IT. IS. HERE!
I know some of you have waited the best part of a year for this tutorial. I hope it’s worth the wait!
I have made a few little improvements to the pattern which I have now reflected in the original post (I will be leaving the written pattern post up for those who don’t require the photo tutorial).
So…. Are you ready for a really photo heavy tutorial? (I am so NOT kidding!)
If you would like a pair but don’t crochet or fancy the project I do now make them to sell! Drop me a comment or an email if you are interested 🙂
This makes one pair of sandals sized 0-6 months, approx. 11cm from toe to heel.
The pattern beginning to end makes one sandal, so work it through twice for the pair!
Materials:
2 colours aran weight cotton yarn, I use Rico Creative Cotton Aran
3.5mm hook
needle
2 small buttons
cotton thread
Terminology:
I’m using UK terminology, these are the stitches and abbreviations being used.
st(s) = stitch(es)
ch = chain
ss = slip stitch
dc = double crochet (single crochet U.S)
htr = half treble (half double U.S)
tr = treble (double crochet U.S)
RS = right side
Sole
Using first colour, make initial 14ch.
R1: 2dc in the second chain from hook (where the needle is above),
1dc in the next 5ch, 1htr in each of the next 5ch, 2htr in next ch, 3htr in last ch (see below)
Working back along the other side of the chains –
2htr in next ch (where the needle is above), 1htr in next 5ch, 1dc in each of the next 5ch, 2dc in last ch.
Join with ss in top of first dc. (31sts)
R2: Turn work. 3ch, 2tr in base of ss (see above),
1tr in next st, 2tr in next st, 1tr in next 9 sts,
*3tr in next st, 1tr in next st*; repeat between ** 3 more times (4 in total),
1tr in next 9 sts, 2tr in next st, 1tr in last st, join with ss in top of first ch-3 (see above). (43 sts)
R3: Turn, 3ch, 1tr in base of ss,
1tr in next 17 sts, *2tr in next st, 1tr in next st,*; repeat between ** 2 more times, 2tr in next st,
1tr in next 16sts, 2tr in nx st, 1tr in last st, join with ss in top of first ch-3. (49 sts)
Fasten off.
Heel
R4: RS facing, from centre tr (shown above by the needle) count 9sts to the right, around the edge towards the middle (shown above by the hook).
Join yarn, ch1 [does not count as stitch], 1dc in next 19sts. (19sts)
R5: Turn. 3ch, 1tr in next 18sts. (19 sts)
R6: Turn. 1ch, 1tr in next 2sts, ss in next st (looks like above),
*1tr in next 2sts, ss in next st*; repeat between ** until the end, (this will be a ss in last st). (19 sts)
Fasten off.
R7: With the outside of the heel facing you – join second colour yarn, 1ch (see above),
*1dc in next 2st, ss in next st*; repeat between ** until the end, (this will be a ss in last st). (19 sts)
Fasten Off. Darn in any tail ends.
Ankle Strap
Using the first colour yarn chain 20, ss into 7th ch from hook(see above), ss in each ch to the end.
Fasten Off. Leave long tails for sewing.
Sew strap to one edge of the heel, sew to opposite side on second sandal.
Flower
R1: Using first yarn make a magic circle, 2ch, 6dc into magic circle.
Pull circle tightly closed and leave a long tail for sewing.
R2: Join second colour, 4ch, ss in same st, *ss in next st, 4ch, ss in same st*; repeat between ** 4 more times, ss in next st, 4ch, ss into first ch to close the round. Fasten Off.
Toe Straps
Using first yarn colour, make 15ch. Fasten off. Repeat to make two (per sandal!).
To sew the straps on to the sandal count 4sts along the sole from the edge of the heel,
sew one end of the first strap here and in the same place on the opposite side. Count a further 5sts and sew the second strap here on both sides.
Almost there now! All we need is to sew a small button on to the other side of the heel.
(I am no longer using the crochet bobble button as I was never completely happy with it and find small plastic buttons much more practical. However I have left the bobble button instruction up on the original post if you want it.)
That’s it! You’ve completed one sandal! Now repeat it all again and you’ll have a pair! 🙂
Phew! That was quite a long one wasn’t it….
If you’ve made it this far I really hope I’ve covered everything and you’ve found this helpful 🙂 If I have missed something or made an error in there somewhere please leave me a comment and I will try to help!
Edited to add: I’m often asked about increasing the size of these sandals. As yet I have not tried to make them any bigger so I can’t personally vouch or give any guaranteed guidance. However using a bigger hook size or perhaps an even thicker yarn will of course increase the overall size. Properly increasing the pattern size is on my to do list though I promise!
