The Moccasin
Felted Crochet Moccasins for Men in 5 Sizes: S-XXL
change pictures size XL is working pattern to see for changes Felted Crochet Slippers for Men: The Moccasin
Please read pattern including "Tips" in its entirety before beginning.
Gauge: FOR BEST RESULTS ALWAYS TAKE TIME TO FELT THE SWATCH! Create a swatch: 10 sc x 10 rows. Pre-Felt: 4.25" x 3.5"(10.8 x 8.9cm) Felted: 3"x 3" (7.62 x 7.62cm)
Sizes: Extra Small: Shoe Sizes 7-8 Small: Shoe Sizes 8.5-9.5 Medium: Shoe Sizes 10-11 Large: Shoe Sizes 11.5-12.5 Extra Large: Shoe Sizes 13-14 Hook: 8mm (11,L) Materials:
MEDIUM
1. Two strands worsted weight. This pattern was tested and photographed in Lion's Brand Fishermen's Wool Yarn. 2. 2 skeins: 465 yards each (for XXL): 2 colors (sole & alternate color/slipper) 3. Scissors 4. Tape Measure 5. Yarn Needle 6. Access to washing machine. 7. Stitch markers (optional) Abbreviations: ch = chain dc = double crochet @ Lydia Hamilton 2013, Moss Crochet All rights reserved. Please contact Lydia Hamilton @ mosscrochet@gmail.com if you are interested in selling anything you make from this pattern. Please do NOT redistribute this pattern in any way without written permission. Thank you for your Felted Crochet Slippers for Men: The Moccasin hdc = half double crochet sc = single crochet sl st (s) = slip stitches (s) st (s) = stitch/stitches Chart Symbols: As per the Craft Yarn Council.
Size Small
Sole: See fig 1 for photo.
Make a foundation chain: Ch 24, (21+3) (ch3 counts as first hdc). Use a stitch marker to mark the top of your ch3 and then move it to the first stitch of each following round. \*Your first stitch of each round should be crocheted into the first stitch of the previous round (the stitch you joined into with a slip stitch). "+" Indicates that you are about to start your "return trip" around the sole, back toward the heel end. \*Except in round 3 where you make your first stitch into the next stitch Rnd 1 - Hdc into 4th ch from hook, hdc into next 20, ch 1 (add stitch marker here to mark the middle of the toe end of sole). Wrapping around and returning toward heel... hdc into next 22 ch. Join with sl st into top of ch3 (44). Rnd 2 - Ch 1, sc into same st, 2 sc into next st, sc into next 19 sts, 2 sc in next st, skip ch 1,+ 2 sc into next st, sc into next 19 sts, 2 sc into next st, sc into next st. Join with sl st into first sc of rnd 2 (48). Rnd 3 - Ch 1, dc into next 2 sts, hdc into next 12 sts, dc into next 8 sts, 2 dc into next 2 sts, + 2 dc into next 2 sts, dc into next 8 sts, hdc into next 12 sts,dc into next 2 sts. Join with sl st into first dc of rnd 3 (52). @ Lydia Hamilton 2013, Moss Crochet Felted Crochet Slippers for Men: The Moccasin Rnd 4 - Ch 1, 2 sc into same st, sc into next st, 2 sc into next st, sc into next 12 sts, hdc into next 6 sts, 2 dc into next 2 sts, dc into next 2 sts, 2 dc into next st, + 2 dc into next st, dc into next 2 sts, 2 dc into next 2 sts, hdc into next 6 sts, sc into next 12 sts, 2 sc into next st, sc into next st, 2 sc into next st. Join with sl st into first sc of rnd 4 (62). Rnd 5 - Ch 1, hdc into same st, hdc into next st, 2 hdc into next st, hdc into next 2 sts, 2 hdc into next st, sc into next 19 sts, [2 hdc into next st, hdc into next st] 2 times, hdc into next 2 sts + hdc into next 2 sts, [hdc into next st, 2 hdc into next st] 2 times, sC into next 19 sts, 2 hdc into next st, hdc into next 2 sts, 2 hdc into next st, hdc into next 2 sts. Join with sl st into first hdc of rnd 5 and fasten off (70).
