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Recycle Reuse: Crochet Flip Flops
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▼ 16 March 2012 Flip Flop → Crocheted Flat Tutorial I have another wonderful Pinterest inspired project today, recycling a pair of old flip flops into and adorable pair of flats. When I saw this tutorial on pinterest I was really intrigued. I just happen to have a pair of black flats that need replacing. I also happened to have cheap pair of flip flop that have only been worn to the beach like twice. This became the perfect opportunity for me to try to crochet my own pair of shoes. It was actually pretty easy. The most time consuming part was preparing the flip flip to be crocheted on. I do have to say that soft yarn + flip flop soles = very comfortable shoes. These would be a cute edition for a spring ward robe especially if one were to make them in a pastel or bright and cheery color. I need more cheap flip flops.... I know it's been along time since I've shared a crocheted project with you. Unfortunately, I don't have a pattern to show exactly what I did to crochet the shoe. Fortunately, you can probably use most slipper patterns by just skipping the sole of the slipper and building the rest of the slipper on the flip flop sole. So sorry, I don't have a pattern, but I will at least show you how to get started by preparing your flip flop to be turned into a shoe. First of all, you need an old and/or cheap flip flop, a yarn needle, and yarn. Home
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Flip Flop → Crocheted Flat Tutorial
I have another wonderful Pinterest inspired projecttoday, recycling a pair of old flip flops into and adorable pair of flats. When I saw thistutorial on pinterest I was really intrigued. I just happen to have a pair of black flats thatneed replacing. I also happened to have cheap pair of flip flop that have only been worn tothe beach like twice. This became the perfect opportunity for me to try to crochet my ownpair of shoes. It was actually pretty easy. The most time consuming part was preparing theflip flip to be crocheted on. I do have to say that soft yarn + flip flop soles = verycomfortable shoes. These would be a cute edition for a spring ward robe especially if onewere to make them in a pastel or bright and cheery color. I need more cheap flip flops....
I know it's been along time since I've shared a crocheted project with you. Unfortunately, Idon't have a pattern to show exactly what I did to crochet the shoe. Fortunately, you canprobably use most slipper patterns by just skipping the sole of the slipper and building therest of the slipper on the flip flop sole. So sorry, I don't have a pattern, but I will at leastshow you how to get started by preparing your flip flop to be turned into a shoe.
First of all, you need an old and/or cheap flip flop, a yarn needle, and yarn.
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Then, you need to cut the sandal off of the sole.
Next we need to take a sharp pointy object and poke holes all the way around the sole. Ayarn needle might work for this, but I buy pretty dull yarn needles so mine wasn't veryeffective and I had to find something a little sharper. I made my holes about 1/4 inch apart and half way down the sole. The holes need to be deep enough from the top of thesole that the yarn doesn't tear through. If you are using a pattern for a slipper, be mindfulof stitch count. This will dictate you many holes you need on your sole and how far apartthey should be.
Now, you can put your yarn needle to use. Using the holes you already made sew a blanketstitch around the sole. Here is a good blanket stitch tutorial. This will give a nice
foundation on which you can build your shoe.
Erin Alldredge at 6:30 AM
Now, crochet that shoe on. I really wished I had a pattern for you, but I make things up as Igo and it becomes hard to write it into a pattern. When I finished the shoe I made a chainlong enough to wrap around the sole and hot glued it down around the sole to cover upwhere the yarn and the sole met. I think it helped to make the shoe look a little morefinished. I'll probably find some cheap shoe inserts to help hid the holes and left oversandal pieces from my feet.
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Melissa 16 March, 2012 20:08
Oh my goodness! How cute!!!
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Katie 17 March, 2012 10:03
So cute! I will for sure have to try this. Thank you for the idea!
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Crafty Mischief 17 March, 2012 19:46
Oh my gosh! These are pretty much the coolest shoes ever! I am so going to make some ofmy own! Thanks for sharing! :)
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Amy 17 March, 2012 19:50
Very cute! I love this idea!
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Shyla 18 March, 2012 15:10
These are now a favorite recycle fashion ! They are just adorable!!
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Stephen 19 March, 2012 06:44
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Kim Rosema 19 March, 2012 06:47
Very awesome idea! I just may try this!
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Karen 19 March, 2012 14:11
Have you considered using the sticky backed foam sheets as inserts? They are super cheapand would do the same thing, I think. I need to get to town to get some so I can try it!
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Erin Alldredge 19 March, 2012 14:55
I picked up my inserts for 50 cents a pair at Walmart, but the sticky backed foamwould sound like a genius idea, and would probably make it easier for you haveyour inserts match your shoe color.
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concretenprimroses 19 March, 2012 16:38
Sweet! I'll have to try this.Kathy
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out of the frame 20 March, 2012 00:50
that is so cool! must try it.
