There is nothing better than slipping into something warm and cozy at the end of a long day, and the Split Cuff Slippers are ready and waiting for you. This pattern creates simple, stylish crochet slippers in a full range of adult women’s and men’s sizes, making them perfect for gifting or keeping.
The fold-over cuff features a split in the back ease and visual interest, while the decorative strap and button add a charming finishing touch - and help tell left from right! Get the crochet pattern below, right here on Moogly!
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A Cozy Treat for Your Feet
There’s something extra special about making a pair of slippers with your own two hands. The Split Cuff Slippers are all about everyday comfort with a polished twist, from the soft, snug fit to the fold-over cuff and sweet strap and button detail.
They’re the kind of project that feels relaxing to stitch and even better to wear, perfect for treating yourself or creating a heartfelt handmade gift that’s sure to be loved. Best of all, the construction is straightforward and relaxing, so you can enjoy the process and have a comfy new pair ready before you know it. Worried about slipping? CLICK HERE for a variety of solutions!
Split Cuff Slippers
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US - I, 5.5 mm - Furls Streamline
290 - 475 yds Patons Classic Wool Worsted (4 - Worsted; 100 g/3.5 oz, 177 m/194 yds)
Color A: Gray Mix - 2 skeins
Color B: Meadow - 5 yds
Gauge: 13 dc x 8 rows = 4" [10cm]
Helpful Links and Tutorials:
CSDC - Chainless Starting Double Crochet
Fpdc/Bpdc - front and back post double crochet
Split Cuff Slippers Sizing
These unisex slippers are designed to fit both standard and wide widths. To find your size and customize your slippers, see the list below:
Women's 4 - 6 ½, standard width - follow the size SMALL (S) instructions for both stitch count and row count.
Women's 4 - 6 ½, wide width - follow the size MEDIUM (M) instructions for the stitch count, and the size SMALL (S) instructions for the row count.
Women's 7 - 9 ½, standard width, and Men's 6 - 8 ½, standard width - follow the size MEDIUM (M) instructions for both stitch count and row count.
Women's 7 - 9 ½, wide width, and Men's 6 - 8 ½, wide width - follow the size LARGE (L) instructions for the stitch count, and the size MEDIUM (M) instructions for the row count.
Women's 10 - 12 ½, standard width, and Men's 9 - 11 ½, standard width - follow the size LARGE (L) instructions for both stitch count and row count.
Women's 10 - 12 ½, wide width, and Men's 9 - 11 ½, wide width - follow the size EXTRA LARGE (XL) instructions for the stitch count, and the size LARGE (L) instructions for the row count.
Men's 12 - 14, standard width - follow the size EXTRA LARGE (XL) instructions for both stitch count and row count.
Sizing instructions are given in the pattern below as S(M, L, XL) OR split into their own rnds. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes.
NOTES
The right and left slippers are the same, and can be distinguished using the decorative, optional straps with buttons.
Some rnds are worked in turned rounds, and will be marked as "join and turn." Use a stitch marker in the first and last st of each round.
Special Stitch
fp/bpdc2tog - yarn over and insert hook from front to back around post of next st, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook (2 loops rem on hook), yarn over and insert hook from back to front around post of next st, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on hook.
Split Cuff Slippers INSTRUCTIONS:
Starting at the Toe
Rnd 1: With Color A, make a magic circle, CSDC, dc 11 in the ring; join and turn. (12 dc)
Rnd 2: (CSDC, dc) in the first st, 2 dc in each rem st around. (24 dc)
Follow the Rnd 3 instructions for your size only, then go on to Rnd 4.
Rnd 3 - SMALL ONLY: CSDC in the first st, dc in the next 10 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 11 sts, 2 dc in the next st; join and turn. (26 dc)
Rnd 3 - MEDIUM ONLY: CSDC in the first st, dc in the next 4 sts, 2 dc in the next st, *dc in the next 5 sts, 2 dc in the next st; rep from * around, join and turn. (28 dc)
Rnd 3 - LARGE ONLY: CSDC in the first st, dc in the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st, *dc in the next 3 sts, 2 dc in the next st; rep from * around, join and turn. (30 dc)
Rnd 3 - EXTRA LARGE ONLY: CSDC in the first st, dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st, *dc in the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st; rep from * around, join and turn. (32 dc)
Rnds 4 - 10 (11, 12, 13): CSDC in the first st, dc in each rem st around; join and turn.
Make the Heel of the Foot
Row 1: CSDC in the first st, dc in the next 19 (20, 22, 23) sts, turn leaving rem sts unworked. (20 (21, 23, 24) sts)
Rows 2 - 7 (8, 9, 10): CSDC in the first st, dc in each rem st across; turn.
Set Up for the Cuff
Fold the last row in half, to sl st in the first st of the last row.
Turn work to stitch around the foot opening. The opening at the back of the heel will be sewn shut later.
Make the Inner Cuff
Rnd 1: (CSDC, dc) in the side of the first row, work 2 dc in the side of each row and 1 dc in each st around foot opening.
If the st count is even, join with sl st and continue to next rnd.
If the st count is odd, add an additional st in the side of the last row, join with a sl st and continue to next rnd.
Rnds 2 - 4: Ch 1, fpdc around the first st, bpdc around the next st; *fpdc around next st, bpdc around next st; rep from * around, join.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, [fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st] 3 (4, 5, 6) times, fp/bpdc2tog twice, [fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st] until 10 (12, 14, 16) sts rem, fp/bpdc2tog twice, *fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st; rep from * to end, join.
Rnd 6: Rep Rnd 2.
Rnd 7: Ch 1, [fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st] 2 (3, 4, 5) times, fp/bpdc2tog twice, [fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st] until 8 (10, 12, 14) sts rem, fp/bpdc2tog twice, *fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st; rep from * to end, join.
Rnd 8: Rep Rnd 2, turn.
Make the Outer Cuff
Row 1: Working entire rnd in BLO, CSDC in the first st, dc in each rem st around; turn but do NOT join.
Rows 2 - 7: CSDC in the first st, dc in each rem st across; turn.
Row 8: Ch 1, sc in the first st, working in the front 3rd loop, hdc in each st across until 1 st rem, sc in last st; turn.
Row 9: Ch 1, sc in the first st, working in the BLO, sc in each st across until 1 st rem, sc in last st; finish off and weave in ends.
Sew the Back of the Heel Closed
Cut a 12" length of yarn and mattress stitch the back of the heel closed. Weave in ends.
Add Strap and Button (Optional)
Make Strap with Color B:
Row 1: Ch 13, skip the ch closest to the hook, sc in each rem st across; turn. (12 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, FO leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew to Slipper:
Fold the Strap over the bottom of the Outer Cuff, as shown. Use the long tail to sew to the cuff, and then add a button to the top of the strap.
Repeat for the other slipper, being sure to place the strap and button on the opposite side of the cuff.
I hope you enjoy making and wearing your Split Cuff Slippers as much as I loved designing them. They are a wonderfully relaxing project that works up quickly, and the classic style means they are perfect for gifting, selling at craft fairs, or keeping in a cozy basket by your favorite chair. If you make a pair, I would love to see them, so be sure to share your photos and let me know how you customized yours! You can always tag me @mooglyblog on social media!
The Fine Print
Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2026, all rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others. If you wish to make items for sale from this pattern or translate it to another language, please visit the About page for details. Thank you to Yarnspirations for providing the yarn for this pattern.
Brenda LaKing says
i would love to make these slippers