Softee Chunky - Slipper Boots (crochet)

SIZES
To fit children’s/adult’s shoe size:
Extra-Small: 3/4
Small: 5/6
Medium: 7/8
Large: 9/10
Extra-Large: 11/12
Finished foot length:
Extra-Small: 7½" [19 cm]
Small: 9" [23 cm]
Medium: 9½" [24 cm]
Large: 10½" [26.5 cm]
Extra-Large: 11½" [29 cm]

MATERIALS
Bernat® Softee® Chunky (100 g/3.5 oz; 99 m/108 yds)
Sizes: XS S M L XL
28417 (Peony Pink) 2 2 2 2 3 balls
or
28607 (Glowing Gold)
or
28742 (Ultra Blue)
or
28223 (Grass)

Size 6.5 mm (U.S. K or 10½) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.

GAUGE
9 sc and 10 rows = 4" [10 cm].

ABBREVIATIONS
www.bernat.com/abbreviations
Beg = Beginning.
Ch = Chain.
Rem = Remain(ing).
Rep = Repeat.
Rnd(s) = Round(s).
RS = Right side.
Sc = Single crochet.
Sl st = Slip stitch.
St(s) = Stitch(es).
WS = Wrong side.
Yoh = Yarn over hook.

INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes.
Sole
Beg at heel, ch 4.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each of next 2 ch. 3 sc. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each sc to last sc. 2 sc in last sc. Turn.
Rep last row 1 (1-1-1-2) time(s) more. 7 (7-7-7-9) sc.
Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until work from beg measures 6½ (7-7½-8- 9)" [16.5 (18-19-20.5-23) cm], ending with a WS row.
Shape toe: 1st row: Ch 1. Draw up a loop in each of next 2 sts. Yoh and draw through all 3 loops on hook – sc2tog made. 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc. Sc2tog. Turn.
Rep last row 1 (1-1-1-2) time(s) more. 3 sc. Fasten off.

Upper
Beg at toe, ch 4.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each of next 2 ch. 3 sc. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc to end of row. 6 sc. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each sc to last sc. 2 sc in last sc. Turn.
Rep last row 4 (4-5-5-6) times more. 16 (16-18-18-20) sc.
Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until work from beg measures 4 (4½-4½-5- 5½)" [10 (11.5-11.5-12.5-14) cm], ending with a WS row.
Divide for leg opening: Left side: 1st row: (RS). Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 6 (6-7-7-8) sts. Sc2tog. 7 (7-8-8-9) sts. Turn.
Leave rem sts unworked.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc. Sc2tog. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows 1 (1-1-1-2) time(s) more. 5 (5-6-6-6) sts.
**Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. Rep last row until work from beg measures 8½ (9-9½-10- 11)" [21.5 (23-24-25.5-28) cm], ending with a WS row.
Fasten off.**
Right side: With RS facing join yarn with sl st to rem 8 (8- 9-9-10) sc.
1st row: (RS). Ch 1. Sc2tog over same sc as last sl st and next sc. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows 1 (1-1-1-2) time(s) more. 5 (5-6-6-6) sts.
Work from ** to ** as given for Left side.
Sew center back seam.

Leg
Join yarn with sl st to Upper at center back seam.
1st rnd: Ch 1. Work 24 (26-28-30-32) sc evenly around leg opening. Join with sl st to first sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
Rep last rnd until Leg measures 6 (6½-7-7½-8)" [15 (16.5- 18-19-20.5) cm].
Fasten off.
Join Upper and Sole: With RS facing, join yarn with sl st at center back seam of Upper. Working through both thicknesses, work 1 rnd of sc evenly around outer edge. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.