Baby Moccasins
The Tutorial:
Shoe Sole: Round 1: Chain 10, single crochet (sc) in the 2nd chain from the hook, 1 sc in the next 7 chains, then make 5 sc in the last chain. Working back along the opposite side of the chain, make 1 sc in the next 7 chains, and 2 sc in the last chain. Slip stitch (sl st) to the first sc. (Total of 22 stitches)
Round 1
Round 2: Chain 2, half double crochet (hdc) in the same stitch, 1 hdc in the next 7 stitches, 2 hdc in the next 5 stitches, 1 hdc in the next 7 stitches, and 2 hdc in the last 2 stitches. Slip stitch to the beginning chain-2. (Total of 30 stitches)
Round 2
Round 3: Chain 2, hdc in the same stitch, 1 hdc in the next 12 stitches, 2 hdc in the next 3 stitches, 1 hdc in the next 12 stitches, and 2 hdc in the last 2 stitches. Slip stitch to the beginning chain-2. (Total of 36 stitches) Do not cut the yarn. Continue to work on the sides and toe of the shoe.
Round 3
Shoe Sides and Toe:
From this point on, you will work in continuous rounds. There’s no need to slip stitch at the end of each round; simply make your next stitch directly on top of the stitch from the previous round. Using a stitch marker or safety pin can be helpful to mark the beginning of each round.
Make 2 soles
Round 4: Chain 2, work 1 hdc in each stitch all around. (Total of 36 stitches)
Round 5: Work 1 hdc in each stitch all around. (Total of 36 stitches)
Round 4-5
Round 6: Work 1 hdc in the next 12 stitches, then work a decrease over 2 stitches (dc2tog) a total of 6 times, and finally work 1 hdc in the last 12 stitches. (Total of 30 stitches)
Round 7: Work 1 single crochet (sc) in the next 12 stitches, then work dc2tog 4 times, and finish with 1 sc in the last 11 stitches. (Total of 28 stitches) Tie off and weave in the loose ends.
baby shoes without decoration
Add Decorations to the Baby Shoes!
I opted for the pre-made bows and flowers available here. These little embellishments are charming, diminutive, and can be effortlessly affixed. However, you can also choose to hand-cut some ribbon and fasten it with a knot! Either approach will result in an adorably cute outcome!
baby shoes with decoration
For those who prefer PDF tutorials, we’ve got you covered. You can see this tutorial in PDF here below:
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