I saw some manufactured boots that were covered with yarn (very cheaply, I might add - they were not handmade with crochet!!)....
"OMG...I NEED THEM" ...but then I saw the price... "almost $100...NO WAY!!!" This did not make me sad...it made me DETERMINED to MAKE MY OWN...for a LOT cheaper!!! What a great way to show off your personality, uniqueness & create some one-of-a-kind pair of boots that EVERYONE will LOVE!!!
Let's get started!!
Materials:
Once you have finished gluing your yarn chain to your boots (BE CREATIVE), it is VERY important to let the glue dry for at least 24-48 hours before you wear them. This will ensure all your hard work is not wasted & the glue has ample time to set & cure.
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Lisa w
5/31/2015 10:37:25 am
Do you glue the chain or the boot . Worried about being messy and do you use one chain throughtout
Laurel
12/29/2014 03:29:33 am
I love this!! Just gave an old pair of boots to Goodwill that would have been perfect. Now am going to have to buy a pair just for this project. I see so many beautiful possibilities!!! THank you so much for your creativity!
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12/29/2014 03:43:44 am
Thanks so much Laurel!! I am already working on some other shoes with different colors!! I LOVE the ease & the endless possibilities too!!!
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Melanie Thompson
12/29/2014 04:57:22 am
Holy wowness. Can't wait to go to the thrift store. I might even do a pair of sneakers. Oh me oh my. All you creative people keep me busy. Thanks.
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12/29/2014 07:31:03 am
LOL!!! Fabulous!! That is my job to keep you all busy!!! LOVE IT!!
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Cynthia
12/9/2017 12:26:27 pm
I love your idea of covering sneakers. Boots would not really work for me , but sneakers would.
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Gail
11/23/2018 06:38:05 pm
What a great idea, Melanie! I've got sneakers that need a new, GLAM, recycled look! Definitely going to have to do boots & sneakers, but after Christmas! And thank you so much for sharing this on your blog Glamour4You!
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12/29/2014 07:33:15 am
Awww - you make me blush!! Thank you so much!! I seriously don't think there are enough shoes/boots out there for me to cover!!! I keep thinking of more styles & can't stop!!!
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Cayty
12/29/2014 07:43:21 am
Those look great! What yarn did you use for those? I love how colorful they turned out!
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12/29/2014 10:09:25 am
Thanks so much!! I used Deborah Norville Everyday Soft & the color is Northern Light.
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Claire
12/29/2014 09:12:18 am
Oh My Goodness! Thank you so much for sharing. I'll be scouring the sales for a pair of boots to do this tomorrow 😁
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AnnLynn
12/29/2014 10:19:08 am
i have a really unattractive pair of black shoes...I am totally doing this on them!
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Jace
3/5/2016 11:16:42 am
AnnLynn must have the same ugly pair of black shoes I have. I am SO doing this! I just got a shipment of BonBon Party pack with the little metallic running through so I'll be very sparkly!LOL
Debra
12/29/2014 10:30:13 am
These are awesome! I'm going to do this!!! Thanks so much for the idea.
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майя
1/19/2015 01:42:05 am
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Carol Aplaca
12/29/2014 10:38:13 am
Beyond Cool! I am going to make thes for my Granddaughter. Mahalo for the pattern! 😀
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Lisa Diamond
12/29/2014 12:23:24 pm
Oooooo I can't wait to finish my funky mukaluks to try these!
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12/31/2014 01:06:44 am
I originally wanted to do this with mukluks, but couldn't find any at my local stores. They will look FAB!!!
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Deb
12/29/2014 01:06:00 pm
U can also do this to shoes, flip flops, even a jacket to match your boots..endless projects you can do, just use some imagination :)
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C
12/29/2014 01:16:26 pm
I have a pair of Keds that will be getting the yarn treatment. These boots are fantastic!
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Lori Bennett Kramer
12/29/2014 03:57:27 pm
Love it! What a great idea and awesome tutorial! Thanks so much! :)
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Ellen
12/30/2014 01:53:50 am
Love, Love, love this. And so easy. Am teaching my special needs granddaughter to crochet. This would be a great project for her, mabe Tennis Shoes for summer.
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12/31/2014 01:16:05 am
That is fantastic!! This would be the perfect project for anyone just learning to crochet!!
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Kristin
12/30/2014 02:43:46 am
You are AMAZING and CREATIVE and all of your patterns spark my own creativity!!! I'm thinking of trying this with some hemp or jute!!! Yippee!!! Blessings and Happy New Year!!!!
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12/31/2014 01:17:13 am
Thank you so much!!! Jute would look amazing!!!!! Happy New Year to you also!!!
