CROCHETED MARY JANES FOR BABIES
The soft pastel colors used in the design of these crocheted Mary Janes make the shoes a perfect springtime gift.The little bows and buttons create adorable accents to this classic design.
The pattern for the mary janes was excerpted with permission from Bold Baby Crochet: 30 Modern & Colorful Projects for Baby.
SIZE
0–6 months
Foot circumference: 4(10 cm)
Foot length from heel:
3-1/4
(8 cm)
MATERIALS NEEDED Worsted weight 100% cotton (82 yds/75 m, 1.75 oz/50 g)
- 1 ball in the following colors: ecru (A), lilac (B)
- Small amounts in the following colors: sky blue (C), lime green (D), pale yellow (E), apricot (F)
EQUIPMENT
- US G-6 (4 mm) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Two 5⁄8
(15 mm) buttons Gauge 17 sts and 13 rows = 4
(10 cm) in half double crochet
Step 1
SOLE Foundation ch: With A, ch 9. Round 1: Work 3 dc in third ch from hook, 1 dc in each of next 5 ch, 7 dc in last chain, turn piece with remaining edge of foundation ch at top, 1 dc in each of next 5 ch, 3 dc in last ch, join with a sl st in first dc. (23 sts) Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in next 3 sts, 1 dc in next 5 sts. 2 dc in each of next 7 sts, 1 dc in next 5 sts, dc in each of next 3 sts, join with a sl st in top of first dc. (36 sts) Fasten off.
Step 2
UPPER Round 1: With B and RS facing, ch 1, work hdc in back loop only of each st around, join with a sl st in first hdc. (36 sts) Round 2: Ch 1, sc around, join with a sl st in first sc. Round 3: Ch 1, sc in next 10 sts, hdc2tog 3 times, hdc in next 4 sts, hdc2tog 3 times, sc to end, join with a sl st in first sc. (30 sts remain) Round 4: Ch 1, sc in next 6 sts, hdc in next st, dc2tog 6 times, hdc into next st, sc to end, join with a sl st in first sc. (24 sts remain) Fasten off. Weave in all ends.
Step 3
STRAPS (make 2) Foundation ch: With B, ch 16. Row 1: Beg in sixth ch from hook work hdc in next st to form button loop, then hdc to end. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Step 4
BOW Foundation ch: With B, ch 10. Row 1: Beg in second ch from hook, hdc in each ch to end, change to C. Row 2: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across, change to D. Row 3: Ch 2, turn, hdc across, change to E. Row 4: Ch 2, turn, hdc across, change to F. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, hdc across, change to B. Row 6: Ch 1, turn, hdc across. Fasten off.
Step 5
FINISHING Weave in all ends. Sew one strap to each shoe, making sure straps are on opposite sides to each other. Sew a button to each shoe on opposite straps. Pinch center of bow together using photo as a guide, sew a few sts around center of bow with B, then sew bow to shoe.
Step 6
The pattern for the mary janes was excerpted with permission from Bold Baby Crochet: 30 Modern & Colorful Projects for Baby.
