Alpine Mint Slipper Socks | Free Crochet Sock Pattern

Crochet up a pair of these gorgeous beginner Alpine Mint Slipper Socks perfect for last minute gifts for the men in your life!

Men are the worst…to shop for.

Okay. We might not be THE worst but we are right up on that list. This year, I really set out to crochet up quick to stitch gifts perfect for the men in your life. We had the Black Balsam Beanie, Mountain Mitts, and now…the Alpine Mint Slipper Socks!

The Alpine Mint Slipper Socks are quick to stitch and perfect for last minute gifting. The socks use less than two skeins of Color A (the green) and just a few yards of Color B (the cream). Now, the yarn used in the pattern is Lion Brand Yarn Vanna’s Choice which is a ‘bouncy’ acrylic.

What is a bouncy acrylic?

I’m glad you asked. It’s your Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn, Red Heart Super Saver, and Vanna’s Choice. It is not your Caron’s Simple Soft, Lion Brand Basic Stitch, or Lion Brand Heartland. These yarns are ‘shiny acrylics’ and just don’t have the stretch needed to make these slippers fit the way you’ll want.

ALPINE MINT SLIPPER SOCKS

Designed by Rohn Strong

I’ve always thought if Mrs. Miracle knit (or crocheted) she would make socks. They’re the perfect gift, always giving warmth to those that need it, and everyone loves a comfy pair of socks. I’m happy to share with you all my go-to slipper sock pattern perfect for gifting!

Skill Level: Intermediate

Finished Sizes

Instructions given fit size Small; changes for Medium, and Large are in [].

For Reference:

Small Sock Size will fit a Youth 4-9 years old.

Medium Sock will fit a Woman Shoe Size 4-10 and Man’s Shoe Size 6-10.

Large Sock will fit a Man Shoe Size 11-14.

Finished Measurements

Foot Length: 8.5 (9.5, 10.5) inches

Foot Circumference: 5.75 (8, 10.25) inches

Materials

• Lion Brand Yarn Vanna’s Choice (Medium) worsted weight acrylic yarn (3.5oz/170 yds/100g per ball)
  • 2 balls Olive (#174)
  • 1 ball Beige (#123)
• Size H/8 /5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry Needle

Gauge

14 sts and 12 rows in Half Double Crochet Slip Stitch = 4 inches

Take time to check gauge.

Special Stitch

Half Double Crochet Slip Stitch (hdcslst) = Yarn over, insert hook into next st, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook.

Pattern Notes

1. Slipper is worked from the toe up.
2. To ensure that socks match, work 2 socks at once.
3. Finished socks are smaller than actual fit so that they stretch to stay on the foot.
4. Work in continuous spirals and do not join unless otherwise indicated.
5. Place markers as instructed and move up as each round in completed.

Abbreviations Used:

Ch = Chain

Hdcslst = Half Double Crochet Slip Stitch

Sc = Single Crochet

St(s) = Stitch(es)

() = Work directions in brackets the number of times specified

Rnd(s) = Round(s)

SLIPPER

Toe

With Cream, Ch 5, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (4 sc)

Row 1: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across.

Rep Row 1 twice more.

Next Row: Ch 1, turn, 3sc in first st (place marker in center single crochet), sc in each of the next 2 sts, 3sc in next st (place marker in center single crochet), turn work 90 degrees, working into row ends sc 2 sts evenly across, turn work 90 degrees, working into opposite side of foundation ch, 3sc in first st (place marker in center single crochet), sc in each of the next 2 sts, 3sc in next st (place marker in center single crochet), turn work 90 degrees, working into row ends sc 2 sts evenly across, join to first sc with a slip stitch. (20 sc)

Sizes Medium and Large

Next Row: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join to first sc with a slip stitch.

Next Row: Ch 1, (sc to next marker, 3sc in marked st) four times, sc in each remaining st, join to first sc with a slip stitch. (28 sc)

Size Large

Repeat last two rows once more. (36 sc)

All Sizes

Next Row: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join to first sc with a slip stitch.

Repeat last row until toe measures 2 inches.

Foot

Join Olive.

Row 1: Hdcslst in each st around, do not join.

Rep Row 1 until sock measures 7 (8, 9) inches from tip of toe or approximately 1.5 inches less than the desired foot length.

Heel

Join Cream.

Lay sock so that toe is flat at Round 1. On side facing up, place markers at sides of current round so that there are 10 (14, 18) sts between the markers.

Note: You will continue working in rows.

Row 1 (right side): With right side facing, join Cream with sc in 1^st marked st, sc in each st to next marked st, sc in marked st, turn. (10, 14, 18 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.

Row 3 – 8: Ch 1, sc in each st to last sc, leaving last sc unworked, turn. (4, 8, 12 sc)

Row 9: Ch 1, sc in each st across, sc in unworked st in Row 6, working in end of row, sl st in Row 5, turn. (5, 9, 13 sc)

Row 10: Ch 1, skip slip st, sc in each st across, sc in next unworked st, sl st into next end of row (6, 10, 14 sc)

Rep Row 10 four times more. (10, 14, 18 sc)

Leg

Join Olive.

Row 1: Ch 1, hdcslst in each st around, do not join.

Rep Row 1 until leg measures 5 inches.

Cuff

Join Cream.

Note: Cuff is worked side to side and joined to the leg stitches as it progresses.

Ch 9

Row 1: Sc in 2^nd ch from hook and in each ch across to last ch, insert hook in last ch, draw up a loop, keeping both loops on hook, insert hook into next st on leg of sock, draw up a loop, yarn over, draw through all loops on hook, sl st on next st on leg of sock. (8 sc)

Row 2: Turn, skip first sl st, working in back loops only, sl st in each st across. (8 sl st)

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, working in back loops only, sc in each st across to last st, insert hook in last st, draw up a loop, keeping both loops on hook, insert hook into next st on leg of sock, draw up a loop, yarn over, draw through all loops on hook, sl st into next st on leg of sock. (8 sc)

Rep Rows 2 and 3 around leg of sock, ending after working a Row 2. Finish off.

FINISHING

Seam last row of cuff to beginning chain. Weave in all ends. Block if necessary.