Crochet Flip Flop DIY Tutorial and Pattern

Upcycle last year’s old sandals with a bit of scrap yarn for an easy beginner crochet flip flop DIY project using the single crochet stitch.

Pair of purple flip flops with yarn crocheted over the straps and text overlay that reads, "best crochet flip-flop DIY."

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Summertime is coming and that means one thing. It’s time to break out the flip flops – and maybe give yourself a pedicure.

I don’t know about you, but having a crunchy plastic strap between my toes all day is kind of a bummer. I have purchased a lot of flip flops, only to never wear them because they make my feet hurt.

Or wear them anyway, but regret it.

Today I have a great idea to solve that problem once and for all. You probably have some flip flops buried in your closet since you bought them last summer. Dig them out and try this crochet flip flop project.

I love this because it is an easy way to give something old a new life.

Purple flip flops, matching yarn, crochet hook, and scissors.

How to crochet flip flops

Supplies

A basic pair of flip flop sandals (old or new)
Yarn, any color (I used Starbella and it comes in tons of colors, including blues, pinks, purples, and rainbow.)
Crochet hook, size F
scissors

Flip flop shoes, yarn, and crochet hook.

Instructions

A quick intro to the single crochet, which is the stitch you’ll use for this whole craft:

Start by tying the end of the yarn in a loose knot around the crochet hook. Slide the end of the crochet hook under the plastic, then bring the end of the yarn up over the hook. Pull the end of the yarn under the plastic, and through the loop on the hook. You should have one loop on the hook and one attached to the plastic.

1. Start single crochet at the toes.

Okay, to make these shoes, here’s what you do. Slip the yarn onto the hook and begin a single crochet, starting at the very bottom between the toes. I’m left-handed, so if you’re not, just imagine it going the opposite direction/side.

Beginning a single crochet stitch at the toe end of the sandal strap.

2. Continue up one side.

When you get to the fork, pick one side and keep going.

Yarn crocheted up one half of the flip flop strap.

Scoot the yarn together as you go so that there aren’t any gaps. When you get all the way to the end, leave a short tail a few inches long and cut the yarn.

3. Crochet the other side.

Start back at the fork and slip stitch into the existing yarn near the center. Crochet along the other side until you get to the end. Leave a tail and cut it off.

4. Weave in the tails.

Weave in the tails at each end so you can’t see them.

Crocheted yarn covering flip flop straps with loose yarn ends at the end.

Repeat the whole process for the other shoe. Adjust the stitches by hand and shape them to where they look nice and even.

Finished purple sandals with purple, blue, and green yarn crocheted over straps.

These turned out pretty cute. And oh, are they so much more comfortable. Now I need an excuse to go to the beach.

You can make these in any size with any color combination, so get creative and make a pair for all your summer outfits.

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Crochet Flip Flop DIY Tutorial and Pattern