I’m so excited about these crochet baby sandals! I’ve been wanting to make some for awhile, there are lots of cute patterns out there, but they are all so expensive, so I played around and made my own. I matched them to the ones I BOUGHT the older boys for the summer.
I loved making these and I’m totally going to make a few different styles as well! Maybe even another size!?! Any requests? I love these sweet fat ankles and those cute chubby toes! Don’t you wish you had these toes kicking you all night long? I love it.
He’s not a fan… yet, he doesn’t like to stand in them, but I adore them! And I’m sure he’ll get used to them!!! He keeps kicking them off, but they sure are cute! I love the heel as well! I’m just so tickled with how they turned out!
Baby sandals:
materials:
Lion Brand Baby Soft Yarn in 2 colors
Lion Brand Martha Stewart Extra Soft Wool Blend for trim
small buttons
G6- 4.25 mm hook (To go down a size use a G-4mm, to go down a second size use a f-3.75mm hook)
abbreviation:
ch (chain)
sl st (slip stitch)
sc (single crochet)
hdc (half double crochet)
dc (double crochet)
sc2tog (single crochet 2 together)
sc3tog (single crochet 3 together)
first sole (color you want under their feet/top side:
in the first color
ch 12
row 1- 3sc in 2nd ch, sc 6 times, hdc 3 times, 7hdc in last ch, finish the rest of the round working along the back of the chain, hdc 3 times, sc 6 times, 2sc in the last/first ch, sl st to the first sc (30)
row 2- ch1, sc in same sc, 2sc, sc 6 times, hdc 4 times, 2hdc 3 times, 3hdc, 2 hdc 3 times, hdc 4 times, sc 6 times, 2sc, sc in SAME stitch as the first sc, sl st to first sc (41)
row 3- ch2, 2hdc in same sc, hdc, 2hdc, hdc 14 times, 2hdc 7 times, hdc 14 times, 2hdc, hdc, 2hdc, sl st to first hdc (52) finish off
Now the key to getting these to look like sandals (with an edge of the sole sticking out) work in the POSTS rather than the top of the stitches. See where the toothpick is? Pick up 2 stitches in the POST, this will leave that EDGE around the shoes.
shoe:
in a second color
count over 5 stitches and sl st in the POST
row 1- ch3, 2dc in the same post, dc, 2dc, ch3, skip 5 posts, 2dc in next post, dc, ch3, skip 4 posts, 2dc in next post, dc, ch6, skip 12 posts, dc in next post, 2dc, ch3, skip 4 posts, dc in next post, 2dc, ch3, skip 5 posts, 2dc in next post, dc, 2dc
row 2- ch2, turn, hdc in the next 15 stitches/ch, sc3tog (this includes the last 2 dc on the right side of the shoe AND the first ch across the toes), 4hdc in ch across the toes, sc3tog (this includes the last ch from across the toes and the first 2 dc on the left side of the shoe), hdc in the next 15 stitches (you should be at the end), ch4, sl st in first hdc, finish off
left shoe
(counting from the sl st in row 2) sl st in the 11th stitch on the RIGHT side
ch13
row 3- hdc in 5th ch (creating a button hole), hdc in next 7 ch, sc3tog (this includes the last ch and first 2hdc in from row 2 after the sl st), hdc 20 times (this includes 4 across the ch 4), finish off
right shoe
(counting from the sl st in row 2) sl st in the 15th stitch on the LEFT side (counting the ch4 as 4 stitches)
ch13
row 3- hdc in 5th ch (creating a button hole), hdc in next 7 ch, sc3tog (this includes the last ch and first 2hdc in from row 2 after the sl st), hdc 20 times (this includes 4 across the ch 4), finish off
Trim:
in the first color again, or third contrasting color
sc across the edge of the toe and along the heel, weave the ends through the sole.
sc around the top of the shoe, using sc2tog in the corners, and 5 sc in the button hold ch, sl st and finish off
pull all the ends through to the bottom of the sole.
second sole:
in the second color again or the contract color
ch 12
row 1- 3sc in 2nd ch, sc 6 times, hdc 3 times, 7hdc in last ch, finish the rest of the round working along the back of the chain, hdc 3 times, sc 6 times, 2sc in the last/first ch, sl st to the first sc (30)
row 2- ch1, sc in same sc, 2sc, sc 6 times, hdc 4 times, 2hdc 3 times, 3hdc, 2 hdc 3 times, hdc 4 times, sc 6 times, 2sc, sc in SAME stitch as the first sc, sl st to first sc (41)
row 3- ch2, 2hdc in same sc, hdc, 2hdc, hdc 14 times, 2hdc 7 times, hdc 14 times, 2hdc, hdc, 2hdc, sl st to first hdc (52)
DON’T FINISH OFF
place against the first sole, matching up the 2 soles
sl st the two soles together all the way around,
this will create a thicker stronger sole as well as add a contrast trim around the edge
Seriously? Could they be any cuter???? I considered not having the top strap button, but be permanent, but then it’s trickier to get them on, and I love buttons…
Remember my baby is a hobbit and has HUGE, FAT feet, so if these don’t fit your baby there are places to tighten up the pattern, smaller hooks, less chains, etc..
