Crochet shoes for doll


 


Crochet pattern using DK yarn and 4mm crochet hook. 

Great for using up bits of left over yarn. 


Stitches used dc (UK) sc (US), slipped stitch

Crochet shoes for an 18 inch doll

Make 10 chains

Round 1 = 1 dc in 3rd chain from hook. Work 2 more dc in same space. 1dc in each of next 6 chains, 4 dc in last chain,

Then working on opposite side of cast on chains, work 1 dc in each of next 6 chains, 3 dc in last chain (22 dc worked altogether)

Round 2 = 2 dc in each of next 3 dc, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 2 dc in each of next 4 dc, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 2 dc in each of next 3 dc (32 dc)

Round 3 = 1 dc in each dc

Rounds 4 – 6 (shape top)

1 dc in each of next 24 dc, [decrease 1 dc over next 2 dc] 8 times,

1 dc in each of next 16 dc, [decrease 1 dc over next 2 dc] 4 times

1 dc in each of next 16 dc, slip stitch over each of next 4 dc,

1 dc in each of next 15 dc, slip stitch in next dc.

Cut off yarn. Fasten off. Thread in loose ends.

Turn inside out. Sew flowers/bows/buttons on.

 There is a video tutorial on YT for this. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHnX7r0cT7Y



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