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Sheepskin
Slippers
A Crochet Pattern By Log Life Handmade
Baby Sizes: NB, and 0-3mos
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Sheepskin Slippers
Supplies Recommended Suppliers

Pattern Kits- all the supplies Log Life Handmade Etsy Store.
needed to make slippers.
Join the facebook community group for updated information on
links to available kits.

Yarn: bulky (Pattern shows A great LYS in Ottawa (Lana Grande)

Cascades Lana Grande)
Gauge: Work in SC with 6mm hook. Minimum 13.5 sts x 12.5
Gauge: read more on page 3 rows in a 4x4” square. Maximum 12 x 12 in a 4x4” square.

Sheepskin: new (lamb) or recy- This pattern is best made with a softer, thinner sheepskin, like
cled that found in lambskin (found here) or repurposed coats

Single Paper hole punch Found at staples (hole punch)

Leather punch (3mm, 1/8”) Zelikovitz (leather punch) Mimifabrics (rotating punch)

Pen or marker Fine tip Sharpie works well

Large scissors

Crochet hooks: J/10/6.0mm The gauge of the smaller hook isn’t important, it just needs to
fit in the holes. The larger hook gauge is important.
and E/4/3.5mm

Cotton macrame cord Michaels (cotton cord) Mimifabrics (cool drawstrings)

Cord stops (optional) Local sewing stores. Mimifabrics (cord stops)

The pattern and photos within this

document were created by Log Life
Handmade and are not to be repro-
duced, or distributed by any other
business or person.
This pattern is created for small home
business or hobby use only, and can be
used to create items for sale or to be
given as gifts.
Please credit Log Life Handmade with
a tag, link or the use of #loglifeslippers
Thank you.
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Slipper Size Crochet Pattern Soles Pattern

Print the pages necessary for the slipper size

needed. Use actual size in printer settings, and NB page 10 page 12
start with one page, to ensure the 1” test square
0-3 mos page 10 page 12
has printed to scale.
Tip: If you have access to a printer that works on Quick ref page 11
cardstock, the templates are nicer to work with
printed this way. Or you can print and glue to
cardstock.

Cut out the pattern, and using a paper hole

punch, punch out all the holes.

Sheepskin Slippers-Required Materials

Slipper Size Yarn required Yarn required Sheepskin required Cord length/ Cord length/
(m/yds) slipper with slipper with
(grams/oz) (inches/cm)
cord stops bows

NB 45g/1.6oz 36m/40yds 4.5x5”/12x13cm 13”/33cm 22”/56cm

0-3 mos 50g/1.8oz 40m/44yds 5x5”/13x13cm 13”/33cm 22”/56cm

Yarn weight/gauge Recommended Yarns

The best yarns for this pattern have a ratio of least 1:1 Wool:
in grams:metres. For example, Cascades Lana Grande is
- Estelle, Alpaca Merino Bulky 200g:150m
100g:80m.
- Katia Nomada (discontinued, but de-
Gauge: Minimum 13.5 sts x 12.5 rows in a 4x4” square. signers favourite yarn for the pattern)
Maximum 12 x 12 in a 4x4” square. Worked in SC stitch
with 6mm hook. - Debbie Bliss, Roma100g:80m

Personally, I like to stick with all natural fibre yarns. - Mirasol, Ushya 100g:104m
The benefits of temperature regulation, breathability, - Cascades, Lana Grande 100g:80m
feel, and antibacterial properties make them a great
choice.
Acrylic/wool blends:
However, there are also some blended yarns that work
well with the pattern, and come with the added bonus of - Bernat Softee chunky twist 80g:77m
accessibility.
- Bernat Velvet: 300g:288m (this yarn
makes it tough to see the stitches- not a
good choice for beginners)
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Sheepskin Slippers- Crochet Stitches
Acronym Stitch description YouTube link

SC single crochet https://www.youtube.com/feed/my_videos

HDC half double crochet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruHDZ9r0yDk

DCdec double crochet decrease (DC2tog- dou- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwKImr310Vg

ble crochet 2 together)

DC double crochet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxgTDZt_drM

DCinc double crochet increase- make 2 double https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heYH_NhUpqs

crochet in one stitch

slst, ch 1 slip stitch, chain 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcUuE_Fpcns

Sheepskin Slippers- Community

Community

Come share your new makes and join the conversation! Learn more great
tricks, tips and alterations, connect with other makers and the designer. Log
Life Handmade Slipper Pattern Chatter Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/272304060839643/