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Christine
Omg! Love these. They are so cute!
Ashlee
awww thanks so much!!!! I totally love how they turned out and can’t wait to make another style!
Kayla
How does the little one walk without slipping? Do you put anything on the bottom of the sole?
Ashlee
I made this when my baby was sitting, not walking. And honestly I made it to be cute, not practical.
Laury Lybrand
Someone on a different page mentioned puff paint to put traction designs on the bottom of baby slippers. I haven’t tried it yet, but others swear by it. Hope that helps.
Ashlee
Thanks for sharing, hopefully it helps someone out!
Sara
I used to make sandles and such for my grandbabies when they were growing up and used puffy paint on the bottoms so they were slip resistant.
Ashlee
yup, that totally works! thank you!
Ginger Davila
It is very simple to make cutesie baby shoes and booties, like these, non-slip. Once the sandal or shoe is complete just add some puffy paint to the bottoms. When they are littlest I merely add several dots all over the bottoms but as they grow and get more agile I actually do wavy lines along the bottom for more traction and stay power. And you buy paint to either match the color of the ‘sole’ or contrasting colors to compliment, which ever is more fun for you! 🙂
Ashlee
thanks for sharing!
Donna Miller
Great idea! I’m definitely going to try this.. Thanks
erin Mooney
I have tried many many times to crochet things. I am left handed so it difficult to learn from book an for people to help me. is there anyway I can buy a pair…
Ashlee
I only make the patterns, I don’t sell any products, a lot of people use my patterns to sell items on etsy.
Andrea Jaume
If you go to YouTube and in the search at the top enter crochet tutorials for left-handed folks. You will find all kinds of tutorials to help you learn. I recommend Meladora at . She has a whole series of tutorials for left-handed folks. She also does them in slow motion so you can really see what is going on. Hope that helps 🙂
Ashlee
thanks for sharing! It’s always nice to find good tutorials!
Lissi
Try to look at the book pages through a mirror. Or take pictures and mirror them and print them 🙂
Ashlee
that’s a great suggestion, thanks!
Irene Jones
Hi Ashlee, I have a picture of a pair of baby sandals I would love to make…..If I send you the pic do you think you
could make a pattern for me? I would be happy to pay you for your work.
Thanks so much,
Irene
PS these are for my Great Granddaughter and I need a 3 – 6 mo size if you would prefer to make them I would
purchase them….
I will try to attach a photo now but I am not good at this…lol
Ashlee
I have designed all my patterns with my baby boy as my model, he’s now almost 2, I really only do a pattern here and there, not professionally. I’d try one of the larger crochet pattern maker, the ones that do a lot of baby booties, I have no idea about sizing, or anything, I wouldn’t know where to begin without a model.
sue jasmin
Can’t figure them pout just get a circle no length whats up with me?
Ashlee
did you start with the chain? that’s all I can think of, is that you missed starting with the Ch 12
November
Can u do ones in the hello kitty size?
Ashlee
these are my only sandals. Someone created a collage with a bunch of paid patterns from etsy but linked to my free pattern. Sorry to say the hello kitty ones aren’t mine, youd have to buy the pattern on etsy from whoever made it
jeanne
I am so impressed. You did this up so well that anyone can make the sandals. Love them and I know the perfect baby to make them for! thanks, jeanne
Ashlee
thank you so much! It’s so nice to hear, I get so many problems or questions that I get discouraged, but I love hearing when people love and enjoy the patterns!
jeanne
Please don’t get discouraged…trust your instincts…believe in yourself ! ALWAYS!!!
As long as you keep creating such fantastic patterns…I guess you’ll have to “deal” with those of us who aren’t as advanced as you! That’s another positive!!! Best always, Jeanne
Ashlee
Thanks! I try not to, and I don’t mind answering a few questions, I’m not a professional so I know they aren’t perfect, but over and over and over again it get’s tiring. so thanks again for your sweet words.
Aury
Hi..what a great pattern.!!! Want to make it..only thing is that..how do you start.!? I make the loop arounf the hook, then how many loops in the starting chaine.!? Ireally love it and want to make it..just misunderstand the begginin.. :/ Thanks for your help and your patterns.!! Great job.!! Thanks a lot for sharing <3
Ashlee
right where the pattern starts is has the ch:
first sole (color you want under their feet/top side:
in the first color
ch 12
Susan
Me too
Ashlee
Thanks so much!
linda bateman
How can i make these in a size 10 child ?
Ashlee
I only made the one size of these, but if you can figure out how to make the sole larger (I few more rounds) then use the same idea of the base of these and grow from there? Sorry, I enjoyed making things for my baby, but I don’t have any plans to make these in other sizes.
claudia
Wow just love them.
Ashlee
awww thanks, I love them too, those cute little toes, love them
rae
I love these!! can’t wait to try them!!
Ashlee
thanks!!! I hope you love them as much as I do!
Kara
Love these! They are so so cute.
Ashlee
Thank you so much!!! it took some trial and err but I totally love the end result!
