Thursday 31 January 2013

meet.make.crochet-a-long: mary jane slippers.



It's that time again! We are linking up with The Curious Pug for January's crochet-along project, mary jane slippers. 

Steph: I was asked by a friend to make slippers for her mom, and this project came along at the perfect time! I have made similar slippers before, but this pattern was by far my favourite and fit the best. 

I didn't add the strap to these slippers, and added a contrasting toe colour for a different look. I really hope my friend's mom likes them, and that they fit! Fingers crossed! It is so hard to judge foot size different then your own....


Hayley: This slipper is another PERFECT example of a quick scrap yarn project! I seemed to gravitate to 'earthy' color tones when I chose my yarn (browns, green), and flew through the pattern. As Steph said, I too have tried a few other slipper patterns, and this one just seemed to flow alot easier. Like Alycia of The Curious Pug, I removed a few rows, so the slippers would fit a little more snug.

I added the strap to my slippers for comfort, though I didnt have a button at the time.. so, I MADE one! I tinkered around with Deer Little Fawn's pattern for a crochet button, and voila! I would definetly make these again.



As usual, while taking pictures of our slippers, a dance party/slipper fight ensued. Cindy happened to snap a few pictures of us being ridiculous, and we thought we would share! 





13 comments:

  1. First, Steph, as I write this I am wearing the exact same tights as you are in the photos... and I'm also wearing the slippers I made for the crochet along. Weird!? I think so.

    Second, I made my bf a pair of "manly" slippers and they have a different coloured heel, rather than toe. I think we're kind of on the same wavelength right now!!

    Great job, ladies.

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  2. i love them! the crochet button was a great idea. and i love the two tone steph did :)

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  3. I loved the crochet button! Job well done :)

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  4. how cute! I could definitely use a pair of these. I just bought a pair of slippers but the bottom is hard so you can't really curl up with them on.

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  5. Love them! They turned out realy cute!
    Great job!

    Tania

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  6. Matching slippers for the boyfriend... Great idea!

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  7. AHH! These are SO cute, and also reaffirm the fact that I need to learn to crochet, ASAP. ;)

    I'm a new follower and a huge crafting junkie, and the way you gals do things just rocks! Looking forward to reading more!

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  8. Super cute :)) I did the two-tone thing too and now I totally wanna make crochet buttons!! ;)

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  9. The variegated yarn turned out GREAT!! And the two-tone was so "out of the box"!!! I have trouble with that!!! I follow the directions, and refer back to picture.
    I LOVE your blog....

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  10. Oh my goodness! They're so cute! I've considered knitting some slippers before, but had never thought of crocheting some! So cute.

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  11. So cute! Love them! My friend's grandmother made some similar slippers for me. They are awesome!

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  12. The crochet buttons are cool! I like the 2-tone with no straps too :-)

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  13. I've always wanted to learn to crochet! This project may be a good reason to give it a try :)

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