This classic baby booties crochet pattern will become your favorite go-to crochet Mary Janes for baby! This pattern works up fast and the pop of color makes them a fun project to make. They are perfect for your next baby shower! Pattern PDF includes sizing from newborn to toddler.
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Are you someone who is a fan of the classics?
These crochet Mary janes baby shoes are definitely classic. When I set out to design these, I knew I wanted something cute and quick. These crochet baby booties fit the bill. Not only will you love everyone’s “oohs ” and “ahhhs” over how cute they are, you will love that you can crochet a pair in under an hour. Plus, the little dot (flower?) gives an extra bit of contrast to make these little crochet baby shoes extra adorable
You can either make the button functional or decorative, it’s your choice! Either way, be sure to seal the threads with super glue or clear nail polish so there is no risk of the button coming off.
And, due to a Youtube commenter, I also made these crochet baby booties with a little more color pop! Read directions on how to make the bottom sole a different color.
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CROCHET MARY JANES BABY SHOES: CROCHET PATTERN
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What you need to make crochet Mary janes :
- Medium Weight Yarn, your favorite soft acrylic (KnitPicks Brava in Seashell and Cornflower)
- Size F Hook (My favorite hooks)
- 2 small buttons
Abbreviations: (American Terms)
St – Stitch
Ch – Chain
Sc – Single crochet
Dc – Double Crochet
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Sc decrease – Sc2tog
hdc decrease – Hdc2og
Dc decrease – Dc2tog
Sl st – Slip Stitch
Gauge: 9 dcs – 2”
SIZE 3-6 MONTHS CROCHET MARY JANES
Make 2 (Worked in continuous rounds)
Approx. 4″ long
Ch 11.
1. Work 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4 chs, hdc in next ch, dc in next 3 chs, 7 dc in last ch.
Working across opposite side :
Dc in next 3 chs, hdc in next ch, sc in next 4 chs.
Place marker and move up each round. (26 sts)
2. Work 2 sc in next 3 sts. Sc in next 9 sts. Work 2 sc in next 5 sts. Sc in next 9 sts. ( 34 sts)
3.*Sc in next st. Work 2 sc in next st* work 3 times. Sc in next 9 sts. *Sc in next st. Work 2 sc in next st* work 5 times. Sc in next 9 sts. (42 sts)
4. Sc in next 41 sts. Hdc in last st. (42 sts)
5. Dc in next 10 sts. Hdc in next st. Sc in next 31 sts.(42 sts)
6. Sc2tog. Sc in next 6 sts. Sc2tog. Sc in next 9 sts. Sc2tog 7 times. Sc in next 9 sts. (33 sts)
7. Hdc2tog. Hdc in next 4 sts. Hdc2tog. Sc in next 9 sts. Dc2tog 4 times. Sc in next 8 sts. (27 sts)
8.
Right: Sl st 12. Ch 9. Sc into 5th ch from hook. Sc in next 4 sts. sl st into next st on the shoe. Sl st in next 14 sts. (27 sts {not including the sc and ch sts of the strap})
Tie off.
Left shoe: Sl st in next 23 sts. Ch 9. Sc into 5th ch from hook. Sc in next 4 sts. Sl st into next st on the shoe. Sl st in next 3 sts. [27 sts (not including the sc and ch sts of the strap)] Tie off. Weave in ends.
To make the shoes two-toned, work steps 1 -3, but end round 3 by moving up your stitch marker, sl st into next st and tie off.
4. Join Color B at the stitch marker. Work through BLO. Ch 1. Sc in same st. Sc in next 41 sts. (42 sts) Join with a sl st.
5. Ch 1. Sc in same st. Hdc in next st. Dc in next 7 sts. Hdc in next st. Sc in next 32 sts.(42 sts) Join with a sl st.
6. Ch 1. Sc in same st. Sc2tog. Sc in next 5 sts. Sc2tog. Sc in next 10 sts. Sc2tog 7 times. Sc in next 8 sts. (33 sts) Join with a sl st.
7. Ch 1. Sc in same st. Hdc2tog. Hdc in next 3 sts. Hdc2tog. Sc in next 9 sts. Dc2tog 4 times. Sc in next 8 sts. (27 sts) Join with a sl st.
8.
Right Shoe: Sl st in next 12 sts. Ch 9. Sc into 5thch from hook. Sc in next 4 sts. sl st into next st on the shoe. Sl st in next 14 sts. [27 sts (not including the sc and ch sts of the strap)] Tie off.
Left shoe:
Sl st in next 23 sts. Ch 9. Sc into 5thch from hook. Sc in next 4 sts. Sl st into next st on the shoe. Sl st in next 3 sts. [27 sts (not including the sc and ch sts of the strap)] Tie off.
