Baby Boy Sandals

I was asked to create a pattern for baby boy sandals... So here it is!  This pattern will fit newborns-3 months, but the size can be easily altered by using a bigger hook.

I'm using a size C(2.75mm) hook and Red Heart worsted weight yarn with Grey Heather for the soles and Blue for the heels and toe strap..  You might want some stitch markers as well.  It doesn't take much to make these sandals so it's a great stash buster!



Abbreviations:

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.


When working in rounds the first stitch will always be worked in the joining stitch.

Pattern:

 Sole: (make 4)

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.  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.

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

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. 

F/O

Set aside the sole color.  Using your other color, slip stitch two of the soles together.

Heel: (for left shoe, join on the left and work left to right, for right bootie, join on the right and work right to left.)

Find the center back of the sole and count 7 stitches on each side.  Place markers if needed.

Row 1: Join yarn at the marker.  Ch 1.  Sc in the same st and in each st across to the next marker.

Row 2-3: Ch 1.  Sc across.

Row 4: At the end of row 3, ch 17.  Sc in 2nc ch from hook and each st across.

Row 5 (buttonhole row): Ch 1, sc across to the last 3 sts.  Ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc in the last st.

Row 6: Ch 1 sc across. 

F/O

Toe Strap:

Count 4 sts from the start of the heel and attach yarn.

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same st and next 3 sts.

Row 2-12: Ch 1, sc across.

Sl st evenly to the other side of the sandal.

F/O

This is a newborn pattern, however if these booties are being made for the little cruiser in your life, I would recommend some non-slip fabric for the bottom of the shoes.  It'll save the little guy from lotsa boo-boos. :)




 Weave in all ends, attach a button and you're done!  Oh yeah, you have to make the other bootie! :)

Hope this pattern is easy for ya'll to understand.  If you have any questions feel free to contact me! Happy Hooking!

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