Sides:
Starting at mid heel, work in continuous rounds. Optional: Use stitch marker as guide in first stitch of the round (70). Rnd 1 - Sc into next 2 sts, skip st, sc into next 13 sts, skip st, sc into next 17 sts, skip st, sc into next 18 sts, skip st, sc into next 13 sts, skip st, sc into last 2 sts (65). Rnd 2 - Sc into next 65 sts. Rnd 3 Sc into next 65 sts Rnd 4 - (in alt. color) Sc into next 65 sts. Fasten off.
Tongue: - See fig. 2 for chart
Ch 14 (13 +1), Row 1 - 1 hdc into 2nd ch from hook, and hdc into next 12 ch, ch 1, work around other side of foundation chain, hdc into next 13 sts. Turn work. Row 2 - Hdc into next 12 sts, 3 hdc into next, skip ch1, working around, 3 hdc into next, hdc into next 12. Turn work. Row 3 - Sc into next 13 hdc, [2 sc into next st] 4 times, sc into next 13 hdc. Turn work. @ Lydia Hamilton 2013, Moss Crochet All rights reserved. Please contact Lydia Hamilton @ mosscrochet@gmail.com if you are interested in selling anything you make from this pattern. Please do NOT redistribute this pattern in any way without written permission. Thank you for your understanding.Enjoy! Felted Crochet Slippers for Men: The Moccasin Row 4 - Hdc into next 12sc, [2 hdc into next st] 4 times, hdc into next 2 hdc, [2 hdc into next hdc] 4 times, hdc into next 12 sc. Row 5 - Evenly place 9 sc into and across bottom of tongue. Fasten off
Attaching Tongue to Sides: - See fig. 3
Evenly sew tongue into place with a yarn needle, leaving 31 stitches on sides for the foot opening: Count 15 sts in each direction from middle of heel, and start attaching tongue at 16th st. Use stitch markers or tacking to hold tongue securely to sides at the 16th st on either side, and also in the middle of toe. Use a simple loop stitch. Keep stitches fairly loose as to not cause pinching during the felting. The stitches should be as loose as the crochet work. Use a single strand of yarn all the way around, attaching tongue to the sides and fasten off. Foot Opening/Trim: Worked in continuous rounds starting mid-heel. Rnds 1 - 11: Sc into 42 sts. Do round 8 in alt. color. Reduce by 5 sts Fasten off after round 11 (42 sts) Size Medium
Sole: See fig 1 for photo.
Make a foundation chain: Ch 26, (23+3) (ch3 counts as first hdc). Use a stitch marker to mark the top of your ch3 and then move it to the first stitch of each following round. \*Your first stitch of each round should be crocheted into the first stitch of the previous round (the stitch you joined into with a slip stitch). "+" Indicates that you are about to start your "return trip" around the sole, back toward the heel end. \*Except in round 3 where you make your first stitch into the next stitch. @ Lydia Hamilton 2013, Moss Crochet Felted Crochet Slippers for Men: The Moccasin Rnd 1 - Hdc into 4th ch from hook, hdc into next 22, ch 1 (add stitch marker here to mark the middle of the toe end of sole). Wrapping around and returning toward heel... hdc into next 24 ch. Join with sl st into top of ch3 (48). Rnd 2 - Ch 1, hdc into same st, 2 hdc into next st, hdc into next 21 sts, 2 hdc in next st, skip ch 1, + 2 hdc into next st, hdc into next 21 sts, 2 hdc into next st, hdc into next st. Join with sl st into first hdc of rnd 2 (52). Rnd 3 - Ch 1, dc into next 2sts, hdc into next 13 sts, dc into next 9 sts, 2 dc into next 2 sts, + 2 dc into next 2 sts, dc into next 9 sts, hdc into next 13 sts, dc into next 2 sts. Join with sl st into first dc of rnd 3 (56). Rnd 4 - Ch 1, 2 sc into same st, sc into next st, 2 sc into next st, sc into next 13 sts, hdc into next 7 sts, 2 dc into next 2 sts, dc into next 2 sts, 2 dc into next st, + 2 dc into next st, dc into next 2 sts, 2 dc into next 2 sts, hdc into next 7 sts, sc into next 13 sts, 2 sc into next st, sc into next st, 2 sc into next st. Join with sl st into first sc of rnd 4 (66). Rnd 5 - Ch 1, hdc into same st, hdc into next st, 2 hdc into next st, hdc into next 2 sts, 2 hdc into next st, sc into next 21 sts, [2 hdc into next st, hdc into next st] 2 times, hdc into next 2 sts + hdc into next 2 sts, [hdc into next st, 2 hdc into next st] 2 times, sc into next 21 sts, 2 hdc into next st, hdc into next 2 sts, 2 hdc into next st, hdc into next 2 sts. Join with sl st into first hdc of rnd 5 and fasten off (74).