Dot: Start with adjustable ring or 3-ch loop.
Work 8 sc into the ring. Pull your ring tight.
Join with a sl st and tie off.
Construction:
Attach a small button on the opposite side of your strap with a needle and thread. Make sure it is VERY secure, and seal the button’s threads with a dot of super glue or finger nail polish over where they cross on the button. Attach the dot by hand sewing, or attaching with hot glue. If you are using hot glue, but sure your are gluing to the very edge of the dot, as the edges of the small circle may curl up over time.
These crochet Mary Jane shoes are perfect for almost any occasion! Enjoy!
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Hi Bethany I crochet these slippers for my granddaughter at Christmas and they were so cute. The only thing is that they are very slippery on hardwood floors and she fell and really bumped her head. Is there anything that i could put on the bottom to make they non skid?
I’m haven’t personally tried it myself, but I have heard some readers use spray-on silicone.
I use hot glue. Put a couple of lines on the bottom and let dry. Worked for my niece when she started walking.
Sew on shelf liner
A few dots of puffy paint can make any knit or crocheted slippers non skid. They are inexpensive to buy. I personally always make a little ‘footprint’ type looking pattern (5 dots for the toes, then a small line swooping down the side, and a larger dot at the heel.)
Hi. Adorable pattern. Please tell me where I start on 3-6 month size after round 3.
I see the other sizes don’t tie off. Thanks.
Sorry! I see there is a typo there. Don’t tie off, continue around.
Ok, completely ignore my last comment. I mudt be blind,lol! I JUST saw where to get it…. I , do want to thsnk you for your absolutely gorgeous patterns. As a mother of 5 on a tight budget, i appreciate the kind generous designers like you who make it possible for mothers like me to make beautiful things for our loved ones. Thank you so much!
Oh no worries! You are very welcome :)
Is there any way to get the written pattern? I had ot saved before but my cell phone caught a virus and wiped everything from myphone including baby pics :/ and unfortunately for me,im far too impatient when it comes to watching a video due to YouTube continuously buffering… please, id love to make my baby and toddler (woth both infant and toddler patterns) a few pairs (they hate keeping shoes on) to keep their toes warm this fall/winter. Thank you in advance! (^_^)
Hi! Thanks for your great patterns. I am a beginner and your videos helped me get started, now I’ve done 3 of your shoe patterns and learned all the stitches. Thanks!
You are very welcome! Thanks :)
What would change if I used worsted weight 4 ply yarn and still used the F hook? Thank you
The pattern actually calls for worsted. Unfortunately, I only use Caron so I can’t comment on what other yarns will do. You will just have to work up a shoe and compare it to the approx length in the pattern.
Hi! I love your creations they are the cutest ever!! Thanks for the pattern written and the video tutorial it is very helpful, however I have found discrepancies from pattern to video on a couple of your patterns. The video works best because I use the pattern and my stitches are off…I always have to adjust. I want to save your pattern to keep making is it okay if I repost your pattern directing back stating I adjusted slightly?
Hi Meghan!
I made a slight change to the written pattern, and haven’t updated the video, but it was for my own perfectionism and doesn’t affect the outcome. I have made more of these than I can count (they were big sellers in my shop) so I assure you that the pattern is correct. Please don’t repost my pattern, you are always welcome to link to me, but reposting it in full violates my copyright as well as my blog’s terms of use.
Thanks!
Cute shoes! On step four for the 0-3 month is it sc all around or hdc all around? The video says you misspoke. I am confused.
I always type the correct thing (it is so nerve-wracking to shoot a video, and my face isn’t even in it!) so trust the text, not my voice. Sc all around except work a hdc in the last st.
Bethany- Love the Maryjane shoes. I worked them up for 0-3 month size, no problems until I tried to make the dot. I found a youtube instruction for the magic ring, but your instructions say crochet 6 then crochet 2, what stitch? or Am I just missing something obvious? Thanks in advance for any help
Oh no! Sorry, it should say single crochet. I am uploading an updated one shortly. In fact, I actually work 8 sc in the magic ring and tie off there. Sorry for the confusion!
Thanks, worked up just perfect. Will be trying more of your patterns, crochet and sewing. Thanks for sharing. Will give credit for your patterns, too.
Thanks! Glad you got it worked out.
What is the best way to attach the flower?
Honestly, I just use a dab of hot glue.
