Felted Baby Slippers with Textured Sole

Filipinos are really fond of wearing slippers whenever and whatever the occasion may be. The trend of flip flops and slip-ons crazed major malls nationwide. Why?  We love the comfort these footwear provides. No additional fuzz. Simple yet rocks.

I was playing with my fiance’s niece when I saw one of her slippers lying around. I picked it up and got inspired to make a pair of slippers. It’s what I do usually. Be inspired then crochet.

This pair of slippers is made with felted wool, for additional touch of softness and comfort. Plus ankle-wrap straps to secure the slippers on for extra flirty style. I also made the bottom sole textured for rough – look.

Close Up of Felted Sole:

Felted Sole

Soak Top Sole (if Yarn B is untreated wool) in hot water (preferably water that just got boiled) with dishwashing liquid for 5-10 minutes (as desired – or longer). Remove the cloth from hot water. Be careful with being burned. Gently hand wash the cloth until felting occurs. Soak again to hot water. Repeat procedure til desired texture is achieve. Wash the soap in cold water. Let the sole dry.

Close Up of Slippers:

Close Up of Slippers with view of Textured Sole

The textured sole:

Textured Sole

The textured effect was created by alternating treble and single crochet.

here’s what i was able to do using two strands of the thread:

Crocheted flower to use as earrings

A shoe, a tote bag and a funky hat