Transform an inexpensive pair of flip flops into a one of a kind accessory with this crochet flip flops pattern and tutorial.
You will need a pair of inexpensive flip flops from your local pharmacy, dollar store, or even online, and then just grab some leftover yarn from your scrap pile and your hook and get started with the free crochet pattern below.
These crochet flip flops make for a super quick crochet project … you’ll be wearing your new flip flops in no time at all!
Crochet Flip Flops Pattern
Here’s what you need:
- a pair of inexpensive flip flops
- small amounts of worsted weight yarn (I prefer cotton yarn; see notes below)
- US H-8 / 5 mm crochet hook
- yarn needle and scissors for finishing
This free pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms and abbreviations. Stitch counts are provided at the end of each round to help you keep on track.
Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern: Crochet Abbreviations, U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart.
Notes:
- Although you can use any type of yarn to crochet the flip flops, I prefer using cotton yarn because it is cooler and more breathable in warmer weather.
- A reader emailed me with a great idea … she crocheted a back strap to her flips flops to create more of a sandal style! If you would like to give it a try too, here is what she said “join yarn to the third or fourth stitch from the flip flop sole on either side of the strap. Chain across (using your foot to get the correct length across back of your heel) and join in corresponding stitch on our side of strap.”
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Crocheting the Flip Flop Strap
Step 1
To start, with the outer part of the flip flop facing you, wrap the yarn around the flip flop strap with the tail end facing you and underneath the skein end, forming a loop (a). Insert your hook through the loop (b) and pull the yarn through (c).
Step 2
To begin crocheting around the band of the flip flop, insert your hook under the band, pull the yarn to the front and up to the top of the band, yarn over and pull through both loops (a). Continue crocheting across band, working over the tail as you go (b).
Step 3
When you reach the center, simply start again on the other side of the toe (a). Continue crocheting along other side until you reach the end of the band (b). Fasten off and weave in end (c).
Lastly, show off your personal style by adorning your new flip flops to your taste. Try adding one of these free crochet flower patterns, glue on some shimmery rhinestones, or follow wherever your creativity leads.
Here is the pattern for the flower shown on the crochet flip flops above …
Flower
Ch 6, join in furthest chain from hook to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 1 (not a stitch), *work 1 sc in ring, ch 4, rep from * 4 more times, join in 1st sc of round — 5 ch-4 spaces.
Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), work 5 dc in ch-4 space, ch 3, *Sl st in next sc, ch 3, 5 dc in ch-4 space, ch 3, rep from * 3 more times, join with a Sl st in same ch-4 space as last dc made. — 5 petals.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Using a tapestry needle, sew flower to front of flip flop.
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Tried it & love it! I found the first step to be easier to just tie on rather than trying to make loop. I also found my tension to be off but kept going and I think with practice and less tense it wil be better. I did finish one foot and am so proud.
Yeah!! So happy 🙂
I love this pattern, but I’m having a lot of trouble getting the “tension” that you have in your stitches. Any ideas? (Hoping you’ll respond…you wrote this 6 years ago.
Hi Tracey 🙂 Perhaps if you try a smaller hook size your tension will be tighter.
#BestIdeaEver I think this is going to work really good for me. In the past I have not been able to wear flip flops, because I have tender skin and, the rubber always would leave in between my toes raw. So this will solve that problem and, I’ll be able to wear flip flops again! Thanks!
Just tried these with some flips that irritated my feet. They are not only cute, but very comfy now! Plan to do this to all my flips!
Thank you so much for sharing. I have 3 of those cheap FF and they always hurt me. I almost threw them away. Now I have an easy way to improve them. Nice job.
quick to make. very cute. i made a pair today.
These are so cute. Good job. I am going to try this for my granddaughters.
Hope they like them!
