Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn: Worsted weight (2 colors) or fingering baby weight (optional).
- Hook: G/4.0 mm (6-12 months) or F/3.75 mm (0-3 months).
- Needle: Embroidery and sewing needles.
- Buttons: 2 small buttons.
Abbreviations:
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single crochet
- hdc: Half double crochet
- dc: Double crochet
- sl st: Slip stitch
- hdc2tog/dc2tog: Decrease stitch
Special Stitches:
- hdc2tog: Yo, insert into stitch, pull up a loop. Yo, insert into next stitch, pull up a loop. Yo, pull through all 5 loops.
- dc2tog: Yo, insert into stitch, pull up a loop. Yo, pull through 2 loops. Repeat for next stitch. Yo, pull through 3 loops.
Stitching Instructions for Making the Double Strapped Baby Mary Janes Pattern:
Sole:
- Round 1:
- Using the main color, ch 10 (or 12 for 6–12 months).
- In the 2nd ch from the hook, work 2 sc.
- Sc in the next 7 (or 9) ch.
- In the last ch, work 6 sc to create a rounded edge.
- Rotate to work on the opposite side of the chain: sc in the next 7 (or 9) ch, and 2 sc in the final ch.
- Join with a sl st to the first sc. (24 stitches for 0–3 months / 30 stitches for 6–12 months)
- Round 2:
- Ch 1.
- Work 2 sc in the first stitch.
- Sc in the next 7 (or 9) stitches.
- Work 2 sc in each of the next 6 stitches (curved end).
- Sc in the next 7 (or 9) stitches.
- Work 2 sc in the last 2 stitches.
- Join with a sl st. (34/42 stitches)
- Round 3:
- Ch 1.
- Sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch around the curved sections.
- Work sc in each stitch along the straight edges.
- Join with a sl st. (44/54 stitches)
Upper:
- Round 4:
- Ch 1. Sc in the back loops only of each stitch around to give a sharp edge.
- Join with a sl st. (44/54 stitches)
- Round 5:
- Ch 1.
- Sc in the next 18 (or 22) stitches.
- Work hdc2tog over the next 8 stitches (4 decreases).
- Yo, insert hook into the next stitch, pull up a loop; yo, insert hook into the next stitch, pull up another loop; yo, pull through all 5 loops on the hook.
- Sc in the remaining stitches.
- Join with a sl st. (40/50 stitches)
- Round 6:
- Ch 1.
- Sc in the next 15 (or 19) stitches.
- Work hdc2tog over the next 10 stitches (5 decreases).
- Sc in the remaining stitches.
- Join with a sl st. (35/45 stitches)
Toe Cap:
- Row 1:
- Ch 1. Sc in the next 10 (or 14) stitches. Turn.
- Row 2:
- Ch 1.
- Work sc2tog over the first two stitches, sc in the next 6 (or 10) stitches, and sc2tog over the last two stitches.
- Turn.
- Row 3:
- Ch 1.
- Work sc2tog over the first two stitches, sc in the next 4 (or 8) stitches, and sc2tog over the last two stitches.
- Turn.
- Row 4:
- Ch 1. Work sc2tog across all stitches.
- Fasten off, leaving a neat finish.
Straps:
- First Strap:
- Attach yarn to the side of the shoe near the ankle.
- Ch 15 (or 18 for larger size).
- Sc in the second ch from the hook and in each ch across.
- Attach the strap to the opposite side of the shoe using a sl st.
- Fasten off.
- Second Strap:
- Repeat the steps for the first strap, positioning it slightly above or below (depending on the design).
- Attach and fasten securely.
Edging:
- Attach a contrast color yarn to the top edge of the shoe.
- Work sc stitches evenly around the opening of the shoe for a clean, polished look.
- Join with a sl st and fasten off.
Finishing:
- Sew the buttons onto one end of each strap using a sewing needle.
- Ensure the buttons align with the opposite side, where the chain stitches will serve as buttonholes.
- Weave in all loose ends with an embroidery needle.
- Shape the shoe to ensure symmetry and adjust the straps if needed.
Your adorable Double-Strapped Baby Mary Janes are now ready! Perfect for gifting or a cute addition to a baby’s wardrobe.
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