Hello, fellow yarn lovers!
Get ready to create the cutest little slippers for tiny feet! These adorable crochet baby slippers, with their vibrant pink color and delicate light blue floral embellishments, are perfect for keeping little toes cozy and stylish. Simple yet charming, they make wonderful gifts for baby showers, birthdays, or just because!
The bright pink in the picture is so cheerful, but imagine these slippers in soft pastels, classic white, or even fun stripes – the possibilities are endless!
Before we begin, here are a few important notes:
- Skill Level: Beginner-Friendly to Easy Intermediate. If you can do single crochet, you can make these! The shaping and optional flowers add a touch more detail.
- Yarn Choice: For baby items, softness is a must! Choose a soft, lightweight baby yarn such as baby-weight acrylic (DK or Sport weight), cotton, or a cotton blend. You’ll need your main color (pink) and a contrasting color for the flowers (light blue).
- Hook Size: This will depend on your chosen yarn. Aim for a hook size that creates a firm, dense fabric for the slipper so it holds its shape well. (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 slippers will fit perfectly!
Let’s Gather Our Supplies!
Materials You’ll Need:
- Approx. 30-50 grams of baby yarn in your main color (e.g., bright pink)
- Approx. 5-10 grams of baby yarn in your contrasting color (e.g., light blue for flowers)
- Crochet hook (e.g., 3.5mm, adjust for gauge)
- Stitch markers (helpful for sole shaping!)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- 6 tiny white beads (for flower centers)
- Sewing needle and matching thread (to attach beads)
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 (or adjustable 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 pink 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., Pink)
- 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.
- Do NOT fasten off.
Part 2: The Slipper Body (Main Color Yarn – e.g., Pink)
- Rnd 1 (Sides Set-up): 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 next 10 sts. [Sc2tog] 4 times. Sc in next 10 sts. Join with sl st. (24 sts)
- Rnd 6: Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (24 sts)
- This completes the main slipper shape.
- Fasten off main color yarn. Weave in ends.
Part 3: The Little Flowers (Contrasting Color Yarn – e.g., Light Blue)
Make 6 flowers (3 for each slipper).
- Magic Ring (MR).
- Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in MR. Sl st to first sc.
- Rnd 2 (Petals): [Ch 2, 2 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 4: Finishing & Assembly
- Attach Flowers:
- Arrange 3 light blue flowers across the toe of each pink slipper, as pictured.
- Using your yarn needle and the tails from the flowers, securely sew them onto the slipper.
- Attach Beads:
- Using your sewing needle and matching thread, carefully sew one tiny white bead to the center of each flower. Ensure they are very securely attached for baby safety.
- Weave in all remaining loose ends neatly for both slippers.
- Repeat all steps for the second slipper!
Video tutorial
Your Sweet Ballerina Slippers Are Ready!
Congratulations! You’ve just created an absolutely charming and cozy pair of handmade baby slippers. These little beauties are sure to keep tiny feet warm and stylish!
Feel free to personalize your slippers by choosing different yarn colors, adding a small satin bow, or even embroidering tiny dots for extra detail.
Don’t forget to share your finished slippers! 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!
