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Keep tiny feet warm and adorable with these boutique Ivelle Crochet Baby Shoes! Featuring a double-thick sole, textured side walls, front toe shaping, and an integrated drawstring tie cord with wooden beads.
1. Project Overview & Quick Info
| Sole Length | 9.5 cm (0-3 Months) / 10.5 cm (3-6 Months) |
| Difficulty Level | Easy / Intermediate |
| Yarn Required | DK Weight Cotton (Color A: Natural, Color B: Beige/Taupe) |
2. Materials & Tools Needed
- DK Cotton Yarn in Natural White (Sole) and Taupe Beige (Shoe Upper).
- 3.0 mm or 3.5 mm crochet hook.
- 2 wooden beads for drawstring ties.
- Tapestry needle and scissors.
3. Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions (Rounds 1 – 15)
Note: Ch 1 at start of round does not count as a stitch. Close every round with sl st to first st.
Part 1: Shoe Sole (Color A – Natural White)
- Round 1: Ch 9. Work 3 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in next 6 chs, 6 hdc in last ch. Working along opposite side of foundation chain: 1 hdc in next 6 chs, 3 hdc in last ch. Sl st to first hdc. (24 sts)
- Round 2: Ch 1, *(2 hdc in same st)* 3 times, 1 hdc in next 6 sts, *(2 hdc in same st)* 6 times, 1 hdc in next 6 sts, *(2 hdc in same st)* 3 times. Sl st to join. (36 sts)
- Round 3: Ch 1, *(2 hdc in same st, 1 hdc in next st)* 3 times, 1 hdc in next 6 sts, *(2 hdc in same st, 1 hdc in next st)* 6 times, 1 hdc in next 6 sts, *(2 hdc in same st, 1 hdc in next st)* 3 times. Sl st to join. Fasten off Color A. (48 sts)
Part 2: Upper Shoe & Cuff (Color B – Taupe Beige)
- Round 4 (BLO Ridge): Join Color B in Back Loops Only (BLO). Ch 1, 1 hdc in BLO of every st around. Sl st to join. (48 sts)
- Round 5 (Toe Decrease 1): Ch 1, 1 hdc in next 12 sts, *(1 hdc, 2 hdc together)* 8 times, 1 hdc in next 12 sts. Sl st to join. (40 sts)
- Round 6 (Toe Decrease 2): Ch 1, 1 hdc in next 12 sts, *(1 hdc, 1 hdc, 2 hdc together)* 4 times, 1 hdc in next 12 sts. Sl st to join. (36 sts)
- Round 7 (Toe Decrease 3): Ch 1, 1 hdc in next 12 sts, *(1 hdc, 2 hdc together)* 4 times, 1 hdc in next 12 sts. Sl st to join. (32 sts)
- Round 8 (Toe Decrease 4): Ch 1, 1 hdc in next 12 sts, *(2 hdc together)* 4 times, 1 hdc in next 12 sts. Sl st to join. (28 sts)
- Round 9 (Toe Decrease 5): Ch 1, 1 hdc in next 12 sts, *(2 hdc together)* 2 times, 1 hdc in next 12 sts. Sl st to join. (26 sts)
- Rounds 10-14 (Cuff Height): Ch 1, 1 hdc in each of 26 sts around. Sl st to join. (26 sts)
- Round 15 (Edging): Switch back to Color A, work slip stitch edging around cuff rim in opposite direction. Fasten off and weave in ends!
4. Final Showcase & Conclusion
Thread a 50-chain twisted cord through Round 10 and attach wooden beads to each end. Repeat for the second shoe!