Sides:
Starting at mid heel, work in continuous rounds. Optional: Use stitch marker as guide in first stitch of the round (74). Rnd 1 - Sc into next 2 sts, skip st, sc into next 14 sts, skip st, sc into next 18 sts, skip st, sc into next 19 sts, skip st, sc into next 14 sts, skip st, sc into last 2 sts (69). Rnd 2 - Sc into next 69 sts. Rnd 3 - (in alt. color) Sc into next 69 sts. Fasten off. Tongue: - See fig. 2 for chart (optional: change color) @ Lydia Hamilton 2013, Moss Crochet All rights reserved. Please contact Lydia Hamilton @ mosscrochet@gmail.com if you are interested in selling anything you make from this pattern. Please do NOT redistribute this pattern in any way without written permission. Thank you for your Felted Crochet Slippers for Men: The Moccasin Ch 15 (14 + 1), Row 1 - 1 sc into 2nd ch from hook, and sc into next 13 ch, ch 1, work around other side of foundation chain, sc into next 14 sts. Turn work. Row 2 - Hdc into next 13 sts, 3 hdc into next, skip ch1, working around, 3 hdc into next, hdc into next 13. Turn work. Row 3 - Sc into next 14 hdc, [2 sc into next st] 4 times, sc into next 14 hdc. Turn work. Row 4 - Hdc into next 13sc, [2 hdc into next st] 4 times, hdc into next 2 hdc, [2 hdc into next hdc] 4 times, hdc into next 13 sc. Row 5 - Evenly place 11 sc into and across bottom of tongue. Fasten c
Attaching Tongue to Sides: - See fig. 3
Evenly sew tongue into place with a yarn needle, leaving 33 stitches on sides for the foot opening: Count 16 sts in each direction from middle of heel, and start attaching tongue at 17th st. Use stitch markers or tacking to hold tongue securely to sides at the 17th st on either side, and also in the middle of toe. Use a simple loop stitch (keep stitches fairly loose as to not cause pinching during the felting. The stitches should be as loose as the crochet work). Use a single strand of yarn all the way around, attaching tongue to the sides and fasten off. Foot Opening/Trim: (optional: change color) Worked in continuous rounds starting mid-heel. Rnds 1 - 11: sc into 45 sts. Do round 8 in alt. color) Fasten off after round 11 (45 sts).Reduce by 6 sts Size Large
Sole: See fig 1 for photo.
