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Velcro Sneakers Pattern

Velcro Sneakers Pattern
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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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Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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An elegant detail to elevate any look, combining traditional techniques with contemporary design sensibilities.

About This Velcro Sneakers Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a pair of Velcro baby sneakers in four sizes from newborn to 6-9 months. It includes step-by-step instructions for the sole, sides, shoe top, tongue and Velcro closures with photos to guide you. The pattern uses a fine cotton yarn and a small hook to create a neat, wearable finish.

Velcro Sneakers Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will get full stitch-by-stitch rounds and rows for each size, plus finishing and assembly advice. Perfect for making adorable keepsakes or thoughtful handmade gifts.

Why You'll Love This Velcro Sneakers Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines practical construction with cute, wearable design that parents will adore. I enjoy how each shoe is built from the sole up, giving you control over fit and reinforcement. The Velcro closure makes the booties functional for babies and easy to use for parents. I also appreciate the clear size breakdown from newborn to 9 months, which makes it simple to make the perfect pair every time.

Velcro Sneakers Pattern step 1 - construction progress Velcro Sneakers Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Velcro Sneakers Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Velcro Sneakers Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love customizing these sneakers by changing colors—using pastel shades makes them soft and sweet, while bold brights give a modern look.

I often swap cotton for a slightly thicker yarn and larger hook to create a chunkier, warmer version for cooler months.

I sometimes add embroidered initials or a tiny crochet badge to the side for personalization and gifting.

To create a slip-on version, you can shorten the Velcro flap and extend the tongue slightly for an easier entry.

I like using fabric glue for the Velcro on small sizes, but if I want a stronger hold I always sew the Velcro pieces in place with matching thread.

I recommend trying different sole reinforcements — for a firmer sole you can glue a thin leather or felt cut-out inside the sole before joining the two soles.

If I want a non-slip bottom I glue on small rubber dots or add a textured fabric sole to prevent slipping for older babies.

To make matching sets, I crochet a small hat or wrist rattle in the same yarn and trim to make a charming gift bundle.

I sometimes add a contrasting stitch line around the sole using surface slip stitch to mimic a sneaker stripe for extra detail.

Want mini keychain sneakers? Use fingering yarn and a smaller hook, then add a keyring loop before finishing to create a tiny keepsake.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping to the next round without counting stitches can ruin shaping; always count stitches at the end of each round to ensure accuracy. ✗ Joining the soles poorly can make the shoe flimsy; hold two soles wrong sides together and work slip stitches evenly around the edge to secure them firmly. ✗ Overstuffing or pulling yarn too tight while stitching edges causes distortion; keep a relaxed, consistent tension and check shape frequently. ✗ Forgetting to use FLO/BLO where instructed will change the look of the edge; follow the instruction to crochet in front or back loops only when specified to get the correct finish.

Velcro Sneakers Pattern

Make stylish Velcro baby sneakers with this detailed crochet pattern designed for newborns up to 9 months. You will get clear, step-by-step instructions for every part of the shoe including sole reinforcement, sides, shoe top, tongue and Velcro closures. The pattern includes multiple sizes, helpful photos, and tips to get the perfect fit so you can create charming, wearable baby booties for gifts or keepsakes.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Velcro Sneakers Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Hobbii Rainbow Deluxe 8/4 (100% Turkish cotton) 170 m/186 yds per 50 g skein; approx. 105-155 yards total for pair depending on size
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    Substitute yarn: #1 Super Fine / Fingering 100% cotton (use the yarn shown as 'green' in the yarn weight table)
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    Alternative yarn option: Hobbii Baby Cotton Organic Mercerized
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    Main color (example shown: teal/aqua) approximately 50-100 g depending on size
  • 05
    Contrast color (white) approximately 20-40 g for sole and trim

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hook size 1.75 mm
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    Measuring tape
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    Scissors
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    Stitch markers (PM)
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    Tapestry/yarn needle for weaving ends and sewing parts
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    Textile glue for attaching Velcro (optional)
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    Velcro tape and 6 mm diameter Velcro dots
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    Baby shoe displays (optional) for checking fit and blocking

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— Sole/Bottom :

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NOTE: The height-adjustment chains at the beginning of the round count as one stitch in the overall stitch count for the round. The first stitch at the beginning of the round is worked into the same stitch from which the height-adjustment chain emerges.

