Stylish Crochet Baby Shoes Pattern That Look Like Store-Bought

This baby shoes crochet pattern is a must-have for crafters looking to create a functional yet adorable gift for newborns. With its detailed, step-by-step instructions, you'll craft cozy and stylish baby footwear that’s perfect for everyday use, special occasions, or photo shoots.

Crochet Baby Shoes

The pattern features a beautifully sculpted sole, customizable toe cap, and a snug-fitting shoe body. It's ideal for beginners and intermediate crocheters alike, and allows for creative yarn color choices, decorative add-ons, and easy resizing for various baby age groups. Whether you’re crocheting for your own child, gifting, or selling at craft fairs, this baby shoe project blends charm with practicality.

Materials Needed

Yarn in two contrasting colors
Crochet hook (size suitable for yarn weight)
Stitch markers
Yarn needle
Scissors
Elastic band for shoelace
Fine thread for sewing

Sole

Round 1: Make a magic ring. Into the ring, crochet 2 SC, 2 HDC — repeat twice (8 stitches).
Round 2: 2 INC, 1 HDC, 1 DC — repeat twice (16 stitches).
Round 3: 4 SC, (HDC, DC), DC2 x 2, (HDC, DC) — repeat sequence twice (24 stitches).
Round 4: 4 SC, (HDC, DC), (DC2, DC) x2, 4 SC, (HDC, HDC2) x4 (34 stitches).
Round 5: 4 SC, (HDC, DC), (DC, DC2) x2, 6 SC, (HDC, HDC2) x6, 2 SC (52 stitches).
Round 6: 4 SC, 5 HDC, (DC2, DC) x7, 5 HDC (64 stitches).
Round 7: 16 HDC, (DC2, 2DC) x3, 2 DC, (HDC2, 6HDC) x2, 2 SC (70 stitches).

Weave in yarn end and place stitch marker on the first stitch.

Mark stitches 12 through 35 (24 stitches total) for toe cap.

Toe Cap

Row 1: Chain 13, skip 1, SC across (12 stitches).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. (INC, 3 SC) x3 (15 stitches).
Row 3: Ch 1, turn. (INC, 4 SC) x3 (18 stitches).
Row 4: Ch 1, turn. INC, 16 SC, INC (20 stitches).
Row 5: Ch 1, turn. INC, 18 SC, INC (22 stitches).
Row 6: Ch 1, turn. INC, 20 SC, INC (24 stitches).
Row 7: Ch 1, turn. INC, 22 SC, INC (26 stitches).
Row 8: Ch 1, turn. INC, 24 SC, INC (28 stitches).
Row 9: Ch 1, turn. INC, 26 SC, INC (30 stitches).
Row 10: Ch 1, turn. INC, 28 SC, INC (32 stitches).
Rows 11–12: Ch 1, turn. 32 SC.

Mark 15th and 18th back loops of Row 14.

Row 13: Ch 1, turn. 10 SC in back loops, 4 SC (14 stitches).
Row 14: Ch 1, turn. Skip 1, 13 SC (13 stitches).
Row 15: Ch 1, turn. Skip 1, 12 SC (12 stitches).
Rows 16–21: Ch 1, turn. 12 SC.
Row 22: Ch 1, turn. Skip 1, 11 SC (11 stitches).
Row 23: Ch 1, turn. Skip 1, 10 SC (10 stitches).
Rows 24–29: Ch 1, turn. 10 SC.
Row 30: Ch 1, turn. INC, 9 SC, INC (11 stitches).
Row 31: INC, 10 SC (12 stitches).
Row 32: Ch 1, turn. 12 SC.
Leave a long tail for sewing.

Identify the side with 8 front loops (wrong side), flip to correct side.

Sew toe cap ends together from wrong side.
Weave in yarn end.

Shoe Body

Mark the 8th row of the sole on both sides.
With toe cap facing you, work right to left:
9 SC, INC, 10 SC, INC, 9 SC (32 stitches).

Round 1 (continued):

2 HDC, 4 DC, 2 HDC, 2 SC
2 SC, 2 HDC, 3 DC, 1 HDC
24 stitches around the marked area.
Continue with 2 HDC, 21 SC to complete the round (70 stitches).
Weave in yarn end.
Flip midsole up and align sole with toe cap.
Sew two layers together with fine thread (not too tight).

Final Touches

Insert an elastic band as a shoelace.
Secure both ends.
Weave in ends.
Sew the midsole to the shoe body with fine thread, avoiding tightness to prevent bulging.