Sumptuous Sandals by Brenda K. B. Anderson

Sumptuous Sandals

Crochet
March 2018
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
Rows 1–11 = 2" in patt
3.75 mm (F)
2.75 mm (C)
340 yards (311 m)
To fit size 6/7 (8/9, 10/11) women’s shoes
US
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Grab a pair of sandals and attach crochet to create these stunning shoes! Leave them as simple crochet slip-ons or add embroidery using the same technique found in the Flourishing Purse for a coordinated look.

Difficulty Fair amount of focus required.

Finished Size To fit size 6/7 (8/9, 10/11) women’s shoes.

Yarn DMC Natura Just Cotton (100% cotton; 170 yd /1.75 oz): #03 sable, 2 balls.

Hook Sizes F/5 (3.75 mm) and C/2 (2.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Yarn needle; flip-flops, 1 pair (see Notes); sewing awl or sharp screwdriver; quilters pins; purchased lace fabric similar color to yarn; embroidery needle and embroidery floss in a variety of colors (see Notes) (Sample used DMC 6-Strand Embroidery Floss: 225, 223, 3011, 3013, 3 skeins each and 3721, 3809, 935, 3817, 2 skeins each).

Gauge Rows 1–11 = 2” in patt.

Notes If you are making both the purse (see previous pattern) and the shoes, you will need 4 balls total.

The lace purchased for this project should have motifs large enough to embroider.