Crochet Adorable Baby Sandals: Video tutorial

Hello, sunny crafters!

Are you ready to make the sweetest little sandals for tiny toes? These charming crochet baby sandals, with their delicate two-tone design, intricate front detail, and dainty T-strap, are an absolute dream! Perfect for spring, summer, or just adding an extra touch of cuteness to any baby outfit.

The peach and white combination in the picture is fresh and lovely, but imagine these in soft blues, cheerful yellows, or even a vibrant rainbow for a truly unique pair!

Before we begin, here are a few important notes:

Skill Level: Intermediate. This pattern involves shaping the sole, working a specific shell stitch, and assembling multiple smaller pieces.
Yarn Choice: For baby’s delicate feet, choose a soft, lightweight baby yarn. Cotton or a cotton blend (DK or Sport weight) is highly recommended for breathability and durability. You’ll need two contrasting colors (e.g., peach/coral and white).
Hook Size: This will depend on your yarn. Aim for a hook size that creates a firm fabric for the sole and base, but still allows the decorative front to be delicate. (e.g., 2.5mm – 3.5mm).
Gauge is Crucial! For baby shoes, gauge determines the finished size. Make a swatch of the sole to ensure your sandals will fit those precious little feet!

Let’s Gather Our Supplies!

Materials You’ll Need:

Approx. 30-50 grams of baby yarn in your main color (e.g., peach/coral)
Approx. 10-20 grams of baby yarn in your contrasting color (e.g., white)
Crochet hook (e.g., 3.0mm, adjust for gauge)
Stitch markers (helpful for sole shaping!)
Yarn needle
Scissors
2 small buttons (approx. 1/2 inch or 1.25 cm)
2 small rhinestone flower embellishments (or similar delicate beadwork)
Sewing needle and thread (to attach embellishments)

Crochet Language Decoder (Abbreviations):

ch: chain
st(s): stitch(es)
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
sk: skip
sp: space
[ ]: repeat instructions within brackets
( ): number of stitches at the end of the round/row
BLO: back loop only

Gauge:

Work the first few rounds of the sole with your white yarn.
Example Gauge: 16 sc and 16 rows = 4 inches (10 cm). Adjust hook size to match gauge.

Key Stitch Patterns:

A. Shell Stitch (for Front Panel): This creates the beautiful fanned detail over the toes.

Shell (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc): Work 2 double crochet, chain 1, then 2 more double crochet all into the same stitch or chain space.

Pattern Instructions (Bottom-Up Construction):

This pattern starts with the sole and builds upwards. Size: 0-3 Months (Approx. 3.5 – 3.75 inches / 9-9.5 cm sole length) (Adjust starting chain and increase rounds for larger/smaller sizes)

Part 1: The Sole (White Yarn)

Ch 13.
Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in next 10 ch. 3 sc in last ch. Working along the other side of the starting chain: Sc in next 10 ch. 2 sc in last ch. Join with sl st to first sc. (26 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 1 (does not count as st). 2 sc in first st. Sc in next 10 sts. 2 sc in next 3 sts. Sc in next 10 sts. 2 sc in next 2 sts. Join with sl st to first sc. (32 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 1. Sc in first st. 2 sc in next st. Sc in next 11 sts. 2 sc in next st. Sc in next st. 2 sc in next st. Sc in next 11 sts. 2 sc in next st. Sc in next st. Join with sl st to first sc. (38 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 1. Sc in first 2 sts. 2 sc in next st. Sc in next 12 sts. [2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts] twice. 2 sc in next st. Sc in next 12 sts. 2 sc in next st. Sc in last st. Join with sl st to first sc. (44 sts)
- Check your sole length here. It should be approximately 3.5 inches for 0-3 months.
Fasten off white yarn.

Part 2: The Sandal Base (Main Color Yarn – e.g., Peach/Coral)

Rnd 1 (Joining & First Side Row): Attach main color yarn with a sl st in the back center of the sole. Ch 1. Sc in the back loop only (BLO) of each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (44 sts)
- This creates a neat ridge separating the sole from the upper.
Rnd 2: Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (44 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 1. Sc in first 14 sts (this will be the heel section). Sl st in next 16 sts (this is the toe opening). Sc in remaining 14 sts (heel section). Join with sl st. (28 sc, 16 sl st)
- This opens the toe area of the sandal.
Fasten off main color yarn.

Part 3: The Front Decorative Panel (White Yarn)

This piece is worked separately and then attached.

Ch 6.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4 ch. (5 sc)
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc). Sk 1 st. Work Shell (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next st. Sk 1 st. Dc in last st. (1 Shell, 2 dc)
Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc). Work Shell (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the ch-1 space of the previous shell. Dc in top of beg ch 3. (1 Shell, 2 dc)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Part 4: The T-Strap (White Yarn)

This consists of two parts: the vertical strap and the horizontal toe strap.

Vertical Strap: Ch 15. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (14 sl sts)
- Leave long tails on both ends for sewing.
Horizontal Toe Strap: Ch 15. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (14 sl sts)
- Leave long tails on both ends for sewing.

Part 5: The Ankle Strap (Main Color Yarn)

Ch 20.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in next 16 ch. Ch 3 (this forms the buttonhole). Sk next 2 ch. Sl st in last ch. (17 sc + ch-3 buttonhole)
- Adjust ch length for buttonhole if your button is larger/smaller.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Part 6: Finishing & Assembly

Attach the Front Decorative Panel:
- Center the white shell panel over the toe opening of the sandal base (the 16 sl sts from Part 2, Rnd 3).
- Using your yarn needle, securely sew the bottom edge of the shell panel to the sl st section of the sandal base.
Attach the Horizontal Toe Strap:
- Thread one tail of the horizontal white strap. Sew one end to the right side of the sandal base, just below the sl st section from Part 2, Rnd 3.
- Pull the strap gently across the toe opening and sew the other end to the left side of the sandal base, matching the height. This forms the front arch of the sandal.
Attach the Vertical T-Strap:
- Thread one tail of the vertical white strap. Sew one end to the center top of the horizontal toe strap.
- Bring the strap upwards. This strap will attach to the ankle strap.
Attach the Ankle Strap:
- Place the sandal on a flat surface. Position the ankle strap around the back of the heel.
- Securely sew the non-buttonhole end of the ankle strap to the inside back of the sandal base, near the top edge.
- Align the vertical T-strap (from Part 4) to the center of the ankle strap. Securely sew the top of the T-strap to the center of the ankle strap.
Attach the Button:
- With the ankle strap fastened, align the buttonhole. Mark where the button should be sewn on the opposite side of the sandal (the inside top edge of the sandal base).
- Using a sewing needle and matching thread, securely sew the small button in place.
Attach Embellishment:
- Carefully hand-sew the small rhinestone flower to the center of the white decorative shell panel on the front of the sandal.
Repeat all steps for the second sandal!
Weave in any remaining loose ends neatly for both sandals.

Video tutorial

Your Sweet Summer Sandals Are Ready!

Congratulations! You’ve just poured your heart into creating the most adorable pair of crochet baby sandals. These will be perfect for little feet to show off in style!

You can customize these by using different color combinations, adding a different type of button, or even switching out the embellishment for a tiny bead or embroidered detail.

Don’t forget to share your finished sandals! I’d love to see your unique color choices and how you’ve personalized your little creations. Tag me on social media or send me a picture!

Happy crocheting!