Hi fellow crocheters,
I crocheted this sweet pair of Mary Janes shoes designed by the amazingly talented One Dog Woof!
It's a quick and easy design to work up, and the straps and button really add to its cuteness! Definitely an instant-gratification sort of project, and it doesn't take up much yarn at all. So, if you have or know a baby who could use a sweet, handmade pair of shoes in her life, this would be a great project to whip up for her!
If you'd like to make one yourself, be sure to check out the free crochet pattern here: Double Strapped Baby Mary Janes Crochet Pattern. I think it's such a fun project with lots of opportunity to play around with different color combinations and cute button embellishments!
I had so much fun whipping up these shoes that I made another pair in pink and grey, this time using light weight (3) yarn and a 3.25mm crochet hook to create a smaller version.
I took some work-in-progress shots this time around, so if you're making these shoes as well, hopefully these visual references will come in handy!
Step-by-Step Progress Photos
R1 complete
R2 complete
R3 complete
R4: Turn work over
R4: Inserting hook into the space below the last sc you made in the previous round
R4: Working the sc around
R4 complete
R5: Attaching the new color
R5 complete
R6 complete
R7 complete
R8 complete with a button!
I just had a lot of fun taking photos of this wee shoe. Isn't it precious in pink? I think it seriously makes such a sweet, heartfelt baby shower gift!
More Baby Crochet Patterns
If you'd like to check out some other baby projects, here are some I've made in the past! These all make great newborn and baby shower gifts!
- Baby's Soft Shoes (FREE Pattern)
- Baby's Springtime Lacy Beanie (FREE Pattern)
- Pippa the Puppy
- and the Tri-Colored Star Baby Blanket (FREE Pattern from Celeste Young Designs)
If you've crocheted some baby items as well, I'd absolutely love to see pics or hear about what you've made! Please share about it in the comments below!
Warmly,
