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I can’t believe how time flies! Summer is already halfway over. When my sister told me when my niece’s baby blessing would be, I was really excited to make her some white blessing shoes. I was originally going to make her a pair of Little Dot Mary Jane Booties, but then I changed my mind. It’s summertime, this little princess needs some sandals! I wrote this Button Gladiator Sandals pattern just for my sweet niece.
Baby Button Gladiator Sandals
What you need:
-Size F hook (my favorites hooks)
-Worsted Weight Yarn (KnitPicks Brava in Mint and Rouge, and Mighty Stitch in Blush and Silver)
-8 Small Buttons
-Needle and Thread
Abbreviations: (American Terms)
Ch – Chain
Dc – Double Crochet
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Sc decrease – Sc2tog
Sl st – Slip Stitch
Get a Video Tutorial Here
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Tip: If you like the strap to wrap around the ankle twice, you can work 40 chs instead of 20.
0-3 months (approx. 3 ½”)
Make 2 soles for each sandal, 4 total. Ch 9.
1. Work 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in next 3 ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next 2 chs, 7 dc in last ch. Work across other side of chain: dc in next 2 ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next 3 ch. (22 sts) Place marker and move up each round.
2. Beginning in the first sc: 2 sc in next 3 sts. Sc 7. 2 sc in next 5 sts. Sc 7. (30 sts)
3. *Sc, 2 sc in next st* work 3 times. Sc 7. *Sc, 2 sc in next st* work 5 times. Sc 7. Sl st and finish off. (38 sts)
Sandwich your two sole pieces together and line them up. Using your second color, sl st through both loops on both sole pieces, all around the soles. (38 sl sts)
Working through the sl sts, find the stitch in the middle of the heel. Count 4 to the right, and start your first st with a ch.
Body:
Sc in same st. Sc 9.
*Ch 15. Sl st into 4th ch from hook. Sl st 11 down the ch. Sc into next sl st on the shoe*. Sc.
Repeat from * to *. Sc 20.
Repeat * from *. Sc.
Repeat * from *. Sc 2. Join with sl st. Don’t tie off.
Heel:
Start right where you joined with a sl st.
1. Ch 1. Sc in same st. Sc 7. Turn.
2. Ch 1. Sc2tog. Sc 4. Sc2tog. Turn.
3. Ch 1. Sc2tog. Sc 2. Sc2tog.
4. Ch 20. Sl st into second chain from hook. Sl st 18. Sc 4 across the top of the heel. Ch 20. Sl st into second ch from hook. Sl st down your ch. Sl st into first st on heel. Finish off.
3-6 Months (approx. 4”)
Make 2 soles for each sandal, 4 total.
Ch 11
1. Work 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4 ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next 3 ch, 7 dc in last ch. Work across other side of chain: dc in next 3 ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next 4 ch. (26 sts) Place marker and move up each round.
2. Beginning in the first sc: 2 sc in the next 3 sts. Sc 9. 2 sc in each of the next 5 sts. Sc 9. (34 sts)
3. *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* work 3 times. Sc 9. *Sc, 2 sc in next st* work 5 times. Sc 9. Sl st and tie off. (42 sts)
Sandwich your two soles together, and using a sl st, stitch all around the two soles, going through both stiches, both layers. Sl st 42.
Working through the sl sts, find the stitch in the middle of the heel. Count 4 to the right, and start your first st with a Ch.
Body:
Sc in same st. Sc 9.*Ch 16. Sl st into 4th ch from hook. Sl st 12 down the ch. Sc into next sl st on the shoe*. Sc 2.
Repeat from * to *. Sc 22.
Repeat * from *. Sc 2.
Repeat * from *. Sc 2. Join with sl st. Don’t tie off.
Heel:
Start right where you joined with sl st.
1. Ch 1. Hdc in same st. Hdc 7. Turn.
2. Ch 1. Sc2tog. Sc 4. Sc2tog. Turn.
3. Ch 1. Sc2tog. Sc 2. Sc2tog.
4. Ch 20. Sl st into second chain from hook. Sl st 18. Sc 4 across the top of the heel. Ch 20. Sl st into second ch from hook. Sl st down your ch. Sl st into first st on heel. Finish off.
I bought the PDF of flip-flops. I can not find the tutorial
Oh no! The pdf includes a link. Do you see the link?
I need to make a pair for a toddler with a foot 7 in. Long.. And one for six in. Can u help please
Hi love your pattern, how do you make a bigger size, do I increase the chains at the beginning or just use a bigger hook
Thank you! How much bigger are you thinking?
I will be listing these in my Etsy shop, hopefully, by Tuesday. I just need to get some new buttons. I already sell your Baby Flip Flops and I just love making them. Can’t wait to make more of these!
http://www.Etsy.com/shop/MaryVaryCrafty
I am very fearful of any buttons on baby clothes. No matter how well they are attached, there is always a possibility of them coming loose and the baby getting on them.
