BABY SHOES EXTRAVAGANZA
Baby shoes are probably
one of the cutest little things one can make.. and now with the world open with
the internet, we’re getting so many super patterns .. all at the click of the
lil mouse
So here’s a selection of
baby footwear that I made for a friend.
I started with the
really cute tried and tested bootie, and then got more and more creative and
fun.. hope you enjoy it as much as I did .. trawling the net, getting patterns,
and then trying to adapt them for my use
These are not my
original patterns.
I’ve just *Indianised *
them .. i.e as the original yarns used in most patterns are unavailable
locally, I’ve made with our local available yarns, adding my notes – and
information for gauge/size etc.
This blog has five little shoes.. More little shoes coming
up.. do watch out for my next blog.. soon
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The simple age-old tried ‘n tested bootie
Materials used : Vardhaman millennium, acrylic ; 4 mm crochet hook ;
This yarn is not specific for this project.
You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.
For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red rose ; Red rose metallic or unbranded knitting cotton as well as Oswal acrylic yarns
International yarns : Among the international yarns I have used, I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn.
Size : for 6 month old : L : 4”/10 cm, around ankle 5.5”/14 cm
Gauge : 4 sc rows x 5 sc across = 1”
Skill level : Intermediate, advanced beginner
Stitches used :
Starting slip knot : Here’s how you start with a slip knot. https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw
Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : This is a neat new way to start your work without a slip knot. https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs
How to hold your yarn in crochet : https://youtu.be/FwOlCbGdbqY
What is a chain stitch ? Here is an easy video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY
Magic circle : To refresh your skill, please view this easy video https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro
Single crochet back loop only (sc-blo) : Here is an easy video tutorial
Triple / Treble crochet 2-tog : trc 2-tog : [yo, insert hk in st or ch-sp, yo and pull up a lp ; yo and draw through 2 lps] 3 times (4 lps on hk) ;
{yo, draw through 2 lps on hk} 3 times. One trc 2-tog made.
This video tutorial at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0y4BbgDTbs shows you how to use the dc 2-tog to decrease as well as use as a decorative stitch.
Visit this video tutorial at https://youtu.be/lLUXOJ1sY9w
Triple / Treble crochet 3-tog : trc 3-tog : (yo twice, [insert hk in st , yo , draw through 2 lps] twice) {2 lps on hk} ; insert hk into same st , rep from (to) twice {4 lps on hk} ; yo, draw through all lps. 1 3-tr st complete.
Foundation Single Crochet : fsc : To refresh your skill on the fsc, please view this video https://youtu.be/mcT85fwh4mA
Abbreviations used :
sc-blo : Single crochet back loop only
yo : Yarn over
st(s) : Stitch(es)
ch : Chain
fsc : Foundation Single Crochet
Instructions : (Using U.S terminology)
Part I :
Start with ch 4.
Round 1 : sc in the 2nd ch from hk ;
sc in the next ch ; 6 sc in the last ch ;
(then turning your work 180°, we will work on the same 3 ch from the other side)
Sc in the next 2 ch, 4 sc in the last ch.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st sc. (14 sc)
Round 2 : sc in the 1st sc and the next 3 sc ;
2 sc each in the next 3 sc ; sc in the next 4 sc ;
2 sc each in the next 3 sc. Join with a sl-st to the 1st sc. (20 sc)
Round 3 - 14 : sc in each sc till end. Join with a sl-st to the 1st sc. (20 sc)
Row 15 : Heel round : sc in the 1st 2 sc. Turn .
sc in the same 1st sc, and in the next 14 sc.
Turn (We will now work back on these 15 sc)
Row 16 : sk 1st 3 sc , dc in next sc ; 2 tr in the next 2 sc ; 3 tr in the next 3 sc ;
2 tr in the next 2 sc ; dc in the next sc ;
sk 2 sc and sl-st into the next sc. Turn
Round 17 : Ankle round : sc in each sc ;
2 sc in each 2-tr st and 3 sc in each 3-tr st till end.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st sc. (27 sc)
Fasten off. Leave a 12-15” tail for joining.
Part II :
In this part we will make a small ribbed cylinder that will go around the lower part of your child’s foot. This we will then join onto the Part I made to complete our cute lil’ bootie
Start with fsc 12.
Row 1 : sc-blo in each fsc till end. Turn. (12 sc)
Row 2 : sc-blo in each sc till end. Turn. (12 sc)
Rows 3 - 14 : Rep Row 2 . Turn. (12 sc)
Check that the ‘width / breadth’ of this little rectangle = approx 5”, which when stretched will go around the 5.5” needed for your child’s foot
Fasten off. Make a ‘tube’ / cylinder of the rectangle just made by joining first and last rows.