Make a foundation chain: Ch 28, (25+3) (ch3 counts as first hdc). @ Lydia Hamilton 2013, Moss Crochet Felted Crochet Slippers for Men: The Moccasin Use a stitch marker to mark the top of your ch3 and then move it to the first stitch of each following round. \*Your first stitch of each round should be crocheted into the first stitch of the previous round (the stitch you joined into with a slip stitch). "+" Indicates that you are about to start your "return trip" around the sole, back toward the heel end. \*Except in round 3 where you make your first stitch into the next stitch Rnd 1 - Hdc into 4th ch from hook, hdc into next 24, ch 1 (add stitch marker here to mark the middle of the toe end of sole). Wrapping around and returning toward heel... hdc into next 26 ch. Join with sl st into top of ch3 (52). Rnd 2 - Ch 1, hdc into same st, 2 hdc into next st, hdc into next 23 sts, 2 hdc in next st, skip ch 1, + 2 hdc into next st, hdc into next 23 sts, 2 hdc into next st, hdc into next st. Join with sl st into first hdc of rnd 2 (56). Rnd 3 - Ch 1, dc into next 2 sts, hdc into next 14 sts, dc into next 10 sts, 2 dc into next 2 sts, + 2 dc into next 2 sts, dc into next 10 sts, hdc into next 14 sts, dc into next 2 sts. Join with sl st into first dc of rnd 3 (60). Rnd 4 - Ch 1, 2 sc into same st, sc into next st, 2 sc into next st, sc into next 14 sts, hdc into next 8 sts, 2 dc into next 2 sts, dc into next 2 sts, 2 dc into next st, + 2 dc into next st, dc into next 2 sts, 2 dc into next 2 sts, hdc into next 8 sts, sc into next 14 sts, 2 sc into next st, sc into next st, 2 sc into next st. Join with sl st into first sc of rnd 4 (70). Rnd 5 - Ch 1, hdc into same st, hdc into next st, 2 hdc into next st, hdc into next 2 sts, 2 hdc into next st, sc into next 22 sts, [2 hdc into next st, hdc into next st] 2 times, hdc into next 3 sts + hdc into next 3 sts, [hdc into next st, 2 hdc into next st] 2 times, sc into next 22 sts, 2 hdc into next st, hdc into next 2 sts, 2 hdc into next st, hdc into next 2 sts. Join with sl st into first hdc of rnd 5 and fasten off (78).
Sides:
Starting at mid heel, work in continuous rounds. Optional: Use stitch marker as guide in first stitch of the round (78). @ Lydia Hamilton 2013, Moss Crochet Felted Crochet Slippers for Men: The Moccasin Rnd 1 - Sc into next 2 sts, skip st, sc into next 14 sts, skip st, sc into next 18 sts, skip st, sc into next 19 sts, skip st, sc into next 14 sts, skip st, sc into last 2 sts (73). Rnd 2 - Sc into next 73 sts. Rnd 3 - (in alt. color) Sc into next 73 sts. Fasten off Tongue: - See fig. 2 for chart- (optional: change color) Ch 16 (15 + 1), Row 1 - 1 hdc into 2nd ch from hook, and hdc into next 14 ch, ch 1, work around other side of foundation chain, hdc into next 15 sts. Turn work. Row 2 - Hdc into next 14 sts, 3 hdc into next, skip ch1, working around, 3 hdc into next, hdc into next 14. Turn work. Row 3 - Sc into next 15 hdc, [2 sc into next st] 4 times, sc into next 15 hdc. Turn work. Row 4 - Hdc into next 14sc, [2 hdc into next st] 4 times, hdc into next 2 hdc, [2 hdc into next hdc] 4 times, hdc into next 14 sc. w 5 - Evenly place 11 sc into and across bottom of tongue. Fasten off.
Attaching Tongue to Sides: - See fig. 3
Evenly sew tongue into place with a yarn needle, leaving 35 stitches on sides for the foot opening: Count 17 sts in each direction from middle of heel, and start attaching tongue at 18th st. Use stitch markers or tacking to hold tongue securely to sides at the 18th st on either side, and also in the middle of toe. Use a simple loop stitch (keep stitches fairly loose as to not cause pinching during the felting. The stitches should be as loose as the crochet work). Use a single strand of yarn all the way around, attaching tongue to the sides and fasten off. Foot Opening/Trim: (optional: change color) Worked in continuous rounds starting mid-heel. Rnds 1 - 12: sc into 46 sts. Do round 9 in alt. color) Lydia Hamilton 2013, Moss Crochet Felted Crochet Slippers for Men: The Moccasin Fasten off after round 12 (46 sts).Reduce by 7 st Size Extra Large
Sole: See fig 1 for photo.
