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Baby Shoes Ivelle Pattern

Baby Shoes Ivelle Pattern
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2-4 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Bite-Sized Project

Finishes in 2-4 hours—perfect for an afternoon of creative relaxation.

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Casual Chic

Relaxed style with a modern twist, perfect for everyday wear while maintaining that handcrafted uniqueness.

About This Baby Shoes Ivelle Pattern

This pattern shows you how to crochet the Ivelle baby shoes with a rounded sole and neat upper. The instructions use UK crochet terminology and include colour changes for a contrasting sole. You will work in rounds and use shaping techniques to form the toe and vamp.

Baby Shoes Ivelle Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern is written row-by-row with clear stitch counts and finishing notes. Ideal for making a matching pair in minutes with a 4mm hook and two colours of yarn.

Why You'll Love This Baby Shoes Ivelle Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it takes a classic baby shoe silhouette and makes it simple to crochet with clear, repeatable rounds. I love the subtle shaping that gives the shoe a professional finished look without complex assembly. The contrast-colour sole is a small detail that makes a big difference and always draws compliments. Working these shoes is satisfying and quick, so I enjoy gifting them as handmade baby presents.

Baby Shoes Ivelle Pattern step 1 - construction progress Baby Shoes Ivelle Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Baby Shoes Ivelle Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Baby Shoes Ivelle Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love altering the colours of these shoes to create different looks; swap the sole and upper colours for high contrast or tonal shades for a softer effect.

I sometimes change the yarn to a thicker or thinner weight and adjust the hook size to make larger or smaller shoes.

I like to add a decorative crochet strap or a tiny button to the top for a more traditional baby shoe look.

Try embroidering small motifs (like stars or hearts) on the side of the shoe to personalize each pair.

Make a keyring or ornament version by using finer yarn and a smaller hook to create miniature shoes.

I often experiment with the edge finish — a round of reverse single crochet gives a neat, firm rim that holds shape well.

You can replace the sole contrast with a felt sole for extra durability and a different texture underfoot.

If you want a slipper-style shoe, omit some of the decreases to keep the vamp taller and more open.

I recommend trying small decorative trims like scalloped edgings or picot loops for a vintage-inspired finish.

For gifting, I stitch a coordinating tag or bow to the shoe using leftover yarn for a pretty presentation.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not checking UK vs US crochet terms can lead to using the wrong stitch; double-check the pattern note and convert terms before you begin. ✗ Skipping stitch counts at the end of each round will leave you with irregular shaping; always verify the stitch count shown in parentheses after each round. ✗ Changing colour without fastening off neatly can create loose tails; fasten off and weave in ends securely after the colour change round. ✗ Forgetting that the starting chain does not count as a stitch in subsequent rounds will cause incorrect increases; follow the note that the chain does not count and begin counts at the first real stitch. ✗ Crocheting too tightly on the sole will make the shoe stiff and small; maintain a relaxed, even tension while working the base rounds to keep the right size and flexibility.

Baby Shoes Ivelle Pattern

Make cozy, handcrafted baby shoes with this charming Ivelle crochet pattern. You will follow clear, round-by-round instructions using UK crochet terms and a 4mm hook. The pattern creates a soft, stitched baby shoe with a contrasting sole for a polished finish. Perfect for gifting or keeping as a sweet handmade keepsake.

Intermediate 2-4 Hours

Materials Needed for Baby Shoes Ivelle Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Eucalyps / Somen (2 x 100g) - main yarn (as shown on pattern cover)
  • 02
    Colour 1: main colour for sole/sole contrast (use approximately one 100g ball as indicated)
  • 03
    Colour 2: upper shoe colour - small amount of contrast colour for top/trim

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 4mm
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Yarn needle for sewing in ends
  • 04
    Stitch markers

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— Notes :

Info :

Please note: Our pattern uses UK crochet terms. UK = US Double Crochet (dc) = Single crochet (sc) Half Treble (htr) = Half Double (hdc) Treble (tr) = Double Crochet (dc)

Info :

Used stitches: ch = chain, ss = slip stitch, dc = double crochet, tr = trebles, *..* = repeat

Info :

Decrease: 2 htc crocheted together : crochet one htc, but you will leave 3 loops on your needle. You will not finish the htc. Crochet another htc , now you will have 5 loops on your needle. Finish your stitch.

