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DIY Shoe Soles for Crochet & Knitting Projects
Quick overview: Tessiland's DIY shoe soles are ready-made bases for creating crochet and knitted footwear: jute espadrille soles with non-slip rubber base, faux leather flip-flop soles with pre-punched eyelets, warm slipper soles with fleece lining and felt soles for baby and adult booties. All prepared for crochet — just hook the yarn into the holes and start.
DIY shoe soles are the starting point for creating sandals, espadrilles, slippers and flip-flops crocheted by hand. Tessiland offers ready-made soles with holes, eyelets or edges prepared for hooking yarn — nothing to punch, nothing to glue: you start working directly on the sole. Each model is designed for a different type of footwear: summer (espadrilles, flip-flops, sandals) or winter (warm slippers, felt booties).
Why choose ready-made soles? Because the sole is the part of the shoe you can't make with crochet: you need a rigid, non-slip base that withstands walking. Tessiland soles solve the problem — they provide structural support and the wear layer, leaving creativity free on the upper. The result is a handmade shoe with industrial-quality sole construction.
Summer — Espadrilles, Flip-Flops and Sandals
Jute espadrille soles with non-slip rubber base (sizes 36 to 41) and Positano flip-flop soles in faux leather with pre-punched eyelets. Perfect for sandals, espadrilles and summer flip-flops crocheted with cord, t-shirt yarn and cotton.
Winter — Warm Slippers and Booties
Slipper soles with fleece-effect lining (warm and non-slip, adult sizes) and felt soles for baby and adult booties (3 mm base, easy to hand-sew). For winter slippers, baby shoes and handmade house shoes with wool and warm yarns.
Choose Your Soles
Espadrille Soles — Jute and Non-Slip Rubber Summer
Positano Flip-Flop Soles — Faux Leather with Eyelets Summer
Slipper Soles — Warm Fleece Lining Winter
Which Sole for Which Project
Choosing the right sole depends on three factors: the season (summer or winter), the type of footwear (open or closed) and the yarn you want to use.
For espadrilles and summer sandals → jute soles with rubber (20153): the cord hooks onto the jute edge, the rubber protects from hot ground and asphalt. Recommended yarns: cotton cord, t-shirt yarn, raffia.
For flip-flops and beach slides → Positano faux leather soles (20152): pre-punched eyelets let you build the upper and strap directly. Recommended yarns: thin cords, cotton, nylon.
For winter slippers → fleece-lined soles (20154): rigid base + interior warmth. The upper is worked around the edge in bulky or chunky yarn. Ideal project for handmade Christmas gifts.
For baby booties → felt soles (20150/20151): soft 3 mm base, hand-sewn with yarn needle and thread. Available baby (0-18 months) and adult. Perfect for first shoes and indoor slippers.
The Right Yarns for Crochet Shoes
Not all yarns work for footwear — you need wear resistance, shape retention and washability. Cords and yarns for bags are the best choice: twisted cotton, polyester cords and t-shirt yarn withstand walking without losing shape. For winter slippers, bulky wool and chunky acrylic also work well — the foot never touches the floor thanks to the rigid sole.
Create Your DIY Shoes
Pair the soles with cords, bag yarns and crochet hooks from Tessiland to complete your project
BUYING GUIDE: DIY shoe soles
Three questions to choose the right sole for your handmade footwear project.
1. Summer or winter?
- Summer: jute espadrille soles (sandals, open or closed espadrilles — most versatile) or Positano faux leather flip-flop soles (flip-flops, beach slides, strapped sandals). Both with rubber base for outdoor walking
- Winter: fleece-lined slipper soles (warm house shoes crocheted in bulky yarn) or felt soles for booties (soft indoor shoes for baby or adult, no rigid sole)
2. Which material and yarn?
- Jute/rubber soles (espadrilles): work with cotton cord, t-shirt yarn, raffia and bag yarns. Yarn hooks onto the jute edge — crochet hooks 3 to 5 mm
- Faux leather eyeleted soles (flip-flops): work with thin cords, cotton and nylon. Yarn passes through the eyelets — crochet hooks 2.5 to 4 mm
- Fleece-lined soles (slippers): work in bulky yarn, chunky blends and acrylic. Upper is crocheted around the edge — crochet hooks 5 to 8 mm
- Felt soles (booties): hand-sewn with yarn needle and strong thread, then upper is crocheted starting from the sewn edge
3. Which size to choose?
- Jute espadrilles: size 36 to 41 (standard women's sizes). Choose your usual size — jute doesn't stretch
- Positano flip-flops: women's sizes. Check the size chart on the product page
- Fleece slippers: adult sizes. Take your usual size or one up if using very bulky yarn
- Felt baby booties: 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months. Felt adult booties: size 36 to 45
Frequently asked questions
How do you work on a sole to make crochet shoes?
The principle is simple: the sole provides attachment points (holes, eyelets or jute edges) where you insert the crochet hook. Start by working a round of single crochet all around the sole, hooking yarn into the holes/eyelets. From there you build up the upper — working in the round creates the shoe body.
Do the espadrille soles hold up to real walking?
Yes, Tessiland espadrille soles have a non-slip rubber base under the jute — they're designed for actual walking, not just decoration. The braided jute is structural and hard-wearing, the rubber protects from ground wear and moisture. They're perfect for strolls, beach, city and everyday summer use.
Can you wash shoes made with these soles?
It depends on the sole type. Felt soles can be hand-washed in warm water. Fleece-lined soles can be wiped with a damp cloth on the inside. Jute soles should only be brushed dry — jute must not get wet (it warps and can mould). Faux leather soles can be wiped with a damp cloth. In all cases, the crocheted upper can be washed separately if the yarn allows.
Do you need special tools?
No, just a crochet hook in the right size for your chosen yarn and the yarn itself. For felt soles you also need a yarn needle to sew the base. No awl, glue or cobbler tools needed — Tessiland soles all come prepared with holes or edges for attaching your work.
