Treat your feet to a festive fall makeover with the Pumpkin Slippers, a cozy crochet project that’s bursting with autumn charm! 🎃🧶 Featuring a bold orange body, chunky texture, and a comfy oval toe, these slippers are designed to keep you warm while adding a playful seasonal twist. The smiling Jack-o’-lantern face stitched across the front brings a cheerful Halloween vibe that’s perfect for lounging, gifting, or just showing off your handmade spirit.
This pattern is ideal for crocheters who love bold shapes and a touch of whimsy. You can customize the expression, add little vines or leaves, or even stitch up matching pairs for the whole pumpkin patch crew. Whether you’re crafting for spooky season or simply celebrating your love of cozy, quirky footwear, the Pumpkin Slippers are a delightful way to stitch up comfort—one grinning loop at a time! 🧵🍂
🎃 Crochet Pumpkin Slippers – Jack-o’-Lantern Cozy Pattern
Add a festive touch to your fall with these adorable pumpkin slippers! With a bold orange body, chunky texture, an oval toe, and a smiling Jack-o’-lantern face, they’re the perfect cozy accessory for Halloween nights.
✨ Skill Level
Confident Beginner – uses basic shaping, half double crochet, and simple appliqué.
📏 Finished Sizes
- Kids: US 10–2 (EU 27–33)
- Women: US 5–10 (EU 35–41)
- Men: US 8–12 (EU 41–46)
👉 Adjust sole rounds for length (see size chart below).
🧶 Materials
- Yarn: Super bulky (#6) or two strands of worsted (#4) held together for chunky texture.
- Orange (~200–300 g per pair)
- Black (scraps for face appliqué)
- Hook: 6.0 mm (J)
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- Optional: non-slip paint or leather soles
🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR = Magic Ring
hdc = half double crochet
BLO = back loop only
inc = increase (2 hdc in same st)
dec = decrease (hdc2tog)
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
FO = fasten off
🪡 Step 1: Oval Sole (Make 2)
Work in continuous rounds, hdc in BLO for extra texture.
Women’s Size Example (US 7–9)
- R1: Ch 12. Work 2 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next 9, 6 hdc in last ch. Rotate to opposite side: hdc in next 9, 2 hdc in last. (28)
- R2: inc in first 2, hdc 9, inc in next 6, hdc 9, inc in last 2. (38)
- R3: Work even, inc only at toe and heel curves (about 4–6 inc evenly spaced). (44)
- R4–7: Continue hdc BLO around, increasing at curves to keep oval shape, until sole matches foot length (~9–9.5 in). (54–58 sts)
FO. Make 2.
👉 For kids: Stop at R5 (~7 in).
👉 For men: Continue to R9–10 (~10.5–11.5 in).
Optional: Make 2 soles per slipper and whipstitch together for a cushioned base.
🧵 Step 2: Slipper Body
Attach orange yarn at heel. Work hdc BLO in continuous rounds.
- R1–2: hdc around.
- R3–6: hdc around, decreasing 1 st on each side of the toe every other round (spread decreases wide to keep the toe broad/oval).
- R7+: Continue evenly until slipper sides reach ~2.5–3 in tall.
FO.
🖤 Step 3: Jack-o’-Lantern Face Appliqué
Eyes (Make 2) – Solid Black Triangles
- R1: Ch 7.
- R2: Hdc across (6).
- R3: Ch 1, turn, hdc2tog, hdc 2, hdc2tog. (4)
- R4: Ch 1, turn, hdc2tog ×2. (2)
- R5: Ch 1, turn, hdc2tog. (1)
FO, leaving tail for sewing.
Nose (Make 1) – Smaller Triangle
- Repeat as eye but start with ch 5 base.
Mouth (Make 1) – Curved Smile
- Ch 24.
- R1: Sc in 2nd ch, hdc in next 3, dc in next 14, hdc in next 3, sc in last. (23)
- R2: Work sc evenly across one side only to thicken.
👉 Add “tooth bumps” by chaining 3 in a few spots, sl st back, continue along.
FO.
🧵 Step 4: Assembly
- Sew eyes to toe front at a slight tilt.
- Attach nose centered under eyes.
- Curve mouth into a wide grin and stitch in place.
- Work 1 final round of orange sc evenly around slipper opening for a clean finish.
- Weave in ends securely.
Optional: Add non-slip dots to soles.
📌 Size Chart for Soles
| Size | Sole Length | Rounds |
|---|---|---|
| Kids US 10–2 | 7–8 in | R5–6 |
| Women US 5–10 | 9–10 in | R7–9 |
| Men US 8–12 | 10.5–11.5 in | R9–10 |
🎉 Final Look
Your Pumpkin Jack-o’-Lantern Slippers are ready! With chunky orange texture, a broad oval toe, and the classic black Halloween face, they’re the perfect cozy touch for fall evenings and spooky movie nights.
