Materials

1 50gm skein Lanaknits allhemp3 yarn (100% hemp, 150m/165yds). Shade Pearl
1 pair slipper soles
2mm crochet hook
3mm crochet hook
4 metres ribbon

Sizing: This pattern should work to any size sole purchased. The size shown in the photographs are a UK size 7.

NB. We purchased our slipper soles from the button lady www.thebuttonlady.co.uk

Tension

Tension is not specific for this pattern but ensure that your tension is very firm. The hemp which we have chose ensures a good firm fabric for the sandal. We do not recommend a soft, stretchy or drapey yarn.

Abbreviations

(US crochet terms are shown in brackets, in red)

ss — slip stitch
ch - chain
htr (hdc) — half treble (half double crochet)
dc (sc) — double crochet (single crochet)

Pattern (Make two)

Using 2mm hook and starting at the back of the slipper foot, work 1 dc (sc) into every hole in the slipper sole. Join with a ss. Fasten off.

Place a stitch marker at the centre of the heel, then place a stitch marker to each side of the centre, at the sixth hole. With RS facing, rejoin yarn at side marker.

Work 1 row dc (sc) evenly across heel to other side marker. Turn.

Dec row: ch1, miss 1 dc (sc), work 1dc (sc) into each dc (sc) to next to last dc (sc), turn.

Rep this row working one less dc (sc) on each row, until heel measure 2 inches high. Fasten off.
Make a 5 chain loop at each side of heel

Top of Sandal

Measure 4 inches from centre front of the sandal. Put a marker at each side edge of sandal at this point. Starting at one marker work a length of chain and join to the other side at the marker. (Make the length of chain so your hand fits snugly under it).

Working across this chain, ch 3, work 1 tr (dc) into each ch to end.
Repeat this row twice more.
Next row: Ch 1, work 1 dc (sc) to end.
Repeat this row once more.

Dec row: ch 2, miss 1 dc (sc) work 1 dc (sc) until next to last st., turn

Repeat this row once more.

Work 1 row of dc (sc) without shaping.
Next 2 rows: as dec row.
Work 2 rows of dc (sc) without shaping.
Next row: as dec row.
Work 1 row without shaping. Fasten off.

Top Edging

Join sandal top to sides by working through both layers as folls:
Wk *1 tr (dc) 2 ch, miss 2 ch, rep from * to end.
Next row: wk 1 htr (hdc) into each st, working a 5 ch loop at centre. Fasten off.

Side Edgings

Join yarn to one side immediately past the heel. Work 1 htr (hdc) into each stitch from here to beginning of sandal top, turn working as last row, adding 2 5ch loops evenly across row. Repeat for other side.

Making Up

Darn in all ends securely. Thread ribbon through loops as shown.

This pattern is not to be used commercially or to be resold.  Copyright © Aruba Blue 2008

Photography: Susan Crawford
Models: Danielle Griffiths / Vikki Houldcroft