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Crocheted Baby Sandals{CREAT IVE INSP IRAT IONS FROM HOBBY LOBBY®}free

Whether you’re crocheting sandals for her first Easter pictures, flip-flops for your little guy’s day at the beach, or even some Mary Jane-inspired comfies, these pint-sized shoes all start with this same sole pattern.

Sole Pattern (Will be used for all 4 variations)

Ch 8

R1: 2 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in next 5 sts, 4 hdc in the next ch st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts (working in the round on the back side of the chain), 2 hdc in next st (18 sts)

R2: Ch 2, 1 hdc in the same st, 2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next 5 st, 2 hdc in next 4 st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in the next 2 st. (26 sts)

SUPPLIESYarn: I Love this CottonHook: G/6 4.25mm Pattern is written for size: 0-6 months

Heart&Sole

R3: Ch 2, *(1 hdc in next st, 2 hd in next st) repeat *2 times, 1 hdc in next 5 sts, repeat from * 4 times, 1 hds in next 5 sts, rep from * once, 1 hdc in next st, sl st to beg ch. (33)

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Whether you’re crocheting sandals for her first Easter pictures, flip-flops for your little guy’s day at the beach (back page), or even some Mary Jane-inspired comfies, these pint-sized shoes all start with this same sole pattern.

Heart&Sole

Sole Pattern (Will be used for all 4 variations)

Ch 8

R1: 2 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in next 5 sts, 4 hdc in the next ch st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts (working in the round on the back side of the chain), 2 hdc in next st (18 sts)

R2: Ch 2, 1 hdc in the same st, 2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next 5 st, 2 hdc in next 4 st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in the next 2 st. (26 sts)

R3: Ch 2, *(1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st) repeat *2 times, 1 hdc in next 5 sts, repeat from * 4 times, 1 hdc in next 5 sts, rep from * once, 1 hdc in next st, sl st to beg ch. (33)

SUPPLIESYarn: I Love this CottonHook: G/6 4.25mm Pattern is written for size: 0-6 months

Glossary of Stitches:Ch- chainSt- stitchSc- single crochetHdc- half double crochetDtr- double treble crochetSl st- slip stitchFLO- front loop onlyBLO- back loop only

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Creating Soles• Following the pattern for soles, crochet 4 in color A.• Taking 2 sole pieces, sew wrong sides together using a tapestry needle. Note that heel will be slightly narrower than toe area – match the pieces accordingly. • Repeat for remaining 2 pieces. • Weave in ends.• For best results, sew together using a running stitch under the “V”s on the edge of the soles.

Right Sandal

HeelWith color B

R 1: With edge of sole facing, sl st into 7th edge stitch to the left from center back of heel, 1 sc into next 12 sts. Ch 2, turn. R 2: 1 hdc into each sc across. Turn. R 3: 1 sl st into first hdc. Hdc into each remaining st. • Do not cut yarn.

Ankle Strap• Ch 15, 1 hdc into 6th st from hook. 1 hdc into remaining ch sts. Sl st into first stitch of round 2 of heel piece to finish strap. • Cut yarn and weave in ends. • Using sewing thread, attach button to heel piece to secure ankle strap.

Color A: BrownColor B: Bright TealColor C: IvoryColor D: Amethyst

Won’t she be just too cute for words in these petal-decked sandals? Hint: The answer is yes. Here’s the pattern to make them (you’ll also need the sole pattern above):

Toe StrapUsing color B• Sl st into sole piece, just to the left of the first round of sole. • Ch 14, 1 hdc into 2nd ch from hook. 1 hdc into next 8 ch sts. 1 sc into each of the next 3 sts. Sl st into remaining chain st. • Cut and weave in ends. • Loop toe strap over ankle strap and secure with coordinating yarn.

Left Sandal

HeelUsing color B

R 1: With sole facing, sl st into 7th edge stitch from the center back of heel. Ch 1.R 2: 1 sc into next 12 sts. Ch 2, turn. R 3: 1 hdc into each sc across, 1 hdc into beg ch 1. Turn. R 4: 1 sl st into first hdc. Hdc into remaining sts. • Do not cut yarn.

Ankle Strap • Ch 15, 1 hdc into 6th st from hook. 1 hdc into remaining ch sts. Sl st into first st of round 2 of heel piece to finish strap. • Cut yarn and weave in ends. • Using sewing thread, attach button to heel piece to secure ankle strap.

Toe StrapUsing color B• Sl st into sole piece, just to the right of the first round. • Ch 14, 1 hdc into 2nd ch from hook. 1 hdc into next 8 ch sts. 1 sc into each of the next 3 sts. Sl st into remaining ch st. • Cut and weave in ends. • Loop toe strap over ankle strap and secure with coordinating yarn.

Flower (make 2) Using color C• Ch 5, join with a sl st in beg chain to form a loop. • 10 sc into loop, join with sl st, cut and weave in ends.

Using color D• Join using sl st.R 1: *Ch 4, sk next st, 1 sl st into next st. Repeat from * 4 times placing final sl st into your beginning st. R 2: Working into chain space: *1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc. Sl st into st from previous round. Repeat from * into each chain space around until you have formed 5 petals. Cut and weave in ends.

Attach flower to toe strap of sandal with coordinating yarn.

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What’s red, white and sweet all over? These darling sandals, that’s what. Follow the sole pattern from page 2, and then use these instructions to finish up your little lady’s next pair of strap-happy shoes.

