How to Crochet Easy Slippers With Flip Flop Soles- Free Pattern + Beginner Tutorial

[@pamelamcclam2915]

Thanks for sharing.

[@vickycampbell3547]

I've made close to twenty pairs of slippers. The holes for crocheting around the flip flops are each a centimeter apart. My tape measure has the metric system on one side. Each hole is a centimeter apart. Once I mark one flip flop I place the unmarked sole on top of the other and quickly mark that one. The sharp tool I use to creat the holes is a nut pick. Many younger people probably have no idea what a nut pick is. I also cut the straps off and pull out the "plugs". These slippers really hold up well. I wear mine outside sometimes. And I've washed them in the washing machine. Letting them air dry. They came out perfect.

[@makedocrew1717]

Wow, that is so awesome to hear! You are a slipper queen! I'm so glad the pattern has worked so well for you. Great idea for the tool! Thanks for sharing!

[@vanessathompson5218]

About how many holes did u end up with? I got about 70 all around.

[@carolearnest614]

Thank you so very much for doing this video I've had some brain damage from an illness that I had. And you've made this very very easy for me to understand thank you again. I want to make my great nieces a pair

[@nadiaverbeeck6109]

They're adorable, gonna make them in the same colour as my "spring/summer-cardigan", they'll make for a great accesory, now all I need is a matching handbag (hint, hint ☺️). Tomorrow I'll start, snuggled up in my winter cardi, because it's freezing over here ... ! Love from Belgium !

[@evawestendorp9757]

I made the holes with a knitting needle. Works fine!

[@janettetomkowski]

Me too🤗

[@roxxy9906]

I wish I had thought of that! I used a tapestry needle and it hurt my hand by the time I was done. Thank you so much!

[@vapinggaming]

If you are making a lot of sandals, might i suggest buying one set in the largest size and use it as material you can cut to fill the 3 holes (I use Dollar Tree, so it's cheap). Yes, you can try to glue in the snipped plugs, but I find them to be hard, uncomfortable, and make the bottom of the sole uneven. Instead I cut a similar circular sized piece of material from my extra sandal set, brush a little Shoe Goo onto the inside hole walls, squeeze the cut piece by rolling it between my fingers (kind of like what you do before putting an earplug in), and then I push it into the hole. Let dry. Also- Somebody said they were able to get a holepunch for paper to help them start their cut circular piece. They had to manipulate it a bit by flipping the sandal over, punching, flipping it over, punching in same spot... But apparently it's about the right size hole? Haven't tried it myself, but if it worked it would just add to a nicer finish. I like this way because it's the exact material at the exact height and surface- filling the holes. Very difficuly to see or feel once done. I would venture to say if you are using pricier sandals- you might still pick up a pair of Dollar Tree ones to fill the holes because the materials will be similar. And if you are a craft person- I am sure you will find use for the remaining sandal material for another project.

[@eugeniamarques1310]

Your explanation is sooooo good! I'm sure I can make them for me. Thank you very much for sharing.

[@makedocrew1717]

Thank you! I'm so glad the tutorial was helpful for you. Happy Crocheting!

[@rsrcreation9087]

Thanks for sharing! I just finished mine and I love them! They fit great and look great too! I highly recommend this pattern if you’ve been looking for one like this.

[@ravoya]

probably way to ambitious for my first project but i'm doing it!

[@tamaravickers3864]

I love these crocheted flip flops. Thank you. It would be awesome if you could slow down so we could see what you are doing better.

[@auroreboreale9163]

Hi there! For sure it's too late for you, but for those who come after you, just like me, and just discover the video. We can lower the speed in the settings, at the lenght that suits for everyone

[@ellendoyle588]

Love this video, Im making my third pair. Thank you

[@evawestendorp9757]

Finished the shoes! They turned out fine! Thanks!

[@makedocrew1717]

Great to hear, Eva! Thanks for sharing!

[@naenaepruitt8138]

I've made my own pair and they feel awesome.. Thank you for sharing... I've been trying to make my own crochet slippers and I haven't been able to do it but then I seen this videos and they came out perfect

[@makedocrew1717]

That's great to hear! Aren't they so comfy?! I'm happy to hear you love yours!

