Flip flops are a simple, lightweight type of footwear loved for their convenience. They are often made of plastic and perfect for casual outings but can look quite plain. Transforming them into stylish footwear is now possible with the art of crocheting. Following the crochet guide below, you can add a crochet layer, turning ordinary flip-flops into a unique and fashionable accessory. The crochet flip-flops are covered with crochet work along the straps, with the choice of color depending on your preference. Added embellishments include a double-layer flower located at the top of the area and a central button that adds an extra decorative touch to the flower. Just awesome for beach outings, casual meet-ups, or simply as a comfy, chic option for everyday errands.
Making Your Crochet Flip-Flops
Materials needed:
- A pair of flip-flops
- A couple of buttons (about an inch and a quarter, optional)
- Four-weight yarn (cotton or cotton blend recommended; quantity depends on the size of your sandals)
- Size J or six-millimeter crochet hook
- Hot glue gun
Step by step Pattern (Summary)
Crocheting the Flip-Flop Straps:
- Start with a slip knot with your chosen main color yarn.
- Begin at the base of the strap, keep your yarn underneath the strap and make a single crochet over it. Repeat this process of going under the strap, pulling up your yarn, and making single crochet stitches. As you make a few stitches, pull them down towards the base of the strap.
- Continue this process until you reach the top where the straps meet. Then, cross over to the other side and single-crochet down the opposite strap.
- Once you can't go further down the strap, cut your yarn and weave in the ends to secure and hide them.
Crocheting the Toe Part:
- Work in the same way as the straps, this time around the toe part of the flip flop.
- Start with a slip knot and, make single crochets over the toe band, and weave in the ends. Keep the stitches in a line and pull them towards the front.
Creating the Flowers:
- Start with a slip knot and chain five. Slip the stitch into the first stitch to form a ring.
- Chain four, which counts as a triple crochet, then work three more triple crochets through the center of the ring. Chain four again then slip stitch into the ring. This forms your first petal.
- Repeat this process until you have five petals to complete your first flower.
- For the second flower, we will work doubles instead of triples. Start in the same way as the first flower, but when creating the petals, chain three, work three doubles through the center of the ring, chain three, then slip stitch into the ring. Repeat until you form five petals.
- Hide your tails by weaving them into the back of the flowers.
Assembling the Sandals:
- Use the hot glue gun to glue the smaller flower on top of the larger one. Make sure each small petal is between the large petals.
- Glue your button in the center of the smaller flower.
- Then, glue them on the top intersection of the straps of your flip-flop.
Repeat these steps for the other sandal. This way, you can transform an ordinary pair of flip-flops into a pair of unique crochet sandals. Note that the quantity of yarn needed and the number of stitches will depend on the size of your sandals.
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