Crochet Square Baby Shoes
Crochet square baby shoes are not just adorable but also a fun and creative way to keep those tiny toes warm and stylish. With their cute square design, these little shoes are perfect for any baby outfit and make for a delightful handmade gift. The versatility of crochet allows you to personalize the colors and patterns to match the baby's personality, making each pair truly unique. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking for a charming project, these baby shoes are sure to bring joy to both the maker and the recipient.
Materials you will need:
–Bernat Softee Baby in Pink
–Herrschners Whisper Soft Yarn in White
–Size G6-4.25mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors
NOTES:
-This pattern is written for an infant. This will fit a baby that is 3-6 months old. Use a smaller hook to make it smaller or a larger hook to make it bigger.
Special stitches:
Ch: chain
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SC: Single Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
HDC2TOG: Half-Double Crochet Decrease
Booties: Make 2
Mini Granny Square:
Ch 4
Rnd 1: Work 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 2, work (3 dc in same ch sp, ch 2) 3 times; join with a sl st in top of ch 3. Fasten off.
Rnd 2: Attach new color in any ch 2 sp, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), work 2 dc in same sp; ch 1, * work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next sp (corner made); ch 1, repeat form * twice more, ending with 3 DC in beginning ch 2 sp where we started. join. Fasten off.
Cuff:
With Pink:
Attach in any ch2 sp, ch 21, pull loop on hook through adjacent ch 2 sp. Do not twist ch. This forms foundation for ankle cuff.
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (Does not count as a stitch from here and throughout), (You are going to work back along the foundation chain you just made), HDC around ch, (Now work along the side of the granny square) HDC in ch 2 sp of granny square, HDC in next 3 sts, HDC in ch1 sp, HDC in next 3 sts, HDC in ch 2 sp, sl st to beginning HDC of this round. (30 HDC around)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, HDC in each st around. Fasten off, Weave in ends.
Bottom part of Foot:
Rnd 1: Hold the shoe with the cuff pointing downward. Attach Pink to the foundation row of the cuff, Ch 1, HDC in each foundation chain, (Now work along the granny square), HDC in the Ch 2 sp, HDC in the next 3 sts, HDC in ch1 sp, HDC in next 3 sts, 2 HDC in ch 2 sp, HDC in next 3 sts, HDC in the next ch 1 sp, HDC in the next 3 sts, 2 HDC in the next ch 2 sp, HDC in the next 3 sts, HDC in the ch 1 sp, HDC in the next 3 sts, HDC in the ch 2 sp, Sl st to the beginning HDC of this round. (48 HDC)
Rnds 2&3: Ch 2, HDC in each st around, sl st to beginning HDC. (48 HDC)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, HDC in 1st 9 sts, (HDC3TOG)3x, HDC in next 18 sts, (HDC2TOG) 3x, HDC in the last 9 sts. Sl st to beginning HDC of this round. (42 HDC)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, HDC in 1st 7 sts, (HDC3TOG)3x, HDC in next 15 sts, (HDC2TOG) 3x, HDC in the last 8 sts. Sl st to beginning HDC of this round. (36 HDC)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, HDC in 1st 5 sts, (HDC3TOG)3x, HDC in next 12 sts, (HDC2TOG) 3x, HDC in the last 7 sts. Sl st to beginning HDC of this round. (30 HDC)
Fasten off with long tail.
Turn shoe inside out, sew bottom hole closed.
Lace (Optional): Ch 55, Fasten off, Weave through cuff of shoe
Enjoy!