Last week we went to Bataan for our family beach getaway, and this gave me the opportunity to continue working on my crochet summer projects while my little boy was having an enjoyable time playing with his cousins. You bet, the sun has got me so inspired to finally finish this one! I’ve actually made two versions of the pattern – with and without beads. Both patterns are so easy and beginner friendly. You only need basic crochet knowledge to make this simple yet classy accessory, even while relaxing on a vacation.
Truth is, I’ve seen a lot of crochet pineapple designs online but two of my favorite finds include the Jute Twine Doily that I recently made following Pamela Wynne’s Chunky Doily Rag pattern and the Pineapple Bookmark designed by Priscilla Hewitt. With minor adjustments and addition of other stitches I thought of making something wearable for myself and for my sister, sort of a Mother’s Day treat for each of us. It’s perfect addition to any summer outfit especially if you also love walking along the seaside barefooted.
So are you ready to crochet up this pretties? If you do end up making this from my pattern, I’d love to see the result. Take a picture and share it on Instagram with the hashtag #iheartgantsilyo and tag @iheartgantsilyo. I would love to see it!
MATERIALS:
- Hook: No.8 JAPAN IMIA crochet steel hook (0.90mm crochet hook)
- Yarn: 100% mercerized cotton yarn, any color of your choice (I used Cannon Crochet Thread #8; Shade no. MB113)
- Yarn needle
- 10pcs small glass beads
- 8pcs medium size wooden beads
- 8pcs large size wooden beads
ABBREVIATION/STITCHES:
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet (US) / dc – double crochet (UK)
- dc – double crochet (US) / tr – treble (UK)
- tr – treble crochet (US) / dtr – double treble (UK)
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- sl st – slip stitch
- [sc, inc] n times – repeat the pattern between parentheses n times.
- (N sts) – number of stitches in a round after finishing round.
If you need guide with the stitches, you can always check my post about Basic Crochet Techniques HERE.
NOTES:
- Finished barefoot sandals measures 12.5cm from toe sling to pineapple strap. Any variations to hook size and yarn weight will result in a different sized project.
- Chain 4 at the beginning of each row are counted as first treble crochet stitch.
PATTERN WITHOUT BEADS
TOE SLING:
Chain 40, slip stitch into the first chain to form a ring. Chain 7, slip stitch into the same stitch where you previously made a slip stitch to form a second ring.
PINEAPPLE STRAP:
Row 1: sc in the second ring, ch 3, 2 trc in ring, ch 8, 2 trc in ring, trc in the last chain of second ring, ch 4, turn.
Row 2: Skip first trc, trc in next 2 sts, ch 3, 8 dc in ch-8 space, ch 3, trc in next 2 sts, trc in 4th chain below, ch 4, turn.
Row 3: Skip first trc, trc in next 2 sts, ch 3, skip the next ch-3 space [dc in next st, ch 1] 7 times, dc in next sts, ch 3, skip next ch-3 space, trc in next 2 sts, trc in 4th chain below, ch 4, turn.
Row 4: Skip first trc, trc in next 2 sts, ch 3, skip next ch-3 space, [sc in the next ch-1 space, ch 3] 7 times, skip next ch-3 space, trc in next 2 sts, trc in 4th chain below, ch 4, turn.
Row 5: Skip first trc, trc in next 2 sts, ch 3, skip next ch-3 space [sc in the next ch-3 space, ch 3] 6 times, skip next ch-3 space, trc in next 2 sts, trc in 4th chain below, ch 4, turn.
Row 6: Skip first trc, trc in next 2 sts, ch 3, skip next ch-3 space [sc in the next ch-3 space, ch 3] 5 times, skip next ch-3 space, trc in next 2 sts, trc in 4th chain below, ch 4, turn.
Row 7: Skip first trc, trc in next 2 sts, ch 3, skip next ch-3 space [sc in the next ch-3 space, ch 3] 4 times, skip next ch-3 space, trc in next 2 sts, trc in 4th chain below, ch 4, turn.
Row 8: Skip first trc, trc in next 2 sts, ch 3, skip next ch-3 space [sc in the next ch-3 space, ch 3] 3 times, skip next ch-3 space, trc in next 2 sts, trc in 4th chain below, ch 4, turn.
Row 9: Skip first trc, trc in next 2 sts, ch 3, skip next ch-3 space [sc in the next ch-3 space, ch 3] 2 times, skip next ch-3 space, trc in next 2 sts, trc in 4th chain below, ch 4, turn.
Row 10: Skip first trc, trc in next 2 sts, ch 3, skip next ch-3 space, sc in the next ch-3 space, ch 3, skip next ch-3 space, trc in next 2 sts, trc in 4th chain below, ch 4, turn.
Row 11: Skip first trc, trc in next 2 sts, skip the two ch-3 spaces below, trc in next 2 sts, trc in 4th chain below, ch 1, turn.
Row 12: sc in next 5 sts, sc in 4th chain below, ch 3, turn. (6 sc sts)
Row 13: tr in the first sc made from previous row
Row 14: ch 8, slip stitch in the tr stitch previously made to form a ring, sc 8 in the ring, sl st into the same stitch where you previously made a slip stitch to form the ring.
