Add a dash of holiday mischief to your wardrobe with the Curled Elf Slippers, a whimsical crochet project that’s as cozy as it is festive! 🧝‍♂️🧶 With their signature curled toes, playful trim, and snug fit, these slippers are perfect for lounging by the fire or prancing around like one of Santa’s helpers. Whether you’re crafting for a Christmas party, a handmade gift, or just to treat your own feet, these novelty slippers are sure to bring seasonal cheer with every step.

This pattern is a joyful pick for crocheters who love bold shapes and a touch of theatrical flair. You can customize the colors for pixie vibes, add jingle bells for extra sparkle, or even stitch up matching pairs for the whole family. Whether you’re decking the halls or just embracing your inner elf, the Curled Elf Slippers are a magical way to stitch up comfort—one curly-toed loop at a time! 🎄🧵

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🧝 Crochet Elf Slippers – Family Size Pattern

Bring a touch of holiday cheer to your feet with these whimsical crochet elf slippers! Featuring curly toes with pom-poms and a festive jester cuff, these slippers are as cozy as they are fun. Perfect for matching family sets at Christmas.

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✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – You’ll need to know how to crochet in rounds, increase, decrease, change colors, and work with wire for shaping.

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📏 Finished Sizes

• Toddler: US 7–9 / EU 23–25 (14–15 cm sole)
• Kids: US 11–13 / EU 29–31 (17–18 cm sole)
• Women: US 7–9 / EU 37–39 (23–24 cm sole)
• Men: US 10–12 / EU 43–45 (27–28 cm sole)

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🧶 Materials

• Worsted or Aran weight yarn:
  • Green (main body & toe curl)
  • Red (cuff & pom-poms)
• Crochet hook:
  • 3.5 mm (Toddler)
  • 4.0 mm (Kids)
  • 5.0 mm (Women)
  • 5.5 mm (Men)
• Polyester stuffing
• Craft wire (12–14 gauge) for curl (skip for toddler size)
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers
• Pom-pom maker (or hand-rolled pom-poms)

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🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR = Magic Ring
• sc = single crochet
• inc = increase (2 sc in one st)
• dec = decrease (sc2tog)
• sl st = slip stitch
• ch = chain
• BLO = back loop only

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👶 Toddler Size (14–15 cm sole)

Sole

1. Ch 7
2. R1: sc in 2nd ch, sc 4, 3 sc in last, turn, sc 4, 2 sc in last (14)
3. R2: inc, sc 4, inc x3, sc 4, inc x2 (20)
4. R3: sc, inc, sc 4, (sc, inc) x3, sc 4, (sc, inc) x2 (26)

Body

5. R4 (BLO): sc around (26)
6. R5–7: sc around (26)
7. R8: sc 9, dec 4, sc 9 (22)
8. R9–10: sc around (22)
9. R11: sc 8, dec 3, sc 8 (19)
10. R12–13: sc around (19)

Toe Curl

• Work across front 8 sts only.
• R1–3: sc 8
• R4: (sc 2, dec) x2 (6)
• R5–7: sc 6
• R8: (sc, dec) x2 (4)
• FO, stuff. Curl by hand, sew pom-pom on tip.

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👦 Kids Size (17–18 cm sole)

Sole

1. Ch 9
2. R1: sc in 2nd ch, sc 7, 3 sc in last, turn, sc 7, 2 sc in last (18)
3. R2: inc, sc 7, inc x3, sc 7, inc x2 (26)
4. R3: sc, inc, sc 7, (sc, inc) x3, sc 7, (sc, inc) x2 (32)

Body

5. R4 (BLO): sc around (32)
6. R5–8: sc around (32)
7. R9: sc 11, dec 5, sc 11 (27)
8. R10–11: sc around (27)
9. R12: sc 10, dec 4, sc 9 (23)
10. R13–14: sc around (23)

Toe Curl

• Work front 10 sts only.
• R1–3: sc 10
• R4: (sc 3, dec) x2 (8)
• R5–7: sc 8
• R8: (sc 2, dec) x2 (6)
• R9–10: sc 6
• Insert stuffing + wire. FO, curl tip, sew pom-pom.

