Materials Needed & Measurement:
- Yarn:
- Rico Creative Cotton Aran (100% cotton yarn):
- Color Clay (51) for the sole
- Color Nature (60) for the upper part of the sandals
- Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK:
- Color Washed Teal (433)
- Color Daffodil Yellow (422)
- Color Bright Peach (412) for the slip stitches and tassels
- Rico Creative Cotton Aran (100% cotton yarn):
- Crochet Hook: 3.5 mm (E/4) crochet hook
- Other Supplies:
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
- Yarn needle
- Two buttons (1.5 cm / 0.6 inches in diameter)
- Gauge: 11 hdc x 6 rows = 5 cm x 5 cm (2″ x 2″) with a 3.5 mm hook and Aran weight yarn.
- Finished Sole Measurements:
- 0 – 6 months: 9.5 cm (3.75 inches)
- 6 – 12 months: 11.0 cm (4.25 inches)
Abbreviations:
- St/Sts – Stitch/Stitches
- Hdc – Half double crochet
- Ch – Chain
- Sc – Single crochet
- Ss – Slip stitch
Stitching Instructions for Making the Boho Baby Crochet Sandals Pattern:
Step 1: Sole
- (Use Rico Creative Cotton Aran in Color Clay)
- Round 1:
- Ch 11 (0–6 months) or Ch 13 (6–12 months).
- Work 1 hdc in the 2nd ch from the hook.
- Hdc in the next 8 (0–6 months) or 10 (6–12 months) chs.
- In the last ch, work 5 hdc.
- Rotate the work to crochet along the opposite side of the foundation chain.
- Hdc in the next 8 (0–6 months) or 10 (6–12 months) chs.
- Work 5 hdc in the last st.
- Ss to the first hdc to close the round. (Total: 28 sts for 0–6 months; 32 sts for 6–12 months)
- Round 2:
- Ch 1.
- Work 1 hdc in each of the next 10 sts.
- Work 2 hdc in each of the next 5 sts (curve).
- Hdc in the next 10 sts.
- Work 2 hdc in each of the next 5 sts (curve).
- Ss to the first hdc. (Total: 38 sts for 0–6 months; 42 sts for 6–12 months)
- Round 3:
- Ch 1.
- Work 1 hdc in each of the next 12 sts.
- (1 hdc, 2 hdc in next st) repeat 5 times (curve).
- Hdc in the next 12 sts.
- (1 hdc, 2 hdc in next st) repeat 5 times (curve).
- Ss to the first hdc. (Total: 48 sts for 0–6 months; 52 sts for 6–12 months)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
- Step 2: Upper Part
- (Use Rico Creative Cotton Aran in Color Nature)
- Front Straps:
- Attach yarn at the 10th stitch from the right side of the sole.
- Ch 8, skip 8 sts on the sole, and ss to the next st to form the first strap.
- Fasten off.
- Reattach yarn to the 10th st from the left side of the sole.
- Ch 8, skip 8 sts on the sole, and ss to the next st to form the second strap.
- Fasten off.
- Ankle Straps:
- Attach yarn at the back of the sole (centered at the heel).
- Ch 15, ss to secure at the opposite side of the heel for the buttonhole strap.
- Fasten off.
- Repeat on the other side for symmetry.
- Step 3: Decoration
- (Use Paintbox Yarns in Washed Teal, Daffodil Yellow, and Bright Peach)
- Edging:
- Attach yarn in Bright Peach at any point along the sole.
- Work ss evenly around the sole to create a decorative edge.
- Tassels (optional): Use Bright Peach to create small tassels at the sides of the ankle straps or front straps.
- Step 4: Finishing Touches
- Buttons:
- Sew a button on each side of the ankle strap.
- Ensure the button loops fit securely around the buttons.
- Weaving in Ends: Use a yarn needle to weave in any loose ends.
- Final Assembly: Check all stitches and ensure the straps are even and secure.
Your Boho Baby Crochet Sandals are now complete!
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