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.)
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!
Hi Judy!! I made a pair today and fell in love, (thanks Bethany!!) so I will b adding them to my Etsy shop Southern Sweet Crochet very soon. Just thought I’d let you know! (Bethany, if you don’t approve of this comment, let me know, I’ll delete it. Love, love, love the pattern!! Thanks so much!)
Blessings,
Nicki
No problem whatsoever :) I’m glad you like them!
I do not understand your new directions of turning the toe strap 90 degrees. I’m trying to figure out how to get one tail of yarn on each side, not the same side. Thank you for the latter , this is my only issue.
Yes! I’m sorry, they will be on the same side, you will have to cut a second piece to sew the other side on.
Thank you! Have fun making them :)
Please accept my apologies Vicky, I must have been tired when I answer this comment, and didn’t see which pattern this pertained to. YOU are correct, there is only one sole per shoes. I am so sorry if this caused confusion.
Hi. Do you have a pattern for a toddler size. 12-24 months.
A flip flop pattern or any pattern?
I have these toddler patterns:
http://www.whistleandivy.com/2014/03/toddler-boat-slippers.html
http://www.whistleandivy.com/2013/10/toddler-little-dot-mary-janes.html
I’m having a hard time making the second part of the body… I’m a little lost on that part. If you can email me and help me I’d be so greatful.
Were you able to view the video?
Any chance you have a similar knit pattern?
I’m sorry! I don’t knit :(
You can google how to convert or go to youtube. Amazon also has on ing.v
Hi ,
I’ve been making these and have finally got the base part down and it’s neat and tidy but once I start the strap parts the sole starts to roll up a bit doesn’t / won’t stay flat like yours :( what could I be doing wrong ? – I am making the new born size !
Hi Jo,
I can’t quite picture what you are describing! Would you mind sending me a photo on Facebook or email?
Could you email me this pattern, I can’t get it to pull up.
Candice.cook76@gmail.com
What is your specific problem?
I have to try this for my 4 month old daughter. She can’t stand wearing shoes. Thanks for sharing.
You are very welcome!
Hi hun! I figured out what my problem with the rest of your precious baby pattern was!!! I was downloading to my nook…and all it wanted to give me was a bunch pic with your website on them..lol….SOOOOO when my cartoon lightbulb came on above my little head this morning and I downloaded to my laptop…..EVERYTHING IS CRYSTAL CLEAR AND I HAVE THE ENTIRE PATTERN THAT YOU SO GRACIOUSLY SHARED WITH US FOR FREE THANKYOU SO MUCH!!
Wonderful! I am glad you got it worked out :) You are very welcome!!
I am just wondering if you have this pattern for a six to nine months little one? Seriously adorable thankyou so much for the free patterns…
You are welcoem! And Yes! 4 sizes are included in the written pattern: 0-3, 3-6, 6-9, 9-12 months.
!Hi! I was really excited to make these but when I open the pattern, I can’t read more then half of it because the logo blocks it. I tried filling in the blanks myself but its not working out.s
Make sure you are opening the pattern with the newest version of Adobe Reader or try tapping “reader view.”
beautiful baby shoe patterns. I’m a crochet fanatic, and have been for years.
Thank you! Me too :)
Glad you got it. You’re welcome!
Hi! I have seen photos of these adorable flip flops everywhere (pinterest, Facebook, ravelry) and I’ve been dying to make them. I am a knitter normally, but followed my first crochet pattern a week ago, so I’m eager to try these. Thank you so much for offering your patterns!! I have designed knit patterns and you are inspiring me to do more~ Thank you!
Yay! Thank you! You are very welcome :D
That is strange! Try going up one more hook size. Have you made any of my patterns before?
I’m having the same exact problem. Doing the 3-6 month size and I’m getting only 2 inches with an F. I’ve tried a G and H and still don’t get anywhere near the 4 inches. HELP!
An H hook and yours are 2” long?! Send me a photo, let me see if I can see a problem.
I’m having the same problem. I am doing the 3-6 months and they aren’t even coming out to 4″ using the next hook size. I’m going to go up another hook size tonight!
I’m making these awesome flipflops right now and your instructions are great. I noticed in your pictures it appears there is no beginning or end to your stitching. How are you hiding where you join and your tie off knots?
A note (that may be obvious) – if you are left handed, you have to count to the left (instead of right) in step 5. Thank you Bethany!
Hi Jody!
I just tie everything off on the bottom. I kind of talk about it in the video, but really the best way I have found is to tie a small, sturdy knot and seal the ends with a tiny dab of glue. Its seems less messy-looking than other ways!
These are so cute!!! A friend asked me to make a pair for another friend’s daughter. I used a light pink and seafoam green. They came out adorable :-) and thanks for the wonderful video. I found it very easy to follow.
Thank you! You are very welcome :D
These baby sandals are too cute.