These Navy Bloom Mary Janes are the perfect combination of charm and comfort for the little ones in your life. Crafted with simple crochet techniques, including working in the round and basic increases and decreases, this pattern makes it easy to create these sweet shoes for toddlers. The navy blue color is timeless and versatile, while the bloom-inspired embellishments add an extra touch of whimsy and style.
These Mary Janes are not only practical, keeping tiny feet cozy and secure, but they are also a delightful addition to any toddler’s wardrobe. Whether you’re making them for a special occasion, as a gift, or just because, these shoes are sure to bring smiles and brighten up any outfit.
Skill Level: Beginner
Size: 2.25” wide x 4.5” in length.
Gauge: 17 sts and 18 rows = 4” [10 cm] in single crochet
Materials
Yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream (100% Cotton; 200 yards [184 meters]/113 grams): Indigo (1 skein)
Hook: US size H/8 (5 mm)
Notions: 7/8” wide grosgrain ribbon of your choice, sewing needle and coordinating thread, lighter (optional), scissors, tapestry needle.
Pattern Notes
This pattern only requires approx. 25-30 grams of yarn.
Pattern (make 2)
Ch 12.
Rnd 1: Sc 3 in second ch from hook, sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next. Working in back bumps of foundation ch, sc in next 10 sts, sl to join into rnd. (24 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, (2 sc in next st) 3 times, sc in next 8 sts, *2 sc in next st; rep from * 3 more times, sc in next 8 sts, sl to join. (30 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, *(sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) 3 times, sc in next 9 sts; rep from * twice more, sl to join. (36 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, *(sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) 3 times, sc in next 9 sts; rep from * twice more, sl to join. (42 sts)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, *(sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) 3 times, sc in next 9 sts; rep from * twice more, sl to join. (48 sts)
Rnds 6-7: Ch 1, sc tbl in next 48 st, sl to join.
Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc in next 20 sts, *sc2tog, sc in next 5 sts; rep from * 3 more times, sl to join. (44 sts)
Rnd 9: Ch 1, sc in next 19 sts, *sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts; rep from * 3 more times, sl to join. (40 sts)
Rnd 10: Ch 1, sc in next 15 sts, *sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * 4 more times, sl to join. (35 sts)
Rnd 11: Ch 1, sc in next 15 sts, *sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * 4 more times, sl to join. (30 sts)
Rnd 12: Ch 1, sc in next 15 sts, *sc2tog, sc in next st; rep from * 4 more times, sl to join. (25 sts)
Finishing
Weave in all ends.
Cut four 13” pieces of grosgrain ribbon. Snip notches into one end of each ribbon as shown, sealing with a lighter if necessary to avoid raveling. Sew unnotched end of ribbon to either side of each shoe.
Pattern states: Rnds 6-7: Ch 1, sc tbl in next 48 st, sl to join.
This – tbl – abbreviation is not listed nor explained. What is it referring to?
Hello! I believe this means “through the back loop” hope this helps! – Nicola, Editor
These are the cutest things. I love them