Tunisian Crochet Slippers – Free Pattern with Video – Mini Tunisian MCAL Part 3
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Cozy up with this free pattern for Tunisian crochet slippers made with the beautiful Saloniki stitch. This project is much easier than it looks, but don’t take my word for it. Read on to discover what makes these slippers so special.
These cozy slippers are worked in the gorgeous Tunisian crochet Saloniki stitch, which gives them a rich, woven texture that feels just as dreamy as it looks.
This design is extra special because it’s part of the Mini Mystery Crochet Along, which means you’re joining a whole community of crocheters who will be working on this project right alongside you.
If you haven’t already, be sure to sign up on the Mini Tunisian MCAL event page to instantly get access to a few FREE basic Tunisian stitch tutorials and beginner-friendly practice patterns so you can warm up your skills, plus the chance to win prizes!
Saloniki Stitch Tunisian Crochet Slippers
So, what the heck is the Saloniki stitch anyway? If you’re not familiar with this Tunisian crochet stitch, no worries. I made a whole blog post about it, complete with a video tutorial.
I promise that it’s much easier than it looks (and I know that it looks pretty darn striking!) because it’s really just a combination of Tunisian simple stitches and Tunisian full stitches.
The best part of this stitch is that once you get the hang of it, you are free to crochet on autopilot so you can let your mind wander to what you’re going to make for dinner, or keep all your attention on that Netflix show you’ve been bingeing lately.
Ready to get started?
Get More Tunisian Crochet Patterns
Well, these Tunisian crochet slippers are not my first Tunisian crochet tutorial or pattern. In my newest Tunisian crochet ebook, I have included 32 patterns and 18 stitch tutorials. So if you’re looking to get into Tunisian crochet more, you’re going to love this book!
As a matter of fact, in my new ebook, all these Tunisian crochet patterns, stitches, and tips and all organized per category and from beginner to more advanced patterns. And of course, the ebook also comes with lots of videos. Make sure to grab your copy right here:
Get the PDF of the Saloniki Stitch Tunisian Crochet Slippers
This pattern is also available as an ad-free, printer-friendly pdf pattern that can be purchased at the links below on Ravelry and Etsy for only a small fee.
So, let me now give you the supplies you need in order to crochet this fun project.
How to Make Tunisian Crochet Slippers
Materials you will need
- Lion Brand Color Theory Yarn (worsted) in color peacock
- 6.5mm Tunisian Crochet Hook (no cable is needed), here are some options to get that I recommend:
- scissors
- tapestry needle
Gauge
4 sts x 3 rows = 1 square inch
Sizes
Toddler through Men size 14
Stitches used in the pattern
Learn all the basic crochet stitches HERE (US crochet terms and abbreviations)
- TSS = Tunisian Simple Stitch
- TFS = Tunisian Full Stitch
- sl st = slip stitches
- ch = chain
Tunisian Saloniki Stitch Video Tutorial
Before starting your Tunisian crochet slippers, I recommend watching the stitch tutorial video below.
Tunisian Crochet Slippers – Written Instructions
Note: The slippers are made from rectangles. Use the table to determine the beginning chain count and height of the rectangle for the size you want to make. Then sew it together according to the instructions and pictures.
| Shoe Size | Rectangle Width In Inches | Rectangle With In Chains | Rectangle Length in Inches | |
| Toddler | 5-9 | 5.5 | 18 | 4.5 |
10-13 | 6 | 20 | 6.5 | |
| Child | 1-3 | 6.5 | 22 | 7.5 |
4-6 | 7 | 24 | 8 | |
| Adult Woman | 4-6.5 | 7 | 24 | 8 |
| 7-9.5 | 8 | 26 | 9 | |
| 10-12.5 | 9 | 30 | 10 | |
| Adult Man | 6-8.5 | 8 | 26 | 9 |
| 9-11.5 | 9 | 30 | 10 | |
| 12-14 | 10 | 34 | 11 |
R1 F: 1 TSS per st (forward pass)
R1 R: work stitches off the hook
R2 F: 1 TSS in the first stitch, 1 TFS in the next 2 spaces (between the stitches)
R2 R: Now let’s crochet the return pass for our Tunisian crochet slippers (***different than normal)
- Yarn over and pull through 1
- Yarn over pull through 3
- Yarn over pull through 2
- Repeat steps a and b until you have 2 loops left, yarn over and pull through 2 loops
Repeat R2 until you have the length needed according to the reference table.
Cut a longer yarn end (about 2 feet). Weave yarn through the last row in and out and then connect to the 1st stitch of the row,
pull and close the hole, make a knot,
Now sew the edges about half way of the length of the rectangle using the mattress or whip stitch. Make a knot, weave your yarn to the corner of the 1st row made, and make another knot. Weave in ends.
Now, fold the first row made in half and sew those edges together using the mattress or whip stitch.
How did your slippers turn out? We’d love to see the result of all your hard work in the Facebook Group: Crocheting with Nicki. Share your project using #TunisianMiniMCAL
I’m always here to support you through this Tunisian crochet slippers pattern and any other pattern or tutorial. Simply ask in my group and me and other amazing and kind crocheters will help you along.
Can’t get enough Tunisian crochet? Here are some other great Tunisian crochet projects that you might like to try:
Find the free crochet patterns here:
- Easy Tunisian Crochet Earwarmer
- Tunisian Crochet Pan Protectors
- How to Tunisian Crochet Cables
- Easy Tunisian Crochet Fingerless Gloves
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