Just like any baby item, nothing is safe enough to leave a baby unattended. Use discretion and common sense. I think sealing the threads with super glue or nail polish (as indicated in the pattern) makes them pretty secure. Babies don’t have super-human strength!
Wish you had an etsy chop to purchase these. I am unable to make these
I no longer make and sell these because I simply don’t have time. I am working on getting a list together of crafters who do make them.
I also would love to buy some already made as I don’t know how to crochet and am very busy.
I’m sorry! I don’t have time to make orders, but I think several people on Etsy make them.
I am trying to sell some of my creations. I will definitely be trying these. So sweet.
Bethany, Do you have a free pattern for the gladiator slippers? I am looking for a pattern for a child size 7 or 8. Thank You Georgiana
Hi Georgiana,
I don’t have that size, I am sorry! I have plans, though :)
I have a disease that is similar to Multiple Sclerosis except it only affects the spine. it is called Transverse Myelitis. Crocheting is the one of my favorite things that I am able to do during long periods of tie when I am mostly bedbound. It helps to gives me a feeling that my life is not worthless and that I am still a useful human being that has something to contribute to the world.
So, would you please keep me in mind when someone asks to have anything made FOR them. Please contact me by email but do it by your personal name so that it doesn’t end up in a spam or special promotions folders. I would be most happy to either send you some pictures of the inside look of some of my pieces or make up up something of yours creative design and send it to you so that you will be assured of the anal quality of my work before you recommend me to anyone else. I would be most grateful for the chance to do something for another rather than just lay here and feel every awful moment of pain!
Thank you.
With Honor and Respect,
Laura Lanter
Hi Laura do you make Button Gladiator Sandels for babies
Thank you for these cute patterns! When I make the soles on any size slipper, I leave a beginning tail of yarn long enough to equal the length of the beg chain. I stitch through two lps of the beg chs and then when I’m working on the opposite side of the beg ch, I crochet over the unworked lps of the beg chs and the beg tail. If there is a little bit of the beg tail left, I just cut it close to my work. By crocheting over that beg tail it makes the sole a little stronger. When I’m making the soles double, I just tuck the ending tail between the two sole pieces after I tuck it in just a few stitches. (aka My Crochet Cellar)
Great idea!
I really wish there was a video for these. I absolutely love them, but have trouble following the pattern. A video wud be great for the visual learners.
There is one! Click the link under the pattern link. It will take you to the Youtube video.
Sorry I completely missed that last time I was one here. I ❤ your videos tho. You make great tutorials!
Thanks Kali!
Your items are just absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you so much Corinna!
I am really having a problem making the straps come out right. Have you made a video of the gladiator sandals?
I haven’t. Can I help talk you through it?
I am having trouble seeing the instructions for the straps. I just finished the heel and then I see some asterisks and no additional instructions for the rest of the straps. I tried to make it up on my own by looking at pictures but would love to see the correct method. Thanks
The straps just dangle until you sew the buttons onto the sandals. They only attach when you push the buttons through the holes on the end of the strap. (instructions are at very bottom)
Love your pattern ideas.
Thank you so much!
Thanks so much for you patterns. I looked every where for crochet baby sandals. Yours are the cutest! I made several of them and love hem all!!! Thanks again, I will refer all my friends to your site! Sammi
Thanks so much Sammi!! :) And you are very welcome!!
I love the pattern it is so cute! I seem to be having a problem with the st. count on the heel where you are doing the ties. It says to ch.20, then sl. st. into second ch. from hook. then sl. st. (31) . I cannot seem to make that a reality. Same on the other tie ch. 20 , and then there are 23 sl.sts. Am I reading this wrong?
Thank you! I haven’t made these in a while, and the st count may very well be off. I wouldn’t know for sure without working up a pair, but don’t focus on the exact count, just chain 20, sl st down the chain. Sl st across the top of the shoe, ch 20 for the other tie and sl st back down and tie it off. I will see if I can make a pair and double check the counts, and fix any mistakes. Sorry for your confusion!
Thank you so much Bethany. I can’t wait to try some of these really cute shoes for my granddaughter.
You’re welcome!
Bethany, I love your work.
I crochet a lot but the problem is I taught myself how to and sometimes I have a hard time reading the patterns. I truly love the baby button gladiator sandals and I have the soles done. I just can’t seem to get the top part figured out. If I have to I will make them by just looking at the sandal but was hoping you could help. I’ve looked all over for a video and there just isn’t anything out there. Please let me know if there is an easier way for me to learn how to make them?
