The top of this shoe is crocheted in two simple pieces connected by an elastic strap to hold the shoe firmly on the doll’s foot. The vamp is strappy and crocheted in a semicircular shape. The heel cup is a simple trapezoidal shape made of single crochet stitches. The completed shoe is sewn to a prepared insole, and glued to the outer sole. The top can easily be embellished with beads or buttons.
Supplies Needed:
Size 10 crochet thread
Size 8 (1.5mm) steel crochet hook
Sharp large eye needle
4 inch by 4 inch piece of 2 mm craft foam sheet (or SHAPE 1 Pre-cut soles)
Scrap of fabric for insole lining (optional)
2 child size ponytail elastics (approximately 1 ¼ inch in diameter)
4 inch by 4 inch piece of 1/8 to 3/32-inch thick cork sheet
Tacky glue
Clips or clothespins
Emery board or sandpaper