[@naenaepruitt8138]

They are so comfy.... I've made 2 pairs so far and I can't wait to make more

[@amvweeb6766]

I made me some I love them. Thank you so much i love crocheting

[@deborahanndocimo6890]

WOW!!! AWESOME!!! YOU ARE AWESOME AND I LOOK FORWARD TO MENTORING WITH YOU AGAIN! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!! SO MOTIVATIONAL!!

[@mariavalenzuela5018]

Absolutely beautiful!Thanks for sharing. 🌞

[@peggynance5437]

I love this pattern it's so easy with you help. Thank you so much.

[@Ariandthefam2.0]

where do you buy the per measuring tape

[@daythaw8356]

I love the red one. Can you teach us please. Thanks you.

[@annmariekawana2939]

thankyou so much for this tutorial I'm going to buy a pair of jandals as you would call them flip flops and start crocheting.i am a first time beginner on the crochet needle but a fast learner thankyou again and I will be looking out for your videos 👍🏽👍🏽🙂

[@makedocrew1717]

That's awesome to hear you'll be trying these out! I think you will do great. :) Happy crocheting!

[@NthabisengMaibela]

Want to try this

[@vanessathompson5218]

I just made my first pair. Thank you for this video. One tiny suggestion.....more close ups of the particular stitches we need to go in would be really helpful. Awesome project!

[@makedocrew1717]

Yay, how exciting! Thank you for the feedback. I appreciate the suggestion and will keep that in mind!

[@vanessathompson5218]

@@makedocrew1717 when I measured my holes....I had a total of 70 holes. Is that what you got for your shoes? I wish I could show a picture of my shoes on here.

[@vanessathompson5218]

@@makedocrew1717 I have 3 pairs of these to make for friends now. I'm going to be busy but I love to crochet

[@makedocrew1717]

@@vanessathompson5218 Sounds like you should open up your own little handmade shoe shop! What lucky friends you have. :)

[@janemack2667]

I'm watching. I want slower and closeups of transitions. I'm confused at the additional part of the heel, where you start in the middle, go to your marker (should be 8 o'clock not 7 to match r oclock). And then I'm lost.

[@cathymilson4386]

Awesome tutorial!! Thanks so much! Can't wait to try this out!

[@makedocrew1717]

Thank you, Cathy! Happy Crocheting!

[@bethhudgens62]

Again, another great tutorial. I just purchased several pairs of flip flops, going to make these too. Also would love to know where you found the "Flamingo "flip flops???? 💙💚💛💜💖💕absolutely creative and inexpensive to make. Thanks again. HAPPY CROCHETING!!!!😁🤗

[@lilyvanloon4048]

It have Old Navy on them ;)

[@bethhudgens62]

@@lilyvanloon4048 Thank you so much for the information.

[@anjaschweikert4634]

Very pretty! Thanks for the instructions!

[@karenfranklin4162]

I purchased the pattern but the printable ruler did not come with the print out, just a "click here" for the ruler which leads me back to purchasing the pattern. How can I get the printable ruler?

[@shaimaaelkayal4132]

It looks amazing..what is the size of the hook?and what are the distance between the holes?

[@puntoyseguido889]

Thanks so much to share this video, I understand very well and I´ll try to do them soon!

[@tresgib]

I have a question, I don't have as big of an opening, as you do. Could I have miss counted my stiches? Or could it be the size of the shoe? Thanks. I did enjoy making these?

[@ericabates5361]

Hello, these are fabulous! My step Mum does not like proper thick slippers, but she will love these 😁 what size hook did you use in mm? Thank you Erica x

[@angelaherring5640]

They look nice, are they washable? instead of cutting the flip flop strap just push the circle part through the hole and then push it back in.

[@makedocrew1717]

Yes, that's a great idea! You can wash them on gentle and let them air dry. :)

[@joyace9674]

It looks kind of lose when you walk I think is better if you do a tie like shoes tie so it doesn’t fall off on you and instead of making the holes you can hot glue it around the edges and it holds because I did it myself and it came out beautiful 😻

[@kehindeadetoye9291]

This video is 😊 awesome

[@flymomthatsmems804]

Thank you

[@lacyhorton890]

Would these work for little girls? Or do you think that I should change hook size? They are the cutest slippers that I have seen on KZbin for crocheting and I have great plans of making matching ones for myself, my mom, my sister, and my daughter. In a perfect world I could quit working and just crochet all day every day!!