Lovely job!! I think that is one of the clearest tutes I have seen 🙂 (I think I will still let you do the needlework, though– you do such a beautiful job!! ) NIxie loves her sandals, though I am anxiously awaiting the next size up– her feet seem to be growing faster than any other part right now.
Thanks so much Amie 🙂 I am so glad you & Nixie like the sandals! 🙂 xxx
I was wondering how to make this pattern in a 6 to 9 month. I am teaching myself how to crotchet and not quite sure how to do this. Thanks in advance.
Melissa
Awesome! just saw this! i think this will help a bit. still need to work on the basics, its been years so i forgot a lot. 🙂 Thank you so much, this as given me something exciting to do since the baby (which of course is very exciting on its own)
I am beginning to really dislike this flower. I made 5 and its just not turning out right.
Oh no! I’m sorry to hear that. Do you know what seems to be going wrong? If you can’t figure it out you could find a different small flower pattern and make them your own 🙂
woohoo! i did it is 11cm but is too big for my 9mth 🙁
Really?! I’m sorry about that, 11cm is the average heel-to-toe length of shoes for up to 6months in the UK so that’s what I based the size on.
I just made a pair last night! They are so cute! The pattern was very easy to read and I was able to successfully complete the project! I am a beginner crocheter as well so I am especially pleases with myself! Thank you so much for providing the pattern, can’t wait to put them on my daughter! Do you have more patterns available?
Hi Catie, I’m so glad you like the sandals! The only other pattern I have published on the blog is for a stripey owl rattle, it is fairly simple but it’s not a photo tutorial I’m afraid. You can find it here: http://www.lovelylittlelife.org/2012/06/stripey-owl-baby-rattle/ xxx
OH Naomi, these are just too cute, they make me want to have a little one just so I can crochet some for her tiny feet lol
Hope you and your lovely family are doing well 🙂
Hi!!!! Lovely Job!!!!!!! Im going to buy the yarn!!!! Thanks for the tutorial
Just finished making a pair.. Omg too adorable!.. Thx a bunch for the pattern!
I would love to order a pair for my, will be born, daugter. Can I choose colors?
I live in the Netherlands, if that ain’t a problem.
Anette
I LOVE THESE SANDALS!!! I just finished making my first shoe and it is soooo cute!!! Thank you so much for going into such great lengths to make sure it is easily understood!!!
I LOVE these! So darling!In regards to increasing size, For the soles, I used a size 5.50 mm Hook (US) and used a doubled strand of yarn (basic red heart). Started with a chain of 12 instead of 14 and just reduced all the stitch lengths by 1. ( ex: where it says 1htc for the next 5, I only stitched 1htc for the next 4) And for the last round I used the htc stitch as the tc made it too wide and big for my daughters size, but would work fine if you needed them that much larger.They fit my nearly 3 old well,she wears an infant size 7.5. For the straps and backing you just adjust to your child’s needs. I hope this helps!!! Thanks for sharing this adorable pattern!!!
Hi Desteni, Thanks for sharing! I’ll be giving this a go myself soon! I think using the double strand is the answer I’ve been looking for! 🙂 xxx
Hi, I love the pattern and hope to make it soon. I have one question though. What is a magic circle? I haven’t heard this term before. Thank you so much.
Hi Carla, A magic circle is also called a magic ring or an adjustable loop sometimes. This tutorial might help 🙂 http://www.planetjune.com/blog/tutorials/magic-ring-right-handed/
Sensacional… Muito bom seu trabalho. Parabéns querida, e, obrigada por compartilhar conosco essa maravilha. Deus abençoe você..!
Hello, i just saw this on Pinterest and i really want to try to make this one but my problem is that im begginer and dont know nothing about crochet…
My friend having her first baby girl and really really want to make one for her as gift. can you tell me or help me out? how to make this one? i really appriciate!
This is so adorable! I am attempting to make for my 4 month old niece(who is basically the size of a 6 month) and I’m having trouble getting the size to be small enough. I am using a 3.5mm hook and can only think that the yarn is too big? Do you pull your loops really tight in this or do you keep them loose? Any suggestions?
I do crochet quite tightly but if they are quite big and you crochet slightly looser you could always try moving down to a 3mm hook, I do that to obtain a newborn size lol! Hope that helps xxx
Thank goodness I found your website! I am almost done with the sandals ( working with the straps now) for my 6mos old baby! Great tutorial! very easy and so clear 🙂
Just found this. So, SO, SOOOO darling. I don’t know any little girlies in need of sandals at the moment but may have to make a pair or two just to have ready for gifting when the time comes. Thank you for sharing!
omg i love them, thank you
I cannot seem to get the Flower right. I have done and redone it several times now and its not coming out right 🙁
I am a really confused on the beginning of making the flower. I don’t understand what you mean by make a magic circle chain 2 dc 6… thank you so much for the free pattern!
