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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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Stylish Touch

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

About This Baby Shoes Ivelle Pattern

This pattern creates a pair of cozy baby shoes with a defined sole and a neat cuff — ideal for newborns. It features worked-in-the-round construction with increases and decreases to shape the sole and upper. Youll change colour for the sole edge and work some rows in the back loop to form a tidy rim.

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

Clear, round-by-round instructions are included for every step so you can follow along easily. The pattern uses UK crochet terms (note the UK-to-US conversion) and includes helpful notes on decreases and finishing.

Why You'll Love This Baby Shoes Ivelle Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns basic stitches into a polished, professional-looking baby shoe. I enjoy how quick the rounds work up while still providing shaping that feels satisfying. The color-change detail at the sole gives the shoes a boutique look that makes them perfect as a handmade gift. I also appreciate that the pattern is compact but teaches useful techniques like working in the back loop and crocheting decreases that you can reuse in other projects.

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 how easy it is to customise these shoes by changing colours — try pastel shades for a soft baby shower gift or bright contrasts for a playful look.

To make a bigger or smaller pair, change your yarn weight and hook size; chunky yarn with a larger hook will create a cuddly oversized version.

I often add small embellishments like a crocheted flower or a tiny button to the cuff for extra charm and personalization.

Swap the cuff design by working extra rounds in back loop only for a taller ankle or skip them for a low-profile slipper.

Embroider a small motif or initials on the toe if you want a personalised present — use a tapestry needle and contrasting yarn for best results.

Try making a non-slip sole by stitching on small felt pads or using fabric glue to add a grippy surface to the bottom.

If you prefer a strap, add a small crocheted strap across the vamp and fasten with a button on the side for a Mary-Jane style.

Experiment with different stitch textures — swap some rounds for single crochet or half double to get a tighter fabric if needed.

I sometimes make matching headbands or hats using the same yarn and colour placement to create a complete newborn set.

Don’t be afraid to test one shoe first for sizing; I usually make a prototype, check fit against a small measurement ruler, and then crochet the perfect matching second shoe.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the instructional note about starting each round with a chain can change your stitch count; always start rounds exactly as the pattern states and remember the starting chain does not count as a stitch. ✗ Forgetting to work into the back loop only when instructed will change the cuff appearance; check the round that specifies back-loop work and insert your hook into the back loop for that entire round. ✗ Not changing colour at the correct round can leave a visible join or uneven edge; change colour exactly where the pattern directs and finish the round with a slip stitch as instructed. ✗ Rushing decreases or not leaving the specified loops when performing the decrease will distort the toe shape; follow the decrease directions step by step, leaving the loops and finishing the stitch as described. ✗ Failing to close the round with a slip stitch will make rounds appear offset; always close the round with a sl st into the first stitch to keep round joins neat.

Baby Shoes Ivelle Pattern

Make a pair of sweet, handmade baby shoes with this stylish pattern you can complete in an afternoon. The design uses simple round shaping, color changes and back-loop stitching to create a neat cuff and comfortable sole. Youll love how quick they come together and how professional the finish looks. Perfect for gifts, baby showers, or adding a handmade touch to your newborn wardrobe.

Intermediate 2-4 Hours

Materials Needed for Baby Shoes Ivelle Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Eucalyps / Somen yarn (2 x 100g) - as specified on pattern cover
  • 02
    Colour 1 (sole) - small amount of yarn from the 2 x 100g bundle
  • 03
    Colour 2 (shoe upper) - small amount of yarn from the 2 x 100g bundle

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 4mm
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Yarn needle for sewing in ends
  • 04
    Stitch markers (optional)
  • 05
    Measuring tape

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— Schoenzooltje (kleur 1) :

Round 1 :

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).

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 2 :

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

Round 3 :

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

Info :

Kleur wisselen.

— Schoentje (kleur 2) :

Round 4 :

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

Round 5 :

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

Round 6 :

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

Round 7 :

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

Round 8 :

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

Round 9 :

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

Round 10-14 :

hst in elke stk (=26).

Round 15 :

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

— Decrease (Dutch note translated) :

Info :

Minderen: 2 samen afgehaakte halve stokjes: maak een half stokje maar laat de 3 lussen op je nld. zitten. Je haakt hem dus niet af. Dan in de volgende steek weer een half stokje. Je hebt nu 5 lussen op de naald. Die haak je samen af.

— The bag base (colour 1) :

Round 1 :

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 2 :

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 3 :

1 ch, * 2 htc in same stitch, 1 htc in next stitch* 3x, *1 htc* 6x, *2 htc in same stitch* 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 4 :

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

Round 5 :

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

Round 6 :

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

Round 7 :

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

Round 8 :

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

Round 9 :

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

Round 10-14 :

htc in every stitch (=26).

Round 15 :

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

— Schuhsohle (farbe A) :

Round 1 :

9Lftm, 3 hStb in 2. Lm ab der Häkelnadel, 1 hStb in die nächste M, 6 hStb in den letzten M, 1 hStb in die nächste 6 M, 3 hStb in den letzten M, schlie en mit einem Km (=24).

Info :

Jede Runde anfangen mit einem Lftm (zählt nicht als LM) Mit 1 Km in die 1. Masche zur Runde schlie en.

Round 2 :

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 3 :

1 Lftm, *2 hStb in dieselbe Masche, 1 hStb in die nächste* 3x, *1 hStb* 6x, *2 hStb in dieselbe Masche* 6x, *1 hStb*6x, *2 hStb in dieselbe Masche, 1hStb in die nächste* 3x, schlie en mit einem Km (=48).

Info :

Farbwechsel.

— Schuh (farbe B) :

Round 4 :

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

Round 5 :

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

Round 6 :

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

Round 7 :

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

Round 8 :

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

Round 9 :

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

Round 10-14 :

hStb in jd M. (=26).

Round 15 :

Farbwechsel (farbe A). Rundum Km häkeln in der Gegerichtung und abketten. Häkeln Sie jetzt einen zweiten babyschuh.

Assembly Instructions

  • Change colour to the sole colour at the instructed round, then crochet a round in slip stitch in the opposite direction and fasten off to finish the sole edge.
  • Start every round with a chain that does not count as a stitch; close each round with a slip stitch into the first stitch to keep joins neat.
  • Work the round specified in the back loop only to form the cuff; this gives a tidy rim around the ankle opening.
  • Follow the decrease instructions carefully at the toe section: leave the specified loops on the hook and finish the stitch as described to shape the toe.
  • Crochet the second baby shoe matching all colour changes and round counts exactly; finish by weaving in ends and blocking lightly if desired.

Important Notes

  • 💡Please note: the pattern uses UK crochet terms; check the UK-to-US conversion if you follow US terminology.
  • 💡Every next round you will start with a chain which does not count as a stitch, and rounds are closed with a slip stitch in the first stitch.
  • 💡When instructed to work in the back loop only, insert your hook into the back loop of every stitch for that round to create the cuff.
  • 💡Change colour exactly where directed and finish the round with a slip stitch to create a tidy, even colour join.

These delicate baby shoes are designed to be quick, thoughtful gifts that show you care. They combine simple round shaping with a little finishing detail for a boutique look. Perfect for showers or photo props — make a pair today! 🧶🍼

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished baby shoe will fit approximately newborn to 3 months depending on yarn and tension; use the recommended yarn and 4mm hook for the pictured size.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can change yarn weight but this will affect the final size; adjust your hook accordingly and make a gauge swatch to confirm measurements.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of crochet stitches and techniques like increases, decreases and working in the back loop is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete one pair in about 2-4 hours depending on experience and speed; a second shoe typically goes faster once you know the rhythm.