🧶 How to Make Crochet Baby Sneakers (Step-by-Step Guide)

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🧶 How to Make Crochet Baby Sneakers (Step-by-Step Guide)

🧵 Materials You’ll Need:

Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in 2 or 3 colors (e.g., white for sole, colored yarn for upper part, black or white for edging)
Hook: Size 3.5 mm (E-4) or suitable for your yarn
Yarn needle: For weaving in ends
Stitch markers (optional)
Scissors

🧩 Pattern Overview:

A crochet baby sneaker is typically made up of:

Sole
Upper (Toe Cap and Sides)
Tongue
Heel
Laces or Straps

🪡 Instructions:

1. Crochet the Sole (Make 2)

Round 1:

Ch 11 (for newborn size)
In 2nd ch from hook, work 2 sc
Sc in next 8 ch
5 sc in last ch (curve around to work the opposite side)
Sc in next 8 ch
3 sc in last st (now you have 26 sts)
Join with sl st to first sc

Round 2:

Ch 1, 2 sc in same st, 2 sc in next
Sc in next 8
2 sc in next 5
Sc in next 8
2 sc in last 3 sts
Join (now you have 36 sts)

Round 3:

Ch 1, sc in next, 2 sc in next around the increases
Keep middle section in sc
End with sl st

📝 This gives a nice oval shape for the baby’s foot.

2. Work the Upper Sides

Round 4:

Ch 1, working in back loops only, sc around
Join with sl st
This forms a clean edge between sole and upper

Rounds 5–6:

Sc in each st around
Fasten off main color

3. Crochet the Toe Cap

Attach white or contrast color yarn at front center.

Row 1:

Count approx. 11 sts at the toe front, attach yarn
Sc across 11 sts

Rows 2–5:

Ch 1, turn, sc across
Decrease 1 st at each end (to shape toe)
End with 5 sts in row 5

🧷 Fasten off, weave in ends.

4. Crochet the Tongue

Row 1:

Join yarn at top of toe cap
Ch 1, sc in each of the 5 toe sts

Rows 2–5 (or more for height):

Ch 1, turn, sc across
Fasten off and weave in ends

5. Add the Heel

You can work 3–4 rows of single crochet at the back of the shoe (center 10–12 sts), building height.

Optional: Add a small heel tab (Ch 5, sl st back down)

6. Add Edging (Optional)

Using a contrasting color, sl st or sc around the shoe opening and bottom edge for a polished look.

7. Make the Shoelaces

Method 1:

Chain about 50–60 (or to desired length)
Fasten off and weave through eyelets

Method 2:

Use a yarn needle to weave in a yarn strand, tying ends like laces

Optional: You can also make crochet eyelets (by skipping stitches) if you want realistic laces.

🧼 Finishing Up:

Weave in all loose ends
Make second sneaker using same steps
Block lightly with steam if needed

📏 Size Adjustments:

0–3 months: Start with 10–11 chains for the sole
3–6 months: Start with 12–13 chains
Use thicker yarn/larger hook for bigger sizes

🎁 Tips:

Use soft cotton or baby-friendly yarn to avoid irritation
Make two identical shoes at the same time (row by row) to keep them matching
Experiment with colors to mimic real sneakers like Converse or Nike styles!WATCH VIDEO: