Criss-Cross Crochet Sandals – FREE Crochet Pattern

Criss Cross Crochet Sandals
Criss Cross Crochet Sandals

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Crochet sandals bring a unique blend of style and comfort to your handmade wardrobe, and these Criss-Cross Crochet Sandals are no exception. With their textured soles, elegant criss-cross bands, and decorative embellishments, these sandals are both practical and eye-catching. Perfect for a casual day at the beach or a cozy day at home, they allow you to showcase your crochet skills while crafting a truly wearable piece.

The combination of durable rug yarn and elasticized bands ensures both structure and flexibility, making these sandals as functional as they are beautiful. The addition of gold and white rickrack, along with Walco gold beads, adds a touch of luxury to this otherwise casual design. These small details highlight the versatility of crochet in creating unique and practical accessories.

This pattern offers detailed instructions for small, medium, and large sizes, making it easy to create a pair that fits perfectly. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or looking for an intermediate project to advance your skills, these sandals offer an enjoyable challenge. Transform your crochet repertoire with these stylish sandals that combine vintage charm and modern practicality.

This pattern is transformed, adapted, and expanded from a public domain design originally published by Coats & Clark. While the original design is in the public domain, the rewritten instructions and supplementary content on this site are ©Tiffany Bliss Mullins, 2024. All rights reserved. Have questions about this pattern, public domain, or copyright? Visit the FAQ page for answers and resources.

Criss-Cross Crochet Sandals Pattern

Key Details

  • Pattern Type: Crochet Criss-Cross Sandals
  • Sizes Available: Small (5¾”), Medium (6¼”), Large (6¾”)
  • Materials: Rug yarn, elastic, rickrack, beads
  • Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials

  • COATS & CLARK’S O.N.T. Cotton Rug Yarn: 3 skeins of No. 314 Steel Blue
  • Crochet Hook: Milward Steel No. 2/0 (double zero)
  • Gold and White Rickrack: Size 29
  • Walco Gold Beads
  • Elastic: For band adjustments

Abbreviations

  • sc – Single Crochet
  • de – Double Crochet
  • inc – Increase (add a stitch)
  • dec – Decrease (reduce a stitch)
  • rnd – Round

Sole Instructions

Make 2 Soles

  1. Start at the center with Rug Yarn and No. 2/0 hook.
  2. Foundation Chain: Chain 27 (Small), 29 (Medium), or 31 (Large).
  3. Round 1:
  • Sc in 2nd ch from hook.
  • Half dc in next 11 (Small), 12 (Medium), or 13 (Large) ch.
  • Sc in next 2 ch.
  • Half dc in next 11 (Small), 12 (Medium), or 13 (Large) ch.
  • In last ch (toe end), make 6 half dc.
  • Working along opposite side, make:
    • Half dc in next 11 (Small), 12 (Medium), or 13 (Large) ch.
    • Sc in next 2 ch.
    • Half dc in next 11 (Small), 12 (Medium), or 13 (Large) ch.
    • Sc in the final ch (heel end).
  • Do not join.
  1. Round 2:
  • Sc in next 13 (Small), 14 (Medium), or 15 (Large) sts.
  • Half dc in next 28 (Small), 30 (Medium), or 32 (Large) sts of toe end, increasing 5 sts evenly across toe.
  • Sc in each remaining st to end.
  1. Rounds 3-4:
  • Continue sc in each stitch around, increasing 5 sts at the toe and 3 sts at the heel evenly spaced.
  1. Break off yarn.
  2. With wrong sides facing, sew two soles together for each sandal.

Band Instructions

Make 2 Bands

  1. Foundation Chain: Chain 26.
  2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. Ch 1, turn.
  3. Row 2:
  • 2 sc in the first sc (inc), sc in each sc to last 2 sc, dec over last 2 sc. Ch 1, turn.
  1. Row 3: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
  2. Rows 4-5: Repeat Rows 2-3 once more.
  3. Row 6:
  • Cut elastic to measure 1½ inches shorter than the band.
  • Sew elastic to both ends.
  • Working over the elastic, sc in each sc across. Break off.
  1. Make a second band, reversing the shaping (dec at beginning and inc at the end of rows).
  2. Sew rickrack along the center of each band and embellish with beads.

Finishing

  • Sew the two bands in a criss-cross design to one sole as illustrated.
  • Repeat for the other sandal.

Bring a Touch of Handmade Style to Your Feet

These Criss-Cross Crochet Sandals are perfect for a casual yet stylish addition to your summer wardrobe. With their structured sole and embellished bands, they offer both comfort and elegance. Personalize your sandals with your favorite colors or trims, making them truly your own. Whether you’re strolling on the beach or lounging at home, these sandals will keep your feet feeling stylishly cool.

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