Gwen @ Gwenny Penny
I love the buttons, too 🙂 This is such an adorable project, Ashlee. I love these sandals!
Ashlee
Thanks!!! those were the last of my matching buttons so it’s time to buy more, I love button shopping!
Brittany
I have made one of your other patterns and absolutely loved it I am very excited to try this one. 🙂 Never stop creating!
Ashlee
you just totally made my day! thank you so much! I’ll have some more for you soon!
Amber
Very cute! I love your choice in colors.
Ashlee
Thanks so much! my boys sandals are the same blue with black and grey, but I just love the brown!
Ariana
Love them! I will be giving them a try. I would love to try thong sandals or gladiator sandals and different sizes too. THank you for sharing! 🙂
Ashlee
I personally can’t STAND things between my toes, so I’m not sure I could ever torture my baby with thongs, as cute as it would be… but I’ll add it to the request list!
Michelle
Ashlee,
These are darling! I love the little baby feet in the picture too. I sure wish I had taken the time to learn to crochet when my Grandma taught the rest of my cousins when we were younger, ugh. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Ashlee
I agree, those baby feet are delicious!!!! 😉 I taught myself from reading crochet books and it was totally worth it! we all learn in different ways! It’s never too late!
Allyson
Those are adorable! Thank you so much for sharing! My ‘baby’ is 12 months and I’m wondering if this size will fit him. How old is your little one?
Ashlee
My little guy is only 8 months old with HUGE feet! It’s always such a guessing game! I’d make a sole, see if it worked before moving on. Once you know if the sole is too big or small you can go from there.
Laurie
I love these , can I buy a pair from you for a new unknown baby boy or girl. Please contact me if interested I can’t crochet and these are the cutest for my soon to be baby Brice or nephew of my brothers wife ( he is a Navy Seal) and has been gone and will be back just before birth Thanks laurie
Ashlee
I don’t sell my creations anymore. but I know a lot of people take my free patterns and sell items from them on etsy, you could try there. I had a store but I hated the pressure of it, and I hate making more than one of any item. There are a lot of other sandals for sale there too, just make sure to actually buy a sandal and not a pattern!
Angela Rowlands
Absolutely gorgeous sandals. My 18month grandaughter will look great in girly colours!!!!
Ashlee
Thanks so much!!! If you make them send me a picture!
Shannon Adams
I love these shoes they are amazing!! Im in the process of making them and I have a question. Is there a right and a left sole? If so I can only make the right one. I dont know how to make the left sole. Do I just flip it over and the bottom becomes the top? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Ashlee
nope, the soles are symmetrical, no right or left. they have the toes and the heels and even stitches down the side.
dj
your patterns are always wonderful and easy….thank you for sharing the freebies…
Ashlee
thank you so much for that! I love getting sweet comments like yours! So often it’s complaining about something, so thank you for being so sweet!
Emily D
I’m confused when reading your directions.
row 2- ch1, sc in same sc, 2sc, sc 6 times, hdc 4 times, 2hdc 3 times, 3hdc, 2 hdc 3 times, hdc 4 times, sc 6 times, 2sc, sc in SAME stitch as the first sc, sl st to first sc (41)
specifically…..
2sc, sc 6 times
wouldn’t this just be single chain 8 times? or does 2sc mean something else?
2hdc 3 times, 3hdc,
wouldnt this just be make 9 hdc’s? What’s a 3hdc and how is it different than a 2hdc? Does it mean do a hdc 3 times?
Sorry I’m new to crochet and still learning how to read patterns.
Ashlee
if the number is before the stitch, 2sc, it means 2 sc in one stitch, if the number is after the stitch, sc 6 times, then you do 1 sc in the next 6 stitches, if there is a number before and after the stitch, 2hdc 3 times then it’s 2 hdc in EACH of the next three stitches- so you’ll go from 3 stitches to 6 stitches, it’s an increase
Dana
I LOVE these! So precious! Thank you for sharing your pattern with us. What size are they designed for? My little guy has big chubby feet. I would hate to get started and find out that his feet were too small. Thank you again!
Ashlee
ummmm fat 8 month old baby feet size? I truly have no idea. I’d suggest making one sole (they whip up really fast) and seeing if it fits his, from there it’s easy to resize a bit. And when you start the top just keep trying it on, you can add or take away stitches from the straps to make it fit really well!
Ashlee
I just bought him some size 4 shoes, and they are a tad bit big, so these sandals are probably a chubbed out size 3!
Skylar
Hi, just wondering if you had printable versions of your patterns? I just don’t want to mess up any instructions by copy/pasting around the pictures (since I’m clueless) I am in love with them! (I’ve repinned a bunch) and I can’t crochet or knit but my aunt does. She doesn’t have a computer so I was also wondering if I could have permission to print them for her to make for my baby? They are just too cute! Thanks
Ashlee
I don’t, I’m sorry, It’s on the list of things to do for the blog, on a very LONG list- GRRRR what I do when I get a pattern from another blog I copy and past the page in word, then delete the stuff I don’t need and then print!!! i’m sorry this response is so late, I’ve been without a computer for 1 1/2 months now and finally catching up! Of course you can print out the pattern, I’ll bump up the printable pattern on the to do list!
