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Pom Pom Slippers Crochet Pattern

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If you’re looking for a cozy little gift for someone small, the crochet Pom Pom Slippers are the cutest gift around.

These little slippers are squishy and soft, and sure to become your nephew’s favorite comfy shoes. Because the Pom Pom Slippers are made out of chunky 100% merino wool yarn, they add extra cushion to protect little feet.

The Cascade 128 Superwash yarn is soft and bulky, and machine washable. It’s made out of 100% wool and adds plenty of plush to these slippers.

Crochet slippers are the ultimate comfort for your feet, they keep your feet warm and add padding to the underfoot of your sole.

Crochet slippers make wonderful gifts as generally they fit several sizes. Slippers are great for donating to charities, as crochet slippers can be handed out to hospitals, aged care facilities, and displaced children.

Did you know the first recorded history of slippers can be traced all the way back to the 12th century?  The Vietnamese had been wearing slippers long before the folks in the West, with its earliest record of a slipper only being traced to 1478.

We also found these great crochet books on slipper patterns to crochet.

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Crochet Colourful Doily Pillow – Bright, Easy, and a Great Scrap Yarn Project

This is a fun little crochet home decor project with plenty of color and texture. The idea is simple: crochet a round doily using different colors in each round, then attach it to a pillow case for a bright, handmade finish. The materials list is very basic too — just crochet yarn or thread, a hook, scissors, a pillow case, and a hot glue gun.

What I like about this one is that it feels very approachable. The pattern sticks to basic stitches like double crochet, chain, and slip stitch, and each round builds on the last with easy color changes. The tutorial even encourages you to get creative and change the pattern as you go, which makes it feel more relaxed and forgiving than a super strict doily pattern.

It is also a good stash-buster, especially if you have random bits of crochet cotton or thread hanging around. You can stop when the doily reaches the size you need, then attach it to the front of a pillow case, so there is plenty of room to customize the look.

The only part some crafters may side-eye a little is the hot glue gun step. Even in the comments, readers mention they would rather stitch the doily onto the pillow by hand so it stays softer and can be salvaged later. Honestly, I agree — I’d probably sew it on too.

Overall, this is a cheerful, beginner-friendly crochet pillow idea that is more about creativity than precision. If you enjoy easy crochet decor projects with a colorful handmade feel, this one is a sweet weekend make.