RND 4: (2 dc next st, dc next st) 3 times, dc next 39 {43}[48] sts, (2 trc next st, trc next 2 sts) 8 times, dc next 39 {43}[48] sts. (2 dc next st, dc next st) 3 times, sl st top beg ch-3, ch-3, turn. (127 sts){136 sts}[146 sts]
RND 5: Dc next 52 {56}[61] sts, (2 dc next st, dc next 2 sts) 8 times, 2 dc next st, dc remaining sts around, sl st top beg ch-3, ch-3, turn. (135 sts){145 sts}[155 sts]
RND 6: (2 dc next st, dc next 2 sts) twice, 2 dc next st, dc next 48 {53}[57] sts, (2 dc next st, dc next 2 sts) 10 times, dc next 44 {48}[54] sts, (2 dc next st, dc next 2 sts) twice, 2 dc last st, sl st top beg ch-3, ch-1, turn. (151 sts){161 sts}[171 sts]
RND 7: Sc next 70 {74}[79] sts, hdc next 2 sts, dc next 4, (2 trc next st, trc next 2 sts) 4 times, dc next 2, hdc next 2, sc remaining sts, sl st top beg sc, fasten off. (155 sts){165 sts}[175 sts]
-Make 2. Turn one sole over so you have a left and right sole.
TOE STRAP:
ROW 1: With Orange and O hook ch-2, sc 2nd ch from hook, ch-1, turn. (1 st)
ROW 2-35: Sc only st, ch-1, turn. End row 35 fasten off.
-Make 10 (5 for ea sandal) toe straps in Dark Orange and in Light Orange. Measure in 2” from center edge of toe on sole and sew one Light Orange strap to either side at this point. Continue sewing and alternating Light and Dark Oranges until a total of 10 straps are on ea sole.
WEAVING STRAP:
ROW 1: With Olive and O hook ch-2, sc 2nd ch from hook, ch-1, turn. (1 st)
ROW 2-12: Sc only st, ch-1, turn. End row 12 fasten off.
-Make 10 (5 for ea sandal). Weave Olive strap over and under orange straps in 1” intervals and tacking with thread.
FINISHING SOLES:
If you are making sandals without the flip-flop bottom, turn upside-down and squiggle lines or dots of fabric paint over entire bottom. Let dry before wearing. The fabric paint allows for grip when walking across uncarpeted floors.
If you are adding the flip-flop bottom: Cut the sides and toe divider from your flip-flops. Using the Liquid Nails glue, glue the stoppers or round pegs that hold the sides and toe divider to the bottom of the flip-flop. Let dry. On the sole or right side of the flip-flop sole, draw a line of glue around entire outer edge. Place wrong side of sandal onto flip-flop sole matching edges. Pull apart, wait 5 minutes, then replace. Let dry before wearing.