How adorable are these watermelon shoes? It’s a free crochet pattern for you to make for your baby or the next baby shower you attend! I do love to see different watermelon outfits in the summer time, and I have made my share of watermelon themed items over the years. I will show you a few at the end of this post.
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Well, let’s sit a spell and crochet up some of these adorable Watermelon Shoes for the baby. You will find the pattern below, and they are sized 0-3 month and with a change of a hook, you get a pair that is sized 3-6 month. I have shown you a couple of ways to embellish them, but let your mind soar, and go crazy with embellishments!! Get inspired!!
Any Worsted weight yarn. I used Red Heart “I Love This Yarn” & Red Heart Super Saver
Stitch Key
beg = beginning
sc = single crocheT
slp st = slip stitch
hdc = half double crochet
hdc dec= half double crochet decrease
sp = space
nxt = next
st = stitch
repeat between * * = repeat the sequence that is between the * * as many times as stated
x = times, will follow number, example repeat sequence 8x or 8 times
parenthesis w/ number, HDC in nxt st (2x) = complete 1 HDC in the nxt st, twice
0-3 month (F/5/3.75MM) hook 3 – 6 month (H/8/5.00MM) hook
Pattern notes for bootie/shoe
Beginning CH does not count as stitch
HDC DEC = Yarn over, insert hook in nxt st, pull up a loop, (3 loops on hook) with remaining loops on hook, yarn over, insert hook in nxt st, pull up a loop (6 loops on hook) Yarn over, pull through all loops on hook
parenthesis w/ number, HDC in nxt st (2x) = complete 1 HDC in the nxt st, twice
Round 1: CH 10, 2 SC in 2nd ch from hook; SC in nxt st (5x); HDC in nxt st (2x); 8 HDC in last ch; Working down the other side of your chain; HDC in nxt st (2x); SC in nxt st (5x); 2 SC in last st; join w/ slp st in top of beg. SC (joining to the first sc will shove the beg. CH 1 to the back of work, making a recessed seam that is less visible.) (26 st)
Round 2: CH 1, 2 SC in joining st, 2 SC in nxt st; SC in nxt st (8x); 2 SC in nxt st (5x); SC in nxt st (10)x; 2 SC in nxt st; join w/ slp st in top of beg. SC (34) Base for sole 3” 6-9 months = 3 ½”
Round 3: CH 2; HDC in joining st, and in each st around; w/ slp st in top of beg. HDC (34)
Round 4: Repeat Round 3
Round 5: CH 1, SC in joining st, SC in nxt st (8x); *HDC in nxt st, HDC DEC * repeat 5 more x; SC in nxt st (7x); drop red yarn to the back & using white yarn, join w/ slp st in top of beg. SC (28)
Round 6: CH 1, SC in joining st, SC in nxt st 8x; HDC DEC 7x; SC in nxt st 5x; drop white yarn to the back and using green yarn, join w/slp st in top of beg. SC (21 st)
Round 7 : CH 1, SC in joining st, SC in nxt st (8x); HDC DEC (3x); SC in nxt st (6x); join w/slp st in top of beg. SC (18 st)
EDGE STITCH
Round 8: CH 1, SLP ST in joining st; *CH 1, SLP ST in nxt st* Complete sequence between * * in each st around; join w/slp st at base of beg. joining st; fasten off, weave in ends.
Embellishments:
Using ¼” buttons, with sewing needle and thread, sew buttons on the toe of shoe, or all over if you desire. Sew little bows on the shoe, to the side, or front! Just embellish to your hearts content!
3 month = top edge of shoe = 1 ¾”- 2” 6-9 months = 2-2 ¼”
Finishing measurements: 0 -3 month = Shoe from heel to toe = 3 ½”; Shoe opening = 2”
Finishing measurements: 6-9 month = Shoe from heel to toe = 4”; Shoe opening = 2 ¼”
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Free pattern for the dress. Click here for link
Free pattern for the dress. Click here for the link
Thank you Linda!!
So cute. 🙂