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STEP 1. SOLE/BOTTOM (make 4)

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Size newborn baby

Round 1 :

ch 2, 2 dc in the 18th ch, 16 dc, 5 dc in one st; turn around and work in the unused loops on the other side : 16 dc, dc inc, sl-st (42) [fig 1]

Round 2 :

ch 1, 2 inc, 7sc, 2 hdc, 7dc, rep(dc inc) *5, 7 dc, 2 hdc, 7sc, 2 inc, 1 sc, sl-st (52) [fig 2]

Round 3 :

ch 2, rep(dc inc)*4, 16 dc, rep(dc inc)*10, 16 dc, rep(dc inc)*4, 1dc, sl-st (70) [fig 3]

Round 4 :

ch 1, 1 hdc in every st by the end of the rnd (70). Break the working yarn. Invisible join in the round [ fig 4].

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Connect 2 soles together for sole reinforcement.

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Hold 2 soles wrong side in and crochet slip stitches along the edge, joining both soles together [fig 5,6,7] How to do it see in video. Work slip stitches in the foundation chain for connecting the two soles in the middle [fig 8].

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Go to Step 2.

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Size 0-3 months baby

Round 1 :

ch 2, 2 dc in the 20th chain, 18 dc, 5 dc in the last ch; turn around and work in the unused loops on the other side: 18 dc, 2 dc in the last ch, sl-st (46).

Round 2 :

ch 1, 2 inc , 8 sc, 2 hdc, 8 dc, rep(dc inc)*5, 8 dc, 2 hdc, 8 sc, 2 inc, 1 sc, sl-st (56).

Round 3 :

ch 2, rep(dc inc)*4, 18 dc, rep(dc inc)*10, 18 dc, rep(dc inc)*4, 1 dc, sl-st (74)

Round 4 :

ch1, 1 hdc in every st to the end of rnd (74). Break the working yarn, invisible join in the round.

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Size 3-6 months baby

Round 1 :

Chain 22. ch 2, 2 dc in the 22nd chain, 20 dc, 5 dc in the last ch; turn around and work in the unused loops on the other side: 20 dc, 2 dc in the last st, sl-st (50)

Round 2 :

ch 1, 2 inc, 9 sc, 2 hdc, 9 dc, rep(dc inc)*5, 9 dc, 2 hdc, 9 sc, 2 inc, 1 sc, sl-st (60)

Round 3 :

ch 2, rep(dc inc)*4, 20 dc, rep(dc inc)*10, 20 dc, rep(dc inc)*4, 1dc, sl-st (78)

Round 4 :

ch 1, 1 hdc in every st to the end of rnd (78). Break the working yarn, invisible join in the round.

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Size 6-9 months baby

Round 1 :

Chain 24. ch 2, 2 dc in the 24th chain, 22 dc, 5 dc in the last ch; turn around and work in the unused loops on the other side: 22 dc, 2 dc in the last ch, sl-st (54)

Round 2 :

ch 1, 2 inc, 10 sc, 2 hdc, 10 dc, rep(dc inc) *5, 10 dc, 2 hdc, 10 sc, 2 inc, 1 sc, sl-st (64)

Round 3 :

ch 2, rep(dc inc) *4, 22 dc, rep(dc inc) *10, 22 dc, rep(dc inc) *4, 1dc, sl-st (82)

Round 4 :

ch 1, 1 hdc in every st to the end of rnd (82). Break the working yarn, invisible join in the round.

— The Sides of Sole :

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Start crocheting from the middle of the heel, thread the working yarn into slip stitching chain [fig 9].

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Size newborn baby

Round 1 :

crochet FLO of the stitching chain: ch 1, sc in the next st, 68 sc, sl-st (70) [fig 10].

Round 2 :

ch1, 69 sc, sl-st (70).

Round 3 :

ch1, 69 sc (70).

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Break the working yarn, invisible join in the round [fig 11]. Go to Step 3.

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Size 0-3 months

Round 1 :

crochet FLO: ch 1, 1 sc in the next st ,72 sc, sl-st (74)

Round 2 :

ch 1, 73 sc, sl-st (74)

Round 3 - 4 :

rep Rnd 2 (74). Break the working yarn, invisible join in the round.

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Size 3-6 months

Round 1 :

crochet FLO: ch 1, 1 sc in the next st, 76 sc, sl-st (78)

Round 2 :

ch 1, 77 sc, sl-st (78)

Round 3 - 5 :

rep Rnd 2 (78). Break the working yarn, invisible join in the round.