Thank you KARA for this I would never have thought of doing this and I and my daughter’s wear flip flops almost all year round we live in Florida, this was pined just yesterday on pintrest so today. I went to the dollar tree and bought my daughter’s and my self some flip flops and crocheted them OMG so comfortable thank you, thank you, thank you, I will be watching for more stuff from you, and again thank you !!!!!!! 🙂
Yay!! That makes me so happy to hear. So glad you like them!!
Super cute…thanks for sharing!
My pleasure, Cynthia!
I like this idea, however yarn gets sort of out of shape if you happened to get these wet. I have used nylon cord, found at any craft store by the yarn, I did mine in varigated colors, turned out great, even got a couple of requests for them.
The nylon cord sounds like a great idea!
This is a great idea! Crocheting around the strap could also make it easier to attach another strap to go around the heel–my 4 year old’s flip-flops NEVER stay on. 🙂
hice las sandalias…la diadema y un adorno en pulsera a mi sobrina nieta…DIOS BENDICE A ESTAS PERSONAS Q COMPARTE SUS TRABAJOS CON AMOR…SI LA AYUDA DE ELLAS …NUNCA PODRIA YO APRENDER….
hermosa idea!gracias por compartir.
Kara, I’ve chosen this post as a featured post at Hookin On Hump Day! Just a friendly reminder to please link back to me to be featured. Thanks!
What a great idea! I had never thought to crochet onto flip flops like this. Very creative and a great photo tutorial. Excellent job! Thanks for linking up at Hookin On Hump Day!
Elles sont carrément craquantes, tes tonks!!
très joiles, personnalisées à souhait!
et je suis persuadée que le fil à crocheter est bien plus doux pour les pieds que le plastique souvent ‘cuisant”
merci de nous montrer tous ces détails!!
Thanks for asking. Monday Blues Inspiration is where or when I post anything blue that’s pretty or inspiring!
I am featuring this at tonights Link party at CountryMommaCooks….stop by tonight and check it out : )
Thank you so much for linking this up! This is going to my Monday Blues Inspiration and to my Pinterest 🙂
Have a happy Friday!
xo
Myric
These are so cute, Kara!!! I really have to learn to crochet. In Australia, we call flip flops, thongs…
Great idea – my niece would love these.
I linked in spicy mince lettuce cups to Live.Laugh. Rowe’s linky party. Have a great week.
Oh my how cute and clever!! I LOVE it!! Totally featuring this at our party tomorrow morning. BTW I LOVE your media buttons! Cute grannies!
This is one of the cutest crochet ideas ever. Thanks for sharing at DIYbyDesign. I will be featuring this tonight at my Sizzle into Summer party (if you’re not okay with that, please let me know right away). Otherwise, please stop by and pick up an I’ve Been Featured button. Thanks so much.
Love this! Liz
Oh my goodness. Cutest floppy floppies I have seen in a while! Nice job!
So cute!
I love this project, so cute. Thanks for sharing the tutorial. Smiles, Paula
These are adorable!! I want to try this for my daughter!
Your Flip Flops are GORGEOUS!!!Saw it on Craft Junkie!!!
Migdalia
VERY stylish!! I would gladly sport these!
Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!
Great idea! And the flip flops look lovely and special!
You know I love that turquoise color!
So cute!
What a great idea. I imagine having yarn against your skin is much less sticky than the plastic, plus it looks pretty.
WOWWWW
This are soooooooooo cute
and not so difficult to make 🙂
Amused that these are done in my school districts colors! Very cool!
These are so cute! Think I will bookmark this one for later. My girls would love to dress up their flip flops. Happy to see you at Tangled Happy today. Wishing you a very happy Wednesday. 🙂
I love these and always love to have a good flower pattern. They come in handy for so many things.
Very!!! Very!!! Cute! I’m going to try this on my daughters flip flops!! Great post! Thanks!
Love this idea! I have several little girls’ flip flops I’d like to try this on. 🙂
Your flip flops are so cute – love the flower decoration. 🙂