Little Star Baby Sandals by Caroline Brooke

Little Star Baby Sandals

Crochet
June 2016
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
4 stitches = 1 inch
in hdc - half double crochet (uppers)
3.5 mm (E)
4.0 mm (G)
120 - 200 yards (110 - 183 m)
0-3 months; 3-6 months; 6-12 months
US
English
This pattern is available from etsy.com for $5.50.

CROCHET PATTERN for Baby Sandals with Cute little Stars - Happy Birthday America!

Get ready for the 4th July with this easy pattern. These are very simple to crochet and super-quick to make for an experienced hand. Lovely for boys or girls so a great baby shower present. Make them in patriot colors, or in pretty pastels for little girls.

  • written for intermediate beginners who are used to basic crochet stitches and simple crochet patterns. To make these shoes you will need to know how to do - Single crochet (sc). Double crochet (dc). Half double crochet (hdc). Basic increases. Slip stitch (sl st). chain st. (ch). Written in English with American Crochet Terms Throughout.

The pattern comprises of a fully illustrated tutorial with color photos of every step of the process so its easy to follow and quick to make. Written instructions for 3 sizes:-
0-3 months.
3-6 months.
6-12 months.

To make the shoes you will need approx 44 yds worsted (aran) cotton yarn for the soles (using a 3.5mm/US E), and approx 45yds of light dk or sportweight yarn for the sandal itself (worked with a double strand) and 4mm crochet hook/U.S G/6. You also need 2 small buttons for the straps, and if you like, 2 decorative buttons at the front for the girly version.