Best FootForward

• Following the pattern for soles, crochet 4 in color A.• Taking 2 sole pieces, sew wrong sides together using a tapestry needle. • Note that heel will be slightly narrower than toe area – match the pieces accordingly. Repeat for remaining 2 pieces. • Weave in ends.• For best results, sew together using a running stitch under the “V”s on the edge of the soles.

Toe Straps• Ch 5, join with a sl st in beg chain.• *Ch 6, 1 dtr into circle, ch 1, 1 dtr into circle, ch 6, sl st into circle. • Repeat from * to complete toe straps.

• Sew strap into either side of sandal sole toe area using coordinating yarn and tapestry needle. • Cut and weave in ends.

Ankle Ties• With color B- *sl st into center of toe strap. • Chain 26, cut yarn and knot the end to finish. • Repeat from * to create second ankle tie.

Ankle Loops• With color B- Count 3 stitches from center of heel, sl st into sole and ch 8. Sl st into beginning stitch to form a loop. • Cut and weave in ends. • Repeat from * on opposite side of sandal. • Run ties through loops to secure.

Color A: IvoryColor B: Monkey Red

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Creating soles• Following the pattern for soles, crochet 4 in color A.• Taking 2 sole pieces, sew wrong sides together using a tapestry needle. • Note that heel will be slightly narrower than toe area – match the pieces accordingly. • Repeat for remaining 2 pieces. • Weave in ends.• For best results, sew together using a running stitch under the “V”s on the edge of the soles.

Toe StrapCh 13• 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. • 1 sc in next 6 sts, (1 sc, ch, 1 sc) in next st, 1 sc in each remaining st.

Attach toe strap to sandal sole• Count 8 sts back from center of sole piece. • Repeat on opposite side, making sure that the "V" of the strap is pointed toward the front of the sole . • For RIGHT sandal, attach “V” of strap to the left of round 1 of the sole piece, with shorter side to the left.

• For LEFT sandal, attach “V” of strap to the right of round 1 of the sole piece, with the shorter side to the right. • Cut and weave in all ends.

Heel StrapCh 16• 1 sc into 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each st across. • Cut and tie off yarn. • Using coordinating yarn, sew one end of strap directly behind the stitch where you placed the toe strap. • Repeat with other end of heel strap on opposite side. • Cut and weave in ends.

Color A: PewterColor B: Glowing

These sandals look like they belong in an online DIY shop or a craft fair downtown. But use this pattern (and the sole pattern from page 2) to whip up these cuties, and you’ll soon see that they actually belong on your little one’s tootsies!

Hip toFlip

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Creating Soles• Following the pattern for soles, crochet 4 in color A.• Taking 2 sole pieces, sew wrong sides together using a tapestry needle. Note that heel will be slightly narrower than toe area – match the pieces accordingly. • Repeat for remaining 2 pieces. • Weave in ends.• For best results, sew together using a running stitch under the “V”s on the edge of the soles.

Border• Using color B, find the middle of the heel and count around 5 stitches to the left (this will help in creating straps in the following steps). Join into stitch using a slip stitch.• SC in FLO (front loop only) around sole and join with a sl st at beginning of round.

Heel Strap• Ch 12, Join with a slip stitch in sole directly across foot bed (or 5 stitches to the right from middle of heel). Be sure your chain is not twisted when joining.• Turn work and hdc into each ch across. Join with sl st in beginning ch.

Color A: PewterColor B: Dark DenimColor C: Ivory

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Independence Day picnic? Memorial Day at the pool? A Tuesday in June? No matter the occasion, your little man will wow the crowd in these salute-worthy slip-ons. Just use the sole pattern (page 2) and these instructions to make them.

Strap 1• Sl St in next 2 border sts (toward front of sole)• Ch 12, Join with a slip stitch in sole directly across foot bed - or 2 stitches from heel strap.• Turn work and hdc 12 sts into each ch across. Join with sl st in beginning ch.

Strap 2• Sl St in next border sts (toward front of sole)• Ch 10, Join with a slip stitch in sole directly across foot bed - or 3 stitches from strap 1. • Turn work and hdc into next 10 sts. Join with sl st in beginning ch.• Tie off and weave in ends.

Contrasting Border on Straps: Left shoe

Strap 1• Using Color C, Sl st into (the border stitch in front of ) strap 1, work 12 sl sts in (BLO) down one side of strap, Sl st into border stitch (same space used to secure straps).• Working along opposite side of strap, work 12 sl sts along strap. Sl st into border stitch.• Tie off and weave in ends.

Strap 2• Sl st into border stitch in front of strap 2, work 10 sl sts in (BLO) down one side of strap, Sl st into border stitch (same space used to secure straps).

• Working along opposite side of strap, work 10 sl sts along strap. Sl st into border stitch.• Tie off and weave in ends.

Contrasting Border on Straps: Right ShoeStart stitching at strap 2 so that shoes will mirror each other.

Strap 2• Using color C, Sl st into the border stitch in front of strap 2, work 12 sl sts in BLO down one side of strap, sl st into border stitch (same space used to secure straps). • Working along opposite side of strap, work 12 sl st along srap. Sl st into border stitch.• Tie off and weave in ends. Strap 1• Using Color C, Sl st into (the border stitch in front of ) strap 1, work 12 sl sts in FLO (BLO) down one side of strap, Sl st into border stitch (same space used to secure straps).• Working along opposite side of strap, work 12 sl sts along strap. Sl st into border stitch.• Tie off and weave in ends.

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