This super 1940s crochet pattern shows you how to create two pair of sandals: flat or wedge, to fit your own foot size. 

The FLAT- SOLE sandal was originally constructed from nine cord sewing thread similar in thickness to thin string (a photo in the pattern shows the actual thickness of the thread and will be accurately sized in your copy for you to purchase a similar item from your thread stockist) and is used double throughout the pattern. The stitch used is a very firm stitch which is (according to the pattern) 'a kind of double double crochet stitch' (d.d.c.). 

The WEDGE-HEEL sandal, has a buckle fastening a crochet string sole, cork wedge heels made from cork soles stuck together (pattern also says you can make your own from cardboard stuck together). Interestingly, the pattern also points out that the sandal uppers (which are made from either dishcloth cotton, or thread and yarn of the same thickness (an accurately sized photo showing the thread thickness will be enclosed, as mentioned above), could be sewn to bought sandal soles if you feel that making your own 'wedge' may not be for you :0)

However, do check you tension when working either sandal to make sure your chosen thread etc. is following the tension instructions in the pattern and change hook if needed.

Soles and buckles can be obtained from the haberdashery sellers on ebay.

MATERIALS, MEASUREMENTS AND TENSION INFORMATION BELOW HAS BEEN TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM THE ORIGINAL PATTERN

FLAT- SOLED CROCHET SANDAL;

Materials-

Nine cords sewing thread

1 No.7 bone crochet hook

Thick felt soles or insoles which fit your foot

Leather soles for the bottoms

Measurements:

To fit your own foot

Tension- About 4 sts. to 1 inch in width and 4 double rows (8 rows in all) to 1 inch in depth

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Materials-

Dishcloth cotton or any thread or yarn of same thickness for uppers

String for soles and heel pieces

No.13 crochet hook

No.6 bone needle

Cork wedge and sole in your own size OR 2 pairs of cork insoles and cardboard for wedge

Fabric to cover wedges and soles

2 small shoe buckles ⅝ inch wide

Matching sewing thread

Strong rubber glue (or modern equivalent)

Measurements:

To fit own foot size

Tension- for soles and heel pieces about 3 sts. to 1 inch in width and 3 rows to 1 inch in depth.

For uppers. about 7 sts. to 1 inch in width and 9 rows to 1 inch in depth,

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N.B. Soles and buckles can be obtained from e-bays haberdashery sellers.

This pattern will arrive safe in it's own plastic pocket ready for you to file.