Make a foundation chain: Ch 30, (27+3) (ch3 counts as first hdc). Use a stitch marker to mark the top of your ch3 (last ch from hook). In following rounds,and then move it to the first stitch of each following round. \*Your first stitch of each round should be crocheted into the first stitch of the previous round (the stitch you joined into with a slip stitch). "+" Indicates that you are about to start your "return trip" around the sole, back toward the heel end. \*Except in round 3 where you make your first stitch into the next stitch. Rnd 1 - Hdc into 4th ch from hook, hdc into next 26, ch 1 (add stitch marker here to mark the middle of the toe end of sole). Wrapping around and returning toward heel... hdc into next 28 ch. Join with sl st into top of ch3 (56). Rnd 2 - Ch 1, hdc into same st, 2 hdc into next st, hdc into next 25 sts, 2 hdc in next st, skip ch 1, + 2 hdc into next st, hdc into next 25 sts, 2 hdc into next st, hdc into next st. Join with sl st into first hdc of rnd 2 (60). Rnd 3 - Ch 1, dc into next st 2sts, hdc into next 15 sts, dc into next 11 sts, 2 dc into next 2 sts, + 2 dc into next 2 sts, dc into next 11 sts, hdc into next 15 sts, dc into next 2 sts. Join with sl st into first dc of rnd 3 (64). Rnd 4 - Ch 1, 2 sc into same st, sc into next st, 2 sc into next st, sc into next 15 sts, hdc into next 9 sts, 2 dc into next 2 sts, dc into next 2 sts, 2 dc into next st, + 2 dc into next st, dc into next 2 sts, 2 dc into next 2 sts, hdc into next 9 sts, sc into next 15 sts, 2 sc into next st, sc into next st, 2 sc into next st. Join with sl st into first sc of rnd 4 (74). @ Lydia Hamilton 2013, Moss Crochet Felted Crochet Slippers for Men: The Moccasin Rnd 5 - Ch 1, hdc into same st, hdc into next st, 2 hdc into next st, hdc into next 2 sts, 2 hdc into next st, sc into next 24 sts, [2 hdc into next st, hdc into next st] 2 times, hdc into next 3 sts + hdc into next 3 sts, [hdc into next st, 2 hdc into next st] 2 times, sCc into next 24 sts, 2 hdc into next st, hdc into next 2 sts, 2 hdc into next st, hdc into next 2 sts. Join with sl st into first hdc of rnd 5 and fasten off (82).
