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Modern sneakers Pattern

Modern sneakers Pattern
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2-3 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 Modern sneakers Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet modern baby sneakers with layered soles and a classic Vans-style stripe. Youll work in three sizes (0-3, 3-6, 6-9 months) with clear step-by-step photos and stitch notes. The pattern features standing single crochets, sc2tog shaping, and a stitched accent row for an authentic look.

Modern sneakers Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Includes full materials, gauge and stitch glossary, plus assembly and finishing instructions. Suitable for crocheters comfortable with basic stitches and working short rows.

Why You'll Love This Modern sneakers Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns a simple pair of baby shoes into a stylish, wearable mini-sneaker with a lot of character. I enjoy the layered sole technique that gives the shoes a professional, sturdy finish and the accent slipstitch row that adds that classic Vans look. The pattern is photo-rich which makes each step much easier to follow, and I appreciate offering three sizes so you can make a perfect fit. I also love that the pattern uses readily available DK/worsted yarn and a single 3.5 mm hook so it is accessible and quick to stitch up.

Modern sneakers Pattern step 1 - construction progress Modern sneakers Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Modern sneakers Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Modern sneakers Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize these sneakers by simply changing the accent color; try pastels for baby shower gifts or bright contrasts for a fun look.

If you want larger shoes, use a thicker yarn and a larger hook to scale up the whole pattern while keeping the same instructions.

To make mini keychain sneakers, use fingering weight yarn and a smaller hook; reduce rounds proportionally and stuff very lightly for shape.

I often add embroidered initials or tiny appliques to the flap to personalize each pair for the recipient.

Swap the sc2tog shaping for single crochet decreases if you prefer a slightly different shaping style for the upper.

Try crocheting the accent slipstitch row in metallic or variegated yarn for a subtle decorative stripe that catches the eye.

For extra durability on soles, consider adding a thin leather or faux-leather sole glued underneath after finishing, especially for older babies learning to walk.

I sometimes replace the ch-5 stripe with a thin crocheted cord or ribbon lace to create a true sneaker-lace look that can be tied in a bow.

If you want an adjustable fit, add two small eyelets or stitched holes on the flap edges to thread a narrow ribbon or cord through for tying.

Experiment with different textures by using cotton for the sole layers for stability and a soft wool blend for the upper for comfort and a cozy finish.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch count checks after each row can create sizing errors; count your stitches after every row to ensure correct totals. ✗ Making the accent slip stitches too tight will distort the sole edge; work loose, even slip stitches for an easier next step. ✗ Starting the upper in the wrong stitch will misplace the flap and back; find the center back of the heel and count 12 stitches carefully before joining. ✗ Not fastening off and weaving in ends promptly makes finishing messy; weave in ends after each step to keep work tidy and manageable.

Modern sneakers Pattern

Make stylish baby sneakers with a detailed, photo-guided crochet pattern. Youll get step-by-step instructions for soles, uppers, flaps, and finishing touches in three baby sizes. The pattern uses DK/worsted yarn and includes helpful tips for neat assembly and a characteristic Vans-inspired sole detail. Perfect for gifting or adding a handmade touch to baby outfits.

Intermediate 2-3 Hours

Materials Needed for Modern sneakers Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Soles: Black and White 8 ply DK/worsted yarn or cotton yarn (amounts as needed per pair)
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    Upper: 8 ply DK/worsted yarn or cotton yarn (choose your favourite color) (amount as needed per pair)
  • 03
    Suggested yarn: Drops Merino Extra Fine (or similar DK/worsted yarn)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.5 mm
  • 02
    Scissors
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    Yarn needle
  • 04
    Large-eyed needle for fastening off ends
  • 05
    Slip-resistant surface for assembly

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— Info :

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SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

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FINISHED SIZE: 0-3 months (8.5cm/3.37in) 3-6 months (9.5 cm/3.75in) 6-9 months (11cm/4.33in)

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MATERIALS: Crochet 3.5 mm. Soles: Black and White 8 ply DK/worsted yarn or cotton yarn. Upper: 8 ply DK/worsted yarn or cotton yarn (choose your favourite color). Scissors. Yarn needle. Suggested yarn: Drops Merino Extra Fine.

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GAUGE: 18 sc x 19 rows =10x10cm (4" x 4")

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STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS: ch= chain. sc= single crochet. hdc= half double crochet. dc= double crochet. slst= slip stitch. sc2tog= * insert hook in next stitch, yo and pull up a loop* x 2, yo, pull through all 3 loops on hook. NOTE: sc2tog at the beginning of the row, pattern instructions are (Ch1, sc2tog) = * Ch1, insert hook in same stitch, yo and pull up a loop* x 2, yo, pull through all 3 loops on hook. Sc back loop only. Sc front loop only.

