*knit* converse shoes (pattern added on pg 5)

[BlueAndRedCows]

I knit a pair of converse shoes. I'd had this idea for aaages, but just recently conned someone into giving me an old pair. I cut off all the fabric, save for about a 1/4 inch along all the edges, and knit pieces to sew in place. They didn't take a very long time to make- the hardest part was sewing everything together. Ugh! I think the effort was worth it, and they're actually really strong. I played a game of baseball in them the other day, and they've held up just fine!! Here are some pictures:


 I cut the all-star patches off the original shoes and sewed them back on. I love how they turned out!


The front of the shoes


My dog really likes them, too!!

Thanks for looking!

[stefferoni]

i love them!!! and want a pair in orange & green. job!

[katokotin]

Wow...that is amazing

[xamonster]

What great shoes!

Did you poke holes in your 1/4 inch and pu the stitches? I'm guessing that's how it goes. Did you just do one lay of knitting, or double knit for strength? Or, now that I'm looking at them, you must've doubled the yarn you used. What's the yarn you chose?

I want to try to make myself some pirate boots, providing I find suitable shoes, and should really start doing some research for them. 

[that1spazticchik]

those are amazing. very creative!!

[olivian]

i am amazed. this is really cool! do you have a pattern by any chance? what size shoes do you wear?

[BlueAndRedCows]

What great shoes!

Did you poke holes in your 1/4 inch and pu the stitches? I'm guessing that's how it goes. Did you just do one lay of knitting, or double knit for strength? Or, now that I'm looking at them, you must've doubled the yarn you used. What's the yarn you chose?

I actually knit the pieces first, then sewed them onto the 1/4 inch after- with liberal use of a thimble, and double stranded thread.  I used random stash acrylic, doublestranded with US 8 or 9 needles. I want to see your pirate boots when you make them!!

i am amazed. this is really cool! do you have a pattern by any chance? what size shoes do you wear?

These were a men's 6, women's 8. I took notes as I went along, and  I could post them if people are interested. Would that size work for you?

[domUNIQUE]

very cool!

[kelliz]

Awesome!  I love them, you've got some talent!

[indie-knitter]

ooh! I love them! You just gave me inspiration for an old pair that I unsuccessfully hacked into flats. Gosh can you give me some details on how you shaped them?