Crochet ballet shoes

House shoes have become an integral part of the coziness and comfort of our home. But at the same time, women treat her appearance with special trepidation. These shoes should not only protect our feet, but also serve as their decoration. And what can cope with this task better than something made with your own hands? This is especially true for crocheted models. They not only have an attractive appearance, but also help health. After all, a woven sole massages a person’s foot, but it contains many acupuncture points. Moreover, great skill and skill in the creation process is not required. Even an inexperienced needlewoman can handle the work; just carefully study the description and diagram.

Features of creating crochet ballet shoes

All the work to create this wonderful thing can be divided into three stages:

1. Making the sole. It can be knitted or made using available materials. For the preparation, take suede, thick leather or felt. Stand on a piece of material with your foot and trace the outline of your foot. Add 1.5 cm along the edge and cut out the workpiece.Then, using an awl, make holes at equal distances for crocheting. As a sole, you can use a ready-made felt insole, which is sold in shoe stores;
2. Knitting the base. You can use any yarn for the product, but when choosing, keep in mind that the product will quickly get dirty and often need to be cleaned or washed. Therefore, it is better to use synthetic fiber: high-quality acrylic or viscose. Another parameter that is worth paying attention to is the thickness of the thread. For this product, choose thick threads. If you only have thin yarn, fold it several times. The optimal number of fiber folds at which it is comfortable to work with yarn is three;
3. Decorating finished shoes. I don’t think it’s worth talking about the role of jewelry in transforming the appearance of a thing. Both knitted elements and various decorative details can act in this capacity: beads, seed beads, sequins, ribbons and more.

Reference! Also, shoes can consist of a single piece or be assembled from several pre-connected motifs. They also differ in shape: they can completely cover the limb or do so only partially.

For the cold season, it is preferable to use a thicker model, and for summer, knit slippers that cover only the toe and heel. They will have better air circulation and the leg will not overheat.

How to crochet ballet slippers

The principle of knitting home ballet shoes is the same for almost all types of models. Let's look at the detailed procedure using an example.

This sample is made from yarn with parameters 120g\50m - sole and 140g\50m - base. The sole is crocheted No. 3. The rest of the knitting is done with crochet number 2:

• Cast on a chain of 40 vp. and knit 2 sc, 19 sc, 1 hdc, 17 sc. Next, we knit 5 dcs into the outer loop of the chain and knit 17 dcs, 1 hdc, 20 sc, a connecting stitch along the second side;
• Then we start each new row with a lifting ch. and performing increases: 3 on the heel and 5 in the toe area. We knit the remaining loops as in the previous row;
• Starting from the fourth row, do the work with sc;
• At 7 p.m. instead of sc, knit dc;
• From 8 p.m. Continue work RLS without increments;
• From 15 p.m. we form the toe. To do this, we make five decreases evenly in the toe area;
• At 16-18 p.m. perform 7 decreases;
• In the 19th row, after decreasing, we knit 2 sc and unfold the work;
• Knit several rows to cover the toe;
• To create a shape in the center of short rows, perform a decrease in the central part;
• Next, we perform a circular row. At the same time, perform three decreases on the heel with an interval of two loops;
• Complete the last row and sew on decor, if desired.

If you want to knit shoes from individual motifs, then the order of work looks a little different. The initial stage (making the sole) is performed similarly. After this, the required number of elements is knitted according to the selected pattern. It is better to use hexagonal shapes.

Then, using a needle or hook, they are attached to each other and to the sole. The edge of the product is tied, and the thing, if required, is decorated with decor.

How to decorate ballet shoes

There are many techniques for decorating knitted shoes. These could be pom-poms or a yarn flower, an embroidered applique or a beaded pattern. Another interesting way to give this item an unusual look that will lift your spirits is to make them in the form of a cute animal face. Let's take a closer look at each option:

1. Yarn decor.Many people had cute slippers with bright pom-poms as children. This option is perfect for children's shoes. Moreover, it is easy to implement. In order to make this decoration you will need yarn and a regular dinner fork. Wrap it with threads as shown in the picture above, then pull it in the middle and cut along the edges. Your decor is ready to use. You can attach it to your shoes simply by sewing it on or by placing it at the ends of a tied bow. You can also make a wonderful flower from threads and sew it onto ballet shoes. To do this, knit the required number of flowers according to the pattern and sew or glue them to the base. The decor can be placed not only on the toe, but also on any other part. There are no limits to imagination here;
2. Decor with embroidery, ribbons or beads, beads. Satin ribbon is perfect for creating decorative elements that can be used to decorate hand-knitted shoes. These can be traditional bows, which are easily made using the same table fork. Another wonderful decor made from satin ribbons are small flowers. This is a lovely decoration for romantic people; even home shoes will be turned into a work of art. The same can be said about decor with beads or sequins. All options can be used separately or combined with each other. The main thing is a flight of fancy and a sense of proportion;
3. Decor in the form of an animal's face This is undoubtedly one of the most favorite options among needlewomen. Bunny ballet shoes. To perform them, tied ears are sewn onto a simple base. The animal's face is embroidered. Also, instead of embroidery, you can use eyes, nose and tongue purchased at a handicraft store.And the role of the tail is played by a fluffy pompom sewn on the back.

Using these recommendations, you can create beautiful ballet shoes. To do this you will need to use a crochet hook and give free rein to your imagination.