Sneak a little mischief into your holiday crafting with the Grinch Sneaker Slippers, a delightfully cheeky crochet project inspired by everyone’s favorite green grouch! đź’šđź‘ź With their bold color, sporty silhouette, and playful nod to Whoville’s most infamous resident, these slippers are perfect for lounging in style while plotting your next festive prank. Whether you’re curling up with cocoa or tiptoeing around the tree, these Grinchy kicks are sure to steal the spotlight—and maybe a few presents too.
This pattern is a merry mash-up of comfort and character, ideal for crocheters who love whimsical designs with a twist. Add fuzzy yarn for extra fluff, stitch on a mischievous grin, or personalize with holiday accents to make them truly your own. Whether you’re gifting a laugh, crafting for a themed party, or simply embracing your inner holiday rebel, the Grinch Sneaker Slippers are a fabulously fun way to celebrate the season—one mischievous stitch at a time! 🧶🎄
🎄 Grinch Sneaker Slippers Crochet Pattern (Family Sizes)
Looking for the ultimate festive footwear? These Grinch Sneaker Slippers combine cozy warmth with the playful style of sneakers — complete with red ribbon laces, fluffy green cuffs, and mischievous Grinch eyes. This pattern includes sizes for Toddlers, Kids, Women, and Men, so the whole family can wear matching pairs this Christmas!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – You’ll need to know how to work in rounds, increase/decrease, color changes, appliqué, and embroidery.
đź“Ź Finished Sizes
- Toddler: US 7–9 (5.5–6” / 14–15 cm sole)
- Kids: US 11–13 (6.5–7” / 17–18 cm sole)
- Women’s: US 7–9 (9–9.5” / 23–24 cm sole)
- Men’s: US 10–12 (10.5–11” / 27–28 cm sole)
👉 For half-sizes or custom fit, add/remove sole rounds.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight yarn:
- Green (body)
- White (sole, toe cap)
- Black (sole stripe, embroidery)
- Yellow (eyes)
- Faux fur yarn or brushed green yarn (cuffs)
- Crochet hooks:
- 3.5 mm → toddler
- 4 mm → kids
- 5 mm → women
- 5.5 mm → men
- Red satin ribbon for laces:
- Toddler → 60 cm each
- Kids → 80 cm each
- Women → 120 cm each
- Men → 140 cm each
- Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers
- Optional: plastic canvas, craft foam, or felt for sole inserts
- Optional: puff paint or liquid rubber for non-slip soles
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR = magic ring
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
inc = increase (2 sts in same st)
dec = decrease (sc2tog)
sl st = slip stitch
BLO = back loop only
ch = chain
đź‘ź Pattern
Sole (white – make 2 per slipper)
Toddler (5.5–6”)
- Ch 7.
- R1: sc in 2nd ch, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch; other side: sc 4, 2 sc in last (14).
- R2: inc, sc 4, inc x3, sc 4, inc x2 (20).
- R3: sc, inc x2, sc 4, sc, inc x3, sc 4, sc, inc x2 (26).
Kids (6.5–7”)
- Start ch 9 → increase to 30 sts.
Women’s (9–9.5”)
- Start ch 12 → increase to 36 sts.
Men’s (10.5–11”)
- Start ch 14 → increase to 40 sts, add one even round.
👉 Make 2 soles per slipper. Place a cut insert (plastic canvas/foam/felt) between them, then whipstitch together for sturdy soles.
Sneaker edge:
- R1 (BLO, black): sc around.
- R2 (BLO, white): sc around.
- R3: (sl st in black st, sc in white st) repeat → creates jagged zig-zag tread.
Toe Cap (white)
- MR, 6 hdc.
- inc around (12).
- (sc, inc) around (18).
- (2 sc, inc) around (24).
- (3 sc, inc) around (30).
- (4 sc, inc) around (36).
👉 Stop earlier for toddler/kids sizes. Work 1–2 rounds even in hdc.
Flatten and sew over slipper front.
Body (green)
- Attach yarn at heel. sc around.
- Work until ankle height:
- Toddler: 6 rounds
- Kids: 8 rounds
- Women: 10–12 rounds
- Men: 12–14 rounds
Tongue (green, flat panel)
- Toddler: ch 6 → 5 sc across × 8 rows
- Kids: ch 7 → 6 sc × 10 rows
- Women: ch 10 → 9 sc × 14 rows
- Men: ch 12 → 11 sc × 16 rows
Sew bottom edge behind toe cap.
Cuff (fuzzy green fur)
- sc 2 rounds in green around opening.
- Switch to faux fur/brushed yarn → 6 rounds.
- Brush outward for fluffy “Grinch fur.”
🟡 Eyes (yellow, make 2)
Yellow Yarn
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- sc in 5, hdc in 2, 3 dc in next st, hdc in 2, sc in 5, sl st in last 3 (20)
FO, leaving tail.
👉 Outline in black (sl st around).
👉 Sew onto outer ankle side of slipper.
Brows: Embroider thick black angled lids across top ⅓ of eye for Grinch’s signature glare.
Lacing Eyelets
On front body edges: sc 2, ch 1, skip 1 → repeat evenly up both sides.
Weave satin ribbon through and tie bow.
🎀 Assembly
- Sew toe cap securely.
- Attach tongue just behind it.
- Sew eyes & embroider brows.
- Add laces.
- Fluff cuffs.
⚡ Making Soles Sturdy Like Real Sneakers
- Method 1 (Best): Double soles with foam/felt/mesh insert.
- Method 2: Use a smaller hook for soles → denser fabric.
- Method 3: Add puff paint or liquid rubber dots underneath → non-slip grip.
🌟 Final Look
Your Grinch Sneaker Slippers are ready! Cozy, durable, and hilariously festive, they’re the perfect mix of sneakers and Christmas cheer. Whether worn on Christmas morning or gifted to family, they’ll bring smiles (and mischief) to every step. 🎄👟💚
đź“Ź Grinch Sneaker Slippers Sizing Chart
This chart helps you match your foot size to the correct starting chain length and stitch counts for the sole.
| Size | US Shoe Size | Insole Length | Starting Chain | Final Sole Stitches (after increases) | Sole Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toddler | 7–9 | 5.5–6” (14–15 cm) | Ch 7 | 26 sts | 3–4 |
| Kids | 11–13 | 6.5–7” (17–18 cm) | Ch 9 | 30 sts | 4–5 |
| Women | 7–9 | 9–9.5” (23–24 cm) | Ch 12 | 36 sts | 5–6 |
| Men | 10–12 | 10.5–11” (27–28 cm) | Ch 14 | 40 sts | 6–7 |
🧵 How to Use the Chart
- Measure the length of your foot (or insole of favorite shoe).
- Pick the closest size from the chart.
- Use the Starting Chain listed for your size.
- Increase evenly until you reach the Final Sole Stitches count.
- Add extra even rounds if you need a longer sole (for half-sizes).
