The embroidered lace overtakes the cotton underlay at the hem, showcasing the lace cut-outs and also achieving a slight high-low effect
Think old-school glamour like Ralph Lauren gave a nod to in Spring 2012 (featured in the photo above)
Even initially, shoes shouldnt feel tight, and your heel and lower ankle shouldnt have so much room that they thump against the inside back heel
1dc in 3rd ch from hook (skpd 2 ch do not count as your 1st dc), 1dc in next 6 ch, V-st in next ch, 1dc in next 9 ch, V-st in next ch, 1dc in next 15 ch, V-st in next ch, 1dc in next 9 ch, V-st in next ch, 1dc in next 7 ch, TURN [55 dc, 4x ch1 sps]