How to Crochet Easy Granny Square Slippers🧶✨✨👞👞🥾

How to Crochet Easy Granny Square Slippers

Crocheting granny square slippers is a fantastic project for beginners! It’s satisfying to take a simple motif like a granny square and transform it into a functional and cozy item. These slippers are highly customizable in terms of color and can be adjusted for different foot sizes.

For slippers, especially in a warmer climate like Phnom Penh, 100% cotton yarn or a durable acrylic yarn are excellent choices. Cotton is breathable and comfortable, while acrylic is often more hard-wearing and available in a vast array of colors. A medium to worsted weight yarn is usually best for a good balance of warmth and structure.

1. Essential Materials You’ll Need

Yarn:
- Worsted Weight (Aran / Medium / Category 4) yarn.
- Choose 1 to 3 colors for your granny squares (e.g., one for the center, one for the middle rounds, one for the outer round).
- You’ll also need a joining color (this can be one of your granny square colors or a new one for contrast).
- Quantity: Approximately 100-150g per pair of adult slippers (depending on size and square rounds). This is a great project for using up yarn scraps!
Crochet Hook:
- A 4.0mm (US G/6) or 5.0mm (US H/8) hook. Choose a hook size that makes a nice, firm fabric for your granny squares so the slippers hold their shape.
Scissors: For cutting yarn.
Yarn Needle (Tapestry Needle): Absolutely essential for weaving in ends and seaming the squares together.
Stitch Markers (Optional but helpful): To mark corners or beginning of rounds.

2. Basic Crochet Stitches You’ll Use

This project relies on the core stitches used in classic granny squares and simple joining techniques:

Magic Ring (MR) / Adjustable Ring: (Highly Recommended!) Creates a tight, hole-free center for your first round. Alternatively, ch 4, then sl st to join into the first chain to form a ring.
Chain (ch): Used for foundation, spacing, and forming corner spaces.
Slip Stitch (sl st): For joining rounds and neatening.
Double Crochet (dc): The main stitch for granny square clusters.
Single Crochet (sc): Often used for the final edging.
Working in Rounds: You’ll build the granny squares in circles from the center out.
Fasten Off: Securely ending your work.
Weaving in Ends: Hiding yarn tails for a neat finish.

Crochet Granny Square Slippers Pattern

This pattern will guide you through making a pair of slippers for an average adult size (approx. US Women’s 6-9 / EU 37-40). You’ll make 6 granny squares per slipper (12 total for a pair). Each square will be 3 rounds for this size.

Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms):

MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
dc: double crochet
st(s): stitch(es)
(...): work stitches into the same stitch/space
[...]: repeat instructions in brackets

Part 1: Making the Granny Squares (Make 12 total)

You’ll make 12 identical 3-round granny squares. Feel free to use different colors for each round or stick to one solid color. It’s often easiest to weave in the ends after finishing each square.

Start (Color A): Create a Magic Ring (MR).
- (Alternatively: Ch 4, then sl st into the 1st ch to form a ring.)
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc). Work 2 dc into the ring. *Ch 2 (creates a corner space). Work 3 dc into the ring.* Repeat from * to * 2 more times. Ch 2. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning Ch 3. (You’ll have 4 clusters of 3 dc, separated by ch-2 corner spaces).
- Fasten off Color A.
Round 2 (Color B): Join Color B with a sl st into any ch-2 corner space. Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc). Work (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all into the same ch-2 corner space.
- *Ch 1 (creates a side space). In the next ch-2 corner space, work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc).* Repeat from * to * 2 more times. Ch 1. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning Ch 3.
- Fasten off Color B.
Round 3 (Color C): Join Color C with a sl st into any ch-2 corner space. Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc). Work (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all into the same ch-2 corner space.
- *Ch 1. Work 3 dc into the next ch-1 side space. Ch 1. In the next ch-2 corner space, work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc).* Repeat from * to * 2 more times. Ch 1. Work 3 dc into the last ch-1 side space. Ch 1. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning Ch 3.
- Fasten off Color C.
Weave in ALL yarn ends on each individual granny square as you complete them. This is crucial for a neat finish and to avoid a huge task at the end.

Part 2: Assembling One Slipper

You’ll use 6 granny squares for each slipper. The easiest way to join them for beginners is often with a single crochet (sc) join or a whip stitch using your yarn needle. Use your joining color.

