Basic Baby Shoes

The basic baby shoe was born because I was tired of counting stitches in other patterns and getting two very different shoes every time (or sometimes not even being able to finish a second shoe to make a pair!). I developed a simpler way to make shoes that turn out the same–every single time. They also are perfect for using up scraps and work up fast!

Anyone who has tried (and failed) to make two identical baby shoes will appreciate the simple, no fuss design of this very simple and basic pattern!

The finished project is approximately 3.5″ – 4″ inches from heel to toe. Playing with the hook size will give you a little more wiggle room if you need them larger.

Interested in a complete printable pdf copy filled with extras you won’t find here in the blog pattern? You can find it only over in my Craftsy shop!

Basic Baby Shoe Sole

Materials needed, gauge information, as well as a complete list of stitches and terms used is included in the pdf download over in Craftsy! 

Rnd 1: Ch 12, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 7, hdc in next, 2 hdc in next, 5 hdc in end ch.  Working down opposite side of starting ch, 2 hdc in next, hdc in next, sc in next 7, 2 sc in next.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in first sc of last rnd, sc in next 10 sts, (2 sc in next, sc in next) 3 times, sc in next 9, 2 sc in next, sc in next.

Rnd 3: 2 sc in next, sc in next 11, (2 sc in next, sc in next) twice, (sc in next, 2 sc in next) twice, sc in next 11, 2 sc in next, sc in next, sl st in first sc of rnd, ch 1, turn.

Toe Top

Note: Sections marked with … are fully explained in the pdf downloadable pattern found on Craftsy. 

Rnd 1: Working in Back Loops Only for this rnd, ch 1 (counts as sc here and throughout the rest of the pattern), turn, 1 sc in each st around, sl st in top of 1^st sc.  Fasten off if working another color for the instep. If you are working these all in the same color, move to the next step.

Rnd 2: ch 1, sc in the next 5 sts. Pull your loop out and find your center line at the toe. **A photo is included in the pdf download to ensure proper counting of this rnd and every rnd after.** Count 6 STITCHES… **mark it with a stitch marker (or hold your thumb on it) and count the stitches between your marker (or thumb) and the loop you pulled out…sc in each stitch until you arrive where your marker (or thumb) was**, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, [dc2tog] twice, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, sc in each st around to heel, sl st in top of beginning sc.

Rnd 3: ch 1, sc in the next 5 sts. Pull your loop out… Count 4 STITCHES…repeat section between ** – **…, dc2tog 4 times, sc around to the beginning ch 1, sl st in top of beginning sc.

Rnd 4: ch 1, sc in the next 5 sts. Pull your loop out… Count 4 STITCHES…repeat section between ** – ** in rnd 2 of toe top, sc2tog 4 times, sc around to the beginning ch 1, sl st in top of beginning sc.

Rnd 5: ch 1, sc in the next 2 sts. Pull your loop out… Count 6 STITCHES…repeat section between ** – ** in rnd 2 of toe top, sc2tog 6 times, sc around to the beginning ch 1, sl st in top of beginning sc... Finish off and weave in your ends.

These basic shoes are perfect to use as a blank canvas to unleash your imagination!

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