Really bummed that I can’t view the pdf without a giant black logo covering must of the pattern :( I’ve tried several different readers (kindle, iPhone, iPod, computer, etc ) guess I’ll have to go find a different pattern to use
Did you try tapping “reader view” or opening in Adobe Reader? The logo is a light gray watermark.
hi Bethany,
I am a beginner and I am learning how to read patterns. I would love to try your patterns, but like someone else on here said, it is very difficult to read them with your black logo covering them. I am using a regular desk top, and I have tried opening it with adobe. it will not allow me to do so. the only file it is allowing me to open the patterns with is a PDF file. any suggestions?
The logo is light gray, not black, so for some reason your desktop is not displaying it correctly. Many other commenters were using a Kindle, which is e-paper and having problems displaying gray, but I have no idea why you would be having problems with your computer. Did you try a different browser? PDF is an Adobe Reader file, so it should open with it. Do you have it installed?
Hi Bethany
I am diabetic and I have very little feeling in my feet. Therefore I cannot feel if a shoe is on or off until I fall over it. These Mary Jane slippers are just what I have been looking for to have for myself as a slipper. If you have this pattern in adult sizes it would be very much appreciated.
Hi Gloria,
I am so sorry! I don’t currently have this one in adult sizes, but I have gotten requests for more adult slippers so I am going to design more.
Would love to crochet your patterns but your logo covers most of the pattern and it is black so you can’t see all the pattern.
You can try a different app like Adobe Reader. It doesn’t display well on a Kindle, because it’s e-paper instead of a tablet screen. The watermark is light grey and will display correctly on a screen.
Thank you that worked.
These are so adorable and your video tutorial was so helpful to me as a beginner. Thank you so much!
Thank you Jessame! I am glad you like the video :)
Dear Bethany
Thank you for the instructions. they
arevery ciear.
I enjoyed to make the shoes for my grandaughter and
I’m sure she’ll enjoy wearing them.
You are very welcome! Thank you for your sweet comment, I am glad you like the pattern!
Hi Bethany,
I just wanted to say “Thank You” for sharing your gorgeous little Mary Jane pattern. I loved making these cute shoes. Was wondering, any tips on how I can make it for myself! Ha ha ha…
Look forward to doing more of your creations.
Best wishes,
Aires
You are so welcome Aires! Thank you for taking the time to leave such a sweet comment :)
I might just need to write an adult version ;)
Yay! That would be great!! :)
I’m trying to make a bigger one right now for my 5 year old….The size 8 fits my 2 year old. :)
Any hints how many stitches to add?
Xx
I usually go up 2 chains for each size up, but i think It would be easier to grab some bulkier year and a bigger hook and work the size 8.
Great, will try the bigger yarn and needle :)
Thanks Bethany
You’re welcome!
Adorable! Is there an optional off for this pattern? I can only read a small portion of it due to the logo covering a large area where the pattern text is. Any help would be appreciated.
That should have read, optional pdf… silly auto correct. :)
Thank you! If you are using a reader, try using a different reading app. The logo is very light gray when displayed correctly.
Hi Bethany, this is a very smart & the best pattern that I found. This pattern to crochet the shoes in round makes it neat and nice avoiding the confusion of whether the stepping stitch should be counted or crocheted into. Because some did and some didn’t and was not mentioned in the pattern. So I have to redo the work several times. I’m glad that I found your pattern that I can make it straight to the end. No more confusions! Thanks Bethany!
You are very welcome! I am glad you like my pattern, and I appreciate your sweet comment. Thank you!
Is there a way to make the Mary Jane Slipper any bigger for a 3 or 4 year old?
I am not sure what shoe size your child wears, but I have this pattern in a toddler size, that goes up to size 8. But if you make it with a larger hook and bulkier yarn, you can make them even bigger.
http://www.whistleandivy.com/2013/10/toddler-little-dot-mary-janes.html
Hello there Bethany! I worked up a pair of these and I absolutely love them! Just had a few questions – 1) What size buttons did you use? ; 2) What are the average sizes for the different age groups – so I make sure I’m gifting the correct sizes. Please and thank you!
Thanks!
Approximate sizing (everyone crochets differently)
0-3 months: 9.5 cm long
3-6 months: 11.5 cm long
6-9 months: 13 cm long
9-12 months: 14 cm long
Lov all your patterns. So easy for a beginner to understand.
Thank you Bonnie! I am so glad you like them :)
Hey! I love the video tutorial for this pattern! I am having a problem when downloading any of your patterns, where they are water marked with the logo and I can’t read through it. I was just wondering if I missed a step or did something wrong when downloading. Thank you for the help!
If you are reading on a device, you need to use a different reading app than the default one. If you are using a computer, try a different browser. The watermark is light gray and doesn’t interfere when displayed correctly.