Finishing :
Using the tail kept at
the ankle part, join in the cylindrical tube just made to the first Part of
your project. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
2 : Tiny bowed shoes
Materials used : Vardhaman millennium, acrylic ; 4 mm crochet hook
Size : L of sole : 4.5” across (at widest part) : 2.75”
Gauge : Sole of shoe from toe to heel = 4.5”
Skill level : Intermediate, advanced beginner
Stitches used :
Single crochet 2-together : sc 2-tog :
Insert hk into st, yo and pull up a lp (2 lps on hk) ; insert hk into next sc, yo and pull up a lp (3 lps on hk); yo and draw through all 3 lps. One sc 2-tog complete. Visit this video tutorial at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whlsMemDHLc
Half Double Crochet : Hdc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk); yo, draw through all 3 lps. One hdc made.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/sDiELJdB2Dg
Chainless start for Half Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 start, and this is what I do to start my row of hdc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/lWXpl1KdbZ8
dc 3-tog : Double crochet 3-tog : [yo, insert hk in st or ch-sp, yo and pull up a lp ; yo and draw through 2 lps] 3 times (4 lps on hk) ; yo, draw through all lps on hk. One dc 3-tog made.
Double crochet 3-tog : dc 3-tog : Here is an easy video tutorial https://youtu.be/qlnqXDB3OUM
Double crochet 2-tog : dc 2-tog : [yo, insert hk in st or ch-sp, yo and pull up a lp ; yo and draw through 2 lps] 2 times (3 lps on hk) ;
{yo, draw through 2 lps on hk} 2 times. One dc 2-tog made.
This video tutorial at https://youtu.be/1_oPlUfN5eg shows you how to use the dc 2-tog to decrease.
Sometimes we work the dc 2-tog in the same stitch, to use as a decorative stitch.
Visit this video tutorial at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCQOBc83Vxo
Abbreviations used :
fsc : Foundation single crochet
sc : Single crochet
hdc : Half double crochet
dc : Double crochet
sk : Skip sl-st : Slip stitch
hk : Hook lp(s) : Loop(s)
st(s) : Stitch(es)
ch : Chain
MC : Main Colour
CC : Contrast Colour
Instructions : (Using U.S terminology)
We will make our little shoe in three parts – a sole , then the top of the shoe and finally the embellishment with the little bow. I used two colours – one each for sole (CC) and top (MC), and for the bow I’ve used the CC again .. but this is only a suggestion.
Part I : Sole of shoe : Make two
Row 1 : Start with CC and with 9 fsc. Turn
In the next row, we will start at one end, and when we reach the other end, we will turn our work 180° and work around to the other side of our fsc, so doubling number of start sts. We will then continue working in rounds from now on.
Round 2 : 2 hdc in the 1st fsc ; hdc in the next 7 fsc ;
6 hdc in the last fsc ;
(and turning your work 180° and working around the other side of our fsc) ;
hdc in next 7 fsc (till the 2nd last fsc) ;
2 hdc in the last fsc. Join with a sl-st to the 1st hdc. (24 hdc)
Round 3 : 2 sc in the next 2 sts ;
sc in each of the next 4 sts ;
hdc in the next 3 sts ; 2 dc in the next 6 sts ;
hdc in the next 3 sts ;
sc in the next 4 sts and 2 sc each into the last 2 sts.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st sc. (34 sts)
Round 4 : sc in the 1st 2 sts ; 2 hdc in the next 3 sts ;
hdc in the next 5 sts ; dc in the next 2 sts ;
(2 dc in the next st, dc in the next st) ;
rep from (to) 5 times ;
dc in the next 2 sts ; hdc in the next 5 sts ;
2 hdc in the last 3 sts.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st sc. (46 sts)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Place the soles flat. You can see a clear toe and heel end (the heel end is the smaller rounded end, and the toe is the larger rounded end). We will start by joining our MC yarn on the heel end
Part II : Top of shoe :
Round 1 : Attach MC in the centre st of the heel end (where you’ve just fastened off). sc in the 1st st (where joined) ;
sc in each st all around.
Join with sl-st to the 1st st. Turn . (46 sc)
Round 2 : hdc in the 1st sc, hdc in each sc till end.
