Chaussons douillets (au crochet)

My feet used to be ice cubes every winter morning, but these crochet slippers changed that entirely. Working up the herringbone half double crochet stitch was a great challenge for me as an advanced beginner, and the finished warmth is totally worth the effort.

The herringbone half double crochet stitch gives these slippers such a lovely, dense texture—my feet stayed warm on a freezing morning walk to the kitchen. Even as an advanced beginner, the pattern felt clear and doable, and they were done in a weekend.

I’ve made three pairs already—the herringbone half double crochet stitch gives them such a nice, dense texture that actually keeps my feet warm on tile floors. The pattern is labeled for advanced beginners, and I’d say that’s spot on if you’ve got a bit of patience for counting stitches.