Thank you very much,
Kimberly
I am working on videos for all my patterns. I can try to help you if you can be more specific about what problem you are having?
It’s how to explain, I just can’t figure out the top part at all for some reason.
Kimberly
I love these they are so cute I made the soles but cant get the rest down Ive tried so many times do you have step by step pictures like you have on the flip flop one?
Thank you! I don’t, but I am trying to get video shot for each of my patterns, so check back. Would you like to explain you problem in more detail and I can try to troubleshoot your problem?
Well I get the chains done and they just look like they are in the wrong positions on each side do I hook them up with the buttons
Yes, the straps attach when you sew on the buttons and push the button through the button hole on the end of each strap. The straps will appear to be very close to the heel,but they will look good once they are attached.
Hello I really like these but every time I download it it has the whistle & ivy logo is on the instructions how do I get the full instructions please help me thank you
I was having the same problem; I was downloading to my android phone. I decided to try the PC and it came out perfect. Try this option if you can.
Thank you I was trying on my android I’ll do it on my pc thank you again
Does anyone make these and sell them? I’ve fallen in love with All the crochet things especially the gladiators.
I do, haha! :) My shop is sold out for the week, but check back on Monday, I will have a few listings available.
I just downloaded thi pattern and could make them for you! Visit me at Littlebitsofellie on facebook or email me at onemadmudder@live.ca
QUESTION: maybe someone has already asked this…. Are these cute lil shoes just for babies that don’t walk? I can imagine that they may slip around a bit if they were actually walking with them? Curious…
I haven’t tried them on a walking baby, but they would definitely be slippery on a hard floor. I did intend for this pattern to be used on non-walking infants, though.
I have found that on any slipper bootie or sandal that is knit or crochet ….You can make them non-slip by using a low temp glue gun and Dotting glue spots on the bottoms (all over) they also tend to wash well
That’s brilliant!! Thanks for sharing!
I think I read some where that you are in Vegas…me too! do you ever teach classes? If so I would be very interested…need to start a new hobby..
thanks look forward to hearing from you..
Lindy
We actually moved out of state last fall! I would love to start teaching though, that would be fun. So sorry :(
How hard are these little sandals to make for someone just learning to knit?
Hm. Well, first of all, they are crochet not knit! I would probably not recommend them as a first project. I think getting a couple hats under your belt to practice stitches is a good idea. You don’t want to get frustrated and quit!
I am completely in Love with these sandals you are so talented and generous for sharing your work! I’m pretty bummed though because for some reason when I download the file eeach page is blank. :( I downloaded a few other patterns and they worked fine but this one is not cooperating. Am I doing something wrong?
Thank you so much! I just checked and everything looks like its working. Maybe refresh your history and cookies. That usually works for me when the internet doesn’t cooperate!
These gladiator sandals are just the cutest. I especially like that you can make em for both girls AND boys. I absolutely love to crochet but I don’t really have the patience for long projects. A perfect example would be, I have a 29 yr old daughter and I still have all the granny squares to make her baby blanket. LOL So these sandals are perfect for my attention span. Are there any general rules of thumb to make this pattern for larger sizes? I have 4 grandbabies, the oldest is 5.
Thank you so much for the share! These are adorable! Working on them in orange and pink right now. So nice of you to leave free patterns! :) You are very talented.
Thanks so much! I am so glad you like them :) Thank you for your sweet comment!
I can’t get pattern to open either. Could you please send me email with it? I promise not to share pattern just want to make a pair for each of my granddaughters. Thank you so much.
It’s just a pdf. Do you have a pop-up blocker?
Hi , I loved all ur crochet projects n the colour combinations of urs!!
Particularly the pink n blue sandals .im from India so I asked cousin to buy those two colours (carons simply soft yarns)from US. But after getting it I was totally disappointed by that pattern getting removed !
Can u pls fwd the pattern to my email id !
Thank you! The pattern has not been removed. You can still access it if you click the link.
I don’t know what happened but I went to get the baby from his nap, came back and got error 404 trying to load the gladiator pattern. I got 1 and 1/2 soles done and now don’t know what to do next. :(
Sorry! I am in the middle of a real estate change! There may be a bit of a hiccup getting things switched from Blogger to WordPress, bear with me, I will have everything up and running very soon!
I should have known this was your pattern! I LOVE this page! You are so fun and creative. Thank you for sharing so many great patterns. I have already made your baby boat shoes and matching shoes for mommy. :)
Aw thank you Juli!!! Your comment made my night, so nice of you! I am so glad you like my pattern :)
Hello. I cannot open up the pattern.can you tell me why?
Thanks
Aliza
Hm. It is working on my end. Maybe it’s your browser. If you send me an email, I can get the pattern to you.