Join with sl-st to the 1st st. Turn . (46 hdc)
Round 3 : sc in the 1st st ; sc 2-tog over next 2 sts ;
sc in the next 7 sts ; hdc in the next 2 sts ;
(dc 2-tog over the next 2 sts) ;
rep from (to) 4 times ;
dc 3-tog over the next 3 sts ;
rep from (to) 5 times ;
hdc in the next 2 sts ; sc in the next 7 sts ;
sc 2-tog over the next 2 st and sc in the last st.
Join with sl-st to the 1st st.
Round 4 : sc in the 1st st ; sc 2-tog over the next 2 sts ;
sc in the next 5 sts ; hdc in the next 3 sts ;
(dc 2-tog over the next 2 sts) ;
rep (to) once ;
dc 3-tog over the next 3 sts ;
rep (to) twice ;
hdc in the next 3 sts ;
sc in the next 5 sts ; sc 2-tog over the next 2 sts ;
sc in the last sc.
Join with sl-st to the 1st st.
Round 5 : sc in the 1st st ; sc in each st till end.
Join with sl-st to the 1st st. (25 sts)
Fasten off MC.
Round 6 : Using CC : Rep Round 5.
Round 7 : Using CC : Rep Round 6. Fasten off CC. Weave in ends.
Part III : The tiny bow :
Row 1 : Start with ch 5.
Sc in the 2nd ch from hk and each ch till end. Turn . (4 sc)
Row 2 : sc 2-tog over the 1st 2 sts ;
sc in the next 2 sts. Turn . (3 sc)
Row 3 : sc 2-tog over the 1st 2 sts ;
sc in the next st. Turn . (2 sc)
Row 4 : sc 2-tog over the 2 sts. Turn . (1 sc)
Row 5 : 2 sc in sc. Turn . (2 sc)
Row 6 : 2 sc in 1st sc; sc in next sc. Turn . (3 sc)
Row 7 : 2 sc in 1st sc; sc in next 2 sc. Turn . (4 sc).
Fasten off. Weave in ends. One bow made.
Trick to keep this tiny bow neat : It’s so tiny and yet has two ends to weave in.. so let’s
hide that by first weaving your ends to the centre, and then ‘hiding’ them by
wrapping the MC a few times around this centre bit.
Then ‘thread’ the MC
into the shoe (where ever you decide to attach your bow .. front .. back of
shoe..) and so all ends are neatly hidden
Now who doesn’t like the
age old, tried and tested cute little bootie.. so here’s what I made for a six
month old – delicious in pink
This bootie is made in two parts – one for the foot (sole) and then we have the section that goes round the baby’s ankle. This bootie is started at the toe and then worked in rounds till you reach the base (heel) of foot. Then just around ankle, we fasten off and make a cylinder-like section that we will attach on to the ankle/heel bit.
This bootie is made in two parts – one for the foot (sole) and then we have the section that goes round the baby’s ankle. This bootie is started at the toe and then worked in rounds till you reach the base (heel) of foot. Then just around ankle, we fasten off and make a cylinder-like section that we will attach on to the ankle/heel bit.
3. Baby Boat Booties
This pattern is from the blog link below – good pictures, well
explained.
Materials used : Vardhaman millennium ; 4 mm crochet hook
Size : L of sole : 4.5”
Only change made : After
completion of the round that makes the little flaps , I did one more round of
sc all around, as I felt that I needed more ‘height’ for my shoe (for the baby
I am gifting this to). So I’d suggest you check your baby’s foot and take
a call on this
4. Bitty Bow Sandals
This pattern is from the blog link below.
Materials used : Vardhaman millennium ; 4 mm crochet hook
Size : 4.5” across from toe to heel and 2.5” (across at
widest part)
Stitch detail :
Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk); [yo, draw through 2 lps] twice. One dc made. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo
Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0
Foundation double crochet (fdc) : This is a unique way of starting a project directly with a row of double crochet stitches. Here is an easy video tutorial https://youtu.be/hjNUYVvyU9k
Only change made : 21 fdc used
for the tie band = L 5.25”. I then affixed a press button at the end of
this band – so it presses shut instead of tying up.
5. Mary Jane Shoes
Materials used : Vardhaman millennium ; 4.5 mm crochet hook
Size : 4.5” across from toe to heel
Only changes made :
a) Just for fun, (and because we can ;) ), I used 2 colours – so used
contrast colour in Rounds 3, 5, 7
b) Instead
of the slip stitch used in the last row (when joining straps), I used sc.
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Thanks so much.. for the compliments.. and sharing :) These are all (well except the 1st one,which is from a book I'd purchased yrs back).. so all free patterns.. great that they are used, made and adored (by both maker and receiver) :)
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