Aafke
I love it these sandals look so good!!!
These sandals are a nice gift for every mom or dad to be!
Ashlee
Thanks so much! I love them, and hope my readers do to!
Brenda
Love, love, love them!! thanks for sharing with us!
Ashlee
Eeek! Thank you!!! I wish baby boy loved them, he keeps taking them off- grrr!
Lori
I love these and have tried several times to make them and I am having some problems.
Ashlee
kay- what problems? I’ll try to help however I can!
mary
alright, I have only been crocheting for about 2 weeks..but these are totally going on my TO DO LIST..Thanks for the pattern.
Ashlee
your so welcome! I hope you try them and love them! they are a bit tricky, but fun!
Irina
This sandals are very beautiful, and your blog is amazing, congratulation!!!
thanks for the tutorial, I try it!!
https://queliodehilo.com/
Ashlee
your so welcome! I’m glad you like my crochet sandals!
leelagovind
love it so much ..big thanks for sharing the tutorial..following your blog..
Ashlee
your welcome!!! I’m glad you like my tutorial and I hope you make it and enjoy it!
Valentina
simplemente adorables y las posibilidades de variar el modelo infinitas!!!…gracias por compartir ; )
estoy muy segura que lo usare en un próximo proyecto personal…MUY PERSONAL!!!
Ashlee
Thank you so much! let me know if you end up making them! I hope you like them as much as I do!
Chris
Those are so adorable! Thank you so much for sharing!
Ashlee
Thank you! I still love them, I just wish he’d quite taking them off!
Sharon
Hi Ashlee,
This is truly one of the cutest sandals I’ve seen. I love that it is so versatile. It will work for boy or girl. I have one question regarding the shoe part of the pattern. Do I need to do a few chains to connect the beginning and ending part of the heel? Is there something else after “2dc in next post, dc, 2dc” that I miss? Thank you for your help!
Ashlee
not in that row, it’s just one direction, with an open heel, then the NEXT row you’ll close it up, this way the back strap is higher up on the back of the heel! Sorry for the late response, I JUST got my new computer and am finally able to catch up (using my computer instead of my phone!!!)!
Mandy |Small Fine Print|
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo adorable!!!!!
Ashlee
Thank you so much!!!! Have to show off these cute toes somehow, right?
blissfulsewing
I would love to try something like this for my niece who is just 6 months old.
http://www.blissfulsewing.blogspot.com
Ashlee
they would be so cute in pink!!!
Sarah
I do not have a store but I want to be clear on your terms for your AMAZING patterns. (I tried searching for any of your previous input.) Do you allow people to sell what they’ve created using your free patterns? I know on this thread you mentioned people do but I’d love clarity on the topic from the creator! 🙂
Ashlee
I do allow it, and I TOTALLY appreciate being asked. My request is that anyone who sells things from my pattern links to my pattern so those that want to make their own can. the people who don’t want to make their own, and want to buy them will either way! but either way of course you can sell what you make from my pattern! If I wanted to have a store I wouldn’t share it for free!!!
Peg Apgar
these are so cute, would you happen to have a pattern for Baby flipflops?
Ashlee
I don’t! I personally can’t stand flip flops so I haven’t thought about it, but with a couple request I’ll add it to The List (it’s a big list…)
Alison
Hi!
LOVE your pattern! I have an 11 month old baby with huge fat feet. Regular shoes don’t fit b/c her foot is just too thick so I have decided to make some. My question is whether or not the soles will be really slippery. She is on the verge of walking and my fear is that she will slip if I use such soft yarn. Have you found this to be an issue at all? I was thinking of just using a courser (sp?) yarn for the bottom layer of the sole, but I’m not even sure that would work. Any suggestions?
Thanks!!!
Alison
Ashlee
probably, I wouldn’t use crochet or knit booties on slippery floors, only on carpet. they really are cute over functionality in my opinion. I don’t think a course yarn would be any better. you could do a crochet sole and then a felt sole that you sew together with a needle, and then add puffy paint to the bottom to create a rubber sock effect maybe???
Donna
You could buy the paint on stuff they use to make rugs non slip. You can get it at Michaels by the hooked rug kits or go for the cheaper option of Puggy paint.
Ashlee
yup, that would totally work.
Amy
I made a pair of these just because I Loved the pattern but dont have any little ones to give them too. Are you still interested in a pair? I made them in brown and ecru with ecru trim instead of blue. If you are, you can send me an email to chl4a@aol.com.
Lisa Hayes
I made my grandson a couple of pairs of booties that he didn’t particularly like, but kept them on for a bit, and now I wonder if instead of using wool yarn for the sole, if it might be a good idea to use something more sturdy and then put a piece of felt on the foot side so it wouldn’t be quite so sticky on the bottom of his feet. I know that would make it a bit more time consuming, but it seems that the sturdier they are, the better the little guys would like them, and their brothers might be jealous of their new shoes, too.l
Ashlee
you are welcome to try anything you want! my little guy doesn’t like shoes no matter what, so I haven’t even gotten to the sticky sweaty side. I use baby soft yarn, so it’s super soft! and he pretty much only wears them inside, as they never last very long! I think crochet shoes are more for looks than function!
