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Baby Shoes are such fun to make and they go so quickly too, so why not make them in lots of different colors. These are kind of a cross between a ballet slipper and a Mary Jane look and they are perfect for those little cute feet!
I added a bit of interest with back loop stitches and the fit is improved with a little shaping plus the cute drawstring bow tie. I designed these with a single sole because some people don’t like to make the double sole, but if you prefer a thicker sole, go ahead and double them up!
For the yarn I used some Red Heart Soft scrap yarn from my stash, but any worsted should work well.
Spring Into Summer Baby Shoes
Size: 3-6 months; 6-12 months
Materials:
• Worsted Weight yarn such as Red Heart Soft – approximately 50 yards
• Hook H/5.00 mm
• Yarn needle for weaving ends
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Gauge: 10 sc; 10 rows = 4”
Abbreviations:
beg – beginning
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
sc – single crochet
sl st(s) – slip stitch(es)
st(s) – stitch(es)
tog – together
Notes:
- Beginning ch 1 does not count as a stitch
- Start each Round in the same stitch as the beginning ch1
- Number in ( ) at end of Round indicates the number of stitches in that Round
- Work instructions in [ ] the designated number of times
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Size: 3 – 6 Months • Length = 4.0″
Sole – Make in Color 1
Round 1: Ch 9, 3 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next 5 ch, dc in next ch, 7 dc in last ch. Working on other side of beg ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next 5 ch. Do not join. (22)
Round 2: 2 hdc in beg st of Round 1 and next 2 sts, hdc in next 7 sts; 2 dc in next 5 sts; hdc in next 7 sts. Do not join. (30)
Round 3: [Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] 3 times, sc next 7 sts, [sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] 5 times, sc next 6 sts, sl st in next st, make invisible join. Fasten off. (38)
Sides – Make in Color 2 or alternate colors for stripes
Round 1: With wrong side facing you, join Color 2 AROUND center back stitch, ch1, work sc around same st, sc around each st, join. (38) (See Figure 1)
Work all remaining stitches in back loops only. Adjust as necessary to be sure and start each round in center back stitch. (See Figure 2)
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join. (38)
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc2tog, sc next 9 sts, [sc2tog] 3 times, sc3tog, [sc2tog] 3 times, sc next 9 sts, sc2tog, join. (28)
Round 4: Ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in next st, sc until there is 1 st left, hdc in last st, join. (28)
Round 5: Ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in next st, sc in next 10 sts, hdc2tog, hdc, hdc2tog, sc until there is 1 st left, hdc in last st, join. Fasten off. (26)
Cut two strands of yarn long enough to go around top of shoe plus enough to tie a bow. Weave both strands in around last round, and tie into bow.
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Size: 6 – 12 Months • Length = 4.5″
Sole – Make in Color 1
Round 1: Ch 11, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 7 ch, hdc in next ch, 7 hdc in last ch. Working on other side of beg ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next 7 ch. Do not join. (26)
Round 2: 2 sc in beg st of Round 1 and next 2 sts, sc in next 9 sts; 2 hdc in next 5 sts; sc in next 9 sts. Do not join. (34)
Round 3: [Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] 3 times, sc next 9 sts, [sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] 5 times, sc next 9 sts. Do not join. (42)
Round 4: [Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] 3 times, sc next 9 sts, [sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] 5 times, sc next 8 sts, sl st into next st, make invisible join. Fasten off. (50)
Sides – Make in Color 2 or alternate colors for stripes
Round 1: With wrong side facing you, join Color 2 AROUND center back stitch, ch1, work sc around same st, sc around each st, join. (50) (See Figure 1)
Work all remaining stitches in back loops only. Adjust as necessary to be sure and start each round in center back stitch. (See Figure 2)
Rounds 2 & 3: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join. (50)
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc2tog, sc next 13 sts, [sc2tog] 4 times, sc3tog, [sc2tog] 4 times, sc next 13 sts, sc2tog, join. (38)
Round 5: Ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in next 2 sts, sc until there are 2 sts left, hdc in last 2 sts, join. (38)
Round 6: Ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 12 sts, [hdc2tog] 2 times, hdc, [hdc2tog] 2 times, sc until there are 2 sts left, hdc in last 2 sts, join. Fasten off. (34)
Cut two strands of yarn long enough to go around top of shoe plus enough to tie a bow. Weave both strands in around last round, and tie into bow.
Figure 1
Figure 2
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Thank you for this pattern. Definitely have to give these little shoes a try.
I am reasonably new to crochet but always trying new things out.
I will let you know how I get on.
Kind regards
Marrianne
Thank you, I can’t wait to see how they turn out for you!