Slide into holiday cheer with the Santa Sneaker Slippers, a festive crochet mashup that’s equal parts cozy and cool! 🎅👟 These playful slippers combine the sporty vibe of high-top sneakers with the jolly charm of Santa’s iconic outfit—complete with red and white colors, a belt detail, and maybe even a pom-pom or two. Whether you’re lounging by the fire or wrapping gifts in style, these slippers are a merry way to keep your toes toasty and your spirits bright.
This pattern is perfect for crocheters who love mixing fun themes with functional flair. You can customize your Santa sneakers with glittery yarn, add tiny bells for a jingle with every step, or even stitch up matching pairs for the whole family. Whether you’re crafting for comfort, gifting with a giggle, or decking your feet with holiday joy, the Santa Sneaker Slippers are a festive way to celebrate the season—one cheerful stitch at a time! 🧶🎄
🎅 Santa Sneaker Slippers Crochet Pattern (Family Sizes)
Get cozy this holiday season with these Santa Sneaker Slippers – a festive mashup of Converse-style high-tops and Santa’s iconic outfit! With a red high-top body, white toe cap and trim, a black belt, and golden buckle, these slippers are fun, comfy, and perfect for Christmas morning photos.
This pattern now includes adjustments for kids, women, and men’s sizes, so the whole family can match!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – requires crochet in the round, shaping, color changes, and sewing details.
📏 Finished Sizes
- Kids: US size 10–13 / EU 27–31
- Women: US size 5–10 / EU 35–41
- Men: US size 8–12 / EU 41–46
👉 See the Size Adjustment Chart below for exact stitch counts and sole lengths.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight yarn (#4):
- Red – main upper and tongue
- White – sole, toe cap, trim, laces
- Black – belt and sole stripe
- Yellow/Gold – buckle
- Crochet hook: 4.0 mm (G)
- Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers
- Optional: non-slip sole patches or fabric paint
🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR = Magic Ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
dec = decrease (sc2tog)
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
FO = fasten off
🪡 Step 1: Sole (White-Black-White Layer)
With white:
- R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
- 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: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
- R8: (6 sc, inc) ×6 (48)
- R9: (7 sc, inc) ×6 (54)
👉 Adjust rounds for different sizes (see chart).
Stripe & Sandwich:
- R10: Switch to black, sc around.
- R11–12: Switch back to white, sc around. FO.
🪡 Step 2: Toe Cap (White Dome)
- With white, attach yarn across the front 1/3 of sole.
- Work short rows, decreasing at edges until closed.
👉 This shapes the rounded sneaker toe cap.
🪡 Step 3: Upper Boot (Red)
- Attach red at side of sole.
- R1: sc evenly around sole (st count depends on size).
- R2–20 (or taller for men’s sizes): sc around to create tall boot shaft.
👉 Leave 10–12 sts unworked at front from R6 upwards for tongue gap.
🪡 Step 4: Tongue (Red + White Trim)
- With red: sc a rectangle (10–12 sts wide × 18–20 rows tall).
- FO.
- With white: sc evenly around edge for trim.
🪡 Step 5: Belt & Buckle
Belt (Black):
- Ch to wrap fully around shaft.
- Work 2 rows sc for thickness.
- Sew flat at mid-shaft height.
Buckle (Yellow):
- Ch 16, join.
- R1: sc around.
- R2: at 4 corners, (sc, ch 2, sc) to square edges.
- R3: sc around. FO.
- Sew buckle flat over belt at side front.
🪡 Step 6: Laces (White)
- Ch 120 (kids: 80–100, men: 140+).
- Weave through tongue gap like sneaker laces.
🪡 Step 7: Finishing Touches
- Sew tongue edges to toe cap sides.
- Flatten belt & buckle into place.
- Add non-slip soles.
📏 Size Adjustment Chart
| Size | Sole Rounds (white before stripe) | Approx. Sole Length | Upper Height | Lace Chain Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids US 10–13 (EU 27–31) | R1–7 (~42 sts) | ~7 in / 18 cm | 5–6 in | 80–100 ch |
| Women US 5–10 (EU 35–41) | R1–9 (~54 sts) | ~9.5–10 in / 24–25.5 cm | 7–8 in | 120 ch |
| Men US 8–12 (EU 41–46) | R1–10 (~60 sts) | ~11–11.5 in / 28–29 cm | 8–9 in | 140–160 ch |
👉 Adjust toe cap and tongue height proportionally.
🎉 Your Santa Sneaker Slippers are Ready!
With:
- A layered sole (white-black-white),
- A rounded white toe cap,
- A red tall shaft + red tongue with white trim,
- A Santa belt with golden buckle, and
- Classic white sneaker laces…
…these slippers are equal parts festive, comfy, and fun. Make a pair for yourself or crochet a full set for the family – the perfect handmade Christmas gift!
💡 Pro Tip: Use velvet yarn for extra plush coziness, or add foam insoles inside the sole for long-lasting comfort.
