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!?
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CROCHET BABY FLIP FLOPS – FREE CROCHET PATTERN
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– 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.)
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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!
How can I make these for a 16 month old?
The simplest way would be to use a bigger hook and bulkier yarn.
What size hook?
I’m not sure. It would depend on what yarn you use and what your personal gauge is. An 18 mo old (depending on his/her size) might have a size 5 shoes, which would be about 4 3/4”. You will just have to experiment.
Well written pattern, great little project! They are so cute. I used cotton and did the cross strap in a k1p1 rib. I took a pic but am not sure how to add it.
Thank you! I bet they are so cute!
Thank you for this pattern, I have it saved on my computer and making for my great niece, this will be very nice an I look forward to following you, as crocheting is a dying art and it does not seem many do it anymore. My grandmother taught me 40 years ago and I going to teach my granddaughter
Thank you again
You’re welcome! It’s true, I am hoping to inspire people to take up crocheting!
I have been inspired! But making these adorable little flip flops is a bit more challenging than I had expected. I am very grateful for the videos. As a beginner (also a fastidious perfectionist), they are what has made it so I don’t give up from abject frustration.
Thanks and keep up the good videos, lots of explaining of basics is good, very good!
You’re very welcome!
Bethany,
In your written patterns for the flip flop you have the number of stitches that one should have after each step in the 0-3 month sandal sole. I have practiced and practiced trying to make the sole for the 3-6 month flip flop, but each time I get a different stitch count when I’m finished. Could you please tell me how many stitches there should be in each step of making the sole for the 3-6month and 6-9 month. Thank you!
Have you viewed this video?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLAUDK-P6Wk
Thank you for doing the video, I am a visual person . I cannot wait to try this pattern.
You’re welcome!
Hi Sonya, I actually don’t sell, but these ladies do:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/225081614/made-to-order-crochet-baby-flip-flops?ref=shop_home_active_1
https://www.etsy.com/listing/225191542/crochet-summer-baby-flip-flops-made-to
https://www.etsy.com/listing/225109608/baby-flip-flops?ref=shop_home_active_1
love it
I cannot wait to try your pattern.. must now go shopping for yarn and hot glue.. :D .. thank you so much for making your patterns available for everyone.
You are very welcome!
these are fantastic a brilliant idea.
Thanks so much!
Bethany,
First of all, these baby sandals are ridiculously cute! Second, if one more person forwards me the link to your blog…! Seriously though, I’m going to have to make dozens of these now.
Love your patterns!
Lisa
Haha! Thank you :)
I second that Lisa, love all her patterns. Nicely written and easy to follow. Finished products are very adorable. Love them all !!!
I would love to make the flip flops or any other shoe or slipper. Problem is, I only know how to knit. Do you have any patterns for knitting. Thanks
Unfortunately no! I don’t know how to knit.
I am a knitter too, but it was super easy to crochet these little flip flops. She has a step by step video and for the parts where she’s a little too fast for beginners you can on the links for the individual stitches, there’s a video for those too. She is very detailed with the videos, they are GREAT! I made a pair last night and it only took a few hours to get down the stitches, after that it was a snap. They are really fast to make after you get the hang of the stitches. You should try them!
Hi,
I just wanted to reassure you that you will want to make the baby sandals in the crochet pattern, so the sandal is a little sturdy. I do both and I reassure you that crocheting is much easier to learn than knitting. If you get on the internet and ask how to crochet, there will be self help lessons on videos. If you spend a morning or afternoon, just practicing, you will learn crochet. Hope this was encouraging. Have fun!
Thank you for the free pattern!!
You’re welcome!
Do you have a pattern for 12-18 months? My daughter is 16 months and I want to make her some, these are too adorable!
My niece would love these for her little one (8 mo.) but is concerned about slipping (they have hardwood flooring) so would be awesome to have some tip to make slip/proof!
They have a spray you can put on the soles of yarn shoes/slippers. I don’t know what it’s called, but I used it in the past and it works good.
Hi Bethany, I love your shoe patterns, they are adorable. Is there any way to make them non slip for toddlers just starting to walk, I have to take them off her to stop her slipping.
I have personally never made them non-slip, but I have heard other’s suggest using puffy paint or hot glue on the bottoms. Another reader also crocheted a separate piece from hemp and attached it to the bottom. I hope this helps!
Hot glue! :) Definitely agree on the hot glue! :) I’d do it in either a dotted, striped, or swirl pattern on the bottom to get lots of gripping points ^-^
You can buy a spray on rubber made for backing rugs, shoes,slippers, anything you want to make non slip
While in Florida this winter I learned to make bali slippers. The bottoms are made with a non skid fabric which I purchased at a quilt store Quilters Quarters at Zephyrhills. I bought extra because I crochet warm footies for elderly people who have mobility issues. I buy shoe inserts at $Store or Walmart, cut them to desired size, the cut the nonskid a quarter inch larger. Do a blanket stitch all the way around non skid, tack glue the insert to inside of it, then sew with yarn needle to the sole. It works great!I’m now wishing I had bought more of it but I think I saw it online and it comes in different colors. Hope this helps-I am 68 and still learning new things-I love it!
Thanks so much for sharing!
I found online that you can use acrylic latex caulk to make them non-slip. Hope this helps.
Thank you!
Thanks Ginny :D
Hello, your little shoes are so cute I am a little confused on how to do the sole for the flip flops. Is there a way you can make a video on the sole or something?
Hi…ur little flip flops are cute…my coworkers all sent me the link..I have one question ..”when working on the sole..the last round when u increase on the top you say to sc 2x in the next 5 sts. But in ur video u do it 10x? Is that right? I’m looking at the 3-6 month sole…” thank you for your help… Tina
Thanks! Nope, in the video I do it 5 times as well.
thank you
I wonder if you would tell me how you tied off when changing colors? I have not made these yet, cute as they are, because little items are hard to hide ends in. Thanks for making pattern available. At least 3 people have sent my your link via FB — I can take a hint :)
haha! Thanks :) The ends are a bit of a nuisance, and its really impossible to hide them completely. For the sl st edge, I stitch it back and forth through the back side of the sl st on the sole. It’s not perfect, but not terrible! The other tail aren’t too bad, the top part is easier to hide. Hope this helps!
Thank you Bethany! Yes, it does help, and it’s good to know it’s not just a “me” thing with those ends in little items :)
Thank you Kamiko!
Hi Bethany, I’m making these for my cousin’s baby. My question is that when I go to make the heel strap, it says to find the middle of the heel and count 8 (3-6 months) sl st to the right and join, then to make the chain and skip 9 sl st and join again, but when I do that it, I end up joining the chain to the 3rd sl st from the left of the middle on the heel. If that makes any sense? Did I mess up or do I need to skip a couple more sl st before joining?
Are you working 2 sc before making the chain?
Thank you for your help.
Great! Will put it on my calendar. Congrats on your new little package :)
Thank you so much!
Finally made the pink and gray flip flops Bethany!!! Absolutely adorable….can’t wait to make another colour scheme. Greatly appreciate the free patterns and you tube tutorials. You have inspired me in crocheting that’s for sure due to the cute shoe patterns from your website. Keep up the creativity!! THANK YOU!! x
You are so welcome!! Thank you very much for your kind words, they mean a lot :)