I’m new to crochet and don’t really understand the short hand in these patterns. I’ve only made a few things like a scarf and headband. These look beautiful and would love to make them for my baby I’m expected to have in June. Thank you for any help
sc= single crochet
dc=double crochet
sc2tog= single crochet 2 together (or sc decrease)
hdc= half double crochet
sl st= slip stitch
ch=chain
sts= stitches
Happy crocheting!
Thank you so much!
You’re welcome!
Hi Bethany! These were brought to my attention by a member of my local crochet group – and I must say, they’re adorable! Can I just clarify though – is the pattern written in US terms? (living in Australia, we need to ask because you just never know if it’s UK or US terms!) Thanks for your gorgeous pattern – will be making these for my cousin’s new arrival – once she arrives :)
Hi! This pattern is written in US terms. Thanks so much for your sweet words, I hope you enjoy this pattern :)
These booties are too cute! Thank you so much for linking up to Moonlight & Mason Jars. I chose you as my featured post this month, so be sure to grab our “featured” button on our blog. We hope you’ll continue to link up in the future.
Thank you so much!!
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Oh they are sooo cute. I love the pink and blue ones.
Ali x
Those are adorable
Thanks, Leslie!
Those are the cutest!! Pinned!
These are so ADORABLE! Can’t wait to make a pair for my sweet granddaughter.
We would love you to share this or any of your amazing posts at our weekly Super Saturday Link Party. It starts Friday’s at 6pm, hope we see you there!
Tracy
Thanks for the invite, added my link!
Thanks so much for linking this up to the DIY Sunday SHowcase! It’s in the featured post this morning! Jen @ PinKWhen
Just stopping by to let you know that I featured you today on my blog! Thanks so much for linking up to {wow me} wednesday.
Ginger @ GingerSnapCrafts.com
Those are sooo cute!! I don’t have a little girl. And I can’t knit. And I don’t normally like gladiator sandals to begin with, but THOSE, on a little baby’s foot, are faaantastic. You’ve taken a trend and made it work!! Well done :)
Thanks for linking up to Gingerly Made’s Show & Tell party. You’ve been featured! I couldn’t resist. Those baby toes and those cute little sandals won me over. :) http://www.gingerlymade.com/2013/07/show-tell-features_22.html
These are too stinkin cute!!! Thanks for sharing on DIY Sunday Showcase!! I will be pinning these!!
Thanks-Shelly (cohost)
minettesmaze.blogspot.com
oh my! Too cute! those little toes :o) I love the button details too. thanks for linking up to nap-timecreations.com Tasteful Tuesday party. You are being featured today in a summer fun round up. I would love for you to come on over and check it out. Feel free to spread the word of the round up on your favorite social media :o) Thanks!
These are adorable! I would love for you to share and link up at my weekly TGIF Link Party if you haven’t already this week. Your favorite posts, most popular, recent or new! The party is open every Thursday night and closes Tuesday’s at midnight. Followed by (Not SO) Wordless Wednesday! http://apeekintomyparadise.blogspot.com/.
I would be honored if you join us and follow to stay connected Have a wonderful week!
Hugs, Cathy
Adorable! I’m so impressed that you made them and said they were quick and easy!
Also, thanks for visiting and the nice comment on my walkway!
Kristin
ExploringDomesticity.blogspot.com
These are adorable. I found you on the off the Hook party link up. I’m definitely pinning these for later, though I don’t think I’ll ever catch up with all the projects I want to get my hook into.
Heidi
@typativemamacat.com
Thanks so much! That is the awesome and terrible thing about pinterest, though, huh!
These are so darn cute, I can’t even take it.
Thanks for linking up with Two Girls & a Party!
Jenn
http://www.endlesslyinspired.com
Co-host of this week’s Two Girls & a Party linky party!
Thank you so much, Jennifer!
These are the cutest crocheted baby shoes I’ve ever seen-seriously!
These are so adorable! I really should learn to crochet!
Thanks so much, Rachel! You should :)
These are so totally cute and adorable. Pinning this immediately. We would like to invite you to party with us at 5:00 on Thursday evenings at the new Blog Strut Peacock Style Link Party to share your very creative and clever idea. Come on over!! http://wp.me/P2Vf55-1K
Thanks, Sande! I will come by tomorrow!
OMG these are ADORABLE!!!! So so cute!
Oh my gosh so cute!!!! This must be pinned!
Hi Bethany!
Your sandals are absolutely adorable!
P.S. Thank you for visiting me with such a lovely comment!
These are so stinking cute! Ive never seen any of these. Thanks for sharing. Come visit me sometime!!! http://www.lifeawayfromtheofficechair.blogspot.com. Im also a new fb follower!
Oh, how adorable are they. Simply gorgeous. I’m a new follower through GFC. Hope that you will follow back – would be great!
Thanks so much!