Free Crochet Pattern: Lion® Suede - Microspun Crochet Oxford Slippers

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Crochet Oxford Slippers
Lion BrandŽ Lion^® Suede - Microspun
Pattern Number: 50950

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X
Adult length 8 1/4 (9, 9 1/4, 10) in. [21.5 (23, 24, 25.5) cm]
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS

210-146 Lion Suede Yarn: Fuchsia Intense, vivid deep-toned.
Quantity needed: 2 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 9.78
Note: (A)

910-153 Microspun Yarn: Ebony True black
Quantity needed: 1 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 3.99
Note: (B)

Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size I-9
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.45

Lion Brand Stitch Markers
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.49

Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 3.59

GAUGE:
13 sts + 14 rows = 4 in. [10 cm] in sc with A. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
Exact gauges is not imporant to this project.

STITCH EXPLANATION:
FPSC (front post single crochet) Insert hook from front to back then tofront, going around the sc post, draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops onhook. Skip st behind the FPSC. sc2tog (sc dec) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook intonext st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook. Note: When working sc in joined rounds, always sk the sl st at beg of rnd,sc in the next actual sc. Make the final sc of each round in the last sc, theone with the sl st join. Sole is a shaped oval, made in joined rounds back andforth, with short-rnd shaping; the join is at center of heel. For clarity, markthe sc at center of toe and move marker up into each center sc as you go.

INSTRUCTIONS

SOLE AND BODY (make 2) With A, ch 20 (22, 24, 26). Rnd 1 RS: 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in 17 (19, 21, 23) ch, 3 sc inlast ch, mark middle sc for toe, working along opposite side of ch, sc in next17 (19, 21, 23) ch, 2 sc in same ch as beg, sl st in beg sc, turn - 41 (45,49, 53) sc. Rnd 2 (short row): Ch 1, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in 18 (20,22, 24) sc, 5 sc in center sc, sc in 8 (9, 10, 11) sc, sl st in next sc, turn. Rnd 3 (short row): Sk sl st, sc in 10 (11, 12, 13) sc, 3 sc in center sc,sc in 10 (11, 12, 13) sc, sl st in next sc, turn. Rnd 4: Sk sl st, sc in 11 (12, 13, 14) sc, 3 sc in center sc, sc in 11(12, 13, 14) sc, sc in sl st, sc 9 (10, 11, 12) sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in lastsc, sl st in beg sc, turn. Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in next sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc in 22 (24, 26,28) sc, 3 sc in center sc, sc in 12 (13, 14, 15) sc, sc in sl st, sc in 9 (10,11, 12) sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc in last sc, sl st in beg sc, turn -57 (61,65, 69) sc. Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in 25 (27, 29, 31) sc, 2sc in next sc, sc in center sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 25 (27, 29, 31) sc,2 sc in next sc, sc in last sc, sl st in beg sc, turn - 61 (65, 69, 73) sc. Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in 29 (31, 33, 35) sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in center sc,2 sc in next sc, sc in 29 (31, 33, 35) sc, sl st in beg sc, turn - 63 (67, 71,75) sc. Next rnd creates a "turn" to beg working the body perpendicular to the sole. Rnd 8 WS: Ch 1, FPSC in each sc, sl st in beg sc, turn - 63 (67, 71,75) sc. Rnds 9-11: Ch 1, sc in each sc, sl st in beg sc, turn. Fasten off. From each side of center toe marker, sk next 10 (11, 12, 13) sc,mark next sc. VAMP AND TONGUE (make 2) With A, ch 6. Row 1 RS: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 4 ch, turn - 5 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn -7 sc. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first sc, sc in 6 sc, turn. Rep Row 3 11 (12, 13, 14) times, mark each end of 8th row. Next Row: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 3 sc, sc2tog, turn - 5 sc. Next Row: Ch 1, sc in first sc, sc in 4 sc, turn - 5 sc. Next Row: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next sc and mark for toe center, sc2tog -3 sc. Fasten off. ASSEMBLY With RS facing, insert vamp at top of foot, matching markers at sides andtoe center, matching sts and sc row edges. Whipstitch vamp to sole. FLAPS AND FINISHING Topline With RS facing, join A with sl st in next sc past side marker, ch 1, sc insame sc, sc in next 39 (41, 43, 45) sc around heel, ending with sc before otherside marker, turn. First Flap Row 1 RS: Ch 1, sc in first sc, sc in next 6 sc, turn - 7 sc. Row 2: Rep Row 1. Row 3: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog - 5 sc. Fasten off. Second Flap Sk next 26 (28, 30, 32) sc of topline, join yarn with sl st in next sc. Workas for first flap. Edging Join A with sl st in marked side sc of first flap, ch 1, sc in sc row edgeof topline, sc in next 3 sc row edges of flap, sc in 5 sc at end of flap, sc innext 3 row edges of flap, sc in next 10 (11, 12, 13) sc of topline, sc2tog, scin next 2 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 10 (11, 12, 13) sc, sc in next 3 sc row edgesof flap, sc in next 5 sc at end of flap, sc in next 3 row edges of flap, sc innext row edge of topline, sl st in next marked side sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends. LACES (make 2) With B, make a 20 in. [51 cm] ch. Fasten off. Thread lace between ends of flaps and tie as desired.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
beg = begin(s)(ning)
ch(s) = chain(s)
fpsc = front post single crochet
rnd(s) = round(s)
RS = right side
sc = single crochet
sc2tog = single crochet 2 together
sk = skip
sl = slip
st(s) = stitch(es)
tog = together
WS = wrong side
yo = yarn over

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