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Size 6-9 months

Round 1 :

crochet FLO: ch 1, 1 sc in the next st , 80 sc, sl-st (82)

Round 2 :

ch 1, 81 sc, sl-st (82)

Round 3 - 5 :

rep Rnd 2 (82). Break the working yarn, invisible join in the round.

— Stitching :

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STEP 3. STITCHING

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Same for all sizes.

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Using main color yarn crochet slip stitches (face loops inside) along the last round of the sides of the sole [fig 12, 13] Break the working yarn, leaving approx. 4 cm.

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Go to Step 4.

— Shoe Top :

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STEP 4. SHOE TOP Use main color yarn. Join for working in the round. Start crocheting from the middle of the heel.

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Size newborn baby

Round 1 :

crochet FLO of the stitching chain: ch 1, 1 sc in the next st, 68 sc, sl-st (70) [fig 14].

Round 2 :

ch 2, 7 dc, 8 sc, 7 dc, rep(dc2tog)*12, 7 dc, 8 sc, 8 dc, sl-st (58) [fig 15].

Round 3 :

ch 2, 5 dc, 8 sc, 9 dc, rep(dc2tog)*6, 9 dc, 8 sc, 6 dc, sl-st (52) [fig 16].

Round 4 :

ch 2, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 7 sc, 5 dc, 6 sc, 7 sc flo, 5 sc, 5 dc, 8 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc (52) [fig 17]. Break the working yarn, leaving approx. 5 cm/2 in, make invisible join in the round.

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Go to Step 5.

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Size 0-3 months baby

Round 1 :

crochet FLO: ch1, 1 sc in the next st ,72 sc, sl-st (74)

Round 2 :

ch 1, 73 sc, s sl-st (74)

Round 3 :

ch 2, 7 dc, 8 sc, 9 dc, rep(dc2tog)*12, 9 dc, 8 sc, 8 dc, sl-st (62)

Round 4 :

ch 2, 5 dc, 8 sc, 11 dc, rep(dc2tog)*6, 11 dc, 8 sc, 6 dc, sl-st (56)

Round 5 :

ch 2, 4 dc, 1 hdc, 6 sc, 6 dc, 1 hdc, 6 sc, 7 sc flo, 5 sc, 1 hdc, 6 dc, 6 sc 1 hdc, 4 dc (56) Break the working yarn, invisible join in the round.

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Size 3-6 months baby

Round 1 :

crochet FLO: ch1, 1 sc in the next st , 76 sc, sl-st (78)

Round 2 :

ch 2, 5 hdc, 57 sc, 5 hdc, sl-st (78)

Round 3 :

ch 2, 7 dc, 8 sc, 11dc, rep(dc2tog)*12, 11dc, 8 sc, 8 dc, sl-st (66)

Round 4 :

ch 2, 5 dc, 8 sc, 13 dc, rep(dc2tog)*6, 13 dc, 8 sc, 6 dc, sl-st (60)

Round 5 :

ch 2, 5 hdc, 6 sc, 8 dc, 1 hdc, 6 sc, 7 sc flo, 5 sc, 1 hdc, 8 dc, 6 sc, 6 hdc (60). Break the working yarn, invisible join in the round.

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Size 6-9 months baby

Round 1 :

crochet FLO: ch1, 1 sc in the next st , 80 sc, sl-st (82)

Round 2 :

ch 2, 5 hdc, 71 sc, 5 hdc, sl-st (82)

Round 3 :

ch 2, 7 dc, 8 sc, 13dc, rep(dc2tog)*12, 13dc, 8 sc, 8 dc, sl-st (70)

Round 4 :

ch 2, 5 dc, 7 sc, 14 dc, rep(dc2tog)*8, 14 dc, 7 sc, 6 dc, sl-st (62)

Round 5 :

ch 2, 2 hdc, 6 sc, 9 dc, 1 hdc, 7 sc, 9 sc flo, 6 sc, 1 hdc, 9 dc, 6 sc, 6 hdc (62) Break the working yarn, invisible join in the round.

— Tongue of Sneakers :

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STEP 5. TONGUE OF SNEAKERS Use the white color yarn. Work back and forth. Turn the booties inside out and start crocheting from the half loop of the row of the top of the boot [fig 18]

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Size newborn baby

Row 1 :

ch 1, 7 sc, turn (8)

Row 2 :

ch 2, 3 dc, dc inc, 3 dc, turn (9)

Row 3 :

ch 1, 8 sc, turn (9)

Row 4 :

ch 2, 1 dc, dc inc, 4 dc, dc inc, 1 dc, turn (11)

Row 5 :

ch 1, 10 sc, turn (11)

Row 6 :

ch 2, 1dc, dc inc, 6 dc, dc inc, 1dc, turn (13)

Row 7 :

ch 1, 12 sc, turn (13)

Row 8 :

2 sc, 1 hdc, 6 dc, 1 hdc, 2 sc (12) [fig 19]. Break the working yarn. Work sc along the top edge. Crochet 2 sc in the corner stitch.

