Materials Needed & Measurements:

Suggested Yarn:
- Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick (Super Bulky, Weight 6, 106 yds/6 oz)
- Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (Category 3 or 4, approx. 15 yards)
Yarn Measurements:
- MC: Oatmeal – 1 skein (~170 g)
- SC: Taupe – Small amount (~12 g)
Hook Size:
- Size B (2.25 mm) for flip-flop holes
- Size K (6.50 mm) for main body
Pattern Measurements:
- Small: Women’s size 5–6 (~9.5”)
- Medium: Women’s size 7–8 (~10”)
- Large: Women’s size 9–10 (~10.5”)
Needle: Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:

Using the SC (Taupe) yarn and Size K (6.50 mm) hook, begin by making a foundation chain (ch) of 11.
Work sc into each stitch across the chain (10 sc).
Turn your work, and for the next row, ch 1, then sc into each stitch across (10 sc).
Repeat this process until the sole is the desired width. For small sizes (Women’s 5–6), work about 9.5 inches. For medium (7–8), work 10 inches, and for large (9–10), work 10.5 inches.
The sole should remain flat and even as you continue working in sc.

Once the sole reaches the right width, begin to work in rounds, keeping the sole flat as you build the sides.
Work sc in each stitch around the edge of the sole. As you complete each round, join with a slst (slip stitch) to the first sc to close the round.
Continue working in the round, placing sc stitches evenly around the sole to create the base of the boot.
You can increase the number of stitches evenly spaced every few rounds if you want to make the base larger, depending on the size you’re making.

Switch to the MC (Oatmeal) yarn, and continue working in sc around the sole.
If you are making the heel, sc in each stitch around. When you reach the back of the heel, sc2tog (single crochet two together) to shape the heel and make it taper in. Repeat the decreases as needed until you reach the desired heel shape.
For a standard footbed, continue working sc in each stitch across, making sure to keep the stitch count even to form a smooth, flat surface for the footbed.

Continue working in sc in rounds to form the sides of the boot.
At the back of the boot, when you reach the heel area, you will form the heel shape by working sc2tog.

This will decrease the stitch count and form the boot’s tapered back. Repeat as needed until you’ve shaped the heel.

Keep working in rounds for the sides, building up the walls of the boot. Make sure the boot covers the top of the foot and creates a secure fit around the ankle. For each round, check the measurement to ensure the boot fits snugly.

Once you reach the desired height for the sides, begin working the toe of the boot. Work sc around the front of the boot in a round.
To close the toe, decrease stitches evenly spaced using sc2tog. Work sc2tog around the front of the toe in every other stitch or at regular intervals, until the hole at the front is closed.
Continue decreasing until the toe is completely closed, leaving a small gap.
Once the toe is closed, slst to the first stitch of the round to join, fasten off the yarn, and weave in the loose ends using a tapestry needle.

Using the Size B (2.25 mm) hook, create the flip-flop holes on either side of the boot.
Place the holes about 1 inch above the sole and 1–2 inches apart.
For each hole, ch 2, then sc around the opening to reinforce it.
After each hole, sk a stitch to create the gap where the flip-flop strap will go through.
Repeat for the second hole, ensuring both are the same size and evenly spaced.