Slipper Layout (Top-Down View of Joined Squares):

Imagine arranging your 6 squares like this before joining:

          [ Square 4 ] (Toe/Top)
               |
[ Square 5 ] - [ Square 1 ] - [ Square 6 ] (Sides of the foot)
               |
          [ Square 2 ] (Middle of Sole)
               |
          [ Square 3 ] (Heel)

Step-by-Step Assembly:

Create the Sole/Base:
- Join Square 1 to Square 2 along one edge.
- Join Square 2 to Square 3 along one edge.
- You now have a long strip of 3 squares, which will form the sole of your slipper.
- Joining method for all seams: Place the two squares you are joining with their wrong sides together. Insert your hook through both loops of the corresponding stitches on both squares. Yarn over and pull through all loops for a slip stitch (sl st) join. Or, for a slightly more visible but durable seam, use a single crochet (sc) join (yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook for sc). Fasten off your joining yarn after each seam, leaving a small tail to weave in.
Attach the Toe/Top Square:
- Take Square 4. This will sit on top of your foot.
- Join one edge of Square 4 to the top edge of Square 1 (the first square in your 3-square strip).
Attach the Side Squares:
- Take Square 5. Join one edge of Square 5 to the left side edge of Square 1.
- Join the next edge of Square 5 to the left side edge of Square 2.
- Take Square 6. Join one edge of Square 6 to the right side edge of Square 1.
- Join the next edge of Square 6 to the right side edge of Square 2.
Close the Heel:
- Now, you’ll have an opening at the back for the heel. Take the remaining unjoined edges of Square 5 and Square 6 (these are the ones extending back from Square 2) and fold them together.
- Join these two edges together to form the back seam of the slipper.
Final Top Seams:
- You will have remaining open edges on Square 4 (the toe top) that need to connect to Square 5 and Square 6. Carefully join these remaining open seams, working around the curve where the top of the foot would go. This will connect Square 4’s sides to the corresponding top edges of Square 5 and Square 6.
Try it on! At this point, the main structure of your slipper is complete. Slip it on to check the fit. If it feels too loose, you can add a tighter edging.

Part 3: Finishing the Slipper

Weave in ALL Remaining Ends: This is the most tedious but important part. Use your yarn needle to securely weave in all loose ends. Make sure they are hidden and won’t unravel with wear.
Add an Edging (Optional but Recommended): This helps to neaten the opening and provide a slightly better fit.
- Join your joining color (or a new accent color) with a sl st anywhere along the top opening of the slipper.
- Round 1: Ch 1. Work 1 sc evenly around the entire opening of the slipper. Aim for 1 sc per stitch or space. In corners or areas where squares meet, you might work a sc2tog to subtly decrease and bring the opening in for a snugger fit, or just a single sc for a looser fit.
- Join with a sl st to the first sc.
- Fasten off.
Make the Second Slipper: Repeat all steps to create a matching pair!

4. Tips for Easy Granny Square Slippers

Yarn Choice: For a warmer climate, cotton is great. For more squish and bounce, acrylic works well. Avoid super bulky or very fine yarns for your first pair, as worsted weight is easiest to manage.
Consistent Tension: Try to maintain even tension when making your granny squares and when joining them. This ensures your slippers are symmetrical and hold their shape.
Blocking Squares (Optional but Helpful): Before joining, you can gently block your finished granny squares. Wet them, pin them to shape, and let them dry. This makes them perfectly square and easier to join neatly.
Seaming Methods:
- Slip Stitch Join: Creates a flatter, less visible seam. It’s generally preferred for a cleaner look on slippers.
- Single Crochet Join: Creates a visible, raised seam. It’s very durable and easy for beginners.
- Whip Stitch (Yarn Needle): Creates a nearly invisible seam if done neatly. Often used for a smoother finish. Use this method if you prefer sewing over crocheting the seams.
Sizing:
- The size of your finished granny square will determine the final slipper size. If you need larger slippers, add more rounds to your granny squares (e.g., a 4-round or 5-round square).
- For smaller slippers, you might try 2-round squares, or adjust your hook size down.
- Measure: The best way to get the right size is to make one square and measure it. The approximate length of your foot (heel to toe) should be roughly equal to the combined length of two squares.
Anti-Slip Sole (Optional): If you’re concerned about slipping on smooth floors, you can add “slipper grippers” or “puff paint” to the bottom of the soles after they’re finished. You can find these at craft stores.

Enjoy making your cozy and stylish granny square slippers! They’re a fantastic way to personalize your loungewear.

How to Crochet Easy Granny Square Slippers🧶✨✨👞👞🥾