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Tia

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Baby Starfish Barefoot Sandals

(This pattern originally appeared online at Craftown.com. Copyrights have now reverted to me, the designer.)  
 
Help your baby make a splash at the beach or pool with their very own pair of Starfish Barefoot Sandals! These cute accents are much cooler in summer time for baby's little feet, but still punch up the cute factor. Crochet a pair in any color to match all of baby's summer outfits or beach ware. This pattern comes together fast and can easily be crocheted in one sitting. Baby barefoot sandals would also make a clever and creative baby shower gift as well. Lengthen the straps and toe loop to create barefoot sandals for kids or adult size feet.

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Size: Newborn - 12 months

Skill Level:  Easy

Materials: Caron Simply Soft, any color

Hook size: G/4.25mm

Abbreviations:
CH = chain
SC = single crochet
HDC = half double crochet
DC = double crochet
MR = magic ring/loop (tutorial)
RND = round
SL ST = slip stitch

Gauge: not needed

Instructions: (Make two)

Starfish
Create a magic ring (aka adjustable loop).
Ch 1, 12 sc in ring, tighten loop, sl st to 1st sc.
[Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc, hdc in next 2 chs, dc in next 2 chs. Skip next sp in magic ring, sl st in next space.] 6 times, and end with sl st to same sc as join from round 1. Do not fasten off, proceed to toe loop instructions.

Add the Toe Loop
Ch 15, sl st to round 1 to form the toe loop, fasten off, weave ends.

Straps
Ch 40 (Ch 80 if you want the strap to wrap twice around ankle), sl st to back of starfish point opposite of the toe loop. Ch 40 more (Ch 80 if you want the strap to wrap twice around ankle). Finish off. This forms the ankle straps. (See image.)

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Tia

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Originally published at http://www.craftown.com/Baby-Starfish-Barefoot-Sandals.html

Baby Heart Barefoot Sandals

(This pattern originally appeared online at Craftown.com. Copyrights have now reverted to me, the designer.)  
 
What could be cuter than your baby sporting some barefoot heart sandals this summer? These adorable heart-shaped barefoot sandals are the perfect accessories for your little angel’s wardrobe and much cooler than wearing baby shoes or socks on a hot summer outing. Plus, they are super adorable!

You can crochet a pair of barefoot sandals for your baby using this free pattern, quick and easy. That’s my favorite part of this pattern. I have made several pairs for friends’ babies and as shower gifts too. Crochet them in any color with just about any yarn (although Caron Simply Soft is a nice soft yarn to start with for delicate baby feet).

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Size: Newborn - 12 months

Skill Level:  Easy

Materials: Caron Simply Soft, any color

Hook size: G/4.25mm

Abbreviations:
CH = chain
SC = single crochet
HDC = half double crochet
DC = double crochet
MR = magic ring/loop (tutorial)
RND = round
SL ST = slip stitch

Gauge: not needed

Notes: This pattern has been updated/edited to make the heart portion a little easier to follow and create. I've also created a YouTube video to go along with the changes in hopes that it will also be an aide to creating the pattern. (The YouTube video is for the adult pair, and the beginning heart is the same on both patterns.)
Crochet Hearts Barefoot Sandals Tutorial - http://youtu.be/p95zpgZA0ng

Instructions: (Make two)

Heart -
Start with a MR, ch 2, dc 3, hdc 3, dc, ch 15. Sl st to first chain to form toe loop. Hdc 3, dc 3, ch 2, sl st to magic ring. Pull magic ring tight.
Break yarn, weave ends.

Straps -
Ch 40 (Ch 80 if you want the strap to wrap twice around ankle), sl st to back of heart opposite of the toe loop. Ch 40 more (Ch 80 if you want the strap to wrap twice around ankle). Finish off. This forms the ankle straps. (See image.)

Rock the hook,
Tia

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Originally published at http://www.craftown.com/Baby-Heart-Barefoot-Sandals.html