Crochet Adorable Baby Mary Janes: Video tutorial

Hello, creative crafters!

Get ready to stitch up the most precious little shoes for tiny feet! These adorable peach-colored crochet Mary Janes, complete with a dainty strap and a sweet white flower embellishment, are the epitome of handmade charm. They’re perfect for any special occasion, a thoughtful baby shower gift, or simply to add an extra touch of sweetness to a baby’s everyday outfit!

The peach color in the picture is soft and delightful, but imagine these in classic white, gentle pastels, or even a vibrant pop of color to match any outfit!

Before we begin, here are a few important notes:

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate. While the stitches are straightforward, shaping the sole and shoe body requires some attention.
Yarn Choice: For a baby’s delicate skin, choose a soft, lightweight baby yarn such as baby-weight acrylic (DK or Sport weight), cotton, or a cotton blend. You’ll need a main color (e.g., peach) and a small amount of white for the flower.
Hook Size: This will depend on your chosen yarn. Aim for a hook size that creates a firm but comfortable fabric for the shoe. (e.g., 3.0mm – 4.0mm).
Gauge is Crucial! For baby shoes, gauge determines the finished size. Make a swatch of the sole section to ensure your booties will fit!

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. 5-10 grams of baby yarn in your contrasting color (white, for the flower)
Crochet hook (e.g., 3.5mm, adjust for gauge)
Stitch markers (helpful for sole shaping!)
Yarn needle
Scissors
2 small pearl buttons (approx. 1/2 inch or 1.25 cm)
Small pearl beads (for the flower centers)
Sewing needle and thread (to attach buttons/pearls)

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
BLO: back loop only
sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together (decrease)
MR: magic ring
[ ]: repeat instructions within brackets
( ): number of stitches at the end of the round/row

Gauge:

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

Pattern Instructions (Bottom-Up Construction):

This pattern starts with the sole and works 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 (Main Color Yarn – e.g., Peach/Coral)

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 main color yarn.

Part 2: The Shoe Body (Main Color Yarn)

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 (Toe Shaping): Ch 1. Sc in next 12 sts. [Sc2tog] 10 times. Sc in next 12 sts. Join with sl st. (34 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 1. Sc in next 11 sts. [Sc2tog] 6 times. Sc in next 11 sts. Join with sl st. (28 sts)
Rnd 5: Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (28 sts)
- This completes the main foot section.
Fasten off main color yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing the strap.

Part 3: The Strap (Main Color Yarn)

Ch 18.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in next 14 ch. Ch 3 (this forms the buttonhole). Sk next 2 ch. Sl st in last ch. (15 sc + ch-3 buttonhole)
- Adjust ch length for buttonhole if your button is larger/smaller.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Part 4: The Flower Embellishment (White Yarn)

Make 2 flowers.

Magic Ring (MR).
Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in MR. Sl st to first sc.
Rnd 2 (Petals): [Ch 2, 3 dc in next sc, ch 2, sl st in same sc (this forms a petal)]. Sl st in next sc. Repeat [ ] 5 more times. You should have 6 petals.
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Cinch up MR.

Part 5: Finishing & Assembly

Attach the Strap:
- Place the shoe on a flat surface. Position the strap across the top of the foot, with the buttonhole end on the outside of the shoe.
- Using your yarn needle and the long tail, securely sew the non-buttonhole end of the strap to the inside of the shoe, near the back/side. Weave in ends.
Attach the Button:
- With the strap fastened, align the buttonhole. Mark where the button should be sewn on the opposite side of the shoe.
- Using a sewing needle and matching thread, securely sew the pearl button in place.
Attach the Flower:
- Carefully hand-sew the white crochet flower to the front of the shoe, just above the toe.
- Using your sewing needle and thread, securely attach a small pearl bead to the center of the flower.
Repeat all steps for the second shoe!
Weave in any remaining loose ends neatly for both booties.

Video tutorial

Your Sweet Mary Janes Are Ready!

Congratulations! You’ve just created an absolutely charming pair of handmade baby Mary Janes. These adorable little shoes will surely be a cherished addition to any baby’s wardrobe.

Feel free to personalize your booties by choosing different yarn colors, adding a different type of button or bead, or even making the flower a different size!

Don’t forget to share your finished booties! I’d love to see your unique color combinations and how you’ve made them your own. Tag me on social media or send me a picture!

Happy crocheting!