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Crazy Deer Slipper Pattern

Crazy Deer Slipper Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Snug Essential

Everyday comfort with practical charm, designed for both functionality and style through changing seasons.

About This Crazy Deer Slipper Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a fun Crazy Deer slipper using t-shirt cord and plush yarn accents. The design features a sculpted muzzle, plump nose, rolled eyes, and charming ears for a playful finish. Clear step-by-step photos and stitch-by-stitch instructions make the process approachable and enjoyable.

Crazy Deer Slipper Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Youll work around a wooden bottom and build the slipper with chunky stitches for a sturdy, comfortable result. Perfect as a handmade gift or warm slipper to wear at home.

Why You'll Love This Crazy Deer Slipper Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple materials like T-shirt yarn and velvet cord into a whimsical, wearable piece. I enjoy how the textured stitches and little details — like the rolled eyes and plush nose — bring so much personality to each slipper. I love sharing patterns that let you customize color and scale, so you can make every pair unique. Making slippers is comforting and quick enough to finish, and I always feel proud giving these as heartfelt gifts.

Crazy Deer Slipper Pattern step 1 - construction progress Crazy Deer Slipper Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Crazy Deer Slipper Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Crazy Deer Slipper Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love customizing the colors — I often swap the beige and brown for greys or pastels to create seasonal or gender-neutral slippers.

I sometimes use a bulkier cord and a 6.5 mm hook to make an extra-cozy, larger slipper for lounging with thicker socks.

I also change the nose yarn to a contrasting color or variegated plush to give a unique focal point on the muzzle.

I like to replace glued pupils with safety eyes for a sturdier finish when making slippers as gifts, taking care to back them against the wooden bottom securely.

I occasionally add pom-pom antlers by crocheting short tubes and stuffing wire for poseability — it turns the deer into a whimsical holiday piece.

I recommend trying different soles: swap the wooden bottom for sturdy felt or a rubber sole if you want to wear the slippers outdoors briefly.

I sometimes embroider freckles or a tiny smile under the eyes to change the expression and personality of the deer.

I advise experimenting with openwork or denser stitches on the vamp to adjust flexibility and fit; small gauge changes can make a big difference.

I like to make a mini keychain version by using thinner cord and a smaller hook to practice the decorative steps on a compact scale.

I often add a removable liner made from soft fleece for extra warmth — simply sew it in and tack it at the heel so it can be washed separately.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the wooden bottom step can make shaping difficult; start by crocheting the trim around the wooden bottom to get a stable foundation for the slipper. ✗ Not leaving long tails for sewing the nose and muzzle will make finishing awkward; leave the recommended lengths and hide ends after sewing securely. ✗ Forgetting to count and mark the 16 loops in the toe will throw off the cluster placements; count carefully and place stitch markers at the 1st and 16th loops. ✗ Pulling stitches too tight when working clusters can distort the toe shape; maintain even tension and rearrange markers as instructed for correct shaping. ✗ Using the wrong hook sizes for the cord yarn can change gauge and fit; use 5.5 mm for cord sections and 4 mm for plush details as recommended.

Crazy Deer Slipper Pattern

Make a whimsical pair of Crazy Deer slippers that combine playful details with cozy construction. This pattern walks you through crocheting the trim, muzzle, nose, ears and decorative eyes so you can create a unique home slipper. Youll use T-shirt and velvet cord yarns to build a chunky, durable slipper perfect for gifting or keeping. Follow the step-by-step photos and rounds to achieve a professional finish.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Crazy Deer Slipper Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Any cord, 4-5 mm, 77 yards (70 m) beige color (main)
  • 02
    Any cord, 4-5 mm, 55 yards (50 m) brown color (contrast)
  • 03
    T-shirt metallic yarn, 4-5 mm, about 4.4 yards (4 m) (for rolled eyes)
  • 04
    Any fur yarn white color, 3.3 yards (3 m) (example: YarnArt mink)
  • 05
    T-shirt yarn white color for eyes, 24 inches (60 cm)
  • 06
    Piece of felt or leather for pupil, 10*20 mm
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    Plush yarn pink color for nose 120m/100 gr, 3.3 yards (3 m) (example: Himalaya Dolphin Baby, YarnArt Dolce Baby)
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    Little soft stuffing (small amount)
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    Wooden bottom with 37 holes, 8 inches (20 cm)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 5.5 mm
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 4 mm
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    Glue gun
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    Scissors
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    Yarn needle for sewing
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    Stitch markers (at least 2)
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    Plastic needle for sewing decorations
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    Small towel for stuffing/steam shaping
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    Wooden bottom with holes (37-hole)

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— Crochet the horns(*2) :

Info :

Take the brown cord and 5.5 mm hook.

