Emerald Fan Barefoot Sandals Free Crochet Pattern

Emerald Fan Barefoot Sandals Free Crochet Pattern

Introduction

These Emerald Fan Barefoot Sandals are a little piece of art deco glamour for your feet, perfect for beach weddings, summer parties, or anyone who wants a delicate accessory without a full shoe. The design is built around a flat half-circle fan motif with radiating shell-stitch spokes, finished with a soft blush edging that makes the emerald green really glow. A tiny toe ring and two long ankle ties complete each sandal, so they sit lightly on the foot and feel almost weightless. Made in smooth mercerized cotton thread, they have a crisp, lacy texture and a lovely subtle sheen that catches the light as you walk.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Aunt Lydia's Classic Crochet Thread Size 10 (100% mercerized cotton, 350 yds/320 m per ball): 1 ball Emerald (A), 1 ball Blush (B).
• Hook: 2.75 mm (C/2) crochet hook.
• Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, scissors, rust-proof pins and a blocking mat or towel.
• Finished size: Motif 3 1/2 inches (9 cm) across and 1 3/4 inches (4.5 cm) tall (half-circle). Toe ring circumference 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm). Ankle ties 12 inches (30.5 cm) each (adjustable).

Abbreviations

• ch – chain: wrap the yarn over the hook and pull it through the loop on your hook.
• sl st – slip stitch: insert the hook, yarn over, and pull through both the stitch and the loop on your hook.
• sc – single crochet: insert the hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
• dc – double crochet: yarn over, insert the hook, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through two loops, yarn over and pull through the last two loops.
• sp – space: the gap made by a chain or chains in the previous round.
• st(s) – stitch(es).
• MR – magic ring: an adjustable loop you crochet into, then pull closed.
• rep – repeat.
• shell – (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the same space.
• fan – (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the same space.

Gauge

After Rnd 1, the circle should measure 1 inch (2.5 cm) across, and double crochets should be approximately 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) tall. Work Rnd 1 of the motif and measure across the circle; if it is larger or smaller, adjust your hook size up or down until it matches.

Tips Before You Start

• Keep your tension even and fairly firm; mercerized cotton thread shows uneven stitches clearly, and a consistent tension keeps the fan spokes crisp.
• Count your chain-2 spaces at the end of every round. Each round should have exactly 6 points, and losing one will throw off the scalloped edge.
• Work the magic ring snugly and pull it closed completely before starting Rnd 1, so the center of the fan stays tight and neat.
• Make both motifs one after the other so your tension stays consistent between the pair, and keep the blush round for last on both.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Motif (make 2)

With A, make a magic ring and work 6 sc into it. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (6 sc)

Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st, ch 2, [3 dc in next st, ch 2] 5 times. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. (6 groups of 3 dc, 6 ch-2 sps)

Rnd 2: Sl st to first ch-2 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, ch 2, 3 dc in same sp (first fan made), ch 1, *fan in next ch-2 sp, ch 1; rep from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. (6 fans, 6 ch-1 sps)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same st, *[sc in next 3 dc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp, sc in next 3 dc], sc in ch-1 sp; rep from * around, ending with sc in last ch-1 sp. Join with sl st to first sc. (48 sc, 6 ch-2 sps)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in same st, *sc in each sc across to next ch-2 sp, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * around, ending with sc in last sc. Join with sl st to first sc. (60 sc, 6 ch-2 sps)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in same st, *sc in each sc across to next ch-2 sp, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * around, ending with sc in last sc. Join with sl st to first sc. (72 sc, 6 ch-2 sps)

Rnd 6: Change to B. Ch 1, sc in same st, *sc in each sc across to next ch-2 sp, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * around, ending with sc in last sc. Join with sl st to first sc. (84 sc, 6 ch-2 sps)

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Toe Ring (make 2)

With A, ch 12, join with sl st to first ch to form ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in each ch around. Join with sl st to first sc. (12 sc)

Rnd 2: Change to B. Ch 1, sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. (12 sc)

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Ankle Ties (make 2)

With A, ch 60. Fasten off. (60 ch)

Assembly and Finishing

1. Attach the toe ring to the center of the straight edge of the motif: with A, join yarn at the center sc of the straight edge, then sc through both the toe ring and the motif edge for 3 sts to secure. Fasten off.

2. Attach one end of an ankle tie to each of the two corners of the straight edge of the motif: with A, join yarn at the corner, then sc through both the tie and the motif for 2 sts. Fasten off.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the second sandal.

Weave in all ends neatly on the wrong side. Block lightly to shape: pin each motif flat with the scalloped points even, mist with water, and let it dry completely before wearing.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Swap the blush edging for gold or ivory thread for a different wedding palette, or work the whole motif in one color for a simpler look.
• Make the ankle ties longer by adding chains in multiples of 10, or add a small bead to the end of each tie for a little extra sparkle.
• Starch the motifs lightly after blocking so the fan spokes hold their shape and the sandals stay crisp through a long summer day.