Hi Shanna,
Do you know what a magic circle is? It is sometimes called a magic ring or adjustable loop? If not this link might help you and hopefully the rest will make more sense! http://www.planetjune.com/blog/tutorials/magic-ring-right-handed/
Naomi x
I am not quite finished with one, but I will be making some of these. It is simply but since I am left handed so I had to do the Tutorial and it was easy to follow. (EVERYTHING is backwards for a Lefty. LOL) I used an E hook and Caron Simply Soft. It is larger than I thought it would be, so I will drop it to a D hook. I am looking forward to finish the pair.
Thanks so much for the free pattern. I am on a “fixed” income, so I depend on free patterns to make my baby gifts. I am also planning on making four pair to put up for my grandchildren when they have their first baby.
allô j aimerai avoir un vidéo j ai jamais fait du crochet sa m aiderai pas mal merci
Hi Cathy,
I’m sorry but I am not able to make a video at this time 🙁 xx
excuse me whats the meaning of 2htr and 3htr???
Hi, it means 2 half trebles in that stitch or 3 half trebles. In US terms this is the same as half double crochets. Does that help any? xx
Would you show a step by step phototutorial on the flower? I have trouble on the last step. Thanks!
Hello!
These are so cute and I have been trying to make them. I am left handed and everything was turning out fine until the beginning of round 3, which is when I noticed it looked the same as yours but backwards; which makes the chain 3 of round 3 be on the other side.. I can’t think of any solution since I can’t crochet with my right hand. This has never happened to me before with any other pattern! 🙁
Thank you for the tutes & pattern. Yesterday i finish a pair to make a gift to my friend, so lovelys.Please post if you know how to make the sandals more bigger to my daughter.
You will post more patterns you`re clear. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing your pattern! I made them for my coworker, who’s going on maternity leave tomorrow.
This is an AWESOME pattern. Thanks for sharing.
I am from Mexico, and this is the first step by step so good, thank you for your time, I will try to do this right now, greetings.
trop jolie
y a t’il une vidéo, s’il vous plait
Hello Naomi,
I’d love to order two pairs of these for my nieces. I live in Chicago. Is it still possible to order them?
Thanks,
Melissa
Hi..
I want to learn double crochet , half double, half treble…can you please tell me the difference in all these stiches ?
Yepppiii i have made one shoe like this 🙂
Thank you for the free pattern. These are beautiful and you can change the colors and make some for all of Baby’s summer wardrobe. I really appreciate those fellow crocheters that take the time to share free patterns with us! So thanks again! I will send a couple of pictures of the finished products!
Angela DeBruhl
West Columbia, South Carolina
Is there a video for this pattern? I am new to crocheting and watching by video works best for me since I don’t understand all of the language of it. If at all possible can you email me at squirrelsgirl01@yahoo.com and let me know if there is a video or not?
Hi Naomi. My name is Yiyi Aldrich from Puerto Rico. I love this sandals. How I can download the pattern? Thanks.
This pattern does not work fro me every time I get to the second row I always have four or five stitches left over
Hi Haniyah,
I’m sorry you are having trouble. Are you keeping a close eye on your stitch counts? You should start with 14ch, 31st at the end of R1 and 43sts at the end of R2. I’m afraid I don’t know how else I can help without seeing what you are doing! But if you have any questions please do ask!
Naomi xx
It is getting very fustrating
I am wanting to make these for an 11 month old. how would I make them bigger? I see they are for 0-6 month only.
Hi Angi, I’m afraid I have never made these sandals up to that size, they really are just baby sandals. You could try just adjusting the hook size, potentially a 5mm with aran weight yarn would work. Alternatively an extra round could be worked out to increase the size but you would also need to add something to the sole for grip for little walkers, and at this time I haven’t done it myself.
Sorry not to be of more help! Naomi xx
Thanks Naomi. I will try your recommendations!!
Thanks for the tutorial and pattern.Lovely work. Just finished the sandals.Thanks so much.
I am interested in purchasing some of these sandals, can u let me know what style and cost please. Thanks
I love these, so cute! I am having slight problem , on first round you follow around to other side of chain, but the following rows you are actually turning your work and going back over the stitches you you have just completed? I have done it both ways and just dont know which is correct. Turn your work or work in rounds? Thanks for your pattern and help!
