Crochet Adorable Classic Baby Sneakers Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in red, white, and black
• Crochet hook size 3.5mm (E)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations Used:

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• sl st: slip stitch
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet

Pattern:

Sole:

1. With white yarn, ch 10.
2. Round 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc, 7 sc, 4 sc in last ch. Now work on the opposite side of the chain: 7 sc, 2 sc in last ch. (22 sts)
3. Round 2: Inc, sc in next 7 sts, 4 inc, sc in next 7 sts, 2 inc. (28 sts)
4. Round 3: Inc, sc in next 10 sts, 4 inc, sc in next 10 sts, 2 inc. (34 sts)
5. Round 4: sc in each st around. Fasten off.

Upper:

1. Attach red yarn to the back loop of the sole.
2. Round 1: sc in each st around.
3. Round 2-5: sc in each st around.

Toe Cap:

1. With white yarn, ch 6.
2. Round 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch. Continue to sc around, working in a circle until it fits across the front of the shoe. Fasten off.
3. Sew onto the front of the shoe.

Tongue:

1. With red yarn, pick up 8 sts in the center front of the shoe.
2. Rows 1-4: sc across, ch 1, turn.
3. Fasten off.

Laces:

1. With white yarn, ch 90.
2. Weave the chain through the front of the shoe and tie as desired.

Side Patch:

1. With white yarn, work a magic ring.
2. Round 1: 6 sc in ring, join with sl st.
3. Sew this circle onto the side of the sneaker.

Finishing:

1. Use black yarn to embroider a line around the white sole to mimic the look of a classic sneaker stripe.
2. Weave in all ends and block lightly if needed.