Boho Triangle Tree Slippers: Free Crochet Pattern

Introduction

These Boho Triangle Tree Slippers are a sweet, festive little project for toddlers in shoe sizes 4–6, and they are a wonderful first taste of corner-to-corner (C2C) crochet. Each slipper starts as a simple flat triangle in warm sunset stripes, then folds in half into a cozy bootie shape with a narrow toe and a roomy ankle. A little green C2C tree square with a brown trunk is sewn onto the back heel for a boho holiday touch. Worked in worsted cotton, they feel soft but sturdy, light on the foot, and quick enough to finish in an evening or two.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight (category 4) cotton yarn, approximately 100 yards total. Color A (peach) 20 yards, Color B (coral) 20 yards, Color C (orange) 20 yards, Color D (magenta) 20 yards, Color E (deep purple) 20 yards. Small amount of brown for the tree trunk, plus a small amount of green for the tree square.
• Hook: 4.0 mm (US G-6).
• Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers, and a tape measure.
• Finished size: To fit toddler shoe size 4–6 (approx. 4.5 inches / 11.5 cm sole length).

Abbreviations

• ch – chain
• dc – double crochet
• sc – single crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• sp – space
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rep – repeat
• C2C – corner-to-corner (worked in diagonal blocks of 3 dc)
• A, B, C, D, E – peach, coral, orange, magenta, deep purple

Gauge

4 C2C blocks = 2 inches (5 cm) square. To check, work a few rows of C2C blocks and measure a 4-block section across; adjust your hook size if your blocks come out larger or smaller.

Tips Before You Start

• Keep your C2C blocks loose and even. Tight blocks make the folded bootie stiff and harder to seam.
• Count your blocks at the end of every row. Each row adds exactly one block, so Row 16 should have 16 blocks.
• Carry or fasten off colors neatly as you change stripes; the inside of the bootie will be visible when folded.
• Try the slipper on (or measure against the sole) before sewing the tree square so you can adjust the opening.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Slipper Triangle (make 2)

Worked flat in C2C, increasing one block per row.

Row 1 (A): ch 4, 3 dc in 4th ch from hook (1 block).

Row 2 (A): ch 4, 3 dc in same sp, sl st to ch-3 sp of previous block, ch 3, 3 dc in same sp (2 blocks).

Row 3 (B): ch 4, 3 dc in same sp, *sl st to next ch-3 sp, ch 3, 3 dc in same sp; rep from * across (3 blocks).

Row 4 (C): same as Row 3 (4 blocks).

Row 5 (D): same as Row 3 (5 blocks).

Row 6 (E): same as Row 3 (6 blocks).

Row 7 (A): same as Row 3 (7 blocks).

Row 8 (B): same as Row 3 (8 blocks).

Row 9 (C): same as Row 3 (9 blocks).

Row 10 (D): same as Row 3 (10 blocks).

Row 11 (E): same as Row 3 (11 blocks).

Row 12 (A): same as Row 3 (12 blocks).

Row 13 (B): same as Row 3 (13 blocks).

Row 14 (C): same as Row 3 (14 blocks).

Row 15 (D): same as Row 3 (15 blocks).

Row 16 (E): same as Row 3 (16 blocks).

Do not fasten off. Proceed to edging.

Edging

Edging (E): sc evenly around entire triangle, working 1 sc in each dc and 1 sc in each ch-1 sp, and 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

C2C Tree Square (make 2)

Work in C2C, increasing one block per row. Each block = 1 C2C block.

Row 1 (Brown): 1 block.

Row 2 (Green): 2 blocks.

Row 3 (Green): 3 blocks.

Row 4 (Green): 4 blocks.

Row 5 (Green): 5 blocks.

Row 6 (Green): 6 blocks.

Row 7 (Green): 7 blocks.

Row 8 (Green): 8 blocks.

Row 9 (Green): 9 blocks.

Row 10 (Green): 10 blocks.

Row 11 (Green): 11 blocks.

Row 12 (Green): 12 blocks.

Row 13 (Green): 13 blocks.

Row 14 (Green): 14 blocks.

Row 15 (Green): 15 blocks.

Row 16 (Green): 16 blocks.

Fasten off.

Border: With Green, sc evenly around square, working 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st. Fasten off.

Cuff (optional)

Cuff (E): Join yarn at back of ankle opening, sc evenly around opening, join with sl st. Fasten off.

Assembly and Finishing

Fold each triangle in half along the vertical center line to form the bootie shape, with right sides together. Sew the side edges from toe to ankle, leaving the top 1 inch open for the foot opening. Turn right side out. Sew one C2C tree square centered on the back heel of each slipper. Weave in all ends. Lightly steam or wet block the slippers to smooth the seams and even out the C2C blocks, then let them dry fully before wearing.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Swap the sunset stripe order for a single color or a two-color ombre for a different look.
• Add a small pom-pom or a tiny crochet star to the toe for extra boho charm.
• Work the cuff two rounds tall for a folded-over ankle edge that stays on busy toddler feet.