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    Home » DIY Projects

    Updated: Jan 20, 2023 by Jess Coppom ·

    Crochet toddler “boat shoe” slippers with flip flop soles - free pattern!

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    These crochet toddler slippers are made to resemble boat shoes and have a flip flop sole for extra busy-toddler grip.

    Turn cheap flip flops into crochet toddler slippers with this free pattern. The boat shoe style works well for girls and boys. Quick and easy project to make for kids!The pattern I posted a few weeks ago for women’s summer slippers made from flip flops has been quite popular. I’m so glad, because my toes are definitely big fans of my own pair.

    Crocheted slippers made from flip flops are just downright awesome because they're more substantial than normal crochet slippers, yet still keep your feet from overheating during the warmer months.

    And in this case, the rubber sole makes the perfect non-slip slippers for active kids. (Because, let's be honest, we want slippers, but we don't want SLIPpers.)

    Turn cheap flip flops into crochet toddler slippers with this free pattern. The boat shoe style works well for girls and boys. Quick and fun project! | MakeAndDoCrew.comIt probably goes without saying that as soon as I was shuffling around the house in some fancy crochet kicks, Momo requested her own pair. I let her choose whatever flip flops she wanted and she opted for a vivid shark pair from Walmart.

    And well, sharks mean beaches. Beaches mean boats. Boats mean boat shoes. And thus this crochet boat shoes pattern was born.

    Turn cheap flip flops into crochet toddler slippers with this free pattern. The boat shoe style works well for girls and boys. Quick and portable project!I’d have to say that Momo’s slippers turned out a bit masculine, but it’s just because of the shark color palette. This style of house shoe could definitely be made in more feminine colors.

    Or you could just toss out the outdated idea that pink is for girls and blue is for boys and make them in whatever the heck color the kid loves. (My vote is for that last option!)

    Turn cheap flip flops into crochet toddler slippers with this free pattern. The boat shoe style works well for girls and boys. Quick and fun project!Notes on the kids' boat shoe slipper pattern

    • Transforming flip flops into slippers isn’t an exact science! Unlike other crochet patterns, these slippers have a lot of variables, most significant of which is the size of flip flops you use and the number of holes you poke. I’m providing general guidelines and some troubleshooting tips to help keep the process fun 🙂

    • You might want to size down when buying your flip flops. Since your foot won't be held in by the flip flop strap, your normal size of flip flops might feel a bit roomy as crocheted slippers.

    • The slippers pictured are a toddler size 7-8. I poked 57 holes in the sole of each flip flop for this size. To make slippers with bigger or smaller flip flops, just adjust the number of holes, poking them about every .25 inch. (If you’ve made my women’s summer slipper pattern, you might want to make your holes slightly closer together for these toddler slippers. These aren’t meant to curl inward, so you want slightly more stitches per inch.)

    • I used a sharp tool meant for clay to poke my holes. A skewer, small drill bit or something similar could work too.

    • The reason the pattern calls for a smaller hook for the first row is simply because it’s hard to fit the larger hook into the sole without stretching the holes out too much.

    So you can spend more time crocheting and less time shopping, this post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you.

    I love to see your finished projects! Tag me on Instagram (@MakeAndDoCrew) to show me your stitches.

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    You may make items to sell with this pattern. In exchange, I ask that you link back to me into two places -- one link to my homepage (MakeAndDoCrew.com) and one link to this post page. Do not use my photos as your own sales photos. Do not distribute this pattern as your own. All clear? Alright, let’s make something awesome!

    Toddler Crochet Boat Shoe Slippers - Free Pattern

    PURCHASE A PRINTABLE PDF OF THIS PATTERN BY CLICKING HERE.
    Perfect for crocheting on the go or mobile viewing!

    Sizes

    Toddler shoe size 5-6, 7-8, 9-10

    Supplies

    • B /2.5 mm hook (I love this affordable set!)
    • G /4.25 mm hook
    • approximately 100 yards worsted weight cotton (I used “Turquoise I Love This Cotton Yarn""" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">I Love This Cotton” in red from Hobby Lobby)
    • approximately 13' of white worsted weight yarn
    • one pair of flip flops aka "thongs" (One size smaller than the child wears normally. See note above. These shark flip flops are from Walmart.)
    • scissors
    • 2 stitch markers
    • sharp tool to poke holes in the flip flops

    Abbreviations - US terms

    ch - chain
    sk st - skip
    sl st - slip stitch
    sc - single crochet
    tr - triple crochet
    sc-dec - single crochet decrease

    Main Body of Slipper - All Sizes

    Using your sharp instrument, poke holes about every ¼ inch around each flip flop sole. You want the hole to go at an angle from ¼" from the edge of the top of the sole and come out about half way down the side of the sole. Make your holes far enough from the edge that the yarn won’t rip through the rubber when you create your first row of crochet.