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👩 Women Size (23–24 cm sole)

Sole

1. Ch 12
2. R1: sc in 2nd ch, sc 10, 3 sc in last, turn, sc 10, 2 sc in last (26)
3. R2: inc, sc 10, inc x3, sc 10, inc x2 (32)
4. R3: sc, inc, sc 10, (sc, inc) x3, sc 10, (sc, inc) x2 (38)

Body

5. R4 (BLO): sc around (38)
6. R5–9: sc around (38)
7. R10: sc 13, dec 6, sc 13 (32)
8. R11–12: sc around (32)
9. R13: sc 12, dec 5, sc 11 (28)
10. R14–16: sc around (28)

Toe Curl

• Work front 12 sts only.
• R1–3: sc 12
• R4: (sc 4, dec) x2 (10)
• R5–6: sc 10
• R7: (sc 3, dec) x2 (8)
• R8–10: sc 8
• R11: (sc 2, dec) x2 (6)
• R12–13: sc 6
• Stuff + insert wire, curl, add pom-pom.

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👨 Men Size (27–28 cm sole)

Sole

1. Ch 14
2. R1: sc in 2nd ch, sc 12, 3 sc in last, turn, sc 12, 2 sc in last (30)
3. R2: inc, sc 12, inc x3, sc 12, inc x2 (36)
4. R3: sc, inc, sc 12, (sc, inc) x3, sc 12, (sc, inc) x2 (42)

Body

5. R4 (BLO): sc around (42)
6. R5–10: sc around (42)
7. R11: sc 15, dec 6, sc 15 (36)
8. R12–13: sc around (36)
9. R14: sc 14, dec 6, sc 14 (30)
10. R15–17: sc around (30)

Toe Curl

• Work front 14 sts only.
• R1–3: sc 14
• R4: (sc 5, dec) x2 (12)
• R5–6: sc 12
• R7: (sc 4, dec) x2 (10)
• R8–10: sc 10
• R11: (sc 3, dec) x2 (8)
• R12–14: sc 8
• R15: (sc 2, dec) x2 (6)
• R16–18: sc 6
• FO, stuff + wire, curl, pom-pom.

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🎄 Jester Cuff (All Sizes)

Switch to red yarn at ankle:

1. R1: sc around.
2. R2: (sc, hdc, dc, ch 2, dc, hdc, sc) across 6 sts = one point. Repeat around.
   • Toddler: 6 points
   • Kids: 7 points
   • Women: 8 points
   • Men: 9 points
3. Sew small red pom-poms to each point + 1 at toe tip.

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🔧 Shaping the Curl with Wire

• Cut 12–14 gauge craft wire about 15 cm longer than toe.
• Wrap in green yarn or fabric tape.
• Insert into stuffed toe.
• Bend into curl (wrap around a marker or finger).
• Secure pom-pom at tip.

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🎀 Finishing Touches

• Weave in ends securely.
• Lightly steam-block for smooth stitches.
• Pair up all slippers for the whole family — and enjoy the holiday fun!

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📏 Crochet Elf Slippers – Quick Reference Chart

Sole Stitch Counts

Size	Foundation Ch	R1 (base)	R2 (after inc)	R3 (after inc)	Final Sole Sts
Toddler	Ch 7	14	20	26	26
Kids	Ch 9	18	26	32	32
Women	Ch 12	26	32	38	38
Men	Ch 14	30	36	42	42

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Body Rounds

Size	Wall Rounds (even)	Toe Shaping (dec rows)	Final Sts Before Curl
Toddler	3	dec 4 → dec 3	19
Kids	4	dec 5 → dec 4	23
Women	5	dec 6 → dec 5	28
Men	6	dec 6 → dec 6	30

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Curl Toe

Size	Start Sts	Decrease Path	End Sts	Notes
Toddler	8	→ 6 → 4	Closed	Stuff only (no wire)
Kids	10	→ 8 → 6	Closed	Wire optional
Women	12	→ 10 → 8 → 6	Closed	Wire recommended
Men	14	→ 12 → 10 → 8 → 6	Closed	Wire recommended

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Cuff & Pom-Poms

Size	Points Around Ankle	Pom-Poms Needed
Toddler	6	7 (6 cuff + 1 toe)
Kids	7	8
Women	8	9
Men	9	10

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✅ With this chart, you can crochet each size at a glance without reading row-by-row text.