YouTube Channel
Find quick videos, and longer full tutorials!
https://www.youtube.com/feed/my_videos

A few notes on the Pattern:

1) This pattern is worked with the wrong side of the crochet stitches on the exterior of the slipper. This helps
with shaping.
2) The whole pattern will be worked in a slightly tighter than usual tension.
3) There are detailed directions with photos on pages 6-9. The patterns for both sizes are on pages 10. A quick
reference guide on page 11 assumes you have read the directions, and will connect with slst, ch1 at the end of
each row. The quick reference is a great tool after you have made one or more pairs, to keep in your project
bag!
4) Commonly, the DCdec (DC2tog) stitches will leave holes in your slippers. Find a quick tutorial here on how to
tighten these stitches.
5) Cord length requirements are approximate, and personal preference may alter these numbers. If using
smaller cord stops, a small piece of tape around the end of the cord makes for easy threading.
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Sheepskin Slippers- Troubleshooting

Topic: Joining at the end of a row and starting a new row

A YouTube tutorial can be found here.

This is the last This is the Completed slst. The small blue The large hook
stitch in a row. space the hook hook shows the is in the space
enters for the space where the to make the
slst. first stitch is first stitch.
placed.

Topic: Making alterations

Changes to be made Rows affected Example Photos

1) Adjusting for a looser The last dec. row will NB: 3SC, 6DCdec, Image shows the
fit at the ankle be altered to have less 3SC changes to slipper on the
note: This will increase DCdec. left has a smaller
your stitches in later 4SC, 5DCdec, 4SC ankle.
rows by the number of
reduced decreases

2) Making tall slippers. 3 rows added after 0-3mos:

(Especially great for ba- DCinc row.
bywearing) a) row 7- DC
a) DC around around
Note: tall slippers will b) DC, add 2 DCinc b) row 8- DC 4, DC
require approx. 20g more spaced throughout inc, DC 5, DCinc,
yarn. row DC 4

c) DC around c) row 9- DC
around

3) Holes showing in This is a common issue, and can be fixed by The slipper on
DCdec rows. gently tugging the yarn tighter at the comple- the right shows
tion of each DCdec stitch. Find a quick video low tension, with
tutorial here. holes between
stitches.
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Using a fine tip marker or pen, trace the pattern piece onto the
sheepskin, including the dots for the holes.

Carefully cut out the soles using large scis-

sors.

Trim excess fleece to give the soles an even

edge.

If you are using a shaggy sheepskin, you

may want to trim the fleece length on the
entire sole.

Using the leather punch, punch out all the

holes along the edge of the soles.

When completed, carefully tug at the fleece

to pull up any excess fluff.

The soles are now ready.

Tip: for these small sizes, trim more
fleece for a less bulky slipper.
Tip: this is a bit of a messy process, you
may want to cut a few pairs of soles at once
if you know you are making multiple pairs.

Full tutorial on making a slipper found here (on Log

Life Handmade YouTube Channel)
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NOTE: These directions are written to make size 0-3 mos slippers. Patterns
for both sizes are found following the directions.

Attaching the soles to the yarn: Directions are shown in Cascades Mag-
ROW 1 num, “Sage Flurry”

Note: use the E/4/3.5mm hook

a a
a) With the tail on the leather side, insert hook
from the fleece side in the starting hole (at the
heel of the slipper), and pull a loop of yarn
through to the fleece side.

b) Chain 1 into the loop

b b

c) Insert hook into next hole to the left, wrap

yarn to pull another loop through (2 loops on
hook). Wrap yarn again and pull through both
loops to create a single crochet stitch.
Continue around all holes in the single crochet
stitch. With the fleece side up, you will work
c c
towards the left (counterclockwise) Be careful
not to work tightly on this row or the soles will
curl (26 stitches)
IMPORTANT NOTE: You will work the
slipper with the wrong side of the crochet
stitches on the exterior of the slipper. This
will give your slippers the proper shape. d d
d) When you have completed the single crochet
in the last hole, insert your hook back into the
first hole, and create a single crochet stitch be-
tween the last hole and the first hole.

e) Slip stitch to connect. Chain 1

e e
NOTE: The ch1 and ch2 stitches in the
pattern do not count as a stitch in any
of the rows.
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Row 2
Note: Switch to 6mm hook for rows 2-10.
Half Double Crochet (HDC) around (26 stitches)

Slip Stitch (slst) to connect, Chain (ch) 1.

Row 3
7 single crochet (SC), 6 double crochet de-
creases (DCdec), 7 single crochet (SC) (20
stitches)

Slip stitch (slst) to connect, chain (ch) 1

Tip: now is a great time to weave in the end
at the heel.

