Crochet Baby Moccasins Pattern

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**Find the PDF version of this pattern in my shop by clicking here. Great for easy printing!**

I feel like baby moccasins are EVERYWHERE nowadays. But I haven't seen a crochet pattern for this specific style of baby moccs, so I jumped right on creating them!

Really, these are pretty simple to make. They work up quick, and don't require any crazy skill. I took plenty of photos for assembling the shoe, so hopefully it makes creating these a breeze! 

The pattern includes 3 different sizes: 0-1, 2-3, and 3-4. (They have some stretch to them, so they are forgiving)

Size 0-1 fits feet up to 3.5 inches
Size 2-3 fits feet up to 4 inches
Size 3-4 fits feet up to 4.5 inches

What you'll need:

Size F (3.75 mm) hook (a set like this would be perfect for a beginner)
worsted weight yarn of choice (I used both Red Heart Super Saver and Caron Simply Soft)
yarn needle

Notes:

-ch at the beginning of rows do not count as stitch
-to achieve the striped look I did on one of the moccasins pictured, alternate colors every two rows when working the top of the shoe

 Gauge

17 single crochet by 19 rows equals a four inch square

Abbreviations:
ch- chain, sc- single crochet, sc2tog- single crochet two together, st(s)- stitch(es), BLO- back loop only, sl- slip

Pattern:

*Size 0-1*
Bottom of shoe:
ch 6
1) sc in 2nd ch from hook, and across row (5)
2) ch 1, turn, 2 sc, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc (7)
3) ch 1, turn, 2 sc, sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc (9)
4-12) ch 1, turn, sc across row (9)
13) ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog (7)
14) ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog (5)
do not fasten off (see photo A below)

Back of shoe:
sl st down the left side of the bottom of the shoe from where you left off in row 14 until you get to row 7 from the bottom of shoe. There you will ch 1. (see photo B below)
1) work 16 sc around the outside of the bottom of the shoe, ending on row 7 of the other side of the shoe
2-6) ch 1, turn, sc across (16) (see photo C below for what it will look like)
7) (you are now working the fringe, see photos D & E below) *ch 5, sl st BLO into 2nd ch from hook and the 3 remaining ch's (4 total sl sts), sl st into next 2 sts, repeat from * 6 times, ch 5 sl st BLO into 2nd ch from hook and the 3 remaining ch's (4 total sl sts), sl st into last st (you will have 8 fringes)
fasten off and leave long tail for sewing

Top of shoe:
*tie slip knot with a 12 inch tail before beginning ch for sewing shoe together*
ch 12
1) sc in 2nd ch from hook, and across row (11)
2-6) ch 1, turn, sc across row (11)
7) ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc into next 7 sts, sc2tog (9)
8) ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc into next 5 sts, sc2tog (7)
9) ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc into next 3 sts, sc2tog (5)
fasten off and weave in end

See below for assembling the shoe.

*Size 2-3*
Bottom of shoe:
ch 7
1) sc in 2nd ch from hook, and across row (6)
2) ch 1, turn, 2 sc, sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc (8)
3) ch 1, turn, 2 sc, sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc (10)
4-15) ch 1, turn, sc across row (10)
16) ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog (8)
17) ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog (6)
do not fasten off (see photo A below)

Back of shoe:
sl st down the left side of the bottom of the shoe from where you left off in row 17 until you get to row 8 from the bottom of shoe. There you will ch 1. (see photo B below)
1) work 18 sc around the outside of the bottom of the shoe, ending on row 8 of the other side of the shoe
2-7) ch 1, turn, sc across (18) (see photo C below for what it will look like)
8) (you are now working the fringe, see photos D & E below) *ch 5, sl st BLO into 2nd ch from hook and the 3 remaining ch's (4 total sl sts), sl st into next 2 sts, repeat from * 7 times, ch 5 sl st BLO into 2nd ch from hook and the 3 remaining ch's (4 total sl sts), sl st into last st (you will have 9 fringes)
fasten off and leave long tail for sewing

Top of shoe:
*tie slip knot with a 12 inch tail before beginning ch for sewing shoe together*
ch 14
1) sc in 2nd ch from hook, and across row (13)
2-7) ch 1, turn, sc across row (13)
8) ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc into next 9 sts, sc2tog (11)
9) ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc into next 7 sts, sc2tog (9)
10) ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc into next 5 sts, sc2tog (7)
fasten off and weave in end

See below for assembling shoe.