Hello Naomi, I have found so many cute things for babies on your web, I am a beginner, and decided to do these sandals. I was a challenge I have to say 😀 Anyway, my sandal for my daughter is done, one more ahead. I used yarn doubled to make them bigger, since my daughter is 10 months old and they ended up perfect. If you want to see the picture of the first one I would be happy for you to see it, cause I made it because of your time devoted to this great tutorial.
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-8R3YXWnaCEs/U8vamGBuJmI/AAAAAAAAgJk/UsZvplha3o0/w600-h450-no/DSCN9438.JPG
Many greetings from hot Czech Republic 🙂 Have a nice summer. Nikki.
Hi I counted 31 in the first and 43 in second but istill have 2 ch left before the tr on the ss. Helpppp thanks.
Hi Naomi,
I’ve always been a knitter until my Daughter showed me your pattern, requesting I make her some. I while creating these sandals I’ve been learning how to crochet too, so it’s been a wee bit interesting at times but when my grandchild is born she will be the proud owner of a pair of green and gold sandals (Yes I’m Australian) thanks to your excellent Tutorial.
Would it be possible for you to email me the picture tutorials for the Baby Sandles so I can have it handy without being online when I make them. I really want to try these but need the tutorials and it would be easier to use if I didn’t have to be online. I truly would appreciate it!
Hi Leslie, I can’t email the tutorial as it is, as the number of pictures makes the file too large! I will try and get the tutorial put into PDF format that can be downloaded from here in the next few days though. I hope that is helpful! Naomi xxx
i just finished my first attempt, using a f needle. Way to long, 12.7 cm.. Would I go one or two sizes smaller on the needle? Ah well, guess by the time I figure that out I may be good enough to give as the gift intended.
Hi Paula, this pattern requires a 3.5mm hook which I believe is an E hook in the US, so I would definitely try again going down one hook size. If this is still too large it could be that your tension is looser than mine which could be solved by trying to tighten your tension or by going down another hook size.
I hope this is helpful! Naomi xx
Do you still make the flower power sandals to order? I would like to order a pair for my newborn granddaughter. How much do you charge? Thank you!
Hi Lisa, I’m sorry I am not making to sell at the moment, I have just had a new baby myself and don’t currently have the time to put into it. xx
It was all going good until I got to the magic circle part. What in the world is a magic circle and how do I make one?
Hello Naomi! I was looking thru the Creative Ideas site that was shared on FB! I love your little BBy Sandals, and looking forward to making some of these. Your instructions are just wonderful. Thanks so much for taking the time to document well and take awesome pics of your work and sharing with us! Congrats on your New BBy as well. 😉
I just want to say God Bless You for Sharing Your Patterns For Free. My husband and I both are Back Patients with 2 surgeries and a rod and cage in my back. We are expecting a Grand Daughter around Dec. 18, 2015. And due to our Limited Income, We appreciate what you do by Giving Your Free Patterns. God Will truly Bless You For Your Help To Others Like Me. Thank you Naomi.
Hi Carolyn, What a lovely comment! Thank you so much! I hope your new grand daughter will enjoy her sandals (She is due around my daughters birthday too – such a special time of year!) Naomi xx
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Hi Naomi!
I have tried to make a pair of these sandals.. So beautiful.. But I’m sad when I’m trying to wear it on my baby feet, the sandals were too small.. And I have tried to increase the size basically follow your pattern and increase on any parts.. And I’m happy because it works.. Now I have a pair with approx 13cm long from toe to heel..
Thank you for this lovely pattern. I have just completed a pale pink and white pair and the person I crocheted them for absolutely loves them.
Ah wonderful! I really struggle to understand crochet patterns, but with the photos this is so clear to follow! Thank you very much!!
I just did these up for my granddaughter and they came out beautiful – thank you so much for taking the time to do this pattern
Olá. Achei linda demais a sandália, no entanto não consigo entender as abreviaturas pois sou brasileira e não tenho muita noção de inglês. gostaria muito de ter esse padrão de modo português. Ou então um gráfico simples. Um beijo.
Hi, I absolutely love this pattern. Just wondering if you would write up a different pattern for the right and left foot, cuz both my sandals came out “right footers”…
Hi Baila, there is only one pattern as it should be a neutral foot shape. I’m so sorry you are having a problem! Naomi x
Thank you so much for the pattern! I just finished my first crochet sandals. The photo tutorial was very helpful.
Only instead of buttons (because I didn’t have any), I made small leaves which look nice as a part of the flower.
I hope to find time soon for other patterns. Thanks again! ):