Elisa
Gladiator sandals is what I was thinking too. Like something with a few straps across the top of the foot and a couple of ankle straps. But I know I will love anything you come up with. Thanks so much for your patterns, love them! I am working on these right now. I modified it a bit by making the strap more of an ankle strap to hopefully stop my little one from kicking them off lol. I will post them on ravelry when I’m done! Thanks again! making your wrap around boots next. Hoping to start some fall shoes now so I’ not making them last minute like I have been for summer haha.
Ashlee
I’ve been meaning to make a few more versions, but summer is kind of kicking my butt, I love having the kids home, but with all electronics breaking and some last min cake orders I’m WAY behind… Still planning on it, but we’ll see when I get around to it!
Alindamay
i love all of your creation.. it’s great…and easy to follow.
Ashlee
why thank you so much! your so sweet!
Mandy |Small Fine Print|
How do you get it sized so perfectly? Your post made me go out and have a lady custom make one for my little girl and although she took the measurements of her feet, they came out HUGE i couldn’t believe i was so disappointed. I guess she wasn’t as experienced as she had claimed…
Ashlee
I start with the sole, then measure it against baby boys foot, if something isn’t right I adjust! once the sole is right I move on, during the first row you can measure the ch across to get it right, then in row 2 make sure the heel ch’s as well! It’s hard to do without the baby there to try it on! Tracing the babies feet would get the sole right, but the rest is trial and error, I take crochet things apart ALL the time as I create until I get it just right! I’m sorry you’r disappointed! Any chance they’ll fit soon?
helen
OMG! you are sharing this for free! so kind of you. thanks a bunch!
Ashlee
you are SUPER welcome! Thanks for taking the time to leave a sweet comment! I often only get questions and frustration from my patterns, so I really love that you took the time to reply!
Shraddha
Do the symmetrical soles work? I feel like it would look odd…
Ashlee
this is what works for me, I’m just sharing what I created for my own baby, and wanted to share for people who wanted to try it. but if it doesn’t work for you feel free to modify it, or create your own! It’s what works for me, but when I follow patterns and they aren’t working quite right for me I just alter them. Feel free to alter this pattern in any way you want! It’s all in good fun (it’s why I don’t sell it, I don’t want to be responsible for charging someone and it not working for their crochet style!)
Janice
Wow, just wanted to send a quick note to say that I’m thrilled to have found this little corner of the web!! You are so generous with your time to have created these sweet sandals and then also take the time to teach us. Thanks so much.
Janice
Ashlee
I’m so glad you found me! I have a lot of fun with it, although it’s been really slow around here this summer!
Ramya
Thanks for sharing, these are so so cute…perfect for the weather where we are!
We’re expecting our second baby boy….so this will be my next project while he’s getting ready to say hello to the world. 🙂
I’d like to try them out in cotton yarn though, ’cause it’s so hot here…any suggestions for the best hook size (in mm) to acheive a similar size/gauge?
Thanks again
Ashlee
I’d use the same hook size, cotton yarn is still a medium gauge yarn and it should be the same!
Lisa Kelley
I was wondering the same thing … My grandson is 13 mths and has been walking for about 3 months now and has taken to running to keep up with his older siblings … I wanted to make him some for the beach and thought of adding some strips of the rubber gripping (like you use to keep rugs from sliding) to the bottom and have recently read somewhere that the puffy paint or even just strips of hot glue provide a gripping surface … I was wondering though what size the pattern is written for … he’s in a size 4 shoe now but rapidly growing out of all his shoes
Ashlee
you can adjust the size easily. make one sole and decide what adjustments you need to make. Mine is a size 4, but everyone’s gauge is different so personalizing it if you can is best. You can add or take away length if you need to. Then for the chain across the toes and around the back of the heels you can add or take away to get the right size. you won’t need gripe on the sand, and inside I wouldn’t bother with shoes… but you could try anything you want to add a grip.
Carin Smilde
Hi! I really love these sandals!! They are soooo beautiful!!! My baby boy is 12 months now, and the sandals are still to big, cant wait till they fit!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Ashlee
Crazy how different babies feet are! My baby grew out of them at 10 months! It’s hard to guess on the best size. I hope they fit soon!
leelagovind
i made one pair for my grandson ..thanks a lot for sharing step by step tutorial..i love the pattern..it was .very interesting while doing it..you can see it here in my blog..
http://leelashobbies.blogspot.in/2012/09/crochet-baby-accessories.html
Ashlee
Your so welcome! I’m glad you liked them, they look GREAT! And that paci is too cute!
Simona
I cannot wait to try these, my son has huge fat feet too! The are going to be adorable, the question I have is are they slippery when he walks?
Ashlee
I made these when my little guys was sitting, but not crawling or walking yet. They are mostly just to be cute, I wouldn’t make yarn shoes for him now that he’s walking. But it’s a personal preferance.
