Let’s face it, everyone has seen these somewhere and tried a version whether knit or crochet. Couple years ago, before I found Ravelry, I saw a knit pair and tried to make it in crochet. Many attempts by trial and error have led to these notes. (Many attempts that probably could have been avoided if I had found Ravelry earlier.)

I have never written a pattern before, so I don’t guarantee anything. Some of it had been scribbled down here and there, but lots was still just in my head. Someone has asked for an account of what I have done, so here goes…

Soles can be made either with or without the non-slip sole.

I do make these in many sizes, shorter/longer, thinner/fatter, smaller/taller, but after a week of trying just to explain one pair, I no longer have the brain power to explain the other sizes. Hopefully, after you’ve made one you’ll understand the process.

I have included a variation to do the black trimmed version, more like an actual shoe. Personally, I prefer the two colour version, but as I said before, didn’t want to leave anything out. And since I didn’t have a black trim one around to photograph, it became the model for most of this.

I am completely open to all comments, suggestions, and especially, corrections.

22Jun2010 added 4 photos showing my trick to pickup sts through the loop behind the back loop when it’s tight (use a sock dpn)

21Sep2010 Swedish translation now available with thanks to Pysselkiisen.

11Nov2010 please check the comments as I have made a couple posts with some responses to questions about the pattern and making other sizes.

06Jul2011 Spanish translation now available with thanks to Duendecilla.