These darling crochet baby flip flops are the perfect summer shoes/booties for baby! They are soft and comfy, but add a bit of classic style to any outfit. The toe strap and heel strap help keep these crochet flip flops in place on Baby’s soft feet! This post contains affiliate links, which means I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! For more information, click here.
Crochet in the summertime can get a bit tricky. It’s hard to work under a cozy blanket in the heat of the summer, but there seems to be few summer crochet patterns.
Enter Baby crochet flip flops!
These sweet little baby shoes only take about an hour to make and they are classically adorable.
Oh my goodness! Aren’t baby feet the cutest!? THOSE TOES.
Even though these crochet baby flip flops are adorable and pink, they would definitely work for a baby boy as well. And, these actually stay on quite well; my niece had them on her feet for several hours. This is so important when designing baby shoes. I have actually had to scrap several adorable patterns because they just didn’t stay on little baby feet. If they don’t stay on, what’s the point!?
You’re tired of sifting through complicated tutorials and patterns that leave you feeling overwhelmed.
Let me help.
PICTURE THIS:
Instant access to a library of modern, easy-to-follow patterns
Gifting your handcrafted treasures to your loved ones.
Feeling accomplished by your beautiful makes
It’s time to make your crafting experience as joyful as it should be.
CROCHET BABY FLIP FLOPS – FREE CROCHET PATTERN
Please remember: You are free to use this pattern to make and sell, but do not republish or distribute this pattern in any way. DO NOT use my photos in your listings. Please do share my blog links! It’s a quick and FREE way of supporting Whistle and Ivy and more free crochet patterns in the future.
PLEASE read my Disclaimer before working my free patterns!
What you need: (affiliate links)
– F Hook
– Medium Weight Yarn in 2
(I suggest Knit Picks Brava, Caron Simply Soft or Mighty Stitch)
– Darning Needle
Abbreviations: US Terms
Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Dc – Double Crochet
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Sl st – Slip Stitch
St – stitch
Gauge: 9 sc = 2″ (alternately, you can use the small sole as the gauge, and adjust your hook accordingly to get the correct length.)
READY TO MAKE YOUR CROCHET BABY FLIP FLOPS?
The written pattern below is FREE and sized for 3-6 months. You can find a PDF that includes NINE sizes from Newborn – Toddler size 9 in my shops. The PDF is formatted for easy crocheting on-the-go or for easy printing, it doesn’t include ads or comments. Thanks for your support! Where would you like to shop today?
3-6 MONTHS SIZE (approx. 4″)
Sole: Make 2 (Worked in the round)
NEED HELP? VIEW THE VIDEO FOR THE 3-6 MONTH SIZE HERE.
1. Ch 11.
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. Working across the opposite side: dc in next 3 ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next 4 chs. Join with first sc. (26 sts)
2. Ch 1. 2 sc in next 3 sts. Sc in next 9 sts. Work 2 sc in next 5 sts. Sc in next 9 sts. Join. (34 sts)
3. Ch 1. *Sc in next st, work 2 sc in next st* work 3 times. Sc in next 9 sts. *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* work 5 times. Sc in next 9 sts. Join and tie off. (42 sts)
With second color use a loose tension and sl st all around your sole piece. (See Photo).
Tie off. Find the middle of the heel.
Body:
1. Counting the sl sts, count 8 to the right. Join your second color. Ch 1. Sc in same st. Sc in next 2 sts. Ch 8. Sk 9 sts, sc in next st. Sc in next 2 sts. Ch 16. Join with a sl st with the very first st of the round. (Make sure your chain isn’t twisted.)
2. Ch 1. Sc in same st. Sc in next 29 its (across the heel, up the side and all across your toe piece chain.). Join with sl st. Tie off.
Weave in all ends.
Toe Strap (Make 2):
Start with an 8” tail. This is a separate piece.
Ch 11
1. Sc in the 2nd ch from hook. Sc in next 9 chs. Turn. (10 sts)
2. Ch 1. Hdc in same st. Hdc in next 9 sts. (10 sts)
Leave a long tail.
BABY FLIP-FLOPS CONSTRUCTION:
Using either tail of your toe strap and a yarn needle, sew the strap in place, going in and out through both loops in the end of the strap and both loops on the side of the sole. You can place the strap up or down the shoe to suit yourself, but I placed mine directly in front of where the connector toe piece connects with the sole.
To attached the toe piece, put about 8” of yarn on your needle. For the right shoe, find 1 st to the left of the middle dc in the sole (for the left shoe, find 1 st to the right). Wrap the yarn over and under that dc st to give it a firm hold, (but keeping the yarn loose) going around that stitch with your needle and around the toe piece. I do it about 3 times so there are only 3 pieces of yarn between the toe. Tie firmly on the bottom to secure it in place. (you can even secure with a dab of hot glue)
Are you making flip-flops for a little walker? You might want to think about making them non-slip!
Here are 7 tried and tested methods!
Bethany, thank you for sharing your pattern for these adorable little flip flops!! I’ve just had surgery on my left hand, so unable to crochet right now. As soon as I heal up, I’ll be making a pair for my great grandbaby!! She’ll love them!! You have incredible designs! Thank you for sharing!! Hugs from Choctaw, Oklahoma!!
You are welcome! Thank you so much for your sweet comment! I means so much to hear that my patterns are being used :) Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you have a speedy recovery!
Congratulations Bethany on your new baby girl!! She’ll have the best dressed little tootsies in the world!! Enjoy every second and Happy Thanksgiving!!
Thank you so much! Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
Hi
I live in South Africa, so can’t find the same wool you used… will it be fine if I use a double knit wool and 4 mm hook?