Round 1 :

Crochet 12 CH.

Round 2 :

5 SlSt from the 2nd loop from the hook.

Round 3 :

6 CH, 5 SlSt from the 2nd loop from the hook.

Round 4 :

6 YO SlSt, cut the thread, pull out the end.

Info :

Similarly crochet the 2nd horn.

— Crochet the ears(*2) :

Info :

Take the beige cord and 5.5 mm hook. Leave the end of the thread 16 inches (40 cm) long.

Round 1 :

Crochet the chain of 6 CH with two threads. For that: chain knot, yarn over with end, yarn over, pull through all 2; yarn over with end, yarn over, pull through all 2, continue so on.

Round 2 :

Next crochet from the 2nd loop from the hook: SC, HDC, DC, HDC, (SC, 3 CH, SC) in 1, HDC, DC, HDC, SC, SlSt in the 1st loop.

Round 3 :

Cut the thread, pull out the end.

Info :

Similarly crochet the 2nd ear.

— Crochet the nose :

Info :

Take the pink plush yarn and 4 mm hook.

Round 1 :

Crochet 2 CH.

Round 1 :

1 row. 6 SC in the 2nd loop from the hook, SlSt, CH.

Round 2 :

2 row. 6 Inc (=12), SlSt, CH.

Round 3 :

3 row. (SC, 1 Inc)*6 (=18), SlSt, CH.

Round 4 :

4 row. 18 SC, SlSt. Leave the end for sewing the nose 27 inches (70 cm) long. Cut the thread, pull out the end.

Info :

Add little soft stuffing.

— Crochet the trim of the bottom :

Info :

Take the brown cord and 5.5 mm hook. Leave the end of the thread 8 inches (20 cm) long.

Round 1 :

Insert the hook in the hole, pull the loop, CH.

Round 2 :

Crochet SC in the each hole. Make increases in the holes marked on the picture.

Round 3 :

Crochet the last SC with the end of the thread, pull out the end, close the row with the end (=46).

Round 1 :

1 row. Insert the hook on the back loop and the jumper only.

Round 2 :

Pull the loop, CH. 45 SC on the back loop and the jumper only. Cut the thread, pull out the end, close the row (=46). Tie the knot and hide the ends on the wrong side.

Info :

You may have a different number of the loops, depending on the size of the bottom. Crochet similarly, making the necessary number of increases and decreases in the places indicated in this pattern.

— Crochet the muzzle :

Info :

Take the beige cord and 5.5 mm hook. Leave the end of the thread 39 inches (1 m) long.

Round 2 :

2 row. Insert the hook under the last SC of the previous row. Pull the loop, CH.

Round 2 :

45 SC, crochet the last SC with the end of the thread, and the each subsequent row. Pull out the end, close the row with the end (=46).

Round 3 :

3 row. Insert the hook under the last SC of the previous row. Pull the loop, CH, 45 SC, close the row with the end (=46).

Info :

Count 16 loops in the middle of the toe. Place the markers in the 1st end the 16th loops.

Round 4 :

4 row. Insert the hook under the last SC of the previous row. Pull the loop, CH, 22 SC to the 1st marker, 8 DC together (clusters), 7 SC, close the row with the end (=38).

Info :

Rearrange the markers in the 1st and the 8th clusters.

Round 5 :

5 row. Insert the hook under the last SC of the previous row. Pull the loop, CH, 22 SC to the 1st marker, 4 clusters with 2 DC together (insert the hook from front to back to front around the cluster of the previous row), 7 SC, close the row with the end (=34).

