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Make warm, fitted crochet slipper socks with this coral folded-cuff video tutorial. The cozy ankle style combines a smooth foot, rounded toe, and deep ribbed cuff; follow the embedded tutorial for the designer’s exact stitch counts while using the English sizing and finishing advice below.
Why Make Folded-Cuff Slipper Socks?
This ankle-height design offers more coverage than a ballet slipper while remaining easier to wear around the house than a tall sock. The folded cuff creates a polished finish and can help the upper sit comfortably around the ankle.
- Warm, practical indoor footwear
- Comfortable ankle coverage
- Attractive ribbed folded cuffs
- Easy to personalize with color
- A useful handmade winter gift
Suggested Materials
- Soft yarn in the weight demonstrated in the video
- A crochet hook compatible with the yarn and required gauge
- Stitch markers
- Scissors and a yarn needle
- Flexible measuring tape
- Optional nonslip treatment designed for textile slippers
Select yarn that feels comfortable against the skin and can tolerate regular washing. Firm stitch definition helps the slipper retain its shape, but the fabric should still flex when the foot moves.
Measure the Foot and Check Gauge
Measure from the heel to the longest toe and around the widest part of the foot. Also measure the ankle where the cuff will sit. Compare these figures with the tutorial’s finished dimensions and remember that yarn, hook size, and personal tension can change the final fit.
Make a small gauge sample before beginning. If the stitches are too loose, the slippers may stretch quickly; if they are too tight, the fabric may feel stiff. Adjust carefully while maintaining the texture shown in the tutorial.
Follow the Slipper-Sock Construction
Watch how the maker establishes the toe or foundation, expands the foot, shapes the heel, and transitions into the ankle. Mark the beginning of every round and recount shaping sections before continuing. Try the work against the intended foot at natural stopping points.
The cuff should stretch enough to pass over the heel without becoming loose during wear. Work the ribbing with even tension and count the rows so both cuffs match. Fold them to the same depth before completing the final finishing.