Fasten off and cut yarn leaving a short tail. Thread in yarn tail and hide excess yarn into the stitches around the ring.
LEG WRAP:
Chain 400 or more to achieve the length that will fit your legs.
PATTERN WITH BEADS
Please note that you can put as many beads as you want, but for the pattern below I will stick to the exact number of beads I used.
First things first, thread in yarn needle. Insert the 10 small glass beads first then one large wooden bead.
TOE SLING:
Step 1: Chain 35, slip stitch into the first chain to form a ring.
Step 2: Slide down the large wooden bead that was already inserted in the yarn positioning it above the ring made. Insert crochet hook in the bead then pull the yarn tail into the bead.
Step 3: Pull a loop about twice the length of the large wooden bead from the last slip stitch made. Insert crochet hook in the second large wooden bead then pull the loop into the bead.
Step 4: Catch yarn over and chain 7, slip stitch into the first chain made to form a ring. Continue to next steps.
PINEAPPLE STRAP:
Row 1: sc in the ring, ch 3, (make sure to hide the yarn tail as you do the next stitches) 2 trc in ring, ch 8, 2 trc in ring, trc into the same stitch where you previously made a slip stitch to form a ring, (at this point you can cut the excess yarn tail) ch 4, turn.
Row 2: Skip first trc, trc in next 2 sts, ch 1, insert a glass bead, ch 2, 8 dc in ch-8 space, ch 1, insert a glass bead, ch 2, trc in next 2 sts, trc in 4th chain below, ch 4, turn.
You would notice that the glass beads are inserted when you are working on the wrong side of the work or on every other row. This is to ensure that all beads are visible on the right side of your work.
Row 3: Skip first trc, trc in next 2 sts, ch 3, skip the next ch-3 space [dc in next st, ch 1] 7 times, dc in next sts, ch 3, skip next ch-3 space, trc in next 2 sts, trc in 4th chain below, ch 4, turn.
Row 4: Skip first trc, trc in next 2 sts, ch 1, insert a glass bead, ch 2, skip next ch-3 space, [sc in the next ch-1 space, ch 3] 6 times, sc in the next ch-1 space, ch 1, insert a glass bead, ch 2, skip next ch-3 space, trc in next 2 sts, trc in 4th chain below, ch 4, turn.
Row 5: Skip first trc, trc in next 2 sts, ch 3, skip next ch-3 space [sc in the next ch-3 space, ch 3] 6 times, skip next ch-3 space, trc in next 2 sts, trc in 4th chain below, ch 4, turn.
Row 6: Skip first trc, trc in next 2 sts, ch 1, insert a glass bead, ch 2, skip next ch-3 space [sc in the next ch-3 space, ch 3] 4 times, sc in the next ch-1 space, ch 1, insert a glass bead, ch 2, skip next ch-3 space, trc in next 2 sts, trc in 4th chain below, ch 4, turn.
Row 7: Skip first trc, trc in next 2 sts, ch 3, skip next ch-3 space [sc in the next ch-3 space, ch 3] 4 times, skip next ch-3 space, trc in next 2 sts, trc in 4th chain below, ch 4, turn.
Row 8: Skip first trc, trc in next 2 sts, ch 1, insert a glass bead, ch 2, skip next ch-3 space [sc in the next ch-3 space, ch 3] 2 times, sc in the next ch-1 space, ch 1, insert a glass bead, ch 2, skip next ch-3 space, trc in next 2 sts, trc in 4th chain below, ch 4, turn.
Row 9: Skip first trc, trc in next 2 sts, ch 3, skip next ch-3 space [sc in the next ch-3 space, ch 3] 2 times, skip next ch-3 space, trc in next 2 sts, trc in 4th chain below, ch 4, turn.
Row 10: Skip first trc, trc in next 2 sts, ch 1, insert a glass bead, ch 2, skip next ch-3 space, sc in the next ch-3 space, ch 1, insert a glass bead, ch 2, skip next ch-3 space, trc in next 2 sts, trc in 4th chain below, ch 4, turn.
Row 11: Skip first trc, trc in next 2 sts, skip the two ch-3 spaces below, trc in next 2 sts, trc in 4th chain below, ch 1, turn.
Row 12: sc in next 5 sts, sc in 4th chain below, ch 3, turn. (6 sc sts)
Row 13: tr in the first sc made from previous row
Row 14: ch 8, slip stitch on the tr stitch previously made to form a ring, sc 8 in the ring, sl st into the same stitch where you previously made a slip stitch to form the ring.
Fasten off and cut yarn leaving a short tail. Thread in yarn tail and hide excess yarn into the stitches around the ring.
LEG WRAP:
Insert 3 wooden beads into the yarn then insert yarn in the last ring made. Insert remaining 3 wooden beads. Chain 1, insert a bead, chain 170, insert another bead, chain 15, insert the last bead for this side, chain 15.
Carefully bring the work to the other side of the ring. Chain 15, insert a bead, chain 15, insert another bead, chain 170, insert the last bead, chain 1. Fasten off.
There you go! I hope you enjoyed making this easy barefoot sandals.Till next time, happy crocheting!
