Hello, creative crafters!
Get ready to adorn tiny feet with the most delightful handmade shoes! These absolutely charming baby Mary Jane shoes, featuring a unique pink and white textured body, a delicate strap, and a sweet little flower, are simply irresistible. They’re perfect for any occasion, from playdates to special outings, adding a touch of handcrafted love and unique style to any baby’s outfit!
The pink and white combination in the picture is classic and utterly delightful, creating a visually interesting woven effect. Imagine these in soft blues and creams, cheerful yellows and greens, or any two colors that spark your creativity!
Before we grab our hooks, let’s get ready:
- Skill Level: Intermediate. This pattern involves shaping the sole, working a distinctive two-color textured stitch, and attaching small embellishments.
- Yarn Choice: For 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 two contrasting colors (e.g., white as the main color and pink for accents).
- Hook Size: This will depend on your chosen yarn. Aim for a hook size that creates a firm fabric for the sole and allows the textured stitch to be well-defined. (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 perfectly!
Let’s Gather Our Supplies!
Materials You’ll Need:
- Approx. 30-50 grams of baby yarn in your main color (e.g., white)
- Approx. 10-20 grams of baby yarn in your contrasting color (e.g., pink)
- Crochet hook (e.g., 3.5mm, adjust for gauge)
- Stitch markers (helpful for sole shaping!)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- 2 small pearl beads (for the straps)
- 2 small pink beads (for the 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
- 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 white 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 (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.
- Do NOT fasten off white yarn.
Part 2: The Shoe Body (Pink and White Alternating)
This section creates the distinctive two-color texture.
- Rnd 1 (White – 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 (Pink – Textured): Change to Pink yarn. Ch 1 (does not count as st). [Sc in first st, Dc in next st]. Repeat [ ] around. Join with sl st to first sc. (44 sts)
- This creates the first row of texture.
- Rnd 3 (White – Flattening): Change to White yarn. Ch 1. Sc in each st around (working into both sc and dc stitches from the previous round). Join with sl st. (44 sts)
- Rnd 4 (Pink – Toe Shaping): Change to Pink yarn. Ch 1. Sc in next 12 sts. [Sc2tog] 10 times. Sc in next 12 sts. Join with sl st. (34 sts)
- Rnd 5 (White – Flattening): Change to White yarn. Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (34 sts)
- Rnd 6 (Pink – Toe Shaping): Change to Pink yarn. Ch 1. Sc in next 11 sts. [Sc2tog] 6 times. Sc in next 11 sts. Join with sl st. (28 sts)
- Rnd 7 (White – Top Edge): Change to White yarn. Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (28 sts)
- Fasten off white yarn. Weave in pink ends.
Part 3: The Strap (White Yarn)
- Ch 15.
- Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 12 ch. Ch 3 (this forms the button loop). Sk next 2 ch. Sl st in last ch. (13 sc + ch-3 loop)
- Adjust ch length for loop if your pearl bead is larger/smaller.
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Part 4: The Small Flower (Pink & White Yarn)
Make 2 flowers (1 for each shoe).
- Center (Pink Yarn):
- MR. Ch 1, 6 sc in MR. Sl st to first sc. Fasten off pink.
- Petals (White Yarn):
- Attach white yarn to any sc on the pink center.
- [Ch 2, 2 dc in same sc, ch 2, sl st in same sc (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 button loop end on the outside of the shoe.
- Using your yarn needle, securely sew the non-loop end of the strap to the inside top edge of the shoe on one side.
- Using a sewing needle and matching thread, securely sew a small pearl bead to the opposite side of the shoe, aligning with the strap’s loop.
- Attach the Flower:
- Securely sew the white flower to the center front of the shoe’s toe.
- Using your sewing needle and matching thread, sew a small pink bead to the very center of the flower. Ensure it is very securely attached for baby safety.
- Weave in all remaining loose ends neatly.
- Repeat all steps for the second shoe!
Video tutorial
Your Two-Tone Textured Mary Jane Booties Are Ready!
Congratulations! You’ve just created an exquisite pair of handmade baby shoes that are as charming as they are unique. These lovely little beauties are sure to be a cherished addition to any baby’s wardrobe!
Feel free to personalize your booties by choosing different yarn colors, using different beads, or adding a tiny ribbon for extra flair!
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!
