Prepare for a delightful twist on your footwear with the Crochet Pumpkin Strap Croc Cover pattern! This pattern turns every step into a celebration of fall, wrapping your shoes in adorable crochet pumpkins.
Crochet Pumpkin Strap Croc Cover
Perfect for crochet lovers or anyone eager to add a seasonal flair to their look, this design provides an entertaining project with a fashionable outcome. Gear up to create unique shoes that highlight the cozy and fun side of autumn, showcasing your crafting skills and adding a special homemade touch to your wardrobe.
Materials:
- A pair of Crocs (Pattern works for woman size 6 to size 9. For larger sizes, increase hook size by 0.5mm)
- Crochet hook size 2.5mm
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Yarn colors:
- Beige or cream for the background
- Orange for the pumpkin
- Brown for the stem
Pattern Steps:
Starting Chain:
- Make a slip knot, then chain 11.
Row 1 (Double Crochet Row):
- Start in the second chain from the hook and make a double crochet.
- Make a total of 10 double crochets in this row.
- Chain one, then turn your work.
For Row 2:
- Double crochet across the row starting from the very first stitch to ensure you have 10 double crochets in total.
- Chain one and turn your work.
Row 3 (Adding Color for Pumpkin):
- Double crochet in the first four stitches.
- On the fourth double crochet, start the stitch but before finishing it, change to your orange yarn to start the pumpkin design.
Pumpkin Bobble Stitch:
- Using the orange yarn, work on your first pumpkin. Each pumpkin is a six half-double crochet Bobble Stitch made as follows:
- Yarn over, insert the hook into the same stitch, pull up a loop, and yarn over pulling through two loops. Repeat this step five more times into the same stitch, so you have six unfinished half-double crochets.
- Drop the orange yarn, and pull through all loops on the hook with your background color yarn to finish the bobble.
- Continue with five double crochets in the cream/beige yarn to finish the row.
Following Rows:
- Make two more rows of 10 double crochets each, remembering to chain one and turn at the end of each row.
- Repeat the pattern of creating the pumpkin bobble stitch and following it up with two rows of 10 double crochets until you have a total of five pumpkins on the strap.
Finishing the Strap:
- After your last set of double crochets post the fifth pumpkin, chain one, pull up a loop, and fasten off.
Stem Creation:
- Using brown yarn, sew a small stem on top of each pumpkin bobble. Start this from the back to keep the work tidy, moving the needle through just the top layers of yarn to form a small stem.
End Weaving:
- Weave in all ends on the backside of your strap to hide them neatly. The video suggests simply tying knots for personal projects, which you may prefer for efficiency.
Sewing onto Crocs:
- The tutorial advises not sewing the strap directly to the Crocs but sewing it together around one of the Crocs' bands to secure it. Ensure your pumpkins are right-side-up if you tend to wear your straps flipped forward.
- Use a matching piece of yarn to sew the strap's ends around the Crocs' existing strap, ensuring a snug fit.
Final Touches:
- Adjust the strap placement and fix any uneven areas by gently tugging the yarn into place.
- Optionally, add beads or small charms for additional decoration.
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