Chunky Grinch Slippers – FREE Crochet Pattern

Step into holiday mischief with the Chunky Grinch Slippers, a cozy crochet project that’s as delightfully grumpy as it is warm! 💚🧶 With shaggy green cuffs, piercing yellow eyes, and that unmistakable smirk, these slippers bring the spirit of the Grinch right to your feet—minus the grouchiness. Whether you’re lounging by the fire or sneaking cookies from the kitchen, these festive foot warmers are sure to make your heart grow three sizes.

Perfect for crocheters who love bold character designs and seasonal flair, this pattern combines comfort with a dash of sass. You can play with yarn textures for extra fluff, add embroidered eyebrows for extra attitude, or even stitch up a matching pair for your favorite holiday troublemaker. Whether you’re gifting a laugh or treating yourself to some Grinchy goodness, the Chunky Grinch Slippers are a playful way to stitch up holiday cheer—one mischievous loop at a time! 🎄🧵

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💚 Chunky Grinch Slippers Crochet Pattern (All Family Sizes)

Bring some mischievous holiday spirit into your home with these cozy, ultra-fluffy Grinch-inspired slippers! With their wild green cuffs, sly sideways gaze, button nose, and iconic smirk, they’ll make every step a little more festive. Perfect for matching family sets on Christmas morning. 🎄✨

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✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – includes oval sole shaping, bulky yarn work, embroidery, and dense brushed-fringe technique.

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📏 Finished Sizes

Toddler (US 7–9 / EU 23–26)
Child (US 10–13 / EU 27–31)
Kids (US 1–3 / EU 32–34)
Adult S (US 4–6 / EU 35–37)
Adult M (US 7–9 / EU 38–40)
Adult L (US 9–11 / EU 41–43)

🧶 Tip: Measure against the wearer’s foot and adjust sole rounds for perfect fit.

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🧶 Materials

• Super bulky chenille / velvet yarn (bright lime green) — ≈ 250 g per adult pair
• Worsted-weight yarns:
  • Golden yellow (eyes) – 10 g
  • Black (outlines, pupils, brows, mouth) – 10 g
• Crochet hooks: 6.5 mm (slippers) & 4 mm (details)
• Fiberfill – small pinch for nose
• Yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors
• Optional: non-slip sole paint or felt

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🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR = Magic Ring
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
dec = decrease (sc2tog)
FO = fasten off

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👣 Sole & Body (Adult Medium Example – 42 sts final)

Ch 11
R1 – sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 8, 3 sc in last ch; rotate → sc 8 on other side, 2 sc in same as first (22)
R2 – sc 9, inc ×3, sc 9, inc ×2 (28)
R3 – sc 10, (sc, inc) ×3, sc 10, (sc, inc) ×2 (34)
R4 – sc 11, (sc, inc) ×3, sc 11, (sc, inc) ×2 (38)
R5 – sc 12, (sc, inc) ×3, sc 12, (sc, inc) ×2 (42)

Toe Enhancement (for wide front):
R6 – (sc 5, inc) ×7 (49)
R7–R12 – sc around (49 each round)
R13 – (sc 5, dec) ×7 (42)

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🦶 Heel Shaping

R14 – (sc 4, dec) ×7 (35)
R15 – (sc 3, dec) ×7 (28)
R16 – (sc 2, dec) ×7 (21)
R17 – (sc 1, dec) ×7 (14)
R18 – dec around → 7 sts remain → FO and sew closed.

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🟢 Scruffy Cuff (Ultra-Fluffy “Grinch Hair”)

Work 5 rounds sc around ankle opening.
Cut 15–20 cm (6–8 in) green strands.
Attach 8–10 strands per stitch using latch-hook method for a super-dense texture.
Brush vigorously with a slicker brush until fibers separate and puff out into a thick 3–4 in (≈ 8–10 cm) fur band.
Trim only lightly for a natural, wild look.

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👁️ Eyes (Compact Almond Shape)

With yellow yarn ch 10.
R1 – sc 2, hdc 2, dc 2, hdc 2, sc 1, 5 sc in last; rotate → mirror back (24)
R2 – sc around, adding 3 hdc at each corner to smooth (30). FO.

📍Sew eyes low on the toe area, spaced widely and tilted slightly outward for a mischievous sideways glare.

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👁️ Pupils (Outward-Tilted Slits)

Ch 7.
R1 – sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 5 (6 sts); rotate → sc around other side (12). FO.
📍Attach pupils so upper tips tilt slightly outward, away from the center, following the angle of the eyes.

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😠 Eyebrows (Angled Arches)

Ch 20.
R1 – hdc across (19).
R2 – hdc across again for thickness. FO.
📍Sew brows downward-angled at 45°, inner ends near the nose bridge but not touching.

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👃 Nose (Flat Oval)

R1 – MR, 6 sc.
R2 – inc around (12).
R3 – (sc, inc) ×6 (18).
R4 – sc around (18). FO.
Lightly stuff for a flat oval shape and sew centered between inner eye edges.

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😏 Mouth (The Grinch Grin)

With black yarn, surface-stitch a single continuous curved line low on the toe front, about 2–3 rows above the sole.
Curve corners sharply upward into a smirk.
Go over the same line twice for boldness.

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🧩 Assembly Order

1️⃣ Finish slipper base.
2️⃣ Pin eyes and confirm outward tilt.
3️⃣ Attach pupils and brows.
4️⃣ Add nose.
5️⃣ Embroider grin.
6️⃣ Work the ultra-fluffy cuff last, brush thoroughly, and style.

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🎯 Final Look Checklist

✔ Bright lime-green chunky texture
✔ Compact almond yellow eyes with sideways pupils
✔ Bold angled brows and small flat nose
✔ Smooth black grin
✔ Extra-dense 8–10 strand brushed cuff (≈ 4 in / 10 cm high)

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🌟 Finishing Touches

And there you have it — your Chunky Grinch Slippers!
Soft, cheeky, and full of mischief, they’ll warm your feet and your heart on chilly Christmas mornings. 💚🎄