Boho Sandals

Boho Sandals by Two Girls Patterns

Project Overview

The Boho Sandals are a crochet bootie project designed by Two Girls Patterns as a downloadable PDF pattern. This intermediate-level crochet design creates a pair of sandals with a boho aesthetic, featuring a structured sole and decorative upper portion worked in complementary yarn colors.

What Is Being Made

These crocheted sandals consist of two main components: a sole worked in one yarn color and an upper portion in a contrasting color. The design incorporates functional elements including button closures, making these booties both decorative and wearable. The adjustable construction method allows crafters to customize the fit during the creation process.

Crochet Techniques Used

• Adjustable Loop (Magic Ring): The pattern begins with an adjustable loop, also known as a slip ring, magic ring, magic loop, or adjustable ring. This foundational technique allows crafters to create a closed center without a visible hole, providing a professional finish to the sandal sole.
• Bracket Notation: The pattern uses bracket symbols [] to indicate stitch groups that should be worked together as a set, streamlining pattern instructions and reducing repetition.
• Stitch Repetition: Numbered stitch instructions indicate working the same stitch across multiple stitches in sequence, such as "10 sc" meaning single crochet in each of the next ten stitches.
• Yarn Over and Hook Insertion: Standard crochet techniques of inserting the hook into loops and yarning over are used throughout the construction.

Stitches Used

• Single Crochet (sc): A fundamental stitch used extensively in the pattern for creating fabric structure and definition.
• Double Crochet (dc): Used in combination with single crochet to create varied texture and height in the sandal design.

Materials Required

The Boho Sandals pattern calls for worsted weight yarn in two colors: one 50-gram ball for the sole and one 50-gram ball for the upper portion. This allows crafters to create striking color contrast between the sandal components. Additional materials include a crochet hook size E/4 (3.5mm) for the main construction and a crochet hook size C/2 (2.75mm) for finer detail work, though hook size may be adjusted to achieve the desired gauge. The pattern also requires two 1/4 inch buttons for closures, a yarn needle for weaving in ends, and stitch markers to track progress throughout the project.

Difficulty Level

Rated as an intermediate project, the Boho Sandals require familiarity with basic crochet stitches and techniques, including comfort with adjustable loops and reading bracket notation in patterns. The combination of different hook sizes and color work adds moderate complexity suitable for crafters with some crochet experience.