This guide provides an easy-to-follow process for bringing these baby flip-flops to life. With detailed instructions, it walks you through each round, ensuring smooth transitions and a flawless finish. Plus, its timeless design adds a touch of sophistication, making these flip-flops not just a crafting project but a heartfelt keepsake for parents and babies alike. Experience the charm of designing shoes that combine style with practicality, and enjoy gifting your baby something truly special with these delightful flip-flops.
How To Crochet Baby Flip Flops
Materials:
- Yarn: Caron Simply Soft in two colors (gray for the sole, pinkish coral for the straps)
- Hook: F/5 (3.75mm) or appropriate size to achieve gauge
- Sharp darning needle
Instructions:
Sole:
Start with the sole color (gray).
- Chain 11
- Round 1:
- Single crochet 3 in the second chain from the hook.
- Single crochet in the next 4 stitches.
- Half double crochet in the next chain.
- Double crochet in the next 3 chains.
- In the last chain, work 7 double crochets.
- Now working on the other side of the chain:
- Double crochet in the next 3 chains.
- Half double crochet in the next chain.
- Single crochet in the next 4 chains.
- Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.
- Round 2:
- Chain 1.
- Single crochet 2 in the next 3 stitches.
- Single crochet in the next 9 stitches.
- Single crochet 2 in the next 5 stitches.
- Single crochet in the next 9 stitches.
- Join with a slip stitch.
- Round 3:
- Chain 1.
- Single crochet in the same stitch.
- Single crochet in the next stitch, then increase in the next (single crochet 2 in the stitch), repeat this two more times.
- Single crochet in the next 9 stitches.
- Single crochet increase in the next stitch (work a total of 5 times like on the heel).
- Single crochet in the next 9 stitches.
- Join with a slip stitch.
- Fasten off the gray color.
Adding the Second Color (pinkish coral):
- Join the yarn with a slip stitch anywhere near the seam.
- Slip stitch in each around the entire sole.
- Take care to avoid working a stitch in the join.
- Fasten off leaving a neat join.
Making the Flip-Flop Straps:
- Lay the sole flat and identify the middle.
- Count 8 stitches to the right from the middle and join your yarn.
- Chain 1, single crochet into the same stitch, single crochet in the next 2 stitches.
- Chain 8, then skip 9 stitches, and single crochet on the opposite side.
- Single crochet in the next 2 stitches.
- Chain 16, turn, make sure the chain is not twisted, and join it to the first single crochet.
- Next Round:
- Chain 1.
- Single crochet in the same stitch.
- Single crochet in each chain around.
- Slip stitch to the first stitch.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Making the Strap:
- With the sole color (gray), chain 11.
- Single crochet in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across.
- Turn, chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch.
- Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Attaching the Strap:
- Using the long tails, sew the strap to the shoe, one side in front of the connection points.
- Use a running stitch, back and forth until secure.
- Repeat for the other side ensuring symmetry.
Attaching the Toe:
- Position the strap either with the gray or pinkish coral corresponding to the bottom or top (your preference).
- For the right flip-flop, work around the last stitch on the right of the middle double crochet cluster.
- For the left flip-flop, work around the stitch on the left of the middle cluster.
- Leave the strap loose, not tight.
- Secure with several stitches, tie a small knot, and optionally use a tiny dab of hot glue to secure ends.
Assembly:
- Weave in any remaining ends.
- Repeat for the other shoe, ensuring the mirrored placement of the toe strap.
Notes:
- Be sure to check the description of the video for extra sizes and links to yarns and other tools.
- The two materials separate the shoes as left and right.
Enjoy making these adorable little sandals in every color!