Sides:
Starting at mid heel, work in continuous rounds. Optional: Use stitch marker as guide in first stitch of the round (82). Rnd 1 - Sc into next 2 sts, skip st, sc into next 15 sts, skip st, sc into next 19 sts, skip st, sc into next 20 sts, skip st, sc into next 15 sts, skip st, sc into last 2 sts (77). Rnd 2 - Sc into next 77 sts. Rnd 3 - (in alt. color) Sc into next 77 sts. Fasten off. Tongue: - See fig. 2 for chart- (optional: change color) Ch 17 (16 + 1), Row 1 - 1 hdc into 2nd ch from hook, and hdc into next 15 ch, ch 1, work around other side of foundation chain, hdc into next 16 sts. Turn work. Row 2 - Dc into next 15 sts, 3 dc into next, skip ch1, working around, 3 dc into next, dc into next 15. Turn work. Row 3 - Sc into next 16 hdc, [2 sc into next st] 4 times, sc into next 16 hdc. Turn work. Row 4 - Hdc into next 15sc, [2 hdc into next st] 4 times, hdc into next 2 hdc, [2 hdc into next hdc] 4 times, hdc into next 15 sc. w 5 - Evenly place 11 sc into and across bottom of tongue. Fasten off
Attaching Tongue to Sides: - See fig. 3
@ Lydia Hamilton 2013, Moss Crochet All rights reserved. Please contact Lydia Hamilton @ mosscrochet@gmail.com if you are interested in selling anything you make from this pattern. Please do NOT redistribute this pattern in any way without written permission. Thank you for your understanding. Enjoy! Felted Crochet Slippers for Men: The Moccasin Evenly sew tongue into place with a yarn needle, leaving 37 stitches on sides for the foot opening: Count 18 sts in each direction from middle of heel, and start attaching tongue at 19th st. Use stitch markers or tacking to hold tongue securely to sides at the 19th st on either side, and also in the middle of toe. Use a simple loop stitch (keep stitches fairly loose as to not cause pinching during the felting. The stitches should be as loose as the crochet work). Use a single strand of yarn all the way around, attaching tongue to the sides and fasten off. Foot Opening/Trim: (optional: change color) Worked in continuous rounds starting mid-heel. Use stitch markers to keep track of your first stitch of each round. Rnd 1 Sc into 46 sts (46). Rnd 2 Skip 1st st,of round, sc into 45 sts (45) Rnd 3 In alt. colour, skip 1st st of round, sc into 44 sts (44) Rnd 4 Skip 1st st of round, sc into 21, skip st, sc into 21 sts( 42) Rnd 5 Skip 1st st of round, sc into 20 sts, skip st, sc into 20 sts (40) Rnd 6 to 12:, sc into 40 sts (40) Do round 9 in alt. colour Fasten off after round 12 (40 sts).
TIPS
1. A "+" sign indicates that you are now working on the other side of a round. It will help you quickly assess whether you are on track as it indicates that you should be at the middle of the toe end of the sole. Each round of the sole will be working up one side and then down the opposite, counterclockwise. The stitches on each side mirror each other. 2. If you wind your balls of yarn on a ball winder, you can pull your two strands from the same ball of yarn, - the inner and out ends. 3. Make sure you don't buy "superwash" yarn as it won't felt. You can substitute two strands of other worsted weight wool yarns, but be mindful that other yarns may felt differently. 4. Small variations from pattern will not show because the item is being felted. No need to drive yourself crazy if you're stitches are off if you've got the right shape. 5. Make sure you work in any loose ends before felting. @ Lydia Hamilton 2013, Moss Crochet Felted Crochet Slippers for Men: The Moccasin 6. Loosely darn closed any accidental holes made that are larger than a pencil eraser.
FELTING
This pattern was tested on both front and top loading washing machines. Please visit http://mosscrochet.blogspot.ca/2014/01/factors-to-consider-when-felting-in.html for tips on felting using a front-loading machine. Top loading washing machines: Wet the slippers in warm water, rinse and place them in the washing machine with normal amount of detergent, picking the hottest water possible and a cold rinse. Place some other items in the machine such as a pair or two of jeans. Check your felting as you go along. When pattern tested, the slippers were "double felted", meaning they went through two cycles before they were ready to be shaped and had reached the desired size.
SHAPING
If the slippers are for yourself, the best way to shape them is by wearing them and gently taking them off to retain the shape of your feet. The slippers can easily shaped by hand, putting your hand in the slipper, encouraging the shape you desire. You can also let the slippers dry with plastic bags stuffed inside to hold the shape especially in the toe box. Be mindful that this slipper is styled to be wide in the toe box.
Fig. 1: Finished Sole
Fig. 2: Crochet Chart for Tongue (shown here in size medium) Fig. 3: Attaching the Tongue. @ Lydia Hamilton 2013, Moss Crochet All rights reserved. Please contact Lydia Hamilton @ mosscrochet@gmail.com if you are interested in selling anything you make from this pattern. Please do NOT redistribute this pattern in any way without written permission. Thank you for your understanding.Enjoy!