— Schoenzooltje (kleur 1) :

Round T1 :

9l, 3hst in de 2e l vanaf de haaknaald, 1hst in volg. 6l, 6hst in laatste stk, 1hst in volg 6stk , 3hst in laatste stk sluit met een hv (=24).

Round Info :

Elk van de volgende toeren begin je met een l, deze telt niet mee als steek. Sluit de toer met een hv in de eerste steek.

Round T2 :

1l, * 2hst in zelfde steek* 3x, *1hst* 6x, * 2hst in zelfde steek* 6x, * 1hst* 6x, *2hst* 3x, sluiten met een hv (=36).

Round T3 :

1l, * 2hst in zelfde steek, 1hst in volg.* 3x, *1hst* 6x, * 2hst in zelfde steek, 1hst in volg.* 6x,*1hst* 6x, *2hst in zelfde steek, 1hst in volg.* 3x, sluiten met een hv (=48).

Round Info :

Kleur wisselen.

— Schoentje (kleur 2) :

Round T4 :

1hst in elke steek. (Je steekt deze toer in de achterste lus van het v-tj. Zo krijg je een randje (=48).

Round T5 :

*1hst* 12x; *1hst, 2hst samen afhaken* 8x; *12hst* (=40).

Round T6 :

*1hst* 12x; *1hst, 1hst, 2hst samen afhaken* 4x; * 1hst* 12x (=36).

Round T7 :

*1hst* 12x; *1hst, 2hst samen afhaken* 4x *12hst* (=32).

Round T8 :

*1hst* 12x; *2 hst samen afhaken* 4x; *1hst* 12x (=28).

Round T9 :

*1hst* 12x; *2 hst samen afhaken* 2x; *1hst* 12x (=26).

Round T10-14 :

hstb in jd M. (=26).

Round T15 :

Wisselen naar kleur van het zooltje hv haken (andere kant op haken) en afhechten. Haak nu het tweede schoentje.

— The bag base (colour 1) :

Round R1 :

9 ch, 3 htc in 2e ch from crochet hook, 1 htc in next 6 ch, 6 htc in last stitch, 1 htc in next 6 stitches, 3 htc in last stitch, close round with a ss (=24).

Info :

Every next round you will start with a ch, this will not count as a stitch. Close round with a sl st in first stitch.

Round R2 :

1 ch, *2 htc in same stitch* 3x, *1 htc* 6x, *2 htc in same stitch* 6x, *1 htc* 6x, *2 htc* 3x, close round with a sl st (=36).

Round R3 :

1 ch, * 2 htc in same stitch, 1 htc in next stitch* 3x, *1 htc* 6x, *2 htc in same stitch, 1htc* 6x, *1 htc* 6x, *2 htc in same stitch, 1htc in next stitch* 3x, close round with sl st (=48).

Info :

Change colour.

— Shoe (colour 2) :

Round R4 :

1 htc (in back loop) in every stitch (=48).

Round R5 :

*1 htc* 12x; *1 htc, 2 htc crocheted together* 8x; *12 htc* (=40).

Round R6 :

*1 htc* 12x; *1 htc, 1 htc, 2 htc crocheted together* 4x; * 1 htc* 12x (=36).

Round R7 :

*1 htc* 12x; *1 htc, 2 htc crocheted together* 4x *12 htc* (=32).

Round R8 :

*1 htc* 12x; *2 htc crocheted together* 4x; *1 htc* 12x (=28).

Round R9 :

*1 htc* 12x; *2 htc crocheted together* 2x; *1 htc* 12x (=26).

Round R10-14 :

htc in every stitch (=26).

Round R15 :

Change colour to the colour of the shoes sole Crochet roundabout in slipstitch in the opposite direction. Fasten off.