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HOW TO READ THE PATTERN: Instructions list three numbers for sizes (0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months); follow only the number that belongs to your size. PATTERN NOTES: st/ sts = stitch/stitches. yo= yarn over. Check that you have the correct total stitch number after each row. Weave in ends when you finish each step.

— Step 1: Soles :

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Make 2 white soles for each sneaker, 4 total soles. Make 2 sole #1's. At the end fasten off and cut. Make 2 sole #2s. At the end pull last loop a little longer so you don't lose your stitch. Measure and cut a 60in/1.5mts tail to be used in next slipstitch 2 soles together for one sneaker directions.

Round Ch :

Ch 10-11-13.

Round 1 :

2hdc in second ch from hook, hdc in each of next 7-8-10 sts, 6hdc into last ch, rotate to work on the other side of the foundation ch, 7-8-10 hdc, 2hdc into next ch, do not join. (24-26-30 sts)

Round 2 :

2hdc into each of next 2sts, 7-8-10 hdc, 2hdc in each of next 6 sts, 7-8-10 hdc, 2hdc in each of last 2 sts, do not join. (34-36-40 sts)

Round 3 :

Hdc in each of first 2 sts, 2hdc in each of next 3 sts, 7-8-10 hdc, (2hdc in next st, hdc in next st) x 6 times, 7-8-10 hdc, 2hdc in each of next 3 sts, do not join. (46-48-52 sts)

Round :

Dc in next st, slst in next st to bring you to the center back of the heel.

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As in photos: place sole #1 (right side up, heel on top) over the top of sole #2 (upside down, heel on top). Using the 60in/1.5mts tail (from sole #2) to slst in each st through both soles (46-48-52 sts total). Fasten off and weave in ends. Repeat same steps with other 2 sneaker soles. Start in the stitch located in the center back of the heel.

Item Name (P1) :

1. Place sole #1 over sole #2. 2. Insert the hook in stitch located in the center back of the heel. 3. Now insert hook into sole #2's loop, pull that loop through the stitch.

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4a. Insert hook in next stitch going through both soles. 4b. Yarn over and pull through both sole layers, then.. 4c. ...continue to pull that "yarn over" loop through the first loop on your hook to complete your first slip stitch.

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5. Repeat steps 4a-4c along the soles working slip stitches (46-48-52 sts total). 6. Cut the yarn and pull back. 7. Thread a yarn needle with yarn tail and sew to fasten off the last slip stitch. Weave in ends. 8. What a finished 2-layer sole looks like. 9. Continue working next steps on this side of the sole.

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Continue working on the indicated side of the sole. First row of stitches are to be started in the stitch located in the center back of the heel.

Round 1 :

Join white yarn in the indicated st with a standing single crochet, sc in each of next 45-47-51 sts, slst to first st (46-48-52 sts)

Round 2 :

Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in each of next 42-44-48 sts, sc2tog, slst to first st (44-46-50 sts). Fasten off and cut. Weave in ends.

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Standing single crochet how-to: 1. Start with a slip knot already on your hook. 2. Insert your hook into the indicated stitch. 3. Yarn over and pull up a loop. 4. Yarn over again. 5. Pull through both loops on your hook. You just completed a standing single crochet. 6. Continue working single crochet in each of next 45-47-57 sts.

— Accent Color Row :

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For this row: Using black, work a row of slst's over the previous row 2 from the inside part. Join black in any stitch in the center of the back of the heel, then slst in each of the next 45-47-51 sts along the sole. Do not make tight stitches for this row, it helps to make the next step easier. At the end, put down crochet needle and pull end of yarn out, thread into a large eyed needle to fasten off with. Weave in ends.

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1. Insert hook from the inside part. 2. Hold the brown/black yarn and pull through the stitch. 3. Insert the hook into the next st. 4. Yarn over and pull through the stitch. 5. Pull through the loop on the hook, you have completed the first slip stitch. 6. Repeat from step 3 to 5 working 44-46-50 slip stitches along the sole. Cut the yarn and pull back. Fasten off using a yarn needle. As a result you have a super characteristic Vans sole.

— Step 2: Upper :

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Find the stitch located in the centre back of the heel, then find the 12th st from this point, start in this 12th sts. Work with the color you have chosen for the upper. Work Row 1 front loop only over the black slip stitches from the previous step, this part could be a little tricky but if you use the hook of your crochet needle it will be easier.

Round 1 :

(Front loop only) Join the yarn with a standing single crochet in the 12th sts from the stitch located in the center back of the heel, (sc2tog) 10-11-13 times, sc in last stitch, turn (12-13-15 sts)

Round 2 :

Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each of next 11-12-14 sts, turn (12-13-15 sts)

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From this point follow the given instructions for each size.