    Turn cheap flip flops into crochet toddler slippers with this free pattern. The boat shoe style works well for girls and boys. Quick and fun project! | MakeAndDoCrew.comUsing smaller hook, attach yarn at the back of the heel by inserting your hook from the top of the flip flop toward the bottom of the sole, grabbing the yarn and pulling through to the top. Ch 1 through the loop you’ve created to attach the yarn to the flip flop.

    Turn cheap flip flops into crochet toddler slippers with this free pattern. The boat shoe style works well for girls and boys. Quick and fun project!Row 1: Using smaller hook, sc into each hole around sole.

    Rows 2-8: With larger hook, cont in sc around the sole. (Crochet in the round. Do not sl st and ch 1 at the end of each row.)

    Place one stitch marker on either side of the slipper, two thirds of the way down the sole toward the toe. This is where the hole for the laces will end. Do not turn work, continue with Row 9 in the same direction as previous row.

    Turn cheap flip flops into crochet toddler slippers with this free pattern. The boat shoe style works well for girls and boys. Quick and fun project!Turn cheap flip flops into crochet toddler slippers with this free pattern. The boat shoe style works well for girls and boys. Quick and fun project!Row 9 (see photo above): 1 sc in each sc until 1 sc before marker. sl st in sc before marker; turn.

    Row 10: ch 1, 1 sc-dec into next 2 stitches, 1 sc in each sc until 2nd to last stitch, sl st in last sc; turn.

    Row 11: ch 1, 1 sc-dec into next 2 stitches, 1 sc in each sc until 2nd to last stitch, 1 sc-dec in last two stitches; turn.

    Row 12 (to form lace hole - see photo below): ch 3, tr in next 2 stitches, 2 sc down side of tr, 1 sc in next sc, cont 1 sc in each sc until 2nd to last stitch on other side, 1 sc-dec in last two stitches; turn.

    Row 13 (to form lace hole): ch 3, tr in next 2 stitches, 2 sc down side of tr, 1 sc in next sc, cont 1 sc in each sc to mid heel where you fastened on, sl st in next sc. Fasten off and weave in end.

    Turn cheap flip flops into crochet toddler slippers with this free pattern. The boat shoe style works well for girls and boys. Quick and easy project to make for kids!

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    Top of Slipper / Tongue

    Tip: The increases and decreases always take place at the same end where the tail from the initial chain is hanging off.

    How to make crochet shoes with flip flop (thongs) soles. Free pattern! Size Toddler 5-6

    ch 9.

    Row 1: sc into 2nd chain, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in last ch; turn. (9)

    Row 2: ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 8 sc; turn. (10)

    Row 3: ch 1, sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in last sc; turn. (11)

    Row 4: ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 10 sc; turn. (12)

    Row 5: ch 1, sc in each sc; turn. (12)

    Row 6: ch 1, 1 sc-dec in next 2 sc, sc in next 10 sc; turn. (11)

    Row 7: ch 1, sc in next 9 sc, 1 sc-dec in last 2 sc; turn. (10)

    Row 8: ch 1, 1 sc-dec in next 2 sc, sc in next 8 sc; turn. (9)

    Row 9: ch 1, sc in next 7 sc, 1 sc-dec in last 2 sc; fasten off. (8)

    Size Toddler 7-8

    ch 11.

    Row 1: sc into 2nd chain from hook, sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in last ch; turn. (11)

    Row 2: ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 10 sc; turn. (12)

    Row 3: ch 1, sc in next 11 sc, 2 sc in last sc; turn. (13)

    Row 4: ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 12 sc; turn. (14)

    Row 5: ch 1, sc in next 13 sc, 2 sc in last sc; turn. (15)

    Row 6-7: ch 1, sc in each sc; turn. (15)

    Row 8: ch 1, 1 sc-dec in next 2 sc, sc in next 13 sc; turn. (14)

    Row 9: ch 1, sc in next 12 sc, 1 sc-dec in last 2 sc; turn. (13)

    Row 10: ch 1, 1 sc-dec in next 2 sc, sc in next 11 sc; turn. (12)

    Row 11: ch 1, sc in next 10 sc, 1 sc-dec in last 2 sc; turn. (11)

    Row 12: ch 1, 1 sc-dec in next 2 sc, sc in next 9 sc; fasten off. (10)

    Size Toddler 9-10

    ch 13.

