Lion Brand^® Lion^® Suede - Microspun

GAUGE:

13 sts + 14 rows = 4 in. [10 cm] in sc with A. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

FPSC (front post single crochet) Insert hook from front to back then to front, going around the sc post, draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook. Skip st behind the FPSC. sc2tog (sc dec) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook. Note: When working sc in joined rounds, always sk the sl st at beg of rnd, sc in the next actual sc. Make the final sc of each round in the last sc, the one with the sl st join. Sole is a shaped oval, made in joined rounds back and forth, with short-rnd shaping; the join is at center of heel. For clarity, mark the sc at center of toe and move marker up into each center sc as you go.

SOLE AND BODY (make 2)
With A, ch 20 (22, 24, 26).
Rnd 1 RS: 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in 17 (19, 21, 23) ch, 3 sc in last ch, mark middle sc for toe, working along opposite side of ch, sc in next 17 (19, 21, 23) ch, 2 sc in same ch as beg, sl st in beg sc, turn – 41 (45, 49, 53) sc.
Rnd 2 (short row): Ch 1, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in 18 (20, 22, 24) sc, 5 sc in center sc, sc in 8 (9, 10, 11) sc, sl st in next sc, turn.
Rnd 3 (short row): Sk sl st, sc in 10 (11, 12, 13) sc, 3 sc in center sc, sc in 10 (11, 12, 13) sc, sl st in next sc, turn.
Rnd 4: Sk sl st, sc in 11 (12, 13, 14) sc, 3 sc in center sc, sc in 11 (12, 13, 14) sc, sc in sl st, sc 9 (10, 11, 12) sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last sc, sl st in beg sc, turn.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in next sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc in 22 (24, 26, 28) sc, 3 sc in center sc, sc in 12 (13, 14, 15) sc, sc in sl st, sc in 9 (10, 11, 12) sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc in last sc, sl st in beg sc, turn – 57 (61,65, 69) sc.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in 25 (27, 29, 31) sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in center sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 25 (27, 29, 31) sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last sc, sl st in beg sc, turn – 61 (65, 69, 73) sc.
Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in 29 (31, 33, 35) sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in center sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in 29 (31, 33, 35) sc, sl st in beg sc, turn – 63 (67, 71, 75) sc.
Next rnd creates a “turn” to beg working the body perpendicular to the sole.
Rnd 8 WS: Ch 1, FPSC in each sc, sl st in beg sc, turn – 63 (67, 71, 75) sc.
Rnds 9-11: Ch 1, sc in each sc, sl st in beg sc, turn.
Fasten off. From each side of center toe marker, sk next 10 (11, 12, 13) sc, mark next sc.

VAMP AND TONGUE (make 2)
With A, ch 6.
Row 1 RS: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 4 ch, turn – 5 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn – 7 sc.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first sc, sc in 6 sc, turn.
Rep Row 3 11 (12, 13, 14) times, mark each end of 8th row.
Next Row: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 3 sc, sc2tog, turn – 5 sc.
Next Row: Ch 1, sc in first sc, sc in 4 sc, turn – 5 sc.
Next Row: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next sc and mark for toe center, sc2tog – 3 sc.
Fasten off.

ASSEMBLY
With RS facing, insert vamp at top of foot, matching markers at sides and toe center, matching sts and sc row edges. Whipstitch vamp to sole.

FLAPS AND FINISHING
Topline
With RS facing, join A with sl st in next sc past side marker, ch 1, sc in same sc, sc in next 39 (41, 43, 45) sc around heel, ending with sc before other side marker, turn.

First Flap
Row 1 RS: Ch 1, sc in first sc, sc in next 6 sc, turn – 7 sc.
Row 2: Rep Row 1.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog – 5 sc. Fasten off.

Second Flap
Sk next 26 (28, 30, 32) sc of topline, join yarn with sl st in next sc. Work as for first flap.

Edging
Join A with sl st in marked side sc of first flap, ch 1, sc in sc row edge of topline, sc in next 3 sc row edges of flap, sc in 5 sc at end of flap, sc in next 3 row edges of flap, sc in next 10 (11, 12, 13) sc of topline, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 10 (11, 12, 13) sc, sc in next 3 sc row edges of flap, sc in next 5 sc at end of flap, sc in next 3 row edges of flap, sc in next row edge of topline, sl st in next marked side sc. Fasten off.

Weave in ends.

LACES (make 2)
With B, make a 20 in. [51 cm] ch. Fasten off.
Thread lace between ends of flaps and tie as desired.

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