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Warm Your Slippers Blog Hop – Hot Dog Slippers for Toddlers

There’s nothing better than slipping your feet into something soft and handmade—especially when there’s still a chill in the air. That’s exactly why the Warm Your Slippers Blog Hop is here!

This cozy event brings together some of my favorite crochet designers to share slipper patterns that are perfect for lounging, gifting, and keeping those toes toasty warm. Whether you love classic styles, whimsical designs, or something with a little personality stitched in, you’ll find plenty of inspiration along the way.

Why Slippers?

Slippers are:

  • Quick to make

  • Practical and giftable

  • Perfect for using up stash yarn

  • A crowd-pleaser at craft fairs

  • Ideal for holiday gift planning (yes, already 😉)

They’re the kind of project that feels both thoughtful and useful—warmth wrapped in stitches.

My Featured Pattern – Hot Dog Slippers

I’m so excited to share my contribution to this hop! My slipper design combines comfort, charm, and just a touch of fun. Designed for warmth and everyday wear, these slippers are great for playtime, photos, and unforgettable handmade gifts. They work up quickly and are a joyful project for any crocheter.

Skill Level: Beginner to intermediate (basic stitches and simple shaping)

Sizes Included: Slippers fit 3-4-year-old (6.25″ long) or 5-6-year-old size (7.0″ long).

Materials Needed:
* Worsted weight yarn in bun, hot dog, and condiment colors
* Crochet hook H (5.0 mm)
* Yarn needle
* Scissors
* Fiberfill
* Optional non-slip sole material

🎁 Perfect For:

• Funny handmade gifts
• Toddler slippers
• Birthday presents
• Photo props
• Holiday or stocking stuffers

The Hot Dog Toddler Slippers crochet pattern is a fun and unique way to make something warm, silly, and totally memorable.

STITCHES:

Invisible decrease: https://youtube.com/shorts/0NC5nXyDvwI?feature=share

Ultimate finish:  https://youtu.be/jVpTr8mId3I

Directions:

HOT DOG:

Rnd 1: With red yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sc). Join with sl st.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st (12 sc). Join with sl st.

Rnd 3: Ch 1, *sc in sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (18 sc). Join with sl st.

Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in each st. Join with sl st.

Rnd 5: Ch 1, *sc in 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (24 sc). Join with sl st.

Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in each st. Join with sl st.

Rnd 7 for size 3/4: Ch 1, *sc in 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (28 sc). Join with sl st.

Rnd 7 for size 5/6: Ch 1, *sc in 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (30 sc).

Rnds 8-13[15]: Ch 1, sc in each st. Join with sl st at end of Rnd 13 [15].

Rnd 14[16]: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 19[21] sc, dec (21[23] sc). Leave remaining sts unworked.

Rnd 15[17]: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 17[19 sc], dec (19[21] sc).

Rnds 16-26[18-30]: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. Fasten off at end of Rnd 26[30] leaving 6” length. Fold Row 26[30] and sew tog for heel.

Cuff:

Rnd 1: Join red yarn at back seam. Ch 1, hdc across 12[16] row ends, dec at corner, hdc across front, dec at corner, hdc across 12 [16] rows on other side, join with sl st (30[34] hdc.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, *fpdc, bpdc,* repeat around. Join with sl st. Fasten off yarn.

BUN:

Rnd 1: With tan yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st (12 sc).

Rnd 3: Ch 1, *sc in sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (18 sc).

Rnd 4: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (24 sc).

Rnd 5: Ch 1, *sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (30 sc).

Rnd 6: Ch 1, *sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (36 sc).

Rnd 7: Ch 1, *sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (42 sc).

Rnd 8: Ch 1, *sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (48 sc).

Rnd 9: (Size 5/6 only) Ch 1, *sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (54 sc).

Rnds 9-22 [10-25]: Sc in each st.

Rnd 23[26]: (Size 5/6 only) *Inv dec, sc in next 7 sc,* repeat around (48 sc).

Rnd 24[27]: *Inv dec, sc in next 6 sc,* repeat around (42 sc).

Rnd 25[28]: *Inv dec, sc in next 5 sc,* repeat around (36 sc).

Rnd 26[29]: *Inv dec, sc in next 4 sc,* repeat around (30 sc).

Rnd 27[30]: *Inv dec, sc in next 3 sc,* repeat around (24 sc).

Rnd 28[31]: *Inv dec, sc in next 2 sc,* repeat around (18 sc).

Rnd 29[32]: *Inv dec, sc in next sc,* repeat around (12 sc).

Rnd 30[33]: Inv dec 6 times (6 sc). Close with ult fin.

Do not stuff bun. Lay flat and fold it around hot dog portion with top of slipper not covered by bun. Sew in place firmly.

Use yellow yarn to embroider mustard line across top of hot dog.

 

Hot Dog Toddler Slippers Crochet Pattern – free download for one day only on February 25

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