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Repeat Crafter Me 20 March, 2012 17:59
Was that multi-colored fur on your old flip flops?! Glad you recycled them into something soneat! I can't wait to try this! Happy to have found you and be your newest follower :o) -Sarah@ Repeat Crafter Me
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Erin Alldredge 20 March, 2012 19:59
Yes, it was a multi-colored fur type yarn. The flip flops rubbed my feet funny so Ihad to wrap something soft around them. I didn't have anything else to to with thatyarn, So I figured why not. I thought it was hideous but it was comfortable.
Jennifer Salter 20 March, 2012 18:21
These are FABULOUS! Thanks so much for linking up to Pinned it, Made it #10! You got themost views this week :) Pop by and grab your button.
Jenniferhttp://findingmywayintexas.blogspot.com/
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Ann @ Suburban Prairie Homemaker 22 March, 2012 08:39
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Insanely clever! I'm going to have to try these...
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Diane 22 March, 2012 08:47
Missed this on Pinterest, but glad I saw it on Taking A Time Out Thursday link party! Thanksfor sharing your tutorial!
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Kadie 22 March, 2012 10:06
Great up-cycle!! So clever. I have an old pair of flip-flops I need to try this on. I am featuringyou on my facebook page today. Thanks for partying with us at Link It Up Thursday.
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Mrs. C 24 March, 2012 12:35
So gosh darn cute!!! I am so making this when i am done with the project I am working onnow! Yeah! Thanks! :)
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Anonymous 26 March, 2012 18:31
These are so adorable! One question, are the slick? With some of the yarn being on thebottom of the sole?
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Erin Alldredge 26 March, 2012 20:49
They are no more slick than the flip flop itself. There is actually no yarn on thebottom of the sole. I inserted the needle halfway down the side of the sole andpushed out the top of the sole. The stitched on yarn is just along the top edge ofthe sole, if that makes sense. If you look at the picture were I poked the holes inthe sole you can see that I didn't go through the bottom of the sole. If you have anymore questions or need any help feel free to email me at [email protected]
Anonymous 26 March, 2012 18:32
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Trish - Mom On Timeout 28 March, 2012 11:47
Too cute! Just pinned this - thanks for sharing at Mom On Timeout!
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Jessica Lucas 28 March, 2012 13:32
Extra cool. I need to find some old ones laying around here! thanks for sharing!
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Corie Moon 05 April, 2012 10:06
Very Cool Idea! I love these shoes! I am going to make some of my own! Thanks for the greatidea!
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Laura's Last Ditch--Adventures in Thrift Land 06 April, 2012 19:56
I think you should wear the holes in the soles with pride. Not just anyone can make shoes outof a pair of flip flops!
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Laurie S. 09 April, 2012 08:14
luv luv luv this!!!!
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Anonymous 09 April, 2012 09:50
What type of yarn did you use?
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Erin Alldredge 09 April, 2012 09:53
I just used a cheap worsted weight yarn. I think it was Red Heart Super Saver yarn.I'd imagine any 3 or 4 weight yarn would work pretty well.
kids footwear 06 May, 2012 02:39
Customized shoes is a good idea as a present for a birthday. You can give this with yourpersonal touch because you are the one who will do this for them. Thanks for sharing this tous.
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Joanna 19 May, 2012 21:06
I'm going to make these for my daughter to wear on her choir tour this summer. They arerequired to wear white flats and these would be adorable! Thanks for sharing! Hope I canfigure it out!
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goldberie 20 May, 2012 04:38
Way to go! Love 'em!
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Winter McMahan 28 May, 2012 16:31
This just solved my delimna of how to attach these all crochet sandals I made for teh kids tosome flip flops, great Idea, thanks....I still have a third pair to make, I think I might try itthis way......
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Anonymous 06 June, 2012 15:18
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These are so cute! When I skip the sole part of the shoe pattern, how would I start to crochetit on the flip flop?
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Erin Alldredge 06 June, 2012 19:42
The tutorial shows how to do the blanket stitch. From there I would just join someyarn with a slip stitch where your stitch and start following the instruction to thepattern you're using.
yati 14 June, 2012 20:11
thanks you for upload this cute n lovely crochet . :)
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f9b7b6fa-a046-11e1-bd25-000f20980440 18 June, 2012 15:04
This is a lovely idea I can't wait for my flip flops to brake to give it a shot. You would want touse an awl or an ice pick if you have it for making those holes. Would love to know how longthey last. I would think I would walk over the thread on the bottem and ruin it pretty quick,maybe a leather strip for your 1st stitch would last a bit longer. Still a great idea.
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Erin Alldredge 18 June, 2012 21:15
I wouldn't thing that it would wear out too fast. I don't have any yarn on thebottom of the sole making contact with the ground. If you look at the pictures youwill see that when I poked my holes I poked from the side of the sole (not thebottom of the sole) through to the top of the sole. They yarn is only wrappedaround that top edge of the sole. I did that so that the yarn wouldn't come incontact with the ground.