Info :

Rearrange the markers in the 1st and the 4th clusters.

Round 6 :

6 row. Insert the hook under the last SC of the previous row. Pull the loop, CH, 6 SC, Dec, 14 SC to the 1st marker, 2 clusters with 2 DC together (insert the hook from front to back to front around the cluster of the previous row), 7 SC, close the row with the end (=31).

Info :

Rearrange the markers in the 1st and the 2nd clusters.

Round 7 :

7 row. Insert the hook under the last SC of the previous row. Pull the loop, CH, 6 SC, Dec, 10 SC, 4 Dec three loops before the 1st marker, 4 SC, close the row with the end (=26).

Info :

Rearrange the markers in the 2nd and the 3rd decreases.

Round 8 :

8 row. Insert the hook under the last SC of the previous row. Pull the loop, CH, 18 SC to the 1st marker, Dec, 5 SC, close the row with the end (=25).

Info :

Steam the muzzle with an iron through a damp cloth. Put a small towel in the middle to add volume.

— Decorate the muzzle :

Info :

Sew on the nose with the plastic needle above the 3rd row in the middle of the toe.

Info :

Take two pieces of the white T-shirt yarn 12 inches (30 cm) long. Roll into a roller, glue with the glue gun.

Info :

Cut off two circles (pupils) with a diameter 7-8 mm and glue on in the middle of the eyes.

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Glue on the eyes above the nose.

Info :

Embroidery the eyebrows with the brown cord.

— Fasten the ears and finish the vamp :

Info :

Fasten the ears in the 8th row at a distance of 6 SC from each other. Strengthen and hide the ends on the wrong side.

Round 9 :

9 row. Insert the hook under the last SC of the previous row. Pull the loop, CH, 24 SC, close the row with the end (=25).

Round 10 :

10 row. Insert the hook under the last SC of the previous row. Pull the loop, CH, 24 SC, close the row with the end (=25).

Round 11 :

11 row. Insert the hook under the last SC of the previous row. Pull the loop, CH, 6 SC, Inc, 17 SC, close the row with the end (=26).

Assembly Instructions

  • Wrap and secure the wooden bottom by inserting the hook into each hole and crocheting SC around to create the trim; finish the round and close with the end (=46).
  • Place the muzzle over the toe area and sew the nose into the middle of the toe above the 3rd row, securing through the slipper fabric with a plastic needle.
  • Glue the rolled T-shirt yarn eyes above the nose and adhere the small felt pupils (7-8 mm) in the centers; reinforce with glue gun and hide ends behind the eyes.
  • Position and sew the ears in the 8th row on the top of the vamp, spacing them 6 SC apart, then secure and hide all yarn tails on the wrong side.
  • Adjust the muzzle shaping by steaming through a damp cloth and inserting a small towel for added volume before final attachment.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work with stitch markers to mark the 1st and 16th loops in the toe to ensure clusters and decreases fall in the correct places.
  • 💡Leave the long yarn tails indicated for sewing details (nose 27 inches/70 cm, muzzle 39 inches/1 m) to make finishing easier and stronger.
  • 💡Use the specified hook sizes (5.5 mm for cord sections, 4 mm for plush details) to maintain gauge and proper slipper fit.
  • 💡Steam the muzzle through a damp cloth for shaping but protect the yarn and wooden bottom from direct high heat.
  • 💡Hide and secure knots and ends on the wrong side for a clean, durable finish.

Bring cozy charm to your home with these Crazy Deer slippers — a playful crochet project thats perfect for gifting or keeping. 🦌🧶 The pattern uses chunky T-shirt and velvet cord yarns to create a comfy, durable slipper with cute facial details. ✨ Happy crocheting — may your slippers be warm, whimsical, and handmade with love! 🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

Finished boot from the specified materials: height about 8 1/2 inches (21 cm); width and fit depend on your gauge and wooden bottom size.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can substitute yarn weights, but this will change the final size; adjust hook sizes accordingly and test gauge before continuing.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, increases, decreases and working in rounds is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete a slipper in about 5-7 hours for one slipper, depending on experience and how much time you spend on decoration and assembly.