by Absolutely! Here’s a detailed, beginner-friendly, long-form tutorial on how to make easy baby crochet shoes using purple yarn. This pattern is straightforward, uses basic stitches, and is perfect for those new to crochet or looking for a quick, satisfying project.
🧶 Easy Baby Crochet Shoes Pattern with Purple – Step-by-Step Tutorial
There’s nothing quite as heartwarming as a pair of tiny handmade baby shoes, especially when you make them yourself. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to crochet simple yet adorable baby shoes using purple yarn, ideal for baby girls or boys (depending on your color tone or embellishments). Whether you’re new to crochet or looking for a gift idea, this pattern is easy, fun, and quick to finish.
👣 What You’ll Learn in This Tutorial:
- What supplies to use
- How to crochet a sole
- How to build the body of the shoe
- How to shape the toe area
- How to add a strap or embellishment
- How to finish and care for the shoes
🧵 Materials You’ll Need
✅ Yarn:
- Worsted weight (#4) or DK (#3) for a lighter shoe
- Color: Purple (You can choose lavender, violet, or a rich royal purple depending on your taste)
- Approx. 50 yards is enough for a pair
✅ Hook:
- 4.0 mm (G/6) or 3.5 mm (E/4) for a tighter fit
✅ Other Tools:
- Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
- Stitch marker (optional, helpful for rounds)
- Small scissors
- Button or bow (optional embellishment)
📏 Baby Shoe Sizing Guide
We will create shoes that fit a 0–3 month old, roughly 4” (10 cm) in sole length. Here’s a size reference:
| Age | Sole Length | Chain Foundation |
|---|---|---|
| 0–3 months | 3.5–4″ | Ch 10–11 |
| 3–6 months | 4.5″ | Ch 12–13 |
| 6–12 months | 5″ | Ch 13–14 |
For this tutorial: Sole length: ~4 inches (Ch 10 base)
🔹 Part 1: Crochet the Sole (Purple Yarn)
This forms the base of the baby shoe.
Round 1:
- Chain 10
- Work 2 single crochets (sc) in the 2nd chain from hook
- sc in next 7 chains
- In last chain, work 5 sc
- Working around the other side of the chain: sc in next 7
- Work 2 sc in the last stitch
- Join with slip stitch (sl st) to the first sc (Total: 24 stitches)
Round 2:
- Ch 1
- 2 sc in first stitch
- sc in next 7
- 2 sc in each of the next 5 (toe area)
- sc in next 7
- 2 sc in each of the last 3 (heel area)
- Join with sl st (Total: 32 stitches)
Round 3:
- Ch 1
- sc around evenly, increasing slightly at toe and heel
- Join (Total: ~37 stitches)
📝 You can adjust the length of the sole by adding or reducing initial chains.
🔹 Part 2: Build the Sides of the Shoe
Round 4 (Back Loops Only):
- Ch 1
- Work 1 sc in back loop only of each stitch (this creates a neat edge for the side)
- Join with sl st (Total: 37 stitches)
Round 5–6:
- Ch 1
- sc in each stitch around
- Join with sl st
You should now have a bowl shape forming the foot enclosure.
🔹 Part 3: Shape the Toe (Front Top of Shoe)
This helps the shoe form around baby’s toes.
Round 7:
- Ch 1
- sc 10
- sc2tog (decrease) across next 10 stitches (you’ll make 5 decreases)
- sc to end
- Join
Round 8:
- Ch 1
- sc 10
- sc2tog across next 6 (3 decreases)
- sc to end
- Join
You now have a nicely rounded toe area.
🔹 Part 4: Create the Strap or Finish Top
You can finish the shoe in two ways:
Option A: Strap with Button (Mary Jane Style)
- Attach yarn to the side of the shoe near the ankle.
- Chain 10 (adjust length for desired strap size)
- Attach strap to opposite side with sl st
- Sew button under the strap (optional)
Option B: Ribbed Cuff
- Chain 5
- Turn, work 4 sc down the chain
- sl st into next 2 stitches of the shoe edge
- Turn, work back up the 4 sc
- Repeat around shoe and sew ends together for a sock-style bootie
🎨 Optional: Decorate with a Bow or Flower
Add a cute flair to your baby shoes:
- Mini Crochet Flower: Use contrasting yarn (white, yellow, or pink with purple)
- Bow: Chain 12, join to make a loop, wrap yarn around center to form a bow
- Sew securely to the top front of the shoe
🧶 Finishing Touches
Weaving in Ends:
Use a tapestry needle to weave in all yarn ends neatly inside the shoe. Pull tightly and secure to prevent unraveling.
Blocking (Optional):
For a more polished look, dampen the shoes and shape them by hand. Let them air dry completely.
🧼 How to Care for Crochet Baby Shoes
- Hand wash with gentle detergent or machine wash cold (if using washable yarn)
- Lay flat to dry
- Store in a dry place to maintain shape
📝 Quick Pattern Recap
Here’s the short version of this pattern for reference:
Sole:
- Ch 10
- Work in rounds to form oval sole (~4” long)
Body:
- sc in back loops only (Round 4)
- Continue in rounds 5–6
Toe Shaping:
- sc and decrease across front to shape rounded toe (Rounds 7–8)
Finish:
- Add strap or cuff
- Decorate with flower or bow
- Weave in ends and block
💡 Extra Tips for Beginners
- Use stitch markers to track the start of each round
- Keep your tension consistent
- If one shoe ends up larger than the other, review your stitch count or hook size
- Make a practice sole first to get the feel for shaping
🎁 Final Thoughts
Crocheting baby shoes in purple gives them a whimsical, charming look that’s perfect for gifts or keepsakes. This easy pattern is a wonderful project to build your skills and create something special. Once you’ve mastered this version, you can explore different shapes, stitches, and color combinations.
Every pair you make will have its own unique personality—just like the little feet they’re made for. 💜
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