A store-bought anklet or bracelet. Beads threaded onto an elastic cord. Just make sure that you can fit the stretched-out loop over your feet. Simple lace or other decorative material that can be tied around your ankle. If you’re tying your “anklet” directly to your ankle, be sure to pick a knot that is both secure but easy to undo at the end of the day.
You may also use cloth, lace, or elastic cord instead of twine. Do this step with your foot extended, unless your string is extra stretchy. If you measure with your foot flat on the ground, your string may be too short.
This completes your first barefoot sandal.
You may also choose to add some beads, but these are optional. Because this pattern is very simple, this is a great project for people new to crochet. However, you should practice your stitches before starting this project. If you’re already an advanced crocheter and would like to try something more challenging, try looking for more complicated patterns online.
The ring you’ve just made will loop around the wearer’s second or third toe. If the wearer has very small or large toes, you will need to start with a shorter or longer chain. Try measuring the width of the wearer’s toe before you begin to ensure a perfect fit.
When making a “turn” in crochet, you want to make it so that the row that was previously closest to you is now furthest. Likewise, your crochet hook should now be on the opposite side from where it was before.
How many times you make this repeat will depend on the size of the wearer’s foot. The average adult woman’s foot should take about three repeats after the second row. Check your work against the wearer’s foot or an outline of it. The sandal top should end near the beginning of the ankle. [8] X Research source
If you’d prefer a simpler look without complicated bows, you can make the chain shorter. Just remember that it has to be about the length it takes to wrap around the wearer’s ankle.
Wear the sandal by looping one end around one toe and tying the long chain around your ankle. One hundred chain stitches should give you a lot to work with. Try getting creative by tying a fancy bow.
