at the corner
SC into next 3
SC3tog at next corner
SC into next 22
SC2tog
slst into next, fasten-off.
your slipper should fit a little more snug:


If you had any problems with the previous directions, just improvise. You’re basically just making the edge more snug. I liked to decrease at the heel and at the top two corners near the toe.
Now, join your CC yarn at the center back.
SC into same spot.
SC 31 sts (to where you want your loop closure).
On SC #32, bring up a loop approx. 2″ long:

sc as usual (just w/ a big loop!) then sc to the end. slst to first, and fasten-off.
sew a button across from the loop and you’re done!

you could also re-inforce the loop by joining your yarn at the loop-sc and SC all the way around it.

this is a wonderful pattern. I have a huge stash of yarn in great colours and I was just asking myself what to make next… you have answered my prayers.
thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Lottie
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I’m not understanding how to start this pattern. Do you chain first to make a circle?
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:) Reply:
April 5th, 2010 at 4:42 am
i think you have to start with the ‘magic loop’ thing:)
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Found these on Ravelry. Great pattern. Great pictures. I made these in the same color and in the begining they resembled the infamous melon hat that was worn by a cat in a picture found around the web. My friend and I had quite a bit of fun with that concept.
http://www.hipsterkitty.com/wp-content/uploads/yapb_cache/melon_hat_cat.dgql204urz4kk4s0g8kkgo444.f469i2i529kw48480kggcc000.th.jpeg
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=5589067&id=681150990
YAY!
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I adore the buttons!!! The colour of the yarn is scrumptious and these slippers look absolutely perfect. A nice presentation and very inspirational. I can’t wait to try these out for myself. :)
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can one make these slippers by using mercerized crochet thread? as in by following this tutorial???
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Hi…i love this pattern…just a suggestion fr the finish…try crocheting backwards, it makes a pretty finsih :)
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I have never come across slippers that are knitted before – but now they seem to be everywhere – following all the links in the comments here.
Just 1 question – is it easy enough to sew a leather (or something else?) sole on for a bit of grip, or have I missed something??
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Renetta Reply:
July 31st, 2010 at 6:15 pm
Hi, I saw once that someone used s shelf liner or cabinet liner and sowed it the bottom of the slipper so there would be cushion and grip on the floor. You can find it in the house ware section. Hope that helps.
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I don’t usually crochet, I knit…but I think that with your tutorial I might actually be able to make these!
I’m following you now!
~Lauri
http://knitsandreads.blogspot.com
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did you find out how to make a size 6 …b/c I would also like to know
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Hi! I love your pattern and I would love to feature a link to it on http://www.crocheteveryday.blogspot.com. I use people’s pictures, until I complete the item myself, and credit the pictures as their own. May I please post your picture (as yours) with a link to your pattern? Thanks!
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Hey!
I just made my first with stash yarn and I run out of it!! so good excuse to go and buy more… as if I needed one!
Thank you! they are lovely! and SO comfy!
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They’re beautiful and the yarn and buttons are perfect together!
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Thank you for posting this free pattern! You’re Awesome! I can’t wait to try it.
I have one question:
Where did you get your crochet hook? or what brand is it?
I’ve been searching through so many web sites trying to find one with a large handle. My hands cramp up easily.
Thanks:)
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Nettie Reply:
August 20th, 2010 at 7:09 pm
You can buy these hooks at bernat.com I have some they run you about $6.50 not to bad.. But they take a little to get used to them the needle does not weem long enough.. But better on the hands I think..
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Increibles!
Me encantan, muchas gracias por el tutorial.
Cariños desde Argentina!!!
Emi
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I am so excited to make these. Nice job!! Also, the beginning loop is incredibly clever, as I’m a dunce at gauges and would either make it too tight or too lose.
God bless!
Phanie
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Thank you! I have been looking for a mary jane patter for years now, and I have tried several… all failed attempts. This is a must try, beautiful and easy! Thank you again.
- Jolene
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Parabéns pelos seus lindos trabalhos.
Obrigado por partilhar estes lindos sapatinhos.
Vou adicionar o seu blog ao meu .
Bjs
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Conceição Silveira Reply:
May 31st, 2010 at 7:44 am
Parabéns pelos seus lindos trabalhos.
Obrigado por partilhar estes lindos sapatinhos .
Posso adicionar o seu blog ao meu ????
Bjs
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Very beautiful. Thanks. kiss. Neli
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Olá!adorei seu sapatinho em croche, poderias me mandar a receita em portugues.Aguardo sua resposta.
Carinhosamente.
Sonia Rücker
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I can’t even begin to express hoe wonderful this pattern and these slippers are!!
Thank you a million times!
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Just beautiful! Thank you for the pattern.
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Hi! I just love Your slippers. I use slippers all year around, but untill now I´ve only used knitted ones. Having twins around my feet all day makes it easier to grabb a hook than the needles. Would You mind if I publish a swedish translation to Your pattern? I will not make the full tutorial but link to Your blog for the photos.
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I’ve linked to your pattern in the blog post I’ve written today. I’ve put some photos up as well of the ones I’ve made. Thank you for sharing the pattern.
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…I have to make these. Right now.
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G’day Lisa
Thank You so much for this wonderful tut…
Photo tuts make life so easy & these mary janes look easy peasy thanks to your hard work… I really appreciate your sharing… OOroo… Bethel
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I made your Mary Jane Slippers in no time Thanks
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I love this tutorial, thanks so much!!!!! I will be making these soon.
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omg (found you via elsies blog) these are gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous and i can see what i’ll be treating myself to in the school holidays :)
Thank you for sharing such a fantastic pattern x
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cute cute cute!!!! love the leaf addition to it too. :)
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These are just what I’ve looking for :) Thank you so much for the great pattern. Can’t wait to try it out.
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These are so cute and VERY easy! Thanks so much for sharing the pattern!!!!
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thank you so much for this pattern! it is absolutely brilliant and so easy to make! I made those slippers today and as I had no matching buttons, I crocheted them too…it looks great ;-) greetings from the Czech Republic!
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Hi, I was able to make a bunch of these slippers for friends and family last Christmas…they are lovely and very easy to make! Thanks for the pattern, you did such an amazing job with the photo’s, I never had to question myself because I was able to look at the pics. Thanks again so much for being kind enough to share with everyone. God bless! Minie
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What a lovely pattern! I’ve been looking for one for my mom! She’ll be getting a pair now very soon. :)
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wow-these are so cute! Thanks for sharing the pattern, can’t wait to make some!
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I have been crocheting for years, but just starting to make slippers. I have looked at many Mary Jane patterns and never cared for them until now. I love these slippers. Will start making tonight. Thanks for the pattern.
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These are super cute and easy to make. This is also, by far, the best looking Mary Jane slippers pattern I’ve seen. Thanks so much!
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Just made those ones too !!!
Thanks !!!
http://thecountess.canalblog.com/archives/2010/08/28/18920837.html
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These are great! I wear Mary Jane’s everyday – now I will have some cute one’s to put on after I take the others off!
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These look great i’m going to give them a go! I have featured these on my facebook page http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Mels-Brushes/110947465588151?ref=ts Thank you!
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Thanks so much for the pattern! Blog post with pics here.
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