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cindy
12/30/2014 03:47:19 am
I love xoing crochet and im getting bored doing hats, scarves etc....i can't wait to try these! Thank u so much ;-)
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12/31/2014 01:18:52 am
This is the perfect project for you!! It is a lot faster than normal crocheting, so it might bring your "spark" back!!! Thanks so much!
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Sarah
12/30/2014 03:53:02 am
These are brilliant! I love them!
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Joanne
12/30/2014 02:47:18 pm
absolutely amazing! I paid so much for a pair of shoes similar and they were so expensive!
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12/31/2014 01:23:24 am
Exactly!!! They are so expensive & I bet the quality is not worth it! Plus, you can customize them like you can with my tutorial!!
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tjh
12/30/2014 03:02:44 pm
Where do you find the glue?
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12/31/2014 01:25:22 am
I bought my glue at my local Walmart. Most any craft store or home improvement store will carry this glue. If not, then places online like Amazon will have it.
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Tracie Cobby
12/30/2014 05:08:07 pm
Wow! Love this idea. Because I live in Dubai, boots won't be worth doing for me. So will use the same technique on a pair of wedges & possibly do a bag to match. Just hope I can find good enough glue. Thank you x
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12/31/2014 01:26:51 am
Wedges would be wonderful, especially with a matching bag!!! Fabulous!!!
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Whitney
12/31/2014 02:45:59 am
Getting ready to make some in simple slip on shoe... Don't really do boots... Excited to see how they come out !
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Jess
12/31/2014 03:07:55 am
Thanks, I need to try this!
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1/1/2015 11:19:20 am
That was my problem too!! Then the light bulb just went on when I saw the boots I mentioned in the beginning of my post!! These are so durable too since you you a normal shoe or boot!!
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LaDonna
12/31/2014 03:40:16 pm
This idea is awesome Im going to do this as soon as I can get to the store!! Thank U
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Whitney
12/31/2014 04:26:42 pm
I made my shoes!!! Love them!!!
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Kendra
1/1/2015 10:46:10 am
Can you use this glue on canvas tennis shoes or other fabric?
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1/1/2015 11:27:30 am
Absolutely YES!! I am currently making a pair of the yarn boots but using a canvas slip on shoe & it is working wonderfully. The glue is my GO-TO glue for ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING & I am not even exaggerating. I use it for all my crafts: crochet, jewelry, wood, glass/ceramic. I also use it to fix any of my daughters toys that happen to break (like things that come off of her plastic dolls & figures). It really does work for absolutely everything & stays glued in ALL weather conditions (unlike hot glue that doesn't work well in cold weather & is NOT flexible or durable).
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Jane
1/2/2015 03:51:01 pm
Hi- are you able to tell us how much yarn you used for both boots please - either the total weight and/or the total meterage thanks!
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1/3/2015 01:10:26 am
I used Deborah Norville Everyday Soft yarn in Norther Lights - which are 4 oz skeins. I used about 1/2 of the skein on these particular boots which are a size 8. So approx 2 oz were used. The skeins are about 200 yarns, so about 100 yards were used.
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Chell
1/3/2015 06:47:21 am
My 19 Year old came across your pattern and currently has me revamping my old docs for her ! It's great she's really unique these are just the job :) thanks for the tutorial
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Vickie Howell
1/14/2015 07:13:24 am
LOVE THIS IDEA!!! I need some new shoes or boots so now I can check at Goodwill and make them how ever I want!!! Great thinking outside the box!!! <3
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1/14/2015 09:51:09 am
Thank you so much Vickie!! I would LOVE to see a pic if you ever make a pair of your own!!
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Carrey
1/21/2015 11:29:59 am
I just wanted to say i LOOOOVE these boots. i didn't have a pair of old boots laying around so i used an old pair of KEDS i picked up at a yard sale last year and have been laying in my closet since then. how do i send you pics?
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1/21/2015 11:56:09 am
Can't wait to see them!!! You can post pics on my FB page - links are on the top & bottom of all pages on my website!
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Debbie Carmichael
2/20/2015 10:25:53 am
I so love this for my granddaughter! She's 12 & wears unmatched socks daily!
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Tammy Ridgeway Stella
2/23/2015 03:57:24 am
love these will the glue work and hold on any boots and fabric.i do have this glue and use it for making jewelry and hair barrettes.
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2/24/2015 04:49:59 am
YES!! I use this glue on pretty much EVERYTHING!! The reason I chose this glue for the boots, is because it has a 7x stretch factor. Which means it will stretch 7x is length before breaking with is a LOT. So when you use the glue on shoes/boots, they still need to flex & this glue allows that to happen! It really is a magical product!
