At the beginning of each round of double crochets, replace the first double crochet with 1 chain and finish the round with 1 slip stitch in the first chain.

At the beginning of each round of double treble crochets, replace the first double treble crochet with 3 chains and finish the round with 1 slip stitch in the third chain.

Start each double crochet row with 1 chain (replaces the first double crochet).

Start each double treble crochet row with chain 3 (replace the first double treble crochet).

The slippers are worked in the round from the toes and back to the instep, then worked back and forth from the center of the back to the heel.

Crochet Water Fairy Slippers Pattern

Abbreviations

	= Pb at point
	=Pb around chain space
	= The first round is explained in the pattern
	= Fan stitch: Work 1 double crochet in the back loop of the stitch but wait with the last yarn over (= 2 stitches on the hook), work 1 double crochet in the same stitch in the same way, pull the thread through all the hook points. Work 3 chains, work 1 fan stitch in the same stitch.

Diagram of Crochet Stitches Used