Tiffany
I LOVE these sooo much! I wish I knew how to crochet 🙁
Ashlee
Thanks so much! I am so happy with how they turned out! And I taught myself, it’s really fun to learn!
Fran
Adorable sandals!! I am working on a pair now and I’m confused about the left foot/right foot. In the part of the instructions where we are making the strap that goes across the top of the foot, you say to start at the sl st from row 2 and count 11 on the right side. But then that ends up being the left side of the shoe when you turn it so that the toes are up. And the buttonhole is at the end of the chain you make, which means the button would be sewn onto the right side of the shoe. So isn’t that, then, the right shoe???
Ashlee
when I say sl st into the left side I actually mean the left side of the shoe, toes up, normal shoe style.
Zara
Is it worked us or uk sorry I’m a bit confused and new in crochet
Ashlee
well I’m in America so US 😉
Petreana
I really love your work and this pattern is really cute, will be making them this weekend, think i will put small snaps on the back of where the bottons are, so that they will be easy to put on and off
Ashlee
sounds fun! let me know how it goes.
Tiffany Hansen
Hello! I may be speaking too soon sense I haven’t made these sandals yet! I would just like to thank you for this FREE pattern and compliment you on how great of a job you have done! Not only is this sandal adorable, the pattern is super detailed and very organized. You took great pictures and used the best colors of yarn to really show off what you are doing. I can’t wait to give this pattern a try! I hope it is as easy as you make it look! Hope to share pictures of my finished product! Thank you so much!!
Ashlee
you are so welcome! I hope the pattern works up as well as you hope while you make them! Let me know what you think!
Vikki Starr
Ashlee, agree totally with Tiffany. Your pictures were clear AND easy to see what you mean in the instructions. You did such a good job answering the questions one at a time and easy to understand for the beginners. You have a wonderful gift and you give that gift to those of us who are not so gifted. Thank you!
Ashlee
you totally just made my night, thank you so much! It’s wonderful to get such a sweet note amid the questions! I really appreciate you taking the time
Rachel
I made these last night and it only took me a couple of hours. Great pattern instruction. Is there a way to shrink the pattern to create a much smaller size sandal.
Ashlee
I only made this one size, since that’s what size my baby boy was at the time. if you just want to go a tad bit smaller use a smaller hook size, if you want to go even smaller than that leave off a row of the sole, and make up the rest as you go?
Jessica
I’m working on these sandals right now and I’m having a little trouble understanding the part in shoe: row 2 where it goes back across the toe 4hdc in chain, does that mean that I do four half double crochet in each chain across the toe so 16 total or just 4 hdc around the chain?
Ashlee
just across the chain, not worked IN the chains themselves. does that help?
Esther
Oh my god! so lovely! And I love his feet! 🙂
Ashlee
awwww thanks! I love those sweet fat toes myself!
Brenda Rowland
I just loved making these sandals, but they turn out much bigger than I wanted. Have you written the pattern in a smaller pattern. Thank you so much for sharing your gift with me!
Ashlee
no I only made the one size, the size my baby was making at the time. I don’t have plans to make any other size now that he’s walking, sorry.
Lisa
Hi there! Do you remember the length and with of the sole in inches?
Ashlee
4 1/2 inches long and 2 1/4 inches wide, but it depends on how you crochet, tight or loose, and changing hook sizes will change it too. I always tell people to make one sole and see how it measures up against the foot your making it for. better to make changes then than finish the whole shoe and not have it fit right.
Helen K. McMaster
I am seeing these sandals for the first time and they are adorable. I don’t have any little ones to crochet these for; but I may have to make some just to have on hand….never know when I might need a baby gift. Thank you for sharing your pattern
Ashlee
you are so welcome! My baby didn’t love them as much as I did, but they sure looked cute!
Evelia
Hola, en verdad que lindos trabajos y lo mas hermoso que compartes las instrucciones, me ayudarias mucho si los tuvieras en grafico ya que desgraciadamente no en tiendo. Gracias de antemano
Ashlee
I’m sorry, the graphs take a long time to make and I haven’t gotten around to it yet.
ronda
I was wondering where to find the instructions for the sandals with the flowers or the hello kitty ones in you picture?
Ashlee
i have no idea what your asking me? I don’t have sandels with flowers or hello kitty anywhere on my site
Dorothy Villanueva
Ronda on May 13th, 2013, asked for the patttern for the flower and Hello kitty sandels. I too, saw them, They’re on your Facebook site.
Ashlee
can you send me a link to were you saw them? i have no idea what your talking about. i think my sandal was included in a round up of sandal ideas, but I was just one of many pattern makers featured, the others were made by someone else.
Susan Daniels
I made my first shoe and working on the second. I used a button on the first pair and on the second pair I am going to sew on a button,, but underneath I am going to sew on a snap so that it can be easier to get on and off. Thought about Velcro but didn’t use it because it gets caught on the yarn. Thank you so much for this great pattern and I love your other project on your FB page as well. You are a GREAT CRAFTIER.
Ashlee
sounds smart! just be careful when pulling the snaps apart, some are so strong it pulls and stretches the yarn a bit too much! I’m so glad you like the pattern!
