Method: Crochet
Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
Yarn: 1 skein Lion Brand Suede Solids in Fushia
This pattern works better using bulky yarn. Finished sole measures 7”. Using size K (6.5mm) needle, the sole measure 9”
Stitches used:
Hdc – yo, insert hook into st, yo and pull up a lp, yo and pull through all 3 lps
Dc dec - yo, insert hook into st, yo and pull up a lp, yo and pull through 2 lps, yo, insert hook into next st, yo and pull up a lp, yo and pull through 2 lps , yo and pull through 3 lps
Sole
Ch 18
Rnd 1
1sc 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next 13 ch, 1 hdc in next 2 ch, 2 hdc in next ch, 5 hdc in last ch. Working on opposite side of ch: 2hdc in next ch, 1hdc in next ch, sc in next 13 ch, 2 sc in last lp (40 sts). Join w sl st in 1st sc.
Rnd 2
Ch 1, 2 sc in 1 st (not the sc where you sl st, but the next one), 1 sc in next 13 sts, [2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st] 4x, 1 sc in next 15 sts, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st. (46 sts). Join w sl st in 1st sc.
Rnd 3 (use dc if you want a bigger sole)
2 hdc in 1st sc, hdc in next 14 sts, [2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st] 4x, [1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st] 4x, hdc in next 13 sts, 2 hdc in next sts, 1 hdc in next st (56 sts). Join w sl st in 1st sc. Place marker
Do not join from here on
Body
Rnd 4
Sc all around in back lp. (56 sts). Place marker
Rnd 5
Dc in next 11 sts, [dc dec in next 2 st] 17x, dc in next 11 sts (39 sts). Place marker.
Rnd 6
Dc in next 14 sts, [dc dec in next 2 st] 7 x, dc in next16 sts (36 sts). Place marker.
Rnd 7
(For right shoe)
Sc in next 10 sts, ch 15, hdc 5th from hook (button loop made), hdc in next 10 chs, sc in remaining dc, join w sl st in 1st sc. Sl st around top of shoe (including the strap) and fasten off
(For left shoe)
Sc in next 25 sts, ch 15, hdc 5th from hook (button loop made), hdc in next 10 chs , sc in remaining dc, join with sl st in 1st sc. Sl st around top of shoe (including the strap) and fasten off
Sew on button.
Use Puffy Paint on the bottom of sole to make it non-skid.
