Crocheted hemp twine pairs nicely with beautiful jute espadrille soles to create the perfect summer shoes. This smooth hemp twine has no elasticity, but when worked up in this V-stitch pattern, it has just enough stretch to hug your feet. Wooden beads and fringe give these free-spirited shoes a summer-festival vibe.

Difficulty Easy

Finished Size EU women’s sizes 35–37 (38–39, 40–42); U.S. women’s sizes 5–7 (7.5–9, 9.5–11).

Yarn Hemp Traders Hemp Twine 1 mm (100% hemp fiber; 143 yd / 3.5 oz): natural, 2 balls.

Hook Size C/2 (2.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Stitch marker; metal tapestry needle; quilter’s pins; .5” metal buckle with center bar, 2 (sample used: https://www.etsy.com/listing/262687625/small-12-inch-squa...); espadrille jute soles, 1 pair (sample used: https://www.etsy.com/listing/240365584/espadrille-jute-so...); 6” piece of cardboard; large wooden beads with 5 mm center hole, 14 (sample used: http://www.firemountaingems.com/itemdetails/h209673nb).

Gauge 8 sts and 6 rows = 1.5” in hdc; 8 V-sts and 12 rows = 3” in V-st patt.

Notes If working these shoes in a color other than natural, consider purchasing a ball of natural for seaming.