Renee M
Thanks so much for the free pattern! These are adorable and I plan to try them this weekend. Thanks so much for sharing!!
Ashlee
you are so welcome! Let me know how it goes!
Marissa
What size are these?
Ashlee
it depends on your crochet style. for me they made a size 4
Jessie Jones
Can I use cotton yarn, the kind you make dish cloths out of? Can I use any softee baby yarn as well?
Ashlee
different yarns will change the size a bit, so just start with the sole and see how the size works for you.
Maithili Haasan
Beautiful!!!!!!! ur creations r so fantabulous!!!!! luv dem, dear!!!!!
Ashlee
thank you so much! I love those cute little toes!
Alecia D
I am new to crocheting and am wondering if there is a video on how to do these? I have the sole finished, but when it comes to the POSTS and how to work in them for the upper part of the sandals, I’m at a loss…
Ashlee
sorry, I don’t have a video, just the pattern! Some people have made videos of my patterns on youtube, you can look there.
Donna
These sandals are soooo stinking cute. They are also addicting. I make them with leftover scraps of dishcloth cotton and use velcro dots for the closures because buttons are very expensive and I am giving them away to a women and children’s domestic abuse shelter where everyone must wear shoes or slippers at all times. Have 5 pairs done already and I only got the pattern 4 days ago.
Thank you from my sore hands (lol)
Ashlee
how wonderful! I’m so glad you like them, and the velcro is a great idea! Thanks for sharing your talent helping others!
Trudi Brannon
Thanks so much for sharing this pattern! I’m fairly new to crochet but wanted to make these for my 14month old son. I made a sole, added an extra round and measured it against a pair of his shoes. It seemed a good size. I’ve just finished them and they’re too big lol! Looks like I didn’t need the extra round after all. They don’t look quite as good as yours but they’re still cute and will look better when his feet have grown a bit (I know you said your son has big feet but they really must be big lol!) I’ll definitely be returning to look for other projects 🙂 xxx
Ashlee
ha! I call him my Hobbit, seriously HUGE feet! these fit him when he was 8 months old- CRAZY, huh? sorry they ended up too big! I hope it was easy enough to follow that you can create the perfect fit for your little guy!
Laine
Does anyone sell these?
Please let me know.
Thanks.
Ashlee
try Etsy, I know a few people were selling them at one point.
Susan
Very cute! So tenuous of you to come up with this pattern, and more importantly, so generous of you to share….Thanks!
Ashlee
your so welcome! It was fun, now that winter is coming I’m feeling inspired again!
Susan
Nice job!!!
Ashlee
Thank you so much!
Abbey
Hello there!
I would love to feature this pattern on our blog with a few other baby shoe patterns. Would you let me know if that’s okay and if I can use a picture of the shoes from this post?
You did an excellent job on these! Patterns I feature need to have a high cuteness factor AND be a well written pattern – you blew me away with the picture tutorials!
Warmly,
Abbey (for The Firefly Hook)
Ashlee
yes, one image with a link back to my pattern is totally okay! Thank you so much!
Sue
Cute and I was also interested and hoping to make the pumpkin booties, froggie and flower booties also….
Ashlee
I am sorry but I have no idea what your talking about, I don’t have pumpkin, froggie or flower booties, maybe my sandles were part of a round up of patterns somewhere?
Amanda
What size hook did you use for 3-6months
Ashlee
every baby feet are so different that it’s hard to guess. if going down one hook size is still too big than you’d probably need a completely different pattern, with one less row in the sole, I haven’t written a smaller pattern, I only made the one pair for my own baby.
Alice
These are adorable . I am having a problem with this. The soles are shaped for the arch of the foot and if you make all 4 soles the same you have 2 right feet and if you turn 2 of the soles over to the wrong side the pattern for the upper dosen’t seem to work. Can you please help
Ashlee
the soles are symmetrical, there is no right or left feet. Because your working in the round they tend to twist while your working, but they’ll work up and stitch together just fine. If it really bothers you you can block them before moving on, but I usually just keep going.
charity
I am not new to crochet but am very confused by row 3 on the first color. So the amount of stitches adds up to 90 not 52. Am I reading the pattern wrong? The hdc, 2hdc, hdc 14 times? How do you do that and the rest for 52 stitches.
Ashlee
ch2, 2hdc in same sc, (1-2)
hdc, (3)
2hdc, (4-5)
hdc 14 times, (6-19)
2hdc 7 times, (20-33)
hdc 14 times, (34-47)
2hdc, (48-49)
hdc, (50)
2hdc, (51-52)
sl st to first hdc
does that help?
Caryn
The sole is huge lol that’s all I could understand to do…I can’t get the actual sandal part to come out right :/
Ashlee
My baby did have big feet, but people also crochet differently so you could try going down a hook size and see if that helps. It is an advanced pattern, it takes a lot of counting and keeping track of stitches. sorry your having a hard time!
Amanda
Beautiful sandal pattern! I featured them in a round-up at MNE Crafts! – http://www.mnecrafts.com/2014/04/10-free-patterns-sandals.html
Thanks for your beautiful pattern!