    Row 1: sc into 2nd chain from hook, sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in last sc; turn. (13)

    Row 2: ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 12 sc; turn. (14)

    Row 3: ch 1, sc in next 13 sc, 2 sc in last sc; turn. (15)

    Row 4: ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 14 sc; turn. (16)

    Row 5: ch 1, sc in next 15 sc, 2 sc in last sc; turn. (17)

    Row 6-9: ch 1, sc in each sc; turn. (17)

    Row 10: ch 1, 1 sc-dec in next 2 sc, sc in next 15 sc; turn. (16)

    Row 11: ch 1, sc in next 14 sc, 1 sc-dec in next 2 sc; turn. (15)

    Row 12: ch 1, 1 sc-dec in next 2 sc, sc in next 13 sc; turn. (14)

    Row 13: ch 1, sc in next 12 sc, 1 sc-dec in last 2 sc; turn. (13)

    Row 14: ch 1, 1 sc-dec in next 2 sc, sc in next 11 sc; fasten off. (12)

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    Finishing:

    Align tongue with curved edge toward toe. Beginning ¼ “ from the top edge of the tongue, sew the inner edges of the tongue and slipper together with a mattress stitch. (Here's a good mattress stitch tutorial.) Make sure to only go through the inner loops as pictured so as to avoid a bulky seam. Stop with ¼” of tongue left unsewn, fasten off.

    Turn cheap flip flops into crochet toddler slippers with this free pattern. The boat shoe style works well for girls and boys. Quick and fun project!Cut 3 strands of white yarn approximately 24” long each. Tie a short piece of yarn around one end of the 3 strands to fasten them together. Braid. Tie a second short piece of yarn around the 3 strands at the other end. Trim to an even edge. (See this hat braid tutorial for more details. Just use 3 strands for this slipper instead of 6 as in the tutorial.)

    Crochet toddler boat shoes with flip flops soles -- free pattern from MakeAndDoCrew.comWeave the braided laces through the slippers as pictured. In order to allow the laces to anchor the laces loops on the sides of the slippers, make sure your laces are entering the holes in the same direction as in the photo.

    Make cheap flip flops (thongs) into crochet toddler slippers with this free pattern. The boat shoe style works well for girls and boys. Quick and easy project!Strap these magic slippers on your favorite kiddo and watch them run around the house with glee.

    That was so fun! Now what?

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    Comments

    1. Mary Lou Barnett says

      April 23, 2018 at 10:24 am

      where can I find and download the pattern and instructions for the Adult size moccasins?

      Reply
      • Jess @ Make and Do Crew says

        April 24, 2018 at 10:59 am

        Hey Mary Lou,

        The moccasin pattern can be found here. If you'd prefer to print a PDF, you can purchase it within that free pattern blog post. 🙂

        Jess

        Reply
    2. kiml says

      July 17, 2017 at 12:18 am

      these would be perfect for adult men too

      Reply
    3. Tonya says

      May 06, 2017 at 3:51 pm

      This is not your pattern...

      Reply
      • Jess @ Make and Do Crew says

        May 11, 2017 at 2:24 pm

        Hey Tonya,

        I'm sorry, I'm confused by what you're saying. These are indeed slippers I designed and crocheted myself for my daughter. Would you like to clarify further?

        Jess

        Reply
    4. Heather says

      April 03, 2017 at 4:01 pm

      How many holes would you poke for a 5/6 flip flop?

      Reply
    5. Virginia Thompson says

      March 02, 2017 at 9:19 am

      I have a problem with shoes fitting me because I need slender sizes and I have narrow heels. I do wear flip-flops so I was wondering if yours would work if I used the whole thing instead of taking the toe and sides off of the flops?
      Thanks

      Reply
    6. Connie Drake says

      January 22, 2017 at 11:47 am

      Hi I love the boat shoe and I am working on making an adult size for me, but I would like a clog pattern with a flip flop sole.

      Reply
      • Jess @ Make and Do Crew says

        January 22, 2017 at 8:58 pm

        I love the idea of clogs too. It's on the list of future patterns I'm dreaming up. I have a lot of flip flop patterns planned for 2017! 🙂

        Reply
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