Section :

0-3 month size instructions:

Round 3 :

Ch 1, (sc2tog) 6 times, turn (6 sts)

Round 4 :

Ch 1, (sc2tog) 3 times (3 sts). Fasten off and cut.

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3-6 month size instructions:

Round 3 :

Ch 1, (sc2tog) 3 times, sc in next st, (sc2tog) 3 times, turn (7 sts)

Round 4 :

Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in each of next 3 sts, sc2tog (5 sts).

Round 5 :

Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next st, sc2tog (3 sts). Fasten off and cut.

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6-9 month size instructions:

Round 3 :

Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each of next 2 sts, (sc2tog) 2 times, sc in next st, sc2tog 2 times, sc in each of next 3 sts, turn (11 sts)

Round 4 :

Ch 1, sc in same st, (sc2tog) 2 times, sc in next st, (sc2tog) 2 times, sc in last st, turn (7 sts)

Round 5 :

Ch 1, (sc2tog) 3 times, sc in last st (4 sts). Fasten off and cut.

— Step 3: Flap :

Round 1 :

Rejoin yarn with a standing single crochet in the indicated stitch (Photo 1), work 4-4-5 single crochet, turn (5-5-6 sts). The flap should be placed aligned with the center (Photo 3)

Round 2 :

Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each of the next 4-4-5 sts, turn (5-5-6 sts)

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(Work Row 3 only for 0-3 and 3-6 months)

Round 3 :

Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each of the next 4 sts (5 sts). Fasten off and cut.

— Step 4: Back :

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Work Row 1 front loop only over the black slip stitches.

Round 1 :

(Front loop only) Rejoin black yarn with a standing single crochet in the first stitch located in the side (Photo 1), work sc in each of the next 22-22-22 sts, turn (23-23-23 sts).

Round 2 :

Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in the next 7 sts, hdc in the next 2 sts, dc in the next 3 sts, hdc in the next 2 sts, sc in the next 8 sts, turn (23-23-23 sts )

Round 3 :

Ch 1, slst in each of the next 23-23-23 sts. Fasten off and cut. Weave in ends.

— Step 5: Flap Edge :

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Rejoin yarn with a standing single crochet in the first stitch of the front part (Photo 1), work (sc2tog) 2 times along the first side, 2sc in the first st of the flap, sc in each of the next 3-3-4 sts, 2sc in the last st of the flap, work again (sc2tog) 2 times along the other side, sc in last st. Fasten off and cut. Weave in ends.

— Step 6: Finish Touch :

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Place front part slightly over back part and sew both parts with a yarn needle making some stitches in each side.

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Rejoin yarn in the indicated st (photo 3) with a slst, ch5, fasten off and cut. Sew the ch-5 stripe next to the sole leaving a 3-sts space from this point. Fasten off and weave in ends. Finally, repeat the same steps in the other side.

Assembly Instructions

  • Place sole #1 (right side up) over sole #2 (upside down) aligning heels, then slip stitch through both sole layers around (46-48-52 sts total) starting in the center back stitch; fasten off and weave in ends.
  • Join the front (upper) part to the sole by starting a standing single crochet in the indicated stitch at the center back; work the single crochet rounds and shape the upper according to your chosen size.
  • Sew the front part slightly over the back part with a yarn needle making some securing stitches along each side to join them neatly.
  • Rejoin yarn in the indicated stitch, make a slst and chain 5, then sew the ch-5 stripe next to the sole leaving a 3-st space from this point; fasten off and weave in ends.
  • Repeat all shaping, flap and finishing steps for the second sneaker to complete the pair, ensuring symmetry by counting stitches and matching placement on both shoes.

Important Notes

  • 💡Find the center back of the heel and count 12 stitches from that point to locate where you start the upper for accurate placement.
  • 💡Do not make tight slip stitches on the accent row; looser slst makes the next step of front-loop work easier.
  • 💡Weave in ends after each step to maintain tidy work and to avoid loose tails interfering with assembly.

These modern baby sneakers combine classic sneaker details with soft, comfortable yarn for tiny feet. Follow the photo-rich steps to achieve a clean layered sole and neat upper construction. Make a matching pair in your favorite color scheme and gift them to a new parent or keep them as a charming keepsake. 🧶👣

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The pattern includes three finished sizes: 0-3 months (8.5 cm/3.37 in), 3-6 months (9.5 cm/3.75 in) and 6-9 months (11 cm/4.33 in).

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

You can substitute yarn, but it will change the final size; use an appropriate hook size to maintain gauge or adjust the sizing accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; you should be comfortable with sc, hdc, dc, slst and sc2tog, and comfortable working front loop/back loop and standing single crochet.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish a pair in 2-3 hours, though time may vary depending on experience and how carefully you follow the assembly steps.