Ashlee
Thanks so much for the feature! I miss those cute little toes, my little model is SO big now! it’s fun looking back on older pictures and posts seeing how they’ve grown
April
Where are the frog sandals shown in the picture in diy Cozy Home that displays the link to this site? Thanks.
http://diycozyhome.com/cute-diy-baby-sandals/
Ashlee
I’m not sure why they don’t include a picture of my sandals when they link to me. I don’t make ANY of the patterns in the picture they show. In fact I believe every one of those patterns are PAID patterns on Etsy.
Deah
I knitted these cute Sandals Many thanks for the pattern.
Ashlee
you are so welcome! I’m so glad you liked the pattern!
Deah
You can see the sandals I knitted because of you on my facebook – Deah Zeimer Lev
Ashlee
that’s great! I actually don’t have access to your FB page so I can’t see it, but I hope you enjoyed making them!
Monika Brkic
Love the sandals i made the soles bigger i used a 5,5 mm hook and in the last round i used all double crochets in the end i came out in a size 7/8 and its perfect for my little 3 year old girl.
Thanks allot for the pattern.
Ashlee
YAY! I’m so glad you got it to work for the size you needed! So many people aren’t brave enough to do that but it’s perfect!
anikenitet
Ooooh, really so cut !! I love them !! Congratulations and thank you so much for the pattern !!
Ashlee
Thank you so much! And I hope you enjoy making them!
Angie
Do you have any idea on what size these may be??? I’m wanting a newborn size, do you suppose a smaller hook? and if so, what size would you recommend. thanks
Ashlee
these are definitely not newborn, I didn’t create a newborn size. If you want to create your own newborn size I’d actually just do 2 rows, not three, for the sole. If it’s a bit small at that point then go up a hook size, but with the three rows even with a smaller hook size it will never be newborn. From there you’ll have to make up your own, just using this as a basic guide/idea.
Susan Bro
I will be making these using the same crochet cotton that people often use for making dishcloths. I have my nephew’s foot measurements and will adjust the pattern as necessary. Then puffy paint or buckskin soles will be added. These are adorable!
Ashlee
sounds perfect!!! I hope your nephew leaves his on (since my baby didn’t)
Tonja
Hi! These are awesome! I have a 9 month old and live on an tropical island and moms have been requesting me to make sandals like these. I hope you don’t Mind but can I use your pattern and modify it for sizes and such? I have been looking around the web for 2 hours and I finally found your awesome site. Ps we have so much in common. Thanks the inspiration!
Ashlee
of course! I only ask when people sell work based on my pattern that they give credit to my site so that anyone else who might want to make their own can esily find the pattern as well! Have fun!
Mary
I have been desperately seeking for a sandal pattern for my first granddaughter. She is now 8 months old. The poor sweet thing has a cross between daddy’s narrow heel and grandma’s (me) little feet. This is the first pattern I have come across that has even given me hope for a shoe that wouldn’t be too big in the heel. I’m doing it in pink. I will probably be using the sole pattern for all her shoes if it works out. I will let you know how it does and try to send pictures if possible! I am like you and can’t stand flip flops, but her momma loves them, and I would love to see you make a pattern for those also.
Ashlee
My baby had such big feet I hope it can help you! you can always make a smaller size for the narrow part but add a few chains and few stitches along the center to lengthen the shoe to the right size. Good Luck!
Sue
Would you have the patterns to the other baby shoes on the pages? They are lovely!
Ashlee
I’m not sure what pages your talking about, you can find all my crochet patterns on this page http://ashleemarie.com/how-to-crafts/crochet-knit-patterns/ if your talking about that collage of baby sandals that somehow got connected to my blog those are other peoples work. These are my only sandals, I suggest checking ravelry and etsy for the other crochet sandals!
Karla Twomey (@KarlaTwomey)
Thank you for posting the free pattern! It is fabulous:) I have included it on my blog Karla’s Making It (linking to your pattern, of course)!
Ashlee
Thank you so much! I don’t have a ton of patterns, but I love the ones I do!
natasja
They are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing the pattern.
One point of interest you could may look at.
When you click on print friendly to print or download the pattern in pdf the pictures are so large that they wil take more than one page to print of. Maybe next time pictures al little bit smaller so they will fit on a page. It will read easyer and saves paper too.
Greetings from Holland
Ashlee
the print plugin I use actually allows you to delete whatever you want before you print, just click on the paragraph, pattern size or images you don’t want and delete before printing, it’s super easy and works great. if I did pictures smaller i’d get a lot of grief for not making them visible enough
Heather
Sweety sandals, colours are nice too, thanks for sharing.
Ashlee
you are so welcome!
gracie
Hello and Thank you so much for your share, of course like a few people above im stuck and If Im correct I think someone mentioned a tutorial and I cant seem to find it. Could you Please Help!!
Thank you so much again and God Bless!!
Ashlee
what are you stuck on – this is the only tutorial I’ve created, the pictures with this pattern.
Tesha B.
Do you have a printer friendly version of this pattern ?