Row 4
4 single crochet (SC), 6 double crochet decreases (DCdec), 4
single crochet (SC) (14 stitches)

Slip stitch (slst) to connect, chain (ch) 1

Row 5

6 single crochet (SC), 1 double crochet decreases (DCdec), 6

single crochet (SC) (13 stitches)

Slip stitch (slst) to connect, chain (ch) 2

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Row 6 (Cording row)

3 Double crochet (DC), 1 double crochet increase (DCinc), 2
DC, 1 DCinc, 2 DC, 1 DCinc, 3 DC (16 stitches)

Slip stitch (slst) to connect, chain (ch) 2

Tip: You may wish to add a removable stitch marker to know
where to thread the cord.

Row 7
Double crochet (DC) around (16 stitches)

Slip stitch (slst) to connect, chain (ch) 1

Row 8
Single crochet around (16 stitches)

Slip stitch (slst) to connect, cut yarn with a 3 inch tail.

Repeat for second slipper.

Finishing
a) Weave in ends.
b
b) Thread cording through
row 6 (Cording row), leav-
a
ing 6 stitches at the front
of ankle. Note: this will
be a different row
number depending on
size. a b
13”/33cm of cord per slipper
for cord stop.
22”/56cm of cord per slipper
for ties.
Add cord stop (optional)
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Sheepskin Slippers: NB
Row # Stitches # of stitches

1 Hook size: E/4/3.5mm- Attach by single crochet through the 24

holes in the slipper sole.

2 Hook size: J/10/6.0mm- HDC around entire row (24), slst, ch1. 24
Note: now is a good time to weave in the starting yarn tail.

3 6 SC, 6 DCdec, 6 SC, slst, ch1. 18

4- last dec row 3 SC, 6 DCdec, 3 SC, slst, ch2. 12

5 - Cord Row 2 DC, 1 DCinc, 2 DC, 1 DCinc, 2 DC, 1 DCinc, 3 DC, slst, ch2. 15

6 DC around entire row (15), slst, ch1. 15

7 SC around entire row (15) slst, cut yarn with approximately 15

3” (7.5cm) tail, pull tail through to tie.

Finish by weaving in tail, add cords and (optional) cord stops.

Sheepskin Slippers: 0-3 mos

Row # Stitches # of stitches

1 Hook size: E/4/3.5mm- Attach by single crochet through the 26

holes in the slipper sole.

2 Hook size: J/10/6.0mm- HDC around entire row (26), slst, ch1. 26
Note: now is a good time to weave in the starting yarn tail.

3 7 SC, 6 DCdec, 7 SC, slst, ch1. 20

4 4 SC, 6 DCdec, 4 SC, slst, ch1. 14

5- last dec row 6 SC, 1 DCdec, 6 SC, slst, ch2. 13

6 - Cord Row 3 DC, 1 DCinc, 2 DC, 1 DCinc, 2 DC, 1 DCinc, 3 DC, slst, ch2. 16

7 DC around entire row (16), slst, ch1. 16

8 SC around entire row (16) slst, cut yarn with approximately 16

3” (7.5cm) tail, pull tail through to tie.

Finish by weaving in tail, add cords and (optional) cord stops.

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Sheepskin Slippers- Quick reference Guide

Size attach HDC 1st dec. 2nd last DC inc. row** DC SC # sts
3.5mm 6mm row dec. dec. (cord) row row btwn
hook hook row row cord*

NB 24 24 6SC 3SC 2, 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 3 15 15 5 or 7
6DCdec 6DCdec
6SC 3SC

# sts 24 24 18 12 15 15 15

0-3 26 26 7SC 4SC 6SC 3,1,2,1,2,1,3 16 16 6

6DCdec 6DCdec 1DCdec
7SC 4SC 6SC

# sts 26 26 20 14 13 16 16 16

* * number represent DC stitches, and 1’s represent DC increases.

example: 2-DC, 1-DCinc, 2-DC, 1-DCinc, 2-DC, 1DCinc, 3-DC
* The number of stitches between cord, is referencing the ideal number of stitches you will
have that do not have cording threaded through at the front of the ankle.
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The pattern and photos within this document were created by Log Life Handmade and are not
to he reproduced, or distributed by any other business or person.
This pattern is created for small home ·business or hobby use only, and can be used to create
items for sale or to be given as gifts.
Please credit Log Life Handmade with a tag, link or the use of #loglifeslippers