Baby Gladiator Sandals

I got so sick and tired of people wanting me to pay for this pattern.  And I was sure I wasn't the only one, so I came up with my own.  This pattern is for size 0-3 months but can very simply be altered for an older child by changing the hook size.

I used a size C (2.75mm) hook and worsted weight yarn.  I don't have exact yardages, but these booties are a great stashbuster! The white I used is Red Heart Soft yarn in white as my contrasting color and the pink I used as my main color is Red Heart Super Saver in Petal Pink.

Ch: Chain
Sc: Single Crochet
Hdc: Half double crochet
Dc: Double Crochet
Sl st: slip stitch
MC: Main Color
CC: Contrasting color
St/Sts: Stitch/Stitches
Sk: Skip
F/O: Fasten off.

The soles are worked in flat rounds, starting on one side of the chain and going around the end to the bottom part of the chain.  The beginning stitches in the rounds will always be worked in the same stitch as the joining.
Sole: (Make 4 with CC)

Ch 9

Round 1: 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in the next 3 ch, hdc in the next ch, dc in the next 2 ch, 7 dc in the last ch (for a smaller sole, use hdc in stead of dc.).  At this point the chain will have made a 180 degree turn and you're working on the back side of the chain. Dc in the next 2 ch, hdc in the next ch, sc in the next 2 ch, sc2tog.  Sl st to the first sc to join.  Ch 1. (22 sts)

Round 2: 2 sc in each of the next 3 sts, sc in the next 7 sts, 2 sc in each of the next 5 sts, sc in the next 7 sts, sl st to join.  Ch 1 (30 sts)

Round 3: *1sc in the first st, 2 sc in the next st* 3 times, sc in the next 7 sts, *1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st* 5 times, sc in the next 7 sts, sl st to join. (38 sts)

F/O

Sew 2 soles together using MC  with the right sides out.  Then using the same color, sew a small stitch to the top center of the sole for the toe strap as I have done here:

The heels of the shoes are worked in back and forth rows.  There's a ch 1 at the end of each row for a turning chain.  For the left shoe, join yarn on the left and work left to right.  For the right shoe, start on the right and work right to left.  This way, the buttons will be on the outside of both shoes.

Starting at the center stitch and the back of the sole, count six stitch left, and six stitches right.  This will give you a total of 13 stitches for the heel.  Place markers if you need to.

When joining the yarn for the heel, you're going to join in the stitches made by sewing the soles together.  This is why I chose to sew them with the MC instead of the CC.

Heel: 

Row 1: Join yarn, ch 1 and sc in the same space.  Sc in the next 12 sts.

Rows 2 & 3: sc across.

At the end of row 3, ch 15

Row 4: Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each stitch across.  

Row 5 (buttonhole row): Sc to the last 3 sts in the row.  Ch 2, sk 2 sts, and sc in the last st. 

Row 6: Sc across

F/O

Toe strap: 

 Ch 5.

Rows 1-4: Sc in each st across. Ch 1. Turn.

Row 5: Sc dec in the first 2 sts. Ch 1. Turn.

Row 6: Sc dec. Ch 1. Turn.

Row 7: Work 1 tr in 1st st.

Without fastening off, join the tr with a sl st to the toe stitch we made in the beginning, or you can omit the stitch and sl st the strap to the 5th dc in round 1.  Then ch 1 to secure.

F/O

Sew the toe strap to the button strap.  I would do this after sewing on the button that way the straps wouldn't be crooked.

Make sure your ends are weaved in tight! :)

And that's all there is to it!  You can add a bow or some flowers or gems for decoration.  I hope this pattern isn't too confusing for you guys, but if you have any questions don't hesitate to contact me :)   Happy Crocheting!

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