Ivelle Crochet Baby Shoes Pattern in US Half Double Crochet

These Ivelle crochet baby shoes by Hoooked use a compact oval sole, a shaped half-double-crochet upper and a simple cuff. The supplied English pattern uses UK terms, including “half treble.” The complete version below converts that stitch to US half double crochet so the sole and decreases are easier to follow for US readers.

Materials and Sizing Notes

• Hoooked Eucalyps or Somen; the source lists 2 × 100 g. Treat that as the supplied materials allowance, not an exact amount consumed by one pair.
• 4 mm crochet hook.
• Tapestry needle, scissors and a marker for the first stitch.

The supplied copy does not give a finished sole length, an age range or a gauge. For that reason, this article does not label the shoes newborn, 0–3 months or any other age. Make the sole and measure its inside length against the intended foot before continuing. The 24–36–48-stitch sole sequence is one source size