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Vintage Bella Ballet
Slippers #651
A skillful needlewoman
will swiftly crochet these dainty lounging slippers in an easy stitch pattern…Attractive
& cozy comfort to wear or gift!
SIZE:
Directions
are given for medium size, with changes for small & large sizes given in
brackets.
Materials:
American
Thread Co Star Pearl Cotton Size 5, 5 - 60 yd balls
Cardboard
for Soles
2
yds Narrow Velvet Ribbon
#5
Steel Crochet Hook
SOLES:
Ch
65 [59, 71] 3 dc in 4th st from hk, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of
next 58 [52, 64] sts, 2 dc in next st, 3 dc in last st, working on other side
of ch, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of next 58 [52, 64] sts, 2 dc in next
st. Join in 1st dc.
2ND
ROW: Ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, 2 dc in each
of next 5 sts, 1 dc in each of next 58 [52, 64] sts, 2 dc in each of next 7
sts, 1 dc in each of next 58 [52, 64] sts, 2 dc in next st, join in 1st
dc.
3RD
ROW: Ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, 2 dc in each
of next 6 sts, 1 dc in each of next 30 [27, 33] sts, 1 hdc in each of next 16
[13, 19] sts, [hdc: yo, insert in st, pull thru & work off all lps on hk at
one time], 1 dc in each of next 17 sts, 2 dc in each of next 11 sts, 1 dc in
each of next 17 sts, 1 hdc in each of next 16 [13, 19] sts, 1 dc in each of
next 30 [27, 33] sts, join in 1st dc.
4TH
ROW: Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, * 1 dc in
next st, 2 dc in next st, rep from * 5 times, 1 dc in each of next 31 [28, 34]
sts, 1 hdc in each of next 20 [17, 23] sts, 1 dc in each of next 15 sts, * 2 dc
in next st, 1 dc in next st, rep from * 9 times, 1 dc in each of next 15 sts, 1
hdc in each of next 20 [17, 23] sts, 1 dc in each rem st, join in 1st
dc.
5TH
ROW: Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, * 1 dc in
each of next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, rep from * 5 times, 1 dc in each of next
34 [31, 37] sts, 1 hdc in each of next 97 [94, 100] sts, 1 dc in each rem st,
join in 1st dc.
6TH
ROW: Ch 1 & work 1 sc in each st,
break thread.
Work
another section in same manner.
Cut
out cardboard shape of sole, insert bet crocheted sections & sew tog.
UPPER
SECTION:
Ch
16, dc in 4th st from hk, dc in next ch, ch 1, sk next ch, dc in
next ch [eyelet], 1 dc in each rem ch, ch 3, turn.
2ND
ROW: Work 1 dc in each dc & ch 1 of
eyelet, ch 3, turn.
3RD,
4TH & 5TH ROWS:
Work 1 dc in each dc, ch 3, turn.
6TH
ROW: Work 1 dc in each dc to within last
3 sts, ch 1, sk next dc, 1 dc in each rem dc, ch 3, turn.
7TH
ROW: Same as 2nd row.
8TH,
9TH & 10TH ROWS:
Same as 3rd, 4th & 5th rows.
11TH
ROW: 1 Dc in each of first 2 dc, ch 1,
sk next dc, 1 dc in each rem dc, ch 3, turn.
12TH
ROW: Same as 2nd row.
13TH,
14TH & 15TH ROWS:
Same as 3rd, 4th & 5th rows.
16TH
ROW: Same as 6th row.
17TH
ROW: Work 1 dc in each dc & ch of
eyelet to within last 2 sts, * yo, insert in next st, pull thru & work off
2 lps, rep from *, yo & pull thru all lps on hk at one time [a dec], ch 3,
turn.
11TH
ROW: Dec 1 st at beg of row & work 1
dc in each rem st, ch 3, turn.
[Miss
Julia’s Note: The heading of “11TH
ROW” is a direct text of original vintage pattern.]
Rep
last 2 rows 3 times & work 13 [11, 15] rows even.
Work
row of sc all around.
Work
another section in same manner.
FINISHING:
Sew
upper section to sole as illustrated, leaving approx 1 ¼” open at toe.
Lace
velvet ribbon thru eyelets.
Enjoy!
