Slipper Soles

[Cat Whiskers]

I wanted to share an idea I have used for making slippers. I buy wet suit material ( 5 mm) in sheets and cut out the size of the slipper. After crocheting the slipper I use a D size hook to puncture through the wetsuit material and then insert the hook into a stitch on the outside bottom of the slipper, completing the stitch with a SC around the bottom edge of the slipper. The wet suit material acts as an insulator as well to keep feet warm. This material also works well for inside pot holders.

[Nova55]

What a great idea! I bet you wouldn't have a problem with the sole slipping on the floor, either.

[Cat Whiskers]

Yes, they don't slip either. Wash well in the machine reg. cycle and dry med. heat. For children's slippers just use a thinner wetsuit material. You can put these soles on any slipper pattern after completing the slipper.

[NanaErnestine]

Yes, they don't slip either. Wash well in the machine reg. cycle and dry med. heat. For children's slippers just use a thinner wetsuit material. You can put these soles on any slipper pattern after completing the slipper.

cool idea, where do you purchase the material?

[Cat Whiskers]

cool idea, where do you purchase the material?

There is a company in San Francisco ( we live in Oakland so it's not far from us) it is called Foam Order. They have a website Foamorder.com. I use the 5 mm thick for adult slippers and the 3 mm thick for kids and toddlers.

[NanaErnestine]

There is a company in San Francisco ( we live in Oakland so it's not far from us) it is called Foam Order. They have a website Foamorder.com. I use the 5 mm thick for adult slippers and the 3 mm thick for kids and toddlers.

Thank you for the link. I'm going over and check it out!!!