Poolside petals

Fix up a favourite pair of flip-flops with a clever 3D flower embellishment designed by Emma Leith

- Emma Leith

EASY PEASY DK WEIGHT 3MM HOOK

YOU WILL NEED

Scheepjes Catona (100% cotton, 10g/25m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Crystalline (385) Yarn B Bridal White (105) Yarn C Yellow Gold (208) Yarn D Icy Pink (246) Yarn E Fresia (519)

A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook

A pair of flip-flops Fabric glue or basic sewing kit

For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en

Treat your toes to a makeover this summer with a floral design that will knock your socks off! Use different colours to match your flower to your flip-flops. Why not make a few for friends and family, too?

TENSION

Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required

MEASUREMENTS

Flower measures approx 6cm (2%4in) in diameter

ABBREVIATIONS

picot Ch2, ss in bl of second ch from hook

bobble Ch5, dc in second ch from hook, dc in next ch, htr in next ch, ss in top of first dc, ss in final ch For a full list, see page 94

FLIP-FLOP EMBELLISHMENT