Tennis shoes and boots can be worn all year, regardless of where you live. Except if you live where your summer months are short, sandal season can be finished in a snap!.
That’s why you shouldn’t choose any sandals. Be creative & make your own crochet flip flop.
Match any one of your summer outfits with the yarn you have in your stash.
During quarantine, you may have been fantasizing about where you’ll travel first and what you’ll wear.
Making crochet sandals can be something to do while you think up your next vacation.
While in the midst of summer, these crochet sandals should be on top of your to-do list.
I get asked, “Where did you buy those?”, all the time. These shoes are definitely a conversation starter.
When you crochet shoes with soles, it can be annoying poking holes into your flip flops. I know you have seen tons of crochet flip flop patterns that make it look simple, well it’s not.
How to crochet on flip flops
I’ve created a no-sew free crochet flip flop pattern that is a no-sew project. Crochet stitches are worked over the existing strap on the flip flop.
With this technique, the weight of the sandals is being carried by the plastic strap, not the yarn.
The pattern will work on any women’s shoe. These are crochet flip flops for adults, this pattern won’t work on children’s shoes. But I’m sure I will come up with a similar pattern for kids in the future.
Yarn used for sandals
This yarn was provided by WeCrochet. When I crochet shoes with soles, I prefer a sturdy yet soft yarn. That’s why I chose Brava Worsted.
Brava Worsted is 100% acrylic yarn that will keep up with all of life’s adventures! Gentle enough for sensitive skin, Brava is a hard-wearing yarn that works wonders for projects where durability and easy care is a must.
Hypoallergenic and machine washable, there is no fiber more accessible and dependable than acrylic, perfect for children, new crocheters, and charity projects.
With so much flexibility, generous yardage, and a wonderful range of bright and vibrant colors, every crafter can enjoy the endless possibilities of Brava.
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More free crochet flip flop patterns
Flip flop Crochet Pattern – Video Tutorial
Never get lost on a crochet pattern again! I provide video timestamps at the end of each row, so you can follow along to the crochet flip flop video tutorial.
Free Crochet Patterns For Flip flops
Materials
1 skein Brava Worsted
4 mm hook
Flip Flops
2 Buttons (optional)
Stitches
Sl st- Slip Stitch
Ch- Chain
Sc- Single Crochet
Dc- Double Crochet
Hdc- Half Double Crochet
Pattern
Row 1: Ch 14, 30 sc on each side of straps, ch 15, don’t fasten off. (video 0:36)
Row 2: Sc in the second ch from the hook and the next 42 sts, sc2tog, sc til end of row, turn. (video 1:35)
Row 3-6 (one side): Ch 1, sc in each (14) st on the ankle strap, turn. Fasten off when done. (video 2:57)
Row 3-6 (other side): Attach yarn to opposite strap, Ch 1, sc in each (14) st on the ankle strap st, turn. (video 3:41)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc next 14 sts, Ch 13, sc next 14 sts on opposite strap to connect, turn. (video 4:46)
Row 8: Sc in each st across, turn. (video 5:38)
Row 9: Ch 1, sc first 2 sts, *ch 5, sk 5 sts, sc next 3 sts, repeat * until 7 sts remain, ch 5, sk 5 sts, sc last 2 sts, turn. (video 6:10)
Row 10: Ch 1, sc first st, *sk 1 st, 9 hdc in the ch-5 sp, sk 1 st, sc next st, repeat from * until end of row, turn. (video 7:58)
Row 11: Ch 4 (counts as dc+ch-1), sk 3 sts, sc next 3 sts, *ch 5, sk 7 sts, sc next 3 sts, repeat * until the last 4 sts remain, ch 1, sk 3 sts, dc in the last st, turn. (video 9:25)
Row 12: Ch 1, hdc first st, 4 hdc in the ch-1 sp, sk 1 st, sc next st, sk 1 st, *9 hdc in ch-5 sp, sk 1 st, sc next st, sk 1 st, repeat from * until the last ch-1 sp, 5 hdc in the last ch-1 sp, turn. (video 11:05)
Optional buttons (video 13:19)
If you enjoyed this free crochet flip flop pattern, then make sure you check out my other cool no-sew crochet shoes.
Happy Crocheting!
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