Step into the season with a twinkle in your toes thanks to the Holly Jolly Christmas Slippers, a festive crochet treat that’s as cozy as it is cheerful! 🎄🧦 With their bright holiday colors, playful design, and snug fit, these slippers are perfect for lounging by the fire, wrapping gifts, or sipping cocoa in style. Whether you’re decking the halls or just adding a merry touch to your winter wardrobe, these handmade slippers bring the spirit of the season to every step.
This pattern is a joyful pick for crocheters who love holiday flair and comfy creations. You can personalize your pair with jingle bells, holly appliqués, or sparkly yarn to make them truly magical. Whether you’re crafting for yourself, gifting to loved ones, or spreading handmade cheer, the Holly Jolly Christmas Slippers are a delightful way to celebrate the holidays—one merry stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🎄 Holly Jolly Christmas Slippers Crochet Pattern (Family Sizes)
Nothing says cozy Christmas like slipping into handmade slippers by the fire. These Holly Jolly Christmas Slippers are festive, comfy, and cheerful – with a red body, snowy white accents, and holly appliqué on top. Best of all, this pattern includes sizes for kids, women, and men so you can make a matching set for the whole family.
✨ Skill Level
Confident Beginner – mostly single crochet, easy shaping, and simple appliqué.
📏 Finished Sizes
- Kids: US 10–13 / EU 27–31
- Women: US 5–10 / EU 35–41
- Men: US 8–12 / EU 41–46
👉 Use the Size Chart below for exact sole rounds and foot lengths.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight (#4) yarn:
- Red – slipper body (~100–200 g depending on size)
- White – trim + stripe (~50 g)
- Green – holly leaves (scraps)
- Red – berries (scraps)
- Beige/Tan – sole (optional, for “leather look”)
- Crochet hook: 4.0 mm (G)
- Yarn needle & scissors
- Stitch markers
- Optional: faux leather/cork slipper soles or non-slip fabric paint
🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR = Magic Ring
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
dec = decrease (sc2tog)
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
FO = fasten off
🪡 Step 1: Sole (Beige/Tan)
The sole is worked in an oval to match foot length.
Kids: Stop at ~R7 (42 sts, ~7 in).
Women: Stop at ~R9 (54 sts, ~9.5–10 in).
Men: Add R10 (60 sts, ~11–11.5 in).
Pattern:
- R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
- R2: inc ×6 (12)
- R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
- R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
- R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
- R7: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42) ← Kids stop here
- R8: (6 sc, inc) ×6 (48)
- R9: (7 sc, inc) ×6 (54) ← Women stop here
- R10: (8 sc, inc) ×6 (60) ← Men stop here
🪡 Step 2: White Stripe
Switch to white yarn.
- Work 2 full rounds of sc around the sole.
👉 This creates the bold white stripe above the beige sole, just like in the photo.
🪡 Step 3: Red Body
Switch to red yarn.
- Work in continuous rounds of sc.
- For toe shaping: beginning at the front 1/3 of the slipper, dec once each side every other round until the toe curves smoothly.
- Continue even sc rounds until slipper height =
- Kids: ~2 in
- Women: ~2.5 in
- Men: ~3 in
👉 No panels, no sewing – the shaping is seamless, just like in the photo.
🪡 Step 4: White Trim at Opening
- Join white yarn at heel.
- R1: sc evenly around the opening.
- R2: sc around again for a bold finish. FO.
🪡 Step 5: Holly Appliqué
Holly Leaves (Make 2 per slipper, 4 total)
With green yarn:
- Ch 10.
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st.
- Rotate and work down the other side: sl st, sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc.
FO, leave tail.
👉 Add a surface slip stitch vein up the center for texture.
Holly Berries (Make 3 per slipper, 6 total)
With red yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6).
- R2: inc around (12).
- R3: sc around (12).
Stuff lightly, close. FO.
🪡 Step 6: Assembly
- Sew 2 leaves in a “V” on the vamp (front center).
- Sew 3 berries clustered at the overlap.
📏 Size Chart
| Size | Sole Rounds | Foot Length | Slipper Height | Toe Shaping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids (US 10–13 / EU 27–31) | Stop at R7 (~42 sts) | ~7 in / 18 cm | 2 in | 4–5 dec rounds |
| Women (US 5–10 / EU 35–41) | Stop at R9 (~54 sts) | ~9.5–10 in / 24–25.5 cm | 2.5 in | 6–7 dec rounds |
| Men (US 8–12 / EU 41–46) | Stop at R10 (~60 sts) | ~11–11.5 in / 28–29 cm | 3 in | 7–8 dec rounds |
🎉 Final Look
Your Holly Jolly Christmas Slippers are done!
- Beige sole for grounding,
- Bold white stripe above the sole,
- Bright red body,
- White trim,
- Festive holly appliqué.
They’re fun, festive, and cozy for the holiday season. Make one pair or a full set for the whole family – the perfect handmade gift!
💡 Pro Tip: For extra durability, sew the crochet sole onto leather or cork bases, or add non-slip dots with fabric paint.