Info :

Crochet the second baby shoe.

— Schuhsohle (farbe A) :

Round R1 :

R1: 9Lftm, 3 hStb in 2. Lm ab der H?kelnadel, 1 hStb in die n?chste M, 6 hStb in den letzten M, 1 hStb in die n?chste 6 M, 3 hStb in den letzten M, schlie en mit einem Km (=24).

Info :

Jede Runde anfangen mit einem Lftm ( z?hlt nicht als IM) Mit 1 Km in die 1. Masche zur Runde schlie en.

Round R2 :

R2: 1 Lftm, * 2 hStb in dieselbe Masche* 3x, * 1 hStb* 6x, * 2 hStb in dieselbe Masche* 6x, *1 hStb* 6x, *2 hStb* 3x , schlie en mit einem KM (=36 ).

Round R3 :

R3: 1 Lftm, * 2 hStb in dieselbe Masche, 1hStb in die n?chste* 3x, *1hStb* 6x, * 2 hStb in dieselbe Masche, 1hStb in die n?chste* 6x, * 1 hStb* 6x, *2 hStb in dieselbe Masche, 1hStb in die n?chste* 3x, schlie en mit einem Km (=48).

Info :

Farbwechsel

— Schuh (farbe B) :

Round R4 :

R4: 1 hStb in jd M. (nur ins hintere Maschenglied arbeiten) (=48).

Round R5 :

R5: *1 hStb* 12x; * 1 hStb, 2 hStb.abm.* 8x; *12 hStb* (=40).

Round R6 :

R6: *1 hStb* 12x; * 1 hStb, 1 hStb, 2 hStb.abm.* 4x; *1 hStb* 12x (=36).

Round R7 :

R7: *1 hStb* 12x; *1 hStb, 2 hStb.abm.* 4x *12 hStb* (=32).

Round R8 :

R8: *1 hStb* 12x; *2 hStb.abm.* 4x; *1 hStb* 12x (=28).

Round R9 :

R9: *1 hStb* 12x; *2 hStb.abm.* 2x; *1 hStb* 12x (=26).

Round R10-14 :

R10-14: hStb in jd M. (=26).

Round R15 :

R15: Farbwechsel (farbe A). Rundum Km h?keln in der Gegenrichtung und abketten. H?keln Sie jetzt einen zweiten Babyschuh.

Assembly Instructions

  • Change colour to the colour of the shoe sole and crochet roundabout in slipstitch in the opposite direction, then fasten off as indicated in R15.
  • Follow the instruction 'Every next round you will start with a ch, this will not count as a stitch. Close round with a sl st in first stitch.' when joining rounds to keep edges neat.
  • After finishing the sole and upper, fasten off and weave in ends securely to hide tails and prevent unraveling.
  • Crochet the second baby shoe following the same rounds and colour changes, making sure to mirror increases/decreases so both shoes match.

Important Notes

  • 💡Our pattern uses UK crochet terms; check the UK-to-US conversion if you are more familiar with US terms.
  • 💡Start each round as instructed — the starting chain often does not count as a stitch in subsequent rounds.
  • 💡Maintain even tension across the sole and upper to ensure both shoes come out the same size and shape.
  • 💡Close rounds with a slip stitch into the first stitch for a tidy seam and consistent stitch count throughout.

These sweet Ivelle baby shoes are a delightful, quick-to-make project that adds handmade charm to any baby gift. Make a set in contrasting colours to highlight the sole and rim for a professional finish. Happy crocheting and enjoy crafting these tiny keepsakes! 🧶👶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished baby shoes measure approximately the size shown on the pattern cover when using the recommended yarn (Eucalyps / Somen) and a 4mm hook; finished size will vary with yarn weight and tension.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size. Use an appropriate hook for your chosen yarn and make a gauge swatch to estimate finished measurements.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and uses UK terms and decreases; basic knowledge of working in rounds, half trebles, and crocheting two stitches together is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 2-4 hours, though time may vary based on experience level and working pace.