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Jennifer Reichenberger
3/5/2015 04:21:00 pm
I now have all my 'ingredients' for making these boots! But I am first going to make a test drive on a cheap wallet I bought, so I can play with the chain! Thanks so much for your creative genius in coming up with this idea. In fact, I have a jeans jacket that I may try this on, only sewing it with clear nylon thread, but practice on scrap material first!
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Diana Aguilar
3/11/2015 05:29:08 am
These are amazing! Love all your patterns! My youngest will be 18 on Saturday she is gonna love these! <3
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Diane
3/16/2015 02:18:30 pm
OMG!! I have to make a pair, I would proudly wear these on my motorcycle!!
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Lisa
5/31/2015 02:07:12 am
These are awesome. Can't wait to try them. So very creative! God bless.
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Maggie in Canada
5/31/2015 03:34:32 am
Ohhhhhh... these made my croheart flutter! I am in my sixties, and have a dear friend (same age!) who has her own retro band. The members dress in tie dye T-shirts. My friend marches to the beat of her own drum LOL, and don't you just KNOW that I am going to do a pair of boots for her upcoming July birthday!
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Kristie
6/4/2015 06:17:23 am
I cannot believe how easy these are to make! You blew me away when I began to read the pattern and then looking at the photo again, made perfect sense. These are so adorable! I wish my old feet could still handle wearing boots. As others have mentioned, your pattern is so very adaptable, I'm hoping to be able to come across something for me. May not grab me like your boots, though. I would LOVE to see everyone's projects with this!! <pondering> Sweet hubby may walk in some day to see everything chained and glued in our home. Ummmmm.....too much?
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7/23/2015 09:22:38 am
I have only just found these boots and your blog, will be following your crafts from now on, these boots will bring such joy to my daughter when she get them on Christmas morning, she is a grown woman now and wears her Doc Martins in many colours and some with pretty flowers. she will adore these. thank you for the gift of sharing your gifted hands. many thanks. a happy Mum an Nana, will be busy making these. Sonja <3
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Shannon
11/18/2015 05:59:42 am
I noticed a comment at the beginning of the posts but never saw an answer.
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11/18/2015 06:16:22 am
Hi Shannon!!
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crimilda ferrer
12/29/2015 11:04:18 am
thank you great idea
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1/6/2016 05:31:07 pm
Just came across this. What a keen idea. I have trouble finding shoes/boots in my width (WW is sometimes too narrow) so crocheting and covering up my existing shoes will give them new life. Thanks for sharing this.
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Lynn Neering
3/5/2016 12:59:17 pm
This pattern came to me in my email today. I am so awed by this! I need to have my daughters ( that live on the mainland) send me their boots so I can do this for them!! Unfortunately I have no use for boots or even shoes here in Hawaii! 🌺
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HOLLY Magleby
3/5/2016 06:19:45 pm
Those boots are so fan dang tastic.I have a pair of boots similar to the ones in the pattern pics and they are so getting this super cute make-over.
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Barbra anne
3/26/2016 10:56:52 pm
So I bought a pair of cheap boots for my 13 year old off wish, and of course they started to fall apart right away, grommets falling off ect.. so basically shes never going to wear them again. shes all upset bc shes wasting her saturday night on some silly science test and I just showed her these and at least shes excited for that!
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Judy H
3/28/2016 07:36:20 pm
I can't wait to try this, what a great idea!
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DeeAnn Pfund
5/10/2016 09:03:14 am
I made these to a pair of cheap canvas shoes...hoping they dry fast so I can wear them!
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Gladys Nieves
8/8/2016 04:16:53 pm
Love them!!!
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8/14/2016 12:00:03 pm
So incredibly cute! Thank you for sharing how to do it.
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Michelle
11/17/2016 10:38:49 pm
ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!!
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4/10/2017 04:13:22 pm
je suis francaise! bravo c'est une superbe idee ;)
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lauriejo
6/25/2017 06:43:33 pm
Bravo! This is a project that will actually make me want to wear shoes, instead of flip flops. I have a pair of canvas shoes that don'e come clean anymore . . .
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Brigette fahey
12/12/2017 03:57:59 am
Oh how fun! Im going to get some of that glue and re-vamp shoes i never wear! I will send pics when im done! Please people, post your pictures!!! Im so excited about seeing all the different looks and ideas!
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Rae-Leta
3/13/2019 05:34:35 pm
I just wanted you to know that I really adore your style and creativity. My next project will be these boots.
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2/6/2020 03:06:09 am
I'm interested in your poncho/sweater fusion. When I went to it to order it said unavailable. Is this pattern no longer for sale?
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