Grinch Sneaker Slippers – FREE Crochet Pattern

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! 💚👟 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! 🧶🎄

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🎄 Grinch Sneaker Slippers Crochet Pattern

Step into holiday mischief with these cozy Grinch Sneaker Slippers!
This pattern captures every detail from the photo — bold red laces, bright lime green body, fluffy fur cuff, thick striped sole, and the signature Grinch eye embroidery that makes these slippers both playful and cozy.

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✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – includes shaping, faux-fur texture, embroidery, and assembly.

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📏 Sizes

Toddler • Kids • Women • Men
Adjust by adding or removing rounds in the sole or body height.

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🧶 Materials

Yarn

• Bright lime green – 180–400 yds (body & tongue)
• White – 180 yds (toe cap & sole)
• Black – 120 yds (sole stripe, outlines, embroidery)
• Yellow – 60 yds (eyes)
• Eyelash or faux-fur yarn (bright green) – 80 yds (cuff, essential for accurate look)

Other Supplies

• Crochet hook: 3.5 mm (Toddler) • 4 mm (Kids) • 5 mm (Women) • 5.5 mm (Men)
• Red satin ribbon (1 cm wide): 60–140 cm per shoe
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers
• Optional: foam or plastic canvas (sole support), puff paint (grip), wire or curved plastic (toe shaping)

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🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
hdc – Half Double Crochet
dc – Double Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off

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👟 Pattern

1️⃣ Sole (Oval Base – Not Circle)

With white:
Ch 23 (Toddler) / 27 (Kids) / 31 (Women) / 35 (Men)
R1 – sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, 3 sc in last ch, sc on opposite side of chain, 2 sc in first ch
R2–R5 – inc 2 sts at both ends (toe and heel), sc evenly along sides
R6–R7 – sc around evenly

Thick Sole:
Make 2 soles, insert foam or plastic between layers, whipstitch together for the chunky base

Black Stripe:
Work surface sl sts with black along bottom edge of the white sole (where it meets upper)

Final White Round:
1 round sc in white along top edge for clean border

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2️⃣ Body (Lime Green Upper)

Attach green in FLO of final white round
R1–R12 – sc rounds upward (adjust height per size)
R13–R14 – evenly dec 3–6 sts across toe front to shape curve

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3️⃣ Toe Cap (White)

R1 – MR, 6 sc
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 – sc around (36)
FO

Flatten slightly and wrap around toe, extending down to meet the black stripe. Sew smoothly around sides and base for authentic sneaker shape.
(Insert flexible wire or curved plastic before closing for permanent upward curve.)

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4️⃣ Tongue (Green – Wide & Prominent)

Ch 14 (Women) / 12 (Kids) / 10 (Toddler) / 16 (Men)
R1–R12 – sc rows until piece reaches top of lacing area
FO

Sew centered behind toe cap opening. Ensure it’s wide enough to fill space between lacing sides.

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5️⃣ Eyelets & Laces

On each side of the tongue opening:
(sc 2, ch 2, skip 2) repeat evenly upward

For reinforced look: add metal eyelets or crochet around each opening in black sc

Thread red ribbon evenly through holes and tie a large festive bow

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6️⃣ Cuff (Green + Faux Fur)

R1–R2 – sc in lime green
Switch to eyelash or faux-fur yarn
R3–R7 – sc around (adjust height per size)
Brush or tease fibers outward for thick, wild Grinch-style fur

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7️⃣ Grinch Face (Outer Ankle Only)

👁 Eyes (Yellow + Black Outline)

R1 – MR, 6 sc
R2 – inc × 6 (12)
R3 – (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
FO
Outline with black yarn using surface sc or embroidery stitch
Add vertical black pupil through center
Sew one eye per slipper, tilted downward at outer corner

👀 Eyebrows (Thick & 3D)

Ch 20
R1–R3 – hdc across each row, ch 1, turn
FO
Sew just above eye, inner corners angled downward for Grinch sneer

😏 Smile (Subtle Placement)

Surface stitch a short curved grin beneath the eye area, following natural ankle curve
Keep small and subtle to match the photo’s faint expression

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8️⃣ Finishing & Shaping

• Reinforce seams at toe and sole
• Apply puff paint dots to soles for grip
• Lightly steam-shape toe upward; insert curved plastic or wire for support
• Brush cuff fur once more for maximum fluff

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📊 Quick Size Reference

Part	Toddler	Kids	Women	Men
Toe Cap (st)	24	30	36	42
Body Rounds	7–9	8–10	10–12	12–14
Fur Cuff	6 rds	6 rds	7 rds	8 rds
Eyelets	5	6	6	7
Ribbon Length	60 cm	80 cm	120 cm	140 cm

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💚 Final Touch

Your Grinch Sneaker Slippers are ready — bright lime green, fluffy, and full of attitude!
The thick sole, shiny red laces, and mischievous eyes make them a cozy Christmas statement piece. Slip them on, lounge by the tree, and enjoy your cocoa with a little Grinchy grin.