[@makedocrew1717]

How fun! I love the matching slipper idea! I think you could def alter it for smaller feet. Instead of altering the hook size, I'd actually just keep the hook size the same (or maybe one size smaller) and poke the holes the same distance apart around the sole. Then just work fewer total rounds and modify the top toe section so that it has fewer total little shell stitches across and fewer total rows for the top. Does that make sense? I also have a free pattern on the site for some boat shoe style kids slippers that might be a helpful starting place.

[@rhondawest8027]

would dollar tree flip flops work or does it need to be better quality?

[@lorikilpatrick7257]

HI I have had the same problem as one of the other ladies on here. I followed the pattern exactly and the shoes turned out huge . When I went to buy my wool. I could only get the medium 4. I am not familiar with 27/4 . I am from Canada. I thought I used the right needles. If my wool is to big , what size needle should I go down to. I wonder how I can send a pic of them. When I look at your wool size. I thought mine looked the same, but it can't be , cause of how big they turned out. I had made them for my daughter and she has an 8 size, I did go down a flip flop size like you had said in the video. Any suggestions.

[@lorikilpatrick7257]

Fixed my problem, found suitable cotton size. I kept my thong in cause I like it that way. It feels more stable to me. I used a smaller needle. I also did a 23 more rounds of slip stetch on the top of the shoes . I did enough rows to were it was suitable for my foot when I walked.

[@lorikilpatrick7257]

2 - 3. Not 23

[@deborasanchez7707]

Hello how are you? I love the work. Can you tell me in number the size of the crochet needle? Pls. You use 3 diferents. Here we have numbers. Thanks

[@deepoceanblue6527]

Cute!!! 😍😍

[@juanitaroundtree1620]

Do the holes not rip and tear the sole?

[@bernadettesenior]

Why is my yarn shredding thru the holes are the holes suppose to be a certain size??

[@dlk6g]

These are so pretty and I made one. It's enormous on my foot and floppy and gappy. Trying to figure out how to get them to fit. I didn't have 24/7 cotton, but had the same weight yarn. I wonder if I used a smaller hook? I tried crocheting tightly, maybe that's why? Was it too loose? Any advice would be appreciated. I have a AA narrow foot....hmmm

[@robinrocha2091]

One size smaller than you normally where for flip flop.

[@paulinemegson8519]

I’d prob advise even smaller if you have a narrow foot….maybe even trim the sole to fit. Remember a jandal(flip flop…….that’s such a silly name) is wide and long because of the style. A sole, on the other hand is usually much closer to the size of your foot. You can take a template off your foot and trim to fit.

[@dianeschmidt1321]

I bought this pattern because I wanted the printable ruler and when I downloaded the pattern there are no printable rulers. Can you tell me how I can get the rulers to make this slipper?

[@kornkob95]

I did the same thing and super annoying the ruler is not on there 😔

[@Mohdumarshaikh22]

Awesome.

[@tmccle]

If I’m working on the right shoe, would I start on the opposite side as she is in the video for the slipper top

[@vapinggaming]

These look suspiciously like Cathy's from City Farmhouse Studio. Except her pattern has more details to make a better fit. So yeah- head on over there if you want to learn some sizing tweaks for the heel area.

[@lisajarvis3820]

Holes on flip flops are 1cm a part?

[@Ris_277]

How do we get rid of the holes? Or do we tape them so the flip flop soles don't come out?

[@Modrenthingswithhuma]

Nice

[@migdaliaperez210]

Excellent, I like

[@terecastillo9733]

I love these! I had seen another pair of flip flip sandals but I can't find the pattern or instructions...can you help me please??? tyia

[@makedocrew1717]

Here is the link to all of my crochet patterns with flip flops. :) makeanddocrew.com/tag/flip-flops/

[@terecastillo9733]

@@makedocrew1717 Thank you so much.

[@mariakristinahawl1640]

you are sooooooo creative!! these are cute! curious what the sharp tool is called so I know what to buy?? thanks!

[@makedocrew1717]

Thank you, Maria! I actually use a clay tool for hole poking. Here is a link to the one I use! amzn.to/2klDa81

[@zane4utwo]

I used a vey small crochet hook mostly used for making doilies. Worked great.

[@tigerlillypearse8831]

A loom hook works as well.

[@tmccle]

Im stuck☹️12:16 . When you say 3 st from hook. Are you counting the slip st as a stitch?

[@AC-tn1cy]

Do you have a video for the Seaside shoes?

[@breannawoods120]

Where can you find the pointy thing?

