Your doll’s summer just got cooler with these trendy braided sandals. This pattern is part crochet, part craft. The uppers are crocheted, sewn to a prepared insole, and glued to the outer sole. You will be guided step by step as you construct your sandals. Lots of photos and diagrams are included. You can’t go wrong!

This PDF crochet pattern is designed to fit 18” dolls such as American Girl®.

Recommended Fabrics: Cotton crochet thread

Supplies Needed:

Size 10 crochet thread
Size 8 (1.5mm) steel crochet hook
Stitch markers or safety pins
Sharp large eye needle
Scrap of fabric for insole lining (optional)
Tacky glue
Clips or clothespins
4-inch by 4-inch piece of 2-mm craft foam sheet OR 2 foam Pixie Pack soles for insoles
4-inch by 4-inch piece of 1/8 to 3/32-inch thick cork sheet OR craft foam OR 2 foam Pixie Pack soles for soles
Emery board or sandpaper
Cardboard, foam block, or other surface that can be pinned into
Matching, hand sewing needle, and straight pins
Two small buttons