by Absolutely! Here’s a detailed, beginner-friendly guide to make very easy crochet Gominho-style baby shoes in red. These soft, rounded baby booties are adorable and practical — and this pattern keeps it simple while giving them a cozy, handmade charm.
👶🧶 VERY EASY CROCHET GOMINHO SHOES (RED COLOR)
📏 Size:
- 0–3 months baby (foot length approx. 9–10 cm / 3.5–4 in)
You can adjust the size slightly by changing your hook or yarn thickness.
🧵 Materials Needed:
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Yarn | Soft worsted weight or DK cotton/acrylic yarn in red |
| Hook | 3.5mm or 4.0mm crochet hook (E or G size) |
| Yarn Needle | For weaving in ends |
| Scissors | To cut yarn |
| Stitch Marker (optional) | To keep track of rounds |
🪡 Stitch Abbreviations (US Terms):
| Stitch | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ch | Chain | Yarn over, pull through loop |
| sl st | Slip Stitch | Insert hook, yarn over, pull through all loops |
| sc | Single Crochet | Insert hook, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through both loops |
| hdc | Half Double Crochet | Yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all 3 loops |
| dc | Double Crochet | Yarn over, insert hook, pull through, pull through 2 loops twice |
🧶 PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS
🥿 Sole of the Shoe (Make 2)
- Ch 10
- Round 1:
- 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook
- 1 hdc in next 7 ch
- 5 hdc in last ch (turn to other side)
- 1 hdc in next 7 ch
- 3 hdc in last ch (same ch as first stitch)
- Sl st to join (22 hdc total)
- Round 2:
- Ch 1, 2 hdc in first st
- 1 hdc in next 7
- 2 hdc in next 5 sts
- 1 hdc in next 7
- 2 hdc in next 3 sts
- Sl st to join (34 hdc)
- Round 3: (optional for a slightly larger sole)
- Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around, sl st to join.
👟 Upper Shoe
Round 4:
- Ch 1, working in back loops only, 1 hdc in each st around.
- Sl st to join.
Round 5–6:
- Ch 1, 1 hdc in each stitch around.
- Sl st to join each round.
Round 7 (Start Toe Shaping):
- Ch 1
- 10 hdc, 1 hdc2tog (decrease) over next 6 sts (3 times), 10 hdc
- Sl st to join
Round 8:
- Ch 1
- 10 hdc, 1 hdc2tog over next 4 sts (2 times), 10 hdc
- Sl st to join
Round 9:
- Ch 1
- 1 sc in each st around
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
🎀 Optional Additions:
- Sew on a small button or bow on the side.
- Use a contrasting yarn for a cute edge or strap.
- Add a thin strap over the top using ch and sl st to the opposite side.
🔖 Tips for Success:
- Use cotton yarn for breathability and structure.
- If it curls too much, gently block the soles.
- Use stitch markers to track the start of your rounds.
- For smaller sizes, skip Round 3 of the sole and use lighter yarn.
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