[@iselaacosta2991]

where can I buy the principle ruler

[@twistedupinknots210]

Mine wont stay on my heel when i walk 😞 Suggestions?

[@rosemarynolet1972]

Hi ! Can I buy all the materials on your website (I’m from Canada) and is this website is secure ?

[@lorikilpatrick7257]

I found the site for the lion brand . I well probable purchase some, when I figure out what flip flops I want. I want to keep making them, I am hooked. Now, lol, Who do I make them for. Well I like making the small ones. Which fit size 5, 6 and ,7 . I am a 7 and the small 5,6, fit me.

[@lorikilpatrick7257]

The dollar store flip flops, compared to old navy and Walmart, all fit different, size wise. I like the Walmart ones, cause they have a sole that is solid and you have no hole left over if you cut your thong off.

[@earlinemarini5812]

They are cute. Would like to know where I can buy strip with dot for holes? I love the pattern. Thank you

[@makedocrew1717]

Hello! The printable ruler is available in the inexpensive ad-free PDF version of the pattern. Here is a link if you are interested! www.lovecrochet.com/us/catalog/product/view/id/174667?country=US&a_aid=f5fc9b99

[@kornkob95]

@@makedocrew1717 ruler not only with the pattern I bought at that link

[@kimtyler8368]

Thank you!!!!!

[@makedocrew1717]

You're welcome, Kim!

[@sadiejosiemom]

What kind of glue did you use to glue the center plug of the flip flop?

[@starrtillman3240]

I have a question. I have made several pairs of shoes from flip flops. The holes on the bottom, what do you use to glue the stop in. I used hot glue but it didn’t stay. Please help.

[@lorimckellar2801]

Try Gorilla glue

[@carolearnest614]

Why do you buy a size smaller flip-flop than your normally wear

[@zizzyandpony3190]

I love these slippers but trying to do slipper, trying to slow it down

[@iselaacosta2991]

I used size G and they did not fit snuggly what can I do should I drop two sizes down

[@iselaacosta2991]

I use a size d hook and they fit snuggly

[@julied7546]

I hat rubbers flip flops so it's good

[@betheenvi]

Can acrylic yarn be used? Great tutorial btw

[@makedocrew1717]

Thank you! You can use acrylic, but I do find that some sort of cotton tends to be a little stronger and less stretchy. The most impt thing is to find a yarn that has the same thickness as the pattern calls for. (This yarn is called a category 4 yarn, but it's really more of a heavy DK, category 3 weight yarn. :)

[@betheenvi]

@@makedocrew1717 thank you 💯

[@haleyiswayawesome]

I’m having a hard time figuring out how to hold the flip flop while I make it, so it’s taking me hours to make one slipper.

[@trixtromp8930]

Me too now exhausted

[@celinamoore2350]

So if I wear a 5 and a half in womens shoes what size in flip flops would I get..

[@lisajarvis3820]

Try a 4 1/4 or 5

[@crochetmelovely]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@charleneadams7105]

I use a bead rammer

[@carolearnest614]

I have a dumb question for you. Why do you want to buy a flip flop a size smaller than you wear?

[@graceconway7754]

I can not find the Free pattern?

[@makedocrew1717]

Hi Grace - you just need to click on the link in the video description box above. That will take you to the blog post that contains the free pattern. :)

[@mariageraldaabrelabrel3187]

Eu achei enteresati esa sapata agentepode a proveitar sandalha velha

[@bernadetteapps9303]

It always amuses me that you call them flip flops, in Australia we call them thongs.

[@schnoozs]

They used to be called thongs here in the states but for some reason the younger generation starting calling them flip flops.

[@lacyhorton890]

Bernadette Apps oh thongs are something very different here lol.

[@lorimckellar2801]

Here is the US a thong is a string that goes up your bum😂😂😂

[@cherylgberg]

mine came out BIG AND LOOSE

[@kaylathomas6467]

I've tried over and over to make the sea side flip flop shoes and it always comes out huge and bulky and unwearable despite using cotton yarn and following all the directions. Any way you could do a video tutorial on those specifically?

[@evawestendorp9757]

Kayla Thomas I used acryllic yarn. Worked out fine!

[@alainaadams2697]

Buy a smaller size shoe

[@jnahallach9352]

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[@francesfriesen3305]

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[@moohamdgareb1174]

Thank you

[@makedocrew1717]

You're welcome, Moohamd!