Step into festive comfort with the Crochet Reindeer Slipper Boots, a project that’s as cozy as it is cheerful! 🦌🧶 Designed to keep your feet warm during the winter season, these adorable slipper boots feature playful reindeer details that make them perfect for holiday lounging. Soft, snug, and full of personality, they’re a handmade treat that brings a touch of Christmas magic to your everyday routine.
With their charming design and practical fit, these slippers are sure to become a seasonal favorite. Whether you’re making them for yourself, gifting them to a loved one, or adding them to your holiday crochet collection, the Crochet Reindeer Slipper Boots are a joyful way to stitch together warmth, whimsy, and a sprinkle of handmade magic—one loop at a time! 🎄✨🧵
🦌 Crochet Reindeer Slipper Boots (Adult + Kids Sizes)
Get into the holiday spirit with these adorable reindeer slipper boots! Made with plush chenille yarn, they feature rounded snouts, shiny black eyes, floppy ears, soft forked antlers, bright red noses, and a tiny holly detail on one boot. This cozy, characterful pair feels like wearing warm Christmas cheer on your feet. With both Adult and Kids versions included, you can create matching slippers for the whole family.
These boots have a tall, comfy shaft, a roomy rounded toe, and beautifully crafted details that bring the reindeer expression to life. A new optional wiring upgrade for the antlers is now included if you want them to stand upright or hold a pose.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – includes shaping, super bulky yarn handling, sewing appliqués, and optional wire insertion.
🧶 Materials
Yarn Amounts
Super Bulky Chenille Yarn:
• Reindeer Brown – Adult: 450–500 g, Kids: 250–300 g
• Cream/Off-White – Adult: 40 g, Kids: 25 g
• Red – Adult: 20 g, Kids: 10 g
• Green – Adult: 15 g, Kids: 10 g
Worsted Weight Yarn (for decorations and firmness):
• Brown/Beige scraps for ear/antler support
Other Supplies
• 6.0 mm crochet hook (main slipper)
• 4.0 mm crochet hook (ears, antlers, holly)
• Polyester fiberfill (small amount)
• Safety eyes – Adult: 14–16 mm, Kids: 10–12 mm
• Black yarn for smile
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Optional: slipper soles, EVA foam, non-slip patches
Optional Antler Wiring
• Floral wire or armature wire (20–24 gauge)
• OR pipe cleaners (recommended for kids)
• Tape to cover wire ends
🧵 Abbreviations
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
BLO – back loop only
FO – fasten off
🧦 Boot Toe & Foot (Adult Size)
With brown chenille and 6.0 mm hook:
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc around (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
Rounds 6–8: sc around (30)
Rounds 9–16: sc around (30)
🧦 Boot Toe & Foot (Kids Sizes)
Kids Small (Toddler 6–9)
Round 1: MR, 6
Round 2: 12
Round 3: 18
Round 4: 24
Rounds 5–6: sc around
Rounds 7–12: sc around
Kids Medium (Child 10–2 Junior)
Round 1: MR, 6
Round 2: 12
Round 3: 18
Round 4: 24
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6 → 30
Rounds 6–8: sc around
Rounds 9–13: sc around
🥾 Boot Shaft (All Sizes)
Continue with brown chenille.
Adult: 20 rounds
Kids Medium: 15 rounds
Kids Small: 12 rounds
Work sc around in each round.
Lightly flare the top or fold outward if desired.
🦌 Facial Features
All decorative pieces use a 4.0 mm hook.
🔴 Nose (Make 2)
Round 1: MR, 6
Round 2: inc around (12)
Round 3: sc around (12)
Kids: Stop at 10 sts instead of 12.
Stuff lightly.
👀 Eyes
Attach safety eyes or sew crocheted eyes.
Adult: 14–16 mm
Kids: 10–12 mm
Place above the nose, evenly spaced.
👂 Ears (Make 2)
Outer Ear (Brown):
ch 7
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch
Rotate: sc 5
Row 2: sc around
FO.
Inner Ear (Cream):
ch 5
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch, sc 2, 3 sc in last ch
Rotate: sc 3
FO.
Sew inner to outer.
Kids: Make ears 1 chain shorter.
🦌 Antlers (2 per Boot)
Antler Base
Round 1: MR, 6
Rounds 2–6: sc around (6), lightly stuffed
Small Branch
MR, 5
Rounds 2–4: sc around (5)
Medium Branch
MR, 6
Rounds 2–5: sc around (6)
Sew one small + one medium branch to the antler base.
🪄 Optional Antler Wiring Upgrade
This step is optional for adults and recommended without wire for kids.
How to Add Wire
- Shape a small Y-shaped wire piece matching the antler layout.
- Wrap ends with tape so no metal pokes through.
- Insert wire into the crocheted antler base and branches.
- Add a tiny bit of stuffing around the wire if needed.
- Sew antlers to the boot, adjusting them to stand upright or tilt slightly forward.
Kid-Safe Alternative
Use pipe cleaners instead of metal wire for gentle structure.
🍃 Holly Decoration (Right Boot Only)
Leaves (Make 2)
ch 7
sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc down one side
Repeat mirrored down the other.
Kids: ch 5 instead of 7.
Berry
MR, 6
sc around
FO.
🪡 Assembly
1️⃣ Attach the Nose
Sew the red nose centered on the toe.
2️⃣ Add Eyes
Place eyes evenly above the nose.
3️⃣ Embroider Smile
Use black yarn to create a gentle curved smile.
4️⃣ Sew Ears
Attach ears on either side below the shaft.
5️⃣ Add Antlers
Attach behind the ears.
Adjust angle based on whether you added wire or not.
6️⃣ Attach Holly
Sew leaves and a berry to the right boot only.
7️⃣ Optional Soles
Attach rubber soles, faux leather, or non-slip patches.
🎄 Sizing Adjustments
To make larger adult sizes:
• Add one more increase round (36 sts)
• Increase foot length
• Add shaft height
To make smaller kids sizes:
• Reduce toe increases
• Shorten foot section
• Shorten shaft
Chenille yarn naturally stretches for a comfortable fit.
🎁 Final Thoughts
These reindeer slipper boots are the ultimate cozy winter craft — warm, squishy, full of personality, and now available in both adult and kids sizes. Whether you make them for holiday mornings, matching family photos, or thoughtful handmade gifts, they’re sure to bring joy with every step. The optional wiring for the antlers adds a whimsical touch for those who want expressive reindeer ears and antlers that can be shaped just right.