*Size 3-4*
Bottom of shoe:
ch 8
1) sc in 2nd ch from hook, and across row (7)
2) ch 1, turn, 2 sc, sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc (9)
3) ch 1, turn, 2 sc, sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc (11)
4-16) ch 1, turn, sc across row (11)
17) ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 7 sts, sc2tog (9)
18) ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog (7)
do not fasten off (see photo A below)

Back of shoe:
sl st down the left side of the bottom of the shoe from where you left off in row 18 until you get to row 9 from the bottom of shoe. There you will ch 1. (see photo B below)
1) work 20 sc around the outside of the bottom of the shoe, ending on row 9 of the other side of the shoe
2-8) ch 1, turn, sc across (20) (see photo C below for what it will look like)
9) (you are now working the fringe, see photos D & E below) *ch 5, sl st BLO into 2nd ch from hook and the 3 remaining ch's (4 total sl sts), sl st into next 2 sts, repeat from * 8 times, ch 5 sl st BLO into 2nd ch from hook and the 3 remaining ch's (4 total sl sts), sl st into last st (you will have 10 fringes)
fasten off and leave long tail for sewing

Top of shoe:
*tie slip knot with a 12 inch tail before beginning ch for sewing shoe together*
ch 16
1) sc in 2nd ch from hook, and across row (15)
2-8) ch 1, turn, sc across row (15)
9) ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc into next 11 sts, sc2tog (13)
10) ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc into next 9 sts, sc2tog (11)
11) ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc into next 7 sts, sc2tog (9)
fasten off and weave in end

See below for assembling shoe.

Assembling shoe:

for the shoe tie, cut a 16 inch piece of yarn. Then you're going to place it on the back of your shoe, underneath the fringes (see photo below). Fold the fringes over between the last two rows you worked on the back of shoe.

Then, while holding the folded edge over, sew along the back of the shoe using the long tail. To make sure not to sew over your tie, sew lower-- closer to the fringes around the back.

Weave in your end, then it will look like this (you don't have to tie the tie in a knot, I just did cause it looked pretty):

Next you're going to attach the top of the shoe to the rest bottom.

Line up the edges of the top and bottom parts of the shoes, making sure that the toe lines up. The top will go a little past the back of the shoe, which is what you want because you'll attach the back of the shoe to the top of the shoe later. Although I didn't use pins to secure them while sewing, that may be helpful to you. Then using your long tail from the top of the shoe and your needle, sew along the outside edge of the moccasin using a whip stitch. Don't tie off yet.

Next you will connect the top of the shoe to the back part using the same yarn you used to sew around the front of the shoe and your needle (see photo below). Make a few passes to connect them and make them secure (don't sew them all the way up, just to below where the fringes are)  and tie off and weave in your yarn. Do the same for the other side of the shoe with a separate piece of yarn.

After you're done with both shoes and the ends are woven in, just tie a cute little bow with your "tie" and your adorable moccasins are complete! These things are just too cute..

These would make a great baby shower gift or heck, make 'em for your own little one. I did! 

They would make the perfect pair with the flower headband I recently created. Pattern for the headband to come soon! 

Happy making my friend.

Love,
Meg

Baby Bear Cub Hat

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So I've been a little obsessed with making baby hats here lately...

While making hats for my son is fun and all, part of me wants him to be a girl so I can put him in cute hats like the girl version of this baby bear cub hat! Oh my word. The flowers. The cuteness. (insert crying emoji)

This hat was originally inspired by some photo I saw on Facebook (I wish I could remember where!) of a dress that was white and black striped with floral material accent. I loved it, and decided I needed to transform it into something crochet. The hats are the same pattern- I just switched the blacks and whites!

This would make a great baby shower gift or even a fun and easy project for your own babe. The hat is simple-- using a mix of double and single crochets. And I created the cute little flowers crocheting in the "3rd loop". I also decided to make the ears double thick for sturdiness, otherwise they're a little too floppy in my opinion!

I designed the pattern in two sizes: 0-6 months and 6-12 months. Although I feel as if the 6-12 month hat could stretch to fit a toddler! 

Without further ado here's the pattern for this adorable hat:

Baby Bear Cub Hat

What you'll need:

worsted weight yarn of choice [I used Caron Simply Soft in White(A), Black(B), Taupe(C), and Light Country Peach(D), and Red Heart Super Saver in Gold (E), the color I used for the leaves was a scrap I had and I can't for the life of me figure out what brand of yarn that was, so sorry!! I just liked the color so much I had to use it, but any worsted weight green would work. That color will be abbreviated (F)] **note that Caron Simply Soft is lighter than other yarns it's weight. so you may have to use a smaller hook to obtain gauge if you use a different yarn**

Size G 4MM Hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)

tapestry needle

stitch markers

sewing pins

Gauge:

