The weather is getting colder and the sun is setting earlier, making it the perfect time to cuddle up with a craft like OESH Create.
If you’ve been wanting to crochet a pair of shoes with OESH Create, this easy and free crochet pattern for cozy booties is a great place to start! These booties only use one skein of yarn, plus a few yards of a smaller yarn to attach to the sole, so it can be great for stash busting. It’s also quick enough to make adjustments as you go, so that you can get the perfect fit. Don’t be afraid to pull it out and make changes.
Materials
Soles: OESH Create soles, size 8
Yarn: 1 skein of Lionsbrand Wool Ease Thick and Quick size 6 super bulky in Seaglass, and about 10 yards of worsted weight dark grey wool blend yarn
Hooks: 2.35mm, 4mm, and 6.5mm hooks
Other Tools: Scissors and a tapestry needle
Abbreviations
Sc – single crochet
Sc2tog – single crochet two together
Slst – slip stitch
Ch – chain
Instructions
Row 1: With the smaller yarn and the smallest hook (2.35mm), sc down through every hole in the sole, starting and ending in the circle hole in the middle of the medial (inner) side of the sole. Cut the yarn and pull through the last stitch to fasten off.
Row 2: With the primary bulky yarn and the medium hook (4mm), sc in every stitch, starting from the same circle hole and working from the outside, towards the toe.
Rows 3 and 4: Sc in the round with the main hook (6.5mm).
Row 5: Sc from the starting mark to the next circle mark at the toe. *Sc, sc2to* 4 times, slst, ch1, and turn.
Row 6 through 10: Sc2tog, sc across the toe portion, sc2tog connecting the first stitch of the previous row and the next stitch on row 4, slst, ch1, and turn.
Row 11: Sc2tog, sc across the toe portion, sc2tog connecting the first stitch from row 10 with the next stitch on row 4. Sc until 3 stitches before the back of the heel, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog, then continue with sc back to the start point.
Row 12 through 14: Sc in the round. At both corners of the toe portion sc2tog. At the back of the heel sc2tog, sc, sc2tog. Continue sc in the round.
Row 15: Sc in the round. Sc2tog at the back of the heel. Continue sc in the round.
Row 16: Sc in the round. Slst, cut the yarn and pull the end through to fasten off. Use the tapestry needle to weave in the ends.
Notes
Each OESH Create sole has 6 circle holes to use as place markers for different patterns. For this pattern, you’ll need to locate the one in the middle of the medial (inner) side of the sole, under where the arch of your foot goes, and the circles at the big toe, where you will start the toe portion.
Increase or decrease the amount of sc2tog to adjust the fit. You may also work two single crochet into the same stitch to increase the size as needed. The first few rows should generally go straight up, and not angle in or out at the toe.
Especially if you’re making a lot of adjustments to the pattern, you may want to alternate working on both shoes one or two rows at a time to keep them symmetrical, and try them on as you go. This pattern also works both shoes symmetrically, but can be adjusted to only work in one preferred direction.
For the smaller yarn, you can also use waxed thread, like we recommend for connecting sewn uppers to the create soles.
