Sunny Day: Adorable Crochet Baby Slippers/Boots

Keep tiny toes warm and stylish with these sweet crochet baby slippers! Inspired by the cheerful yellow design in the picture, this pattern features a cozy ribbed ankle opening, a unique woven or criss-cross detail over the foot, and a practical tie closure. Perfect for gifts or everyday wear for your little ray of sunshine!

Skill Level: Intermediate (Familiarity with basic stitches, working in rounds, and post stitches is helpful).

Materials:

Yarn: DK (Light Worsted) weight yarn. A soft baby acrylic or blend is highly recommended for comfort.
- Main Color (MC): Yellow (or your chosen primary color) – approx. 50-80 yards per pair.
Crochet Hook: Size G/6 (4.0 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
Yarn Needle: For weaving in ends.
Scissors
Stitch Markers: Helpful for marking the beginning of rounds and increase points on the sole.

Gauge (Crucial for Sizing!):

Achieving the correct sole length is paramount for these slippers to fit properly.

Sole Gauge: After completing the sole section, measure its length. Adjust your hook size or initial chain/increase rounds to reach the desired length from the sizing chart below.
- Example: For 0-3 months, your finished sole should measure around 3.5 inches.

Sizing Chart (Approximate Finished Sole Length):

Size	Approx. Sole Length (inches)	Approx. Sole Length (cm)	Initial Chain (suggested)
0-3 Months	3.5	9	Ch 10
3-6 Months	4	10.5	Ch 12
6-9 Months	4.5	11.5	Ch 14

Note: If you want a larger size, increase your initial chain length by 2 stitches per size increment, and you may need to add an extra round to the sole.

Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms):

ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
sk: skip
st(s): stitch(es)
inc: increase (work 2 sts in the same st)
BLO: back loop only
FLO: front loop only
FPdc: Front Post Double Crochet
BPdc: Back Post Double Crochet
MC: Main Color
( ): repeat instructions in parentheses a specified number of times
[ ]: total stitches at the end of the round

Pattern for Sunny Day Crochet Baby Slippers (Make 2)

Part 1: The Sole

Using Main Color (MC – Yellow):

Round 1: Ch (refer to Sizing Chart for initial chain). Hdc in 3rd ch from hook. Hdc in next (initial chain – 3) stitches. In the last ch, work 3 hdc (this turns the corner). Now working down the other side of the chain, hdc in next (initial chain – 3) stitches. In the very last ch (where you worked your first hdc), work 2 hdc. [Total stitches will vary based on initial chain]. Sl st to the first hdc of the round to join. [Approx. 20-28 hdc, depending on size] Place stitch marker in the first hdc of the next round.

Round 2: Ch 2 (does not count as hdc). 2 hdc in the first st (inc). Hdc in each st along the side of the sole until you reach the 3 hdc you worked in the last chain. (2 hdc in next st) 3 times (inc for the toe end). Hdc in each st along the other side until you reach the 2 hdc at the heel end. (2 hdc in next st) 2 times (inc for the heel end). Sl st to first hdc of the round to join. [Approx. 26-34 hdc] Move stitch marker to the first st of the current round.

Round 3 (Creating the slipper base): Ch 1. Sc in BLO of each hdc around. Sl st to first sc to join. [Stitch count remains the same as Round 2]. This round creates a nice edge for the slipper to build up from the sole.

Part 2: The Body of the Slipper

Using Main Color (MC – Yellow):

Round 4: Ch 2 (does not count as hdc). Hdc in each sc around. Sl st to join.

Round 5 (Start of Toe Shaping & Lace/Woven Pattern): Ch 2 (does not count as hdc). Hdc in first 8-10 stitches (working towards the toe). You are now at the toe area. The woven pattern will be created by skipping stitches and then working back into them. Sk 1 st. Dc in next st. Go back and dc into the skipped st (this crosses the stitches). Rep (sk 1 st, dc in next st, go back and dc into the skipped st) 3-4 more times for the toe. Hdc in remaining stitches around. Sl st to join. Adjust number of crossed stitches for toe based on sole size.

Round 6 (Continue Toe Shaping & Lace/Woven Pattern): Ch 2. Hdc in first 6-8 stitches. You’ll work a decrease in the toe area and continue the woven pattern. Hdc2tog. Rep (sk 1 st, dc in next st, go back and dc into the skipped st) 2-3 more times for the toe. Hdc2tog. Hdc in remaining stitches around. Sl st to join. You should see the slipper closing at the toe and the woven pattern forming.

Round 7 (Final Toe Shaping & Lace/Woven Pattern): Ch 2. Hdc in first 4-6 stitches. Hdc2tog. Rep (sk 1 st, dc in next st, go back and dc into the skipped st) 1-2 more times for the toe. Hdc2tog. Hdc in remaining stitches around. Sl st to join.

Continue decreasing and potentially repeating a row of the woven stitch if needed to close the toe and reach the ankle opening level shown in the image. The goal is to create the foot opening.

Part 3: Ankle Opening & Ribbing

Using Main Color (MC – Yellow):

Round 8 (Ankle Opening Foundation): Ch 1. Sc evenly around the ankle opening (the top edge of the slipper where the foot enters). Sl st to join. Ensure your stitch count is an even number for the ribbing.

Round 9 (Ribbed Ankle Band): Ch 2 (does not count as dc). Work alternating Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc) and Back Post Double Crochet (BPdc) to create the ribbing. *FPdc around the next sc, BPdc around the next sc.* Repeat from * to * around. Sl st to the top of the first FPdc to join.

Repeat Round 9 for 1-2 more rounds to achieve the desired height of the ribbed ankle band. The image shows about 2-3 ribbed rows.

Part 4: The Tie

Using Main Color (MC – Yellow):

Ch 40-50 (or desired length for a tie). Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Fasten off, leaving a tail to weave in.

Part 5: Assembly & Finishing

Weave the tie through the spaces in the ribbed ankle band. You can thread it through the first or second ribbed row.
Weave in all remaining yarn ends securely.
Make sure both slippers are identical.
Gently block the slippers if needed to help them hold their shape.