16 dc and 9 rows equals a four inch square

Abbreviations:

ch=chain, st(s)=stitch(es), sl=slip, sc=single crochet, dc=double crochet, R=round, sc2tog=single crochet two together

Notes:

When making the flowers, I work in the "3rd Loop", which is behind the usual two loops that you typically insert your hook into. See photo below for assistance:

Pattern:

*I will write this pattern using the colors I used for the girl hat-- to make the boy hat you will switch the colors A and B.*

Size 0-6 months (fits up to 16" head): 

R1) using A- ch 2, work 12 dc into circle, join to 2nd ch with sl st (12)

R2) ch 2, 2 dc into each st around, join to 2nd ch with sl st (24)

R3) change to B- ch 1, *2 sc, sc into next st, repeat from * around, join to ch with sl st (36)

R4) change to A- ch 2, *2 dc, dc into next 2 sts, repeat from * around, join to 2nd ch with sl st (48)

R5) ch 2, dc around, join to 2nd ch with sl st

R6) change to B- ch 1, sc around, join to ch with sl st

R7-8) change to A- ch 2, dc around, join to 2nd ch with sl st

R9) repeat R6

R10-11) repeat R7-8

R12) repeat R6

R13-14) repeat R7-8

R15) repeat R6

R16) change to A- ch 1, sc around, join to ch with sl st

fasten off and weave in ends with needle

Size 6-12 months (fits up to 18" head):

make a magic circle 

R1) using A- ch 2, work 12 dc into circle, join to 2nd ch with sl st (12)

R2) ch 2, 2 dc into each st around, join to 2nd ch with sl st (24)

R3) change to B- ch 1, *2 sc, sc into next st, repeat from * around, join to ch with sl st (36)

R4) change to A- ch 2, *2 dc, dc into next 2 sts, repeat from * around, join to 2nd ch with sl st (48)

R5) ch 2, 2dc, dc into next 3 sts, repeat from * around, join to 2nd ch with sl st (60)

R6) change to B- ch 1, sc around, join to ch with sl st

R7-8) change to A- ch 2, dc around, join to 2nd ch with sl st

R9) repeat R6

R10-11) repeat R7-8

R12) repeat R6

R13-14) repeat R7-8

R15) repeat R6

R16-17) repeat R7-8

fasten off and weave in ends with needle

Ears(make 4):

using C- ch 8

1) sc into 2nd ch from hook and across row (7)

2-4) ch 1, turn, sc across row (7)

5) ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc into next 3 sts, sc2tog (5)

6) ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc into next st, sc2tog (3)

ch 1, and work sc's around the entire ear- begin working down the left side, and work 2 sc into the bottom two corners:

sew two ears together "wrong sides" facing each other using your needle:

Sew ears to the top of the hat, lining up evenly between rows 3-6 (see below) with the seam at the back. Make sure they're on there securely! If you're making the boy hat, you're done after this step! 

Small flowers (make 2): (worked in continuous round-use stitch markers)

using D- make magic circle

R1) ch 1, work 6 sc into circle (6)

R2) 2 sc into 3rd loop around row (12)

R3) sc into 3rd loop around row (12)

sl st into next st and fasten off, leave long tail to sew to hat

 

Large flower: (worked in continuous round-use stitch markers)

using E- make magic circle

R1) ch 1, work 6 sc into circle (6)

R2) 2 sc into each 3rd loop around row (12)

R3) *2 sc into 3rd loop, sc into 3rd loop, repeat from * around (18)

R4) sc around in 3rd loop (18)

R5) 2 sc in 3rd loop of first 2 sts, work sl st in 3rd loop of next 3 sts, 2 sc in 3rd loop of next 4 sts, sl st in 3rd loop of next 2 sts, 2 sc in 3rd loop of next 5 sts, sl st in 3rd loop of last 2 sts (29)

fasten off, leave long tail to sew to hat

Leaves (make 2):

using F- ch 6

in 2nd ch from hook, in back loop only sl st, sc, sc, dc, 3 dc in last st.

then working on the other side of the original ch 6: 3 dc into first st, dc, sc, sc, sl st into last st

fasten off, leave long tail to sew to hat

Arrange the flowers on the hat how you would like them, and then pin them on (I made the mistake of putting on the first small flower before the leaf and had to rip it off and redo it--oops!). Sew with the long tail and needle in between the rows of "v's" of the flowers so they stay lookin' pretty! Also, a tip for sewing them on: don't sew all the way to the edge of the flower, and the edges will be raised and more realistic and "3D" looking.

And that's it! I'm a fan! And apparently so is Sawyer (nom nom):

If you have any questions or comments feel free to leave them below, I'll get back with you as soon as possible. :)