19. Bohemian Suede Fringe Ankle Moccasins
What This Idea Means
A cozy, festival-inspired design featuring an ankle-high shaft wrapped in double-layered fluttery fringe, tied with a braided leather cord and natural wooden beads.
Materials Needed
- 60 g Sport-weight 100% Pima Cotton in Warm Desert Sand
- 3.25 mm (US D/3) crochet hook
- 4 natural unvarnished wooden beads (6 mm)
- 1 yard of 1.5 mm round suede leather cord
- Tapestry needle and fringe comb
How to Make It
- Foot Base: Crochet a sturdy oval sole using half double crochet.
- Moccasin Body: Work the lower foot in continuous rounds of textured moss stitch.
- High Shaft: Build the ankle shaft straight upward for 2.5 inches.
- Integrated Fringe Tier: Attach 4-inch yarn fringe tassels through the front loops around the top collar and mid-ankle line.
- Drawstring Channel: Weave the round suede cord through the base of the ankle shaft.
- Beaded Ends: String a wooden bead onto each end of the suede cord, knotting the tips securely to keep the beads in place.
Tips and Variations
- Trimmed Asymmetry: Trim the fringe slightly shorter at the front toe and longer toward the back heel for dynamic movement.
- Warm Fall Palette: Use rich seasonal shades like Burnt Orange, Mustard Ochre, or Deep Rust.
- Safety First: Ensure all beads are firmly double-knotted and tested before dressing infants.