Mischievous Grinch Face Slippers – FREE Crochet Pattern

Bring a little holiday mischief to your feet with the Mischievous Grinch Face Slippers, a playful crochet project that’s bursting with personality! 💚🎄 Featuring the Grinch’s iconic scheming grin, bold yellow eyes, and vibrant green plush texture, these slippers are perfect for lounging in style while channeling your inner holiday troublemaker. Whether you’re sneaking snacks or plotting gift-wrapping strategies, these cozy kicks are sure to spark smiles and giggles all season long.

Designed for crocheters who love character-driven creations and festive flair, this pattern offers plenty of room for creative fun. Add a Santa hat trim, experiment with expressive eyebrows, or stitch up matching pairs for the whole Whoville crew. Whether you’re crafting a cheeky gift or treating yourself to some seasonal silliness, the Mischievous Grinch Face Slippers are a wonderfully wicked way to stitch up comfort—one sneaky loop at a time! 🧶✨

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🎄 Mischievous Grinch Face Slippers Crochet Pattern

Kids • Women • Men

Step into festive mischief with these cozy Grinch-inspired slippers! Made with plush super-bulky chenille yarn, a snug oval toe, tall face panel, expressive embroidered features, and a thick folded cuff, this pattern captures the iconic Grinch look while remaining comfortable and practical for everyday wear.

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✨ Skill Level

Confident Beginner
You should be comfortable working in the round, increasing, decreasing, and embroidering simple details.

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📏 Finished Sizes & Measurements

Designed for super bulky (#6) chenille yarn with a snug but flexible fit.

Kids

• Fits: US 11–13 / EU 29–31
• Sole length: 19–20 cm / 7.5–8 in
• Yarn: ~150 g

Women

• Fits: US 7–9 / EU 37–40
• Sole length: 24–25 cm / 9.5–10 in
• Yarn: ~200 g

Men

• Fits: US 10–12 / EU 43–45
• Sole length: 27–28 cm / 10.5–11 in
• Yarn: ~250 g

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🧶 Materials

Yarn

Super Bulky (#6) Chenille Yarn:

• Green – main color
• Yellow – eyes
• Black – facial embroidery

Tools

• 8 mm crochet hook
• Stitch marker
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Optional (Recommended)

• Thin foam insole (5–8 mm)
• Felt, suede, or rubber sole
• Non-slip fabric paint

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🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – magic ring
• sc – single crochet
• inc – 2 sc in same stitch
• dec – sc2tog
• sl st – slip stitch
• BLO – back loop only
• FO – fasten off

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🧩 Construction Overview

• Two flat soles per slipper for thickness and stability
• Upper worked directly onto sole
• Tall toe box to hold the face
• Centered, gradual decreases for instep
• Smooth folded cuff (no rib texture)
• Facial features embroidered last

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🟩 Soles

(Make 2 identical soles per slipper)

👧 Kids Sole

Ch 9

R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch; rotate, sc 6, 2 sc in last (18)
R2: inc, sc 6, inc ×3, sc 6, inc ×2 (24)
R3: sc 1, inc, sc 6, (sc 1, inc) ×3, sc 6, (sc 1, inc) ×2 (30)
R4–5: sc around (30)
FO

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👩 Women Sole

Ch 11

R1: sc in 2nd ch, sc 8, 3 sc in last; rotate, sc 8, 2 sc in last (22)
R2: inc, sc 8, inc ×3, sc 8, inc ×2 (28)
R3: sc 1, inc, sc 8, (sc 1, inc) ×3, sc 8, (sc 1, inc) ×2 (34)
R4: sc 2, inc, sc 8, (sc 2, inc) ×3, sc 8, (sc 2, inc) ×2 (40)
R5–6: sc around (40)
FO

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👨 Men Sole

Ch 13

R1: sc in 2nd ch, sc 10, 3 sc in last; rotate, sc 10, 2 sc in last (26)
R2: inc, sc 10, inc ×3, sc 10, inc ×2 (32)
R3: sc 1, inc, sc 10, (sc 1, inc) ×3, sc 10, (sc 1, inc) ×2 (38)
R4: sc 2, inc, sc 10, (sc 2, inc) ×3, sc 10, (sc 2, inc) ×2 (44)
R5–6: sc around (44)
FO

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🪡 Double Sole Assembly

• Make two soles per slipper
• Place wrong sides together
• Whipstitch evenly around the edge
• Insert foam insole before closing (optional)

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🟢 Upper Body (Toe → Ankle)

Attach green yarn at the center back of the heel.
Work in continuous rounds.

👧 Kids Upper (30 sts)

R1–4: sc around (30)
R5: sc 10, dec ×5, sc 10 (25)
R6: sc 8, dec ×4, sc 9 (21)
R7–13: sc around (21)

Cuff:
R14–20: BLO sc around (21)
FO, fold cuff down

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👩 Women Upper (40 sts)

R1–5: sc around (40)
R6: sc 14, dec ×6, sc 14 (34)
R7: sc 12, dec ×5, sc 12 (29)
R8: sc 10, dec ×4, sc 11 (25)
R9–16: sc around (25)

Cuff:
R17–24: BLO sc around (25)
FO, fold cuff down

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👨 Men Upper (44 sts)

R1–6: sc around (44)
R7: sc 16, dec ×6, sc 16 (38)
R8: sc 14, dec ×5, sc 14 (33)
R9: sc 12, dec ×4, sc 13 (29)
R10–17: sc around (29)

Cuff:
R18–26: BLO sc around (29)
FO, fold cuff down

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👀 Eyes (Make 2 per slipper)

With yellow yarn:

Ch 7
R1: sc in 2nd ch, sc 4, 3 sc in last; rotate, sc 4, 2 sc in last (15)
R2: inc only at rounded ends → 18 sts total
FO, leave long tail

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🖤 Facial Embroidery

Use black yarn.

Pupils

• Fill ~60% of eye
• Leave inner edge open for glare effect

Eyebrows

• Thick
• Angled downward toward center
• Extend slightly past outer eye edges

Nose

• Small oval or rounded triangle
• Positioned tightly between eyes

Grin

• Wide curved smile
• Positioned 1 full round above sole seam
• Add short vertical dash stitches along the line

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✂️ Finishing

• Fold cuff firmly downward
• Weave in all ends securely
• Gently shape toe with hands
• Add non-slip sole if desired

Chenille relaxes after wear, enhancing comfort and shape naturally.

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💡 Extra Tips

✨ push eyes upward and close for strong expression
✨ keep decreases smooth and centered
✨ don’t over-stuff toes — shape comes naturally
✨ chenille stitches are large, so stitch count stays compact
✨ taller toe panel gives the face room

Happy Crocheting & Merry Grinchmas! 🎄💚