Bloc slippers

This is a thrift store or scrap yarn project that introduces you to the concept of tunisian crochet. The slippers are made in a very simple way by creating a rectangle, or block, of tunisian crochet to form the foot, then adding a cross-stitch pattern to decorate the rectangle of fabric you created. You then join the fabric along the instep and the back of the heel. You finish off by adding a rectangular cuff (using either tunisian crochet ribbing or knit ribbing), and a crocheted or knit toe.

Find some yarn that you like–either in your home stash or at your local thrift store, and cozy up your feet for winter with easy, warm and custom slippers.

Easy and quick for even beginner crocheters, this project gives you slippers that are easy to slip on, or fold up and pocket to take to your friends’ houses for a warm evening out.

These slippers make a great gift, and will also help use up your stash of yarn leftovers.

Equipment:
– tunisian crochet hook (3-4 mm 9″/23 cm)
– regular crochet hook (5 mm) (or knitting needle–4-5 mm if you want to knit your cuff and toe)
– yarn needle
– 50 gram ball of yarn for your main colour (fingering/sock weight)
– 10 metres each of 4 coordinating colours for the design (fingering/sock weight)

Instructions include videos, supply list, graphic pattern, downloadable pdfs, and tips.