Silvina {Enlunada} 03 July, 2012 14:32
Wonderful idea!! I was looking for something like this! thanks for sharing!
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Anonymous 11 July, 2012 22:00
Super smart, economical and ecofriendly.
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Tamara (moogly) 16 July, 2012 08:21
This is so brilliant! I found you on Pinterest, and linked back to this page on my blog thismorning. If you want to check it out: http://tinyurl.com/7dkltep
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simply staci 21 July, 2012 03:42
Cute!
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Anonymous 15 August, 2012 10:37
Very creative, I too am going to try to make these!
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Vero 19 August, 2012 22:00
ME ENCANTA LA IDEA!!VOY HACER UN PAR DE ESTAS BADANAS
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Tamika Rybinski 01 October, 2012 11:22
oh my word soo clever!
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Starmaid 03 October, 2012 08:55
Thank you for pinning this great idea. I was just about to crochet another pair of slippers formy hunting son (who loves camo). He wore out the crocheted slipprrs I made for him lastyear and he requested another pair...but with your terrific idea I am sure they will lastlonger this year.
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Starmaid 03 October, 2012 08:56
Thank you for pinning this great idea. I was just about to crochet another pair of slippers formy hunting son (who loves camo). He wore out the crocheted slipprrs I made for him lastyear and he requested another pair...but with your terrific idea I am sure they will lastlonger this year.
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KraftyKristy 16 October, 2012 12:24
I did this a few days ago for my 8 year old daughter. I prepared her flip flop buy drill holes allthe way through the shoe with my bench drill press. I then single crocheted all the wayaround the sole with the bottom of the sole facing up. I added a row of dcs next so thatwhen I trned the shoe right side out the double crochets covered the rubber sides of the flipflop...omitting the need to hot glue the chain on. Also, instead of taking out the strap plugs Icut the two side ones way down and then used gorilla glue to put the front one backin...because it doesn't have the advantage of the extra slanted rubber like the sides do. Forthe top of the slipper I just followed another slipper pattern I had...omitting the sole, butfollowing the number of crochets needed to go around the foot.I love this idea and it's a very comfortable shoe for my flat footed daughter. I'll be makingmore to give as Christmas gifts this year!
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Anonymous 28 October, 2012 20:32
Is there any tutorial on how to make this shoes step by step?
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Erin Alldredge 28 October, 2012 22:19
Unfortunately, all I have is the pictures above that show how to attach the yarn tothe sole for a base of something to crochet on. I didn't use a pattern for theactually crocheting. I just made it up as I went along. However, you could probablyuse many crochet slipper patterns on this sole, by skipping the crochet instructionsfor the sole of the slipper and using this sole instead. You do need to mindful ofstitch count though, and how many stitches you need around the flip flop base.
Carlie Robinson 26 November, 2012 00:09
You can use a leather neddle its curved and sharp
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Carlie Robinson 26 November, 2012 00:09
You can use a leather neddle its curved and sharp
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Carlie Robinson 26 November, 2012 00:11
I love this idea i will be doing it i was looking for soles i would crochet on but i like thisbetter
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Corina Gray 01 December, 2012 10:56
I love this!!! You should share some links to your patterns at www.theyarnbox.com!
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Anonymous 19 December, 2012 14:32
OK - Totally love what you have done - I have to wear something in the house and crochetedslippers wear out toooo fast. As for where to get the flip flops - let me tell you every May OldNavy has their $1 flip flop sale - and they have some of the most beautiful colors. I get themfor everyone but me - this year - I'm picking out flip flops for me so I can have a nice colorchoice to match whatever I'm wearing - and just wear them around the house.
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Anonymous 26 January, 2013 15:32
All you American Girl moms out there could use this technique with the thick crazy foam asthe sole for doll shoes. Trace around the doll foot onto the foam, then crochet around to fit.
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Kara @ Petals to Picots Crochet 30 April, 2013 10:13
What a cute idea!! I want to try this!
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Pattiemelt 04 June, 2013 10:58
Now I can wear my flip flops FOREVER!!! lol
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Frances 18 June, 2013 07:19
Amazing and brilliant! I am excited to try this. Thank you.
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Anonymous 25 June, 2013 01:17
I just used a metal size 4 double pointed knitting needle to make my holes.Didnt read the part about going thru the side tho. went thru the bottom, but they are onlyfor house slippers so they should be alright. Great way to upcycle those 1 dollar Old Navy flipflops.
We also have a womans shelter in town where everyone needs to wear socks or slippers at alltimes so maybe i will donate a few pairs to them.
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CrochetDad 27 June, 2013 06:44
$1 Flip Flops at Old Navy today
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Erin Alldredge 27 June, 2013 07:56
I wish I lived near an Old Navy. Darn rurual area!
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