Very Cute! Crochet Baby Sandals Tutorial for 0-3 months

🧶 1. Introduction

These baby sandals are soft yet breathable, with open sides and a strap to keep them secure. Perfect for little feet during spring and summer, and an excellent baby shower gift idea! The design is simple, stylish, and beginner-friendly.

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🧵 2. Materials Needed

• Lightweight cotton yarn (DK or sport weight) – two colors for contrast
• 3.0 mm or 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Small button (for strap closure)
• Scissors
• Stitch marker (optional)

👣 Stitches used:

• Chain (ch)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Half Double Crochet (hdc)
• Slip Stitch (sl st)
• Optional: Single Crochet Two Together (sc2tog) for shaping

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📏 3. Size Guide (0–3 months)

• Length of sole: approx. 3.5 inches (9 cm)
• You can increase the starting chain or hook size to make larger sizes

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👡 4. Step-by-Step Instructions

🔹 Step 1: Sole

1. Ch 10
2. Round 1:
   • 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook
   • sc in next 7
   • 5 sc in last ch
   • sc in next 7 (on other side of chain)
   • 2 sc in first ch, sl st to join
3. Round 2:
   • 2 sc in first 2 sts
   • sc in next 7
   • 2 sc in next 5
   • sc in next 7
   • 2 sc in last 3 sts
   • sl st to join
4. (Optional Round 3 for thicker sole): hdc around, sl st to finish

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🔹 Step 2: Heel & Sides

1. Join yarn at the heel side
2. Ch 1, sc evenly up the side, across the heel (about 8–10 sts), and down the other side
3. Turn, sc in each st for 2 more rows to form a back strap
4. Fasten off

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🔹 Step 3: Front Toe Strap

1. Count ~8 stitches from one side of the sole (center front)
2. Join yarn and sc across 8–10 sts
3. Work 2–3 more rows to form the toe strap
4. Fasten off, weave in ends

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🔹 Step 4: Side Strap with Buttonhole

1. Join yarn on the outer side of the heel
2. Ch 10 (or as long as needed to reach across the foot)
3. Sl st back across to form the strap
4. Optional: ch 1 in the center for a buttonhole, or add a small loop

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🔹 Step 5: Final Assembly

• Sew a button to the opposite side of the strap
• Weave in all yarn ends securely
• Make a second sandal to complete the pair 👣

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✅ 5. Conclusion

You now have a very cute pair of baby sandals! 🧸👡
They’re light, soft, and snug — perfect for 0–3 month-old babies. Play with colors and accents (like flowers or bows) to personalize each pair.

Pattern and tutorial by Tommy’s sheep crochet and knitting