Fun for your feet, knit these colorful shoelaces for a child or for yourself!

One size

Finished Measurements

Approximately ½” across x 38” long

Materials

1  Ball Berroco Sox (100 grs), #1410 Lollipop

2 Double pointed knitting needles (dpn), size 5 (3.75 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Gauge

26 sts = 4”; 36 rows = 4” in St st

TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

Note

To determine the best length for your shoes, use the following chart:

Note:  Ours were made extra long and double knotted.

For 2 pairs of eyelets – 18”

For 3 pairs of eyelets – 18/24”

For 4 pairs of eyelets – 24”

For 5 pairs of eyelets – 30”

For 6 pairs of eyelets – 35/43”

For 7 pairs of eyelets – 60”

For 8 pairs of eyelets – 71”

Shoelaces (Make 2)

With dpn’s, cast on 4 sts and work I-Cord as follows:

Row 1:  * K4, do not turn work.  Slide sts to beg of needle to work next row from RS.  Rep from * until cord measures 38” or desired length from beg.  Fasten off.

Finishing

Weave in ends.  To draw through eyelets on shoes, insert a small crochet hook through eyelet, then pull lace through.