Razor Blade Grunge Barefoot Sandals Free Crochet Pattern

Introduction

These Razor Blade Grunge Barefoot Sandals are a tiny, tough little project with a whole lot of attitude. Each sandal is made from three simple pieces: a dark burgundy toe loop, a long ankle chain, and a silver-white razor blade appliqué sewn right onto the front. They are perfect for festivals, beach days, or anyone who likes their accessories a little rebellious. Because they are crocheted in size 10 thread, they work up quickly, feel light and smooth against the skin, and slip on in seconds. If you can single crochet, you can make these.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Aunt Lydia's Classic Crochet Thread Size 10 (100% mercerized cotton, 350 yds/320 m per ball).
• Color A: #048 Burgundy — 1 ball (makes both sandals with plenty left over).
• Color B: #001 White, or a small amount of silver metallic thread, for the razor blade appliqué.
• Hook: 1.9 mm (US 5 steel hook).
• Notions: tapestry needle, small embroidery needle, scissors, and a stitch marker (optional).
• Finished size: Toe loop circumference approx 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) unstretched; ankle chain approx 9 inches (23 cm) per side; razor blade appliqué approx 1.5 inches (4 cm) wide x 0.75 inch (2 cm) tall.

Abbreviations

• ch — chain: make a loop of thread over the hook and pull it through.
• sl st — slip stitch: insert hook, yarn over, pull through both the stitch and the loop on your hook.
• sc — single crochet: insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
• st(s) — stitch(es).
• Rnd — round: a row worked in a circle.
• R — row: a row worked back and forth.

Gauge

32 sc and 36 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet. To check it, crochet a small flat swatch in sc and measure the center of the swatch with a ruler; if you get more stitches than 32 per 4 inches, go up one hook size.

Tips Before You Start

• Thread crochet is tight work — keep your tension relaxed so the toe loop stays comfortable and stretches slightly over the toe.
• Work the toe loop as a flat band joined into a ring, not a deep tube; that keeps it snug and flat against the foot.
• Try the toe loop on before fastening off the ankle chain so you can adjust the chain length to your own foot.
• Keep your silver embroidery small and centered — a neat oval reads as a blade hole better than a large one.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Toe Loop (make 2, Color A)

Rnd 1: Ch 24, join with sl st to form a ring. Ch 1, sc in each ch around (24 sts).

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc around (24 sts).

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc around (24 sts). Fasten off.

Ankle Chain (make 2, Color A)

Row 1: Join A with sl st to any st of the toe loop. Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 5 sts (6 sts).

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across (6 sts).

Rows 3–81: Repeat Row 2 until the chain measures 9 inches (23 cm) — about 79 more rows at gauge. Fasten off.

Razor Blade Appliqué (make 2, Color B)

Row 1: Ch 12. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (11 sts).

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across (11 sts).

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across (11 sts). Fasten off.

Blade Details (Color B)

With silver thread, embroider a small oval in the center of the blade for the hole. If desired, work a sl st border around the entire blade edge.

Edging (optional, Color A)

Work a sl st edging around the ankle chain for a more finished look, keeping the stitches even along both long edges.

Assembly and Finishing

Sew one razor blade appliqué onto the center front of each toe loop using Color A, stitching through the blade edges so it lies flat on the outside of the ring. Weave in all ends on the wrong side. Block lightly by misting with water and pinning flat to dry — do not stretch the toe loops, just smooth them into shape.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Swap the burgundy for black or charcoal thread for an even darker grunge look.
• Make the ankle chain longer and add a small crocheted loop at the end so it ties around the ankle.
• Use glow-in-the-dark or metallic thread for the blade to make it pop at festivals.