Crochet Easy Chain Stitch Team Spirit Shoelaces or Shoestrings

This is a super simple beginner pattern that uses only one stitch, the chain! The chain is the first thing you learn how to do. I like to use the worsted weight cotton yarn, like Sugar and Cream or Peaches and Crème.

This pattern is perfect for children. I remember when I first leaned how to crochet, I must have made miles and miles of chains, but I had no clue as to what to do with them. Now you can make a very useful article, shoelaces! Some people also call them shoestrings.

Show your true colors with a brand new pair of shoelaces that you crocheted yourself! This pattern is trouble-free. There is only one stitch used, the chain stitch. I used a self-striping yarn in patriotic colors, but try making each lace in a different color for more kick. Can't decide what color you like? You could also make one shoe lace one color and the other another color,

Materials: Lily Sugar and Cream Stripes 100% cotton 4 ply yarn

5 yards/6 meters per shoelace or Peaches and Crème Cotton yarn.( you get many pairs of shoelaces from one ball of cotton yarn)

Crochet hook size F/4mm

Transparent adhesive tape to make the clear tips of the shoelaces

or alternately, you could use nail polish for the tips either clear or a color.

Scissors

Gauge: 50 chains = 10 inches

INSTRUCTIONS

Make 2

Row 1: Making a nice tight chain, with F/4mm hook, and leaving a 2 inch tail, chain 165. Fasten off leaving a 2 inch tail. Your work should measure 36 inches. If you want a longer shoelace, make additional chains before you fasten off. Measure the shoelace that comes with your sneaker for a more custom fit.

FINISHING

Cut a 2 inch piece of transparent tape. Stating at the bottom of the slip knot, wrap tape around cut end for an inch to form a tip. Cut excess yarn. ` Repeat on other side. Alternately, you can paint nail polish on the cut ends. Let dry and cut ends an inch long.

Enjoy you new laces!

This pattern may not be sold. Shoelaces made from this pattern may be used as gifts or or for charity fund raising.

Please visit my slideshow for helpful photos: http://www.associatedcontent.com/slideshow/37680/crochet_first_steps_how_to_do_the_slip.html