Kristi Simpson - Sweet Shoes for Wee Ones

Designs by Kristi Simpson

Were serving up the sweetest collection of shoes, boots, sandals and loafers for Baby in this collection of footwear from designer Kristi Simpson. With 15 designs, theres at least one on the menu that is just right for every occasion. Be prepared for multiple requests for this adorable footwear!

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Instructions given fit size small; changes for medium and large are in [ ].

2 inches wide x 3 inches long (small) [2 inches wide x 4 inches long (medium), 2 inches wide x 4 inches long (large)]

4 sc = 1 inch; 4 sc rnds = 1 inch

Weave in loose ends as work progresses.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated.

Chain-2 at beginning of row counts as first half double crochet unless otherwise stated.

Beginning crocodile stitch (beg crocodile st):

Ch 3(see Pattern Notes), 4 dc down post of first dc of previous rnd, ch 1, 5 dc up next dc post.

Crocodile stitch (crocodile st): 5 dc down next dc post, ch 1, 5 dc up next dc post.

Make 2 each hot pink & turquoise.

Rnd 1: Ch 11 [13, 15], sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 3 chs, hdc in each of next 3 [4, 5] chs, dc in each of next 2 [3, 3] chs, 6 dc in last ch, working on opposite side of foundation ch, dc in each of next 2 [3, 3] chs, hdc in each of next 3 [4, 5] chs, sc in each of next 4 chs, join(see Pattern Notes) in beg sc. (24 [28, 32] sts)

Note: For left Sole, attach stitch marker on 2nd dc of 6-dc group of rnd 1. For right Sole, attach stitch marker on 5th dc of 6-dc group of rnd 1.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as beg ch-1, sc in each of next 3 [3, 4] sts, hdc in each of next 3 [4, 5] sts, dc in each of next 2 [3, 3] sts, 2 dc in each of next 6 sts, dc in each of next 2 [3, 3] sts, hdc in each of next 3 [4, 5] sts, sc in each of next 3 [3, 4] sts, 2 sc in last st, join in beg sc. (32 [36, 40] sts)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same st as beg ch-1, 2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 [3, 3] sts, hdc in each of next 6 [7, 9] sts, [hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st] 6 times, hdc in each of next 6 [7, 9] sts, sc in each of next 2 [3, 3] sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in last st, join in beg sc. (40 [44, 48] sts)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 [3, 3] sts, hdc in each of next 6 [7, 9] sts, [hdc in each of next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st] 6 times, hdc in each of next 6 [7, 9] sts, sc in each of next 2 [3, 3] sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, join in beg sc. Fasten off. (48 [52, 56] sts)

Holding 1 Sole each color tog, with turquoise on top, thread yarn needle with a length of hot pink and, working through both thicknesses, sew tog with running stitch(see illustration) through sts of rnd 4.

Make 2.

Row 1: With hot pink, form a slip knot(see illustration), pull yarn through marked st, ch 3 (this will be between toes), holding finger on next ch, ch 6, dc in ch that is being held (first of the ch-6), this will now be a triangle, beg crocodile st(see Special Stitches), using the ch as a post work crocodile st(see Special Stitches).

Row 2: Working back across row, do not turn, ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in center of crocodile st, 2 dc in end of crocodile st (this will be the previous ch-3 from row 1).

Row 3: Beg crocodile st, sk next 2 dc, crocodile st. (2 crocodile sts)

Row 4: Working back across the row, do not turn, ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in center of crocodile st, 2 dc in center of 2 dc from row 2, 2 dc in center of next crocodile st, 2 dc in end of crocodile st.

Row 5: Beg crocodile st, [sk next 2 dc, work crocodile st] across.

Row 6: Ch 1, sl st in center of last crocodile st, ch 14 [16, 18], using care not to twist the ch, sl st in center of the crocodile st on opposite side, turn.

Row 7: Ch 2(see Pattern Notes), hdc in each ch across, sl st in center of crocodile st. Fasten off.

With yarn needle and length of hot pink, sew side corner of each outer edge crocodile st to edge of Sole. Fasten off.

Instructions given fit size small; changes for medium and large are in [ ].

2 inches wide x 3 inches long (small) [2 inches wide x 3 inches long (medium), 2 inches wide x 4 inches long (large)]