Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Size (4) Worsted Weight Yarn
- Crochet Hooks: Size F (3.75mm) or the size needed to obtain gauge
- Darning Needle
- Measuring Tape/Ruler
- Scissors
- 2 Stitch Markers
- 2 Buttons (1/2 inch or 5/8 inch)
- Gauge: For 0-3 months, the sole should measure 3.5 inches.
Abbreviations Used (American Terminology):
- sl st = Slip Stitch
- ch = Chain
- sc = Single Crochet
- hdc = Half Double Crochet
- dc = Double Crochet
- dc2tog = Double Crochet 2 Together
Stitching Instructions for Making the Baby Mary Janes Shoes with Bow Pattern:
Sole:
- Make a foundation chain: Ch 11.
- Row 1: Starting from the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in each ch across. (10 sc)
- Row 2: Ch 1, turn, single crochet into every stitch across. (10 sc)
- Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in the next 5 sts, hdc in the next 5 sts. (10 sts)
- Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in the first 3 sts, hdc in the next 4 sts, dc in the next 3 sts. (10 sts)
- Row 5: Ch 2, turn, dc2tog, dc in the next 3 sts, dc2tog. (8 sts)
- Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (8 sc)
- Fasten off: Leave a long tail to sew the sole to the top portion of the shoe.
Top of the Shoe:
- Ch 12 and attach to form a ring.
- Round 1: Ch 1, work 1 sc into each chain around. Merge with a slip stitch to the first sc. (12 sc)
- Round 2: Ch 1, single crochet in each stitch around. Add with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. (12 sc)
- Round 3: Ch 1, half double crochet in each stitch around. Bond with a sl st to the first hdc. (12 hdc)
- Round 4: Ch 2, dc in the next st and in each st around. Merge with a sl st to the first dc. (12 dc)
- Round 5: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 2 sts around. Attatch with a sl st to the first dc. (8 dc)
- Round 6: Ch 1, single crochet in each stitch around. Bond with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. (8 sc)
- Fasten off and leave a long tail for attaching to the sole.
Attaching the Sole:
- Using a darning needle, sew the top of the shoe to the sole, carefully matching the edges.
- Attach the button securely to the side of the shoe.
Bow (Optional Decoration):
- Make a foundation chain: Ch 10.
- Row 1: Begin in the second chain from the hook, and single crochet in each chain across. (9 sc)
- Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across the row, maintaining the same stitch count. (9 sc)
- Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dc in each sc across. (9 dc)
- Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each dc across.. (9 sc)
- Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in the next 5 sts, sc2tog. (7 sc)
- Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in the next 3 sts, sc2tog. (5 sc)
- Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in the next st, sc2tog. (3 sc)
- Fasten off and leave a long tail for gathering. Thread the tail through the stitches and pull tight to gather, shaping the bow. Sew the bow onto the top of the shoe.
Final Touches:
- Add any additional decorations like a flower or a decorative button, if desired.
- Check for any loose ends and weave them in securely with a darning needle.
Now you have a pair of adorable Baby Mary Janes Shoes with a cute bow!
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