I think it might! Make your sole and double-check the length to make sure the sizing is correct. You might need to adjust your hook, but that yarn would probably be very close.
Just wanted to thank you for producing such a cute pattern. I had a friend link these to me on Facebook and asked if I could make them for a niece of hers and they were just a blast to make. They’re so easy and quick to whip up and all of my coworkers that I have made them for just fawn over how adorable they are. Thanks again for a wonderful pattern. I look forward to adding little buttons and bows to the straps as I make more.
You are so welcome! Thanks for taking the time to comment, it means a lot :)
First off, I just want to say this was really fun to make, thank you! A couple of friends at my church came upon this pattern and asked if I could make a pair for their newborn boy, since they are Seattle Seahawks fans, I took and used Seahawks colors to make. They absolutely love them. I fact, a few ladies at church fell for them and asked if there is a way to make adult sizes for them. I’m only just starting to learn how to adjust patterns to fit, so I was wondering if there is a way to adjust the soles for bigger sizes?
Thank you! I am glad you like the pattern! And you can check out my women’s slipper patterns for a sole to start your adjustments. I just released these Boat Shoes Slippers:
http://www.whistleandivy.com/2014/08/womens-boat-slippers.html
Or these toddler slippers:
http://www.whistleandivy.com/2014/03/toddler-boat-slippers.html
Everyone has a unique gauge, but pay attention to the suggested yarn and hook for best results!
PLEASE SEND ME THE PATTERN FOR THE PINK AND GREY FLIP FLOP.
Would you please tell be how to find a pattern for the sole that explains the sizing and what hook size to use, etc?
Really appreciate this pattern. Thanks!
You’re welcome!
I love your patterns! I started crocheting when my baby girl was born last Sept. I’ve made so many shoes following tutorials from YouTube that would just not stay on her feet. So far everything I’ve made that you have done stays on great! I just made a pair of these cute sandals in yellow and pink to match her birthday dress. Thank you so much for sharing!!
You are so welcome! Thanks for your sweet comment :)
Just started my first pair of flip flops having alittle trouble with the strap between the toes, but I’ll keep working on them. My son and daughter-in-law have friends that are pregnant and this will make great shower gifts. Look forward to using more of your patterns.
Thanks! Be sure to check out the video, I hope it clears up anything you are struggling with!
Download the adobe reader app. It works in that. You have to have it on your ki.dle b4 trying to download and open.
God. I really wish your comment box was at the TOP of the comments.whew. that was a ton of scrolling i made the 0-3mo. With a G hook since i crochet slightly tight. They were iny 3inches long. I am thinking i will jump to the next size!
Row 9 said to sc in same st turn 90 degrees. I didn’t understand so I watched the video and I didn’t see you turn 90 degrees. Did I mess up?
At 11:39, I stop working rows, turn 90 and start working down the side.
Hi there!
My God-Sister had linked me your pattern for this since she wanted me to make them for her baby due in a few months. I followed your video on YouTube and found it very easy! I love how they turned out! I was able to make the pair in just under 2 hours. Not bad considering I had my kids bouncing in and out of my workspace. Lovely tutorial and adorable flip flops!
Thanks so much!
Melissa
You are so welcome! Thank you for your kind comment :)
I followed the pattern with no trouble and they are super cute! But I made my niece a pair and sent them off, 10 hours away. And they are too small :( The strap across the top is not long enough to stretch over her chubby baby feet. I think newborn would be okay, but anyone considering making this pattern in larger sizes, I suggest getting measurements or adding a few stitches to that top strap so that it will fit!
Unfortunately all babies’ feet are different, and people crochet at different tensions. The 3-6 months size fit my niece’s feet perfectly at 6 months old.
What is the mm size of your F hook? That should have been put on the list not just the letter as all F hooks are not the same in mm size.
3.75 mm
You’re welcome!
Thank you!
I can’t figure out how to tie off on the slip stitch around the sole. Mine looks so sloppy :-( please help!
Ya, it’s kinda tough! I kinda go in and out through the stitching on the bottom. I will tie a small knot with the two ends, take one end up and down, and the other end down and up the stitching ( about 2 sts each). Pull it a bit before cutting it so it doesn’t come loose. You will be able to see it no matter what!
These are SO cute! I tried making one last night for my daughter who is 9 months. I made the 6-9 month pattern and could barely squeeze her chubby little feet into it! I am trying again tonight, but I altered the pattern on my own: I am using one size bigger crochet hook and bumping some of the stitches up one size (SC becomes HDC and HDC becomes DC). I don’t want to use anything bigger than DC because I want it to still hold its shape. I will let you know how it works out!!! Thank you so much for the pattern :)
Thank you! One hook size should be enough!! If you bump up all the sts and use a bigger hook I am afraid they will be way too big! Let me know how it turns out. Was your finished shoe the same size as mine?
I tried it and it turned out okay! The sole was a little big, but not WAY too big…big enough that she could grow into them over the rest of the summer. The only part where I increased way too much was in the chains that go around the ankle and around the front. With the strap across the front, I just made it until it was the same size across as the sole; I think I did like 6 or 7 rows of HDC and didn’t go around the edge. I’ll have to keep trying!
Oh good! I hope you can get them to work!
I love these, just need to mske some for 9-12 month and 18 month. Do you have a way to make these bigger sizes? A friend asked me to make bigger ones.
Thanks.
Christel
It would take some trial and error, but you could do it. I go up about 2 ch on the foundation for each size up. You will want to work an extra round for the 18 month, to make it wider, so take that into account for your overall length. The rest of the body shouldn’t be too hard! I am working on getting a pattern written for larger sizes if you can wait a few months.
Oh good! I am glad you figured it out. I will have to use that tail idea :) Weaving in the ends is my nemesis, haha!