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Size 0-3, 3-6 months baby

Row 1 :

ch 1, 7 sc, turn (8)

Row 2 :

ch 2, 3 dc, dc inc, 3 dc, turn (9)

Row 3 :

ch 1, 8 sc, turn (9)

Row 4 :

ch 2, 1 dc, dc inc, 4 dc, dc inc, 1 dc, turn (11)

Row 5 :

ch 1, 10 sc, turn (11)

Row 6 :

ch 2, 1dc, dc inc, 6 dc, dc inc, 1dc, turn (13)

Row 7 :

ch 1, 12 sc, turn (13)

Row 8 :

ch 2, 1dc, dc inc, 8 dc, dc inc, 1dc, turn (15)

Row 9 :

ch 1, 14 sc, turn (15)

Row 10 :

2 sc, 1 hdc, 8 dc, 1 hdc, 2 sc (14) Break the working yarn. Work sc along the top edge. Crochet 2 sc in the corner stitch.

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Size 6-9 months baby

Row 1 :

ch 1, 9 sc, turn (10)

Row 2 :

ch 2, 4 dc, dc inc, 4 dc, turn (11)

Row 3 :

ch 1, 10 sc, turn (11)

Row 4 :

ch 2, 1 dc, dc inc, 6 dc, dc inc, 1 dc, turn (13)

Row 5 :

ch 1, 12 sc, turn (13)

Row 6 :

ch 2, 1dc, dc inc, 8 dc, dc inc, 1dc, turn (15)

Row 7 :

ch 1, 14 sc, turn (15)

Row 8 :

ch 2, 1dc, dc inc, 10 dc, dc inc, 1dc, turn (17)

Row 9 :

ch 1, 16 sc, turn (17)

Row 10 :

2 sc, 2 hdc, 8 dc, 2 hdc, 2 sc (16) Break the working yarn. Work sc along the top edge. Crochet 2 sc in the corner stitch.

— Velcro Closures :

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STEP 6. VELCRO CLOSURES Use main color yarn. Work back and forth.

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Size newborn baby - Left shoe.

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Count 19 sts to the right from the middle of the heel and insert hook into the 20th st [fig 20].

Row 1 :

ch 1 , 2 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, turn

Row 2 :

ch 2, 3 hdc, 2 sc, turn

Rows 3-4 (2 rows) :

ch 1, 5 sc, turn

Row 5 :

ch 1, 2 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, turn

Rows 6-11 (6 rows) :

ch1, 5 sc, turn

Row 12 :

ch 1, 2 sc, 3 hdc. Break the working yarn. Work sc along the top edge. Crochet 2 sc in the corner stitch [fig 21]. Glue loop parts to closure and hook parts to shoe side [fig 22].

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Right shoe. Count 15 sts to the left from the middle of the heel and insert hook into the 16th st [fig 23].

Row 1 :

ch 2, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 2 sc, turn

Row 2 :

ch 1, 2 sc, 3 hdc, turn

Rows 3-4 (2 rows) :

ch 1, 5 sc, turn

Row 5 :

ch 2, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 2 sc, turn

Rows 6-11 (6 rows) :

ch 1, 5 sc, turn

Row 12 :

ch1, 2 sc, 3 hdc. Break the working yarn. Work sc along the top edge. Crochet 2 sc in the corner st [fig 24, 25]. Glue loop parts to closure and hook parts to shoe sides.

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Size baby 0-3, 3-6 months - Left shoe. Count 23 sts to the right from the middle of the heel and insert hook into the 24th st.

Row 1 :

ch 1 , 2 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, turn

Row 2 :

ch 2, 3 hdc, 3 sc, turn

Rows 3-4 (2 rows) :

ch 1, 6 sc, turn

Row 5 :

ch 1, 2 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, turn

Rows 6-13 (8 rows) :

ch 1, 6 sc, turn

Row 14 :

ch 2, 3 hdc, 3 sc. Work sc along the top edge. Crochet 2 sc in the corner stitch.

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Right shoe. Count 17 sts to the left from the middle of the heel and insert hook into the 18th st.

Row 1 :

ch 2, 2 dc, 2 hdc, 2 sc, turn

Row 2 :

ch 1, 3 sc, 3 hdc, turn

Rows 3-4 (2 rows) :

ch 1, 6 sc, turn

Row 5 :

ch 2, 2 dc, 2 hdc, 2 sc, turn

Rows 6-13 (8 rows) :

ch1, 6 sc, turn

Row 14 :

ch 1, 3 sc, 3 hdc. Work sc along the top edge. Crochet 2 sc in the corner stitch. Glue loop parts to closure and hook parts to shoe sides.

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Size baby 6-9 months - Left shoe. Count 23 sts to the right from the middle of the heel and insert hook into the 24th st.

Row 1 :

ch 1 , 3 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, turn

Row 2 :

ch 2, 3 hdc, 4 sc, turn

Rows 3-4 (2 rows) :

ch 1, 7 sc, turn

Row 5 :

ch 1, 3 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, turn

Rows 6-13 (8 rows) :

ch 1, 7 sc, turn

Row 14 :

ch 2, 3 hdc, 4 sc. Work sc along the top edge. Crochet 2 sc in the corner stitch.

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Right shoe. Count 17 sts to the left from the middle of the heel and insert hook into the 18th st.

Row 1 :

ch 2, 2 dc, 2 hdc, 3 sc, turn

Row 2 :

ch 1, 4 sc, 3 hdc, turn

Rows 3-4 (2 rows) :

ch 1, 7 sc, turn

Row 5 :

ch 2, 2 dc, 2 hdc, 3 sc, turn

Rows 6-13 (8 rows) :

ch1, 7 sc, turn

Row 14 :

ch 1, 4 sc, 3 hdc. Work sc along the top edge. Crochet 2 sc in the corner stitch. Glue loop parts to closure and hook parts to shoe sides.

— Final Stitching :

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STEP 7. FINAL STITCHING

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Using white color yarn crochet slip stitches along the top edge of the sneakers and straps [fig 26, 27]. How to do this see in video.

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Your fashion baby booties are finished! Great job!!!

Assembly Instructions

  • Connect two soles wrong sides together and crochet slip stitches evenly around the edge to join and reinforce the sole.
  • Work slip stitches through the foundation chain to connect the two soles in the middle for extra reinforcement.
  • Attach the shoe top to the sides and sole by matching stitch counts and sewing or slip stitching along the edge; leave yarn tails for sewing and weave in securely.
  • Glue loop parts of the Velcro to the closure flap and glue hook parts to the shoe side, or sew them in place for stronger attachment.
  • Work slip stitch edging in white along the top edges and straps, then position and sew the tongue and strap in place before attaching Velcro closures.

Important Notes

  • 💡Gauge: 30 sc* 33 rnds = 4" (10cm). Always use a crochet hook size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.
  • 💡Measure the inner foot length before crocheting sneakers; if you cannot measure, use the provided size table to select the correct foundation chain.
  • 💡The height-adjustment chains at the beginning of the round count as one stitch in the overall stitch count; work the first stitch into the same stitch the chain emerges from.
  • 💡Break the working yarn and make an invisible join in the round where instructed to create a neat finish and secure tail for weaving in.

These cute Velcro sneakers are a perfect handmade gift for new parents or a lovely addition to your baby wardrobe. The pattern includes full instructions with clear photos, multiple sizes, and easy-to-follow finishing steps to get a professional result. Make a set in different colors to match outfits and add a thoughtful, handmade touch to any baby shower present. 🧶👶

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FAQs

What sizes are included in this pattern?

This pattern includes four sizes: Newborn (8 cm inner foot), 0-3 months (9 cm), 3-6 months (10 cm) and 6-9 months (11 cm) with foundation chain and outsole lengths provided.

What yarn and hook size do you recommend?

The original yarn used is Hobbii Rainbow Deluxe 8/4 (100% Turkish cotton) and a 1.75 mm crochet hook is recommended. You can substitute with a #1 Super Fine/Fingering 100% cotton yarn.

Is this pattern suitable for beginners?

This pattern is rated intermediate due to shaping, working around both sides of a foundation chain, and several finishing steps like joining soles and attaching Velcro. Basic crochet experience is helpful.

How should I attach Velcro closures?

You can glue the small Velcro loop dots and tape parts to the closures and sides using textile glue as shown, or sew the Velcro pieces in place for extra durability.