Toddler Two Strap Sandal - Pattern

 
Last night we got another inch of snow. So why am I making sandals? I couldn't help it. I got this pattern in my head and had to get it out. I saw a baby version of this sandal somewhere, I can't remember where, but since I don't have babies I had to come up with a bigger version for my toddlers. I don't exactly like the color scheme on the bigger sandal, the pink and cream, but oh well. 

It is a fairly easy pattern to do, just a lot of pieces to it, I would say it is an advanced beginner. If you have made or looked at my toddler moccasin pattern the sole portion is the same for this shoe. Hey, if it works why change it.

 


Materials:

Worsted weight yarn, two or three colors

Hook G – 4.00mm

two buttons

needle and small amount of thread to sew buttons

Abbreviations:

ch – chain

st – stitch

sl st – slip stitch

sk – skip

sc – single crochet

hdc – half double crochet

dc – double crochet

sc2tog – single crochet two stitches together

sc3tog – single crochet three stitches together

dc2tog – double crochet two stitches together

RS – right side

WS – wrong side

Notes:

This pattern is written for two sizes. First size measures about 6 ¼ inches or a toddler size 9/10, the larger size measures about 7 inches or a toddler size 11/12. The larger size is designated in () in the sole and strap.

Sole

Make 2 for bottom sole and 2 for top sole, four total

Note: it is best to make the soles from the same brand of yarn so they match in size

Ch 19 (23)

R1: 2 sc in 2^nd ch from hook, sc 10 (12), hdc, dc 5 (7), 7 dc in last ch, working opposite side of ch, dc 5 (7), hdc, sc 10 (12), 2 sc in last ch, sl st to first sc – 43 (51) sts

R2: ch 1, sc, 2 sc, sc 15 (19), *hdc, 2 hdc* repeat x 4, hdc, sc 15 (19), 2 sc, sc, sl st to first sc – 49 (57) sts

R3: ch 1, 2 sc, sc, 2 sc, sc 17 (21), *hdc, 2 hdc* repeat x 2, 2 hdc, *2 hdc, hdc* repeat x 2, sc 17 (21), 2 sc, sc, 2 sc, sl st to first sc – 58 (66) sts

R4: ch 2, hdc, 2 hdc, hdc 21 (25), *hdc, 2 hdc* repeat x 3, *2 hdc, hdc* repeat x 3, hdc 21 (25), 2 hdc, hdc, sl st to first hdc, fasten off – 66 (74) sts

Body

Size 9/10

with RS of top sole facing up, sl st to 2^nd st from seam

R5 – ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc 9, ch 6, sk 6, dc 6, ch 10, sk 18, dc 6, ch 6, sk 6, dc 10, ch 4, sk 4, sl st to 3^rd ch of ch 3

R6 – ch 1, sc in same st, sc 20, sc2tog, hdc 8 (across toe ch), sc2tog, sc 25, sl st to first sc

R7 – ch 1, sc in same st, sc 19, sc2tog, hdc 8, sc2tog, sc 20, dc2tog x 2, sl st to first sc

R8 – ch 1, sc in same st, sc 18, sc3tog, hdc 6, sc3tog, sc 19, hdc 2, sl st to first sc, fasten off

Size 11/12

with RS of top sole facing up, sl st to 3^rd st from seam

R5 – ch 3 (counts of first dc), dc 9, ch 7, sk 7, dc 8, ch 10, sk 18, dc 8, ch 7, sk 7, dc 10, ch 6, sk 6, sl st to 3^rd ch of ch 3

R6 – ch 1, sc in same st, sc 23, sc2tog, hdc 8, sc2tog, sc 30, sl st to first sc

R7 – ch 1, sc in same st, sc 22, sc2tog, hdc 8, sc2tog, sc 23, hdc, dc2tog x 2, hdc, sl st to first sc

R8 – ch 1, sc in same st, sc 21, sc3tog, hdc 6, sc3tog, sc 23, hdc 2, sc, sl st to first sc, fasten off

Strap

For left shoe, join in 11^th st from seam, for right shoe, join in 33^rd (39^th) st from seam

Ch 16

R1 – in 3^rd ch from hook hdc, hdc 13, sl st in shoe in st next to join, sl st in next st, turn

R2 – sk sl sts, hdc in first hdc, hdc 10, ch 2, sk 2, hdc, turn

Note: for smaller button hole – ch 1, sk 1, hdc 2, turn

R3 – ch 2, hdc 14, sl st in next st on shoe, fasten off

Edging

Using color of choice, sl st around all openings (toe, side vents, and heel), as well as the top of body and strap.

Attaching the bottom sole

Pull all yarn ends through the bottom of the top sole.

Place the WS of the bottom sole against the wrong side of the top sole, tucking all loose ends between them.

Line the soles up and, using the same color as the bottom sole, sl st the soles together, sl st between the hdc posts, with the stitch against the bottom sole. 

The sl st between the post as opposed to the top of the stitch will give a better edge to the sandal

Finishing

Sew on button and enjoy.

If you have any questions or find any mistakes let me know. This pattern is for personal use only, if you want to sell a finished product please credit me for the design. Thanks and happy stitches!