Crochet Adorable Baby Mary Janes: Video tutorial

Get ready to stitch up the most precious little shoes for tiny feet! These adorable peach-colored crochet Mary Janes, complete with a dainty strap and a sweet white flower embellishment, are the epitome of handmade charm. They’re perfect for any special occasion, a thoughtful baby shower gift, or simply to add an extra touch of sweetness to a baby’s everyday outfit!

The peach color in the picture is soft and delightful, but imagine these in classic white, gentle pastels, or even a vibrant pop of color to match any outfit!

Before we begin, here are a few important notes:

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate. While the stitches are straightforward, shaping the sole and shoe body requires some attention.
Yarn Choice: For a baby’s delicate skin, choose a soft, lightweight baby yarn such as baby-weight acrylic (DK or Sport weight), cotton, or a cotton blend. You’ll need a main color (e.g., peach) and a small amount of white for the flower.
Hook Size: This will depend on your chosen yarn. Aim for a hook size that creates a firm but comfortable fabric for the shoe. (e.g., 3.0mm – 4.0mm).
Gauge is Crucial! For baby shoes, gauge determines the finished size. Make a swatch of the sole section to ensure your booties will fit!

Let’s Gather Our Supplies!

Materials You’ll Need:

Approx. 30-50 grams of baby yarn in your main color (e.g., peach/coral)
Approx. 5-10 grams of baby yarn in your contrasting color (white, for the flower)
Crochet hook (e.g., 3.5mm, adjust for gauge)
Stitch markers (helpful for sole shaping!)
Yarn needle
Scissors
2 small pearl buttons (approx. 1/2 inch or 1.25 cm)
Small pearl beads (for the flower centers)
Sewing needle and thread (to attach buttons/pearls)

Crochet Language Decoder (Abbreviations):

ch: chain
st(s): stitch(es)
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
sk: skip
sp: space
BLO: back loop only
sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together (decrease)
MR: magic ring
[ ]: repeat instructions within brackets
( ): number of stitches at the end of the round/row

Gauge:

Work the first few rounds of the sole with your main color yarn.
Example Gauge: 16 sc and 16 rows = 4 inches (10 cm). Adjust hook size to match gauge.

Pattern Instructions (Bottom-Up Construction):

This pattern starts with the sole and works upwards. Size: 0-3 Months (Approx. 3.5 – 3.75 inches / 9-9.5 cm sole length) (Adjust starting chain and increase rounds for larger/smaller sizes)

Part 1: The Sole (Main Color Yarn – e.g., Peach/Coral)

Ch 13.
Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in next 10 ch. 3 sc in last ch. Working along the other side of the starting chain: Sc in next 10 ch. 2 sc in last ch. Join with sl st to first sc. (26 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 1 (does not count as st). 2 sc in first st. Sc in next 10 sts. 2 sc in next 3 sts. Sc in next 10 sts. 2 sc in next 2 sts. Join with sl st to first sc. (32 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 1. Sc in first st. 2 sc in next st. Sc in next 11 sts. 2 sc in next st. Sc in next st. 2 sc in next st. Sc in next 11 sts. 2 sc in next st. Sc in next st. Join with sl st to first sc. (38 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 1. Sc in first 2 sts. 2 sc in next st. Sc in next 12 sts. [2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts] twice. 2 sc in next st. Sc in next 12 sts. 2 sc in next st. Sc in last st. Join with sl st to first sc. (44 sts)
- Check your sole length here. It should be approximately 3.5 inches for 0-3 months.
Fasten off main color yarn.

Part 2: The Shoe Body (Main Color Yarn)

Rnd 1 (Joining & First Side Row): Attach main color yarn with a sl st in the back center of the sole. Ch 1. Sc in the back loop only (BLO) of each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (44 sts)
- This creates a neat ridge separating the sole from the upper.
Rnd 2: Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (44 sts)
Rnd 3 (Toe Shaping): Ch 1. Sc in next 12 sts. [Sc2tog] 10 times. Sc in next 12 sts. Join with sl st. (34 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 1. Sc in next 11 sts. [Sc2tog] 6 times. Sc in next 11 sts. Join with sl st. (28 sts)
Rnd 5: Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (28 sts)
- This completes the main foot section.
Fasten off main color yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing the strap.

Part 3: The Strap (Main Color Yarn)

Ch 18.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in next 14 ch. Ch 3 (this forms the buttonhole). Sk next 2 ch. Sl st in last ch. (15 sc + ch-3 buttonhole)
- Adjust ch length for buttonhole if your button is larger/smaller.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Part 4: The Flower Embellishment (White Yarn)

Make 2 flowers.

Magic Ring (MR).
Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in MR. Sl st to first sc.
Rnd 2 (Petals): [Ch 2, 3 dc in next sc, ch 2, sl st in same sc (this forms a petal)]. Sl st in next sc. Repeat [ ] 5 more times. You should have 6 petals.
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Cinch up MR.

Part 5: Finishing & Assembly

Attach the Strap:
- Place the shoe on a flat surface. Position the strap across the top of the foot, with the buttonhole end on the outside of the shoe.
- Using your yarn needle and the long tail, securely sew the non-buttonhole end of the strap to the inside of the shoe, near the back/side. Weave in ends.
Attach the Button:
- With the strap fastened, align the buttonhole. Mark where the button should be sewn on the opposite side of the shoe.
- Using a sewing needle and matching thread, securely sew the pearl button in place.
Attach the Flower:
- Carefully hand-sew the white crochet flower to the front of the shoe, just above the toe.
- Using your sewing needle and thread, securely attach a small pearl bead to the center of the flower.
Repeat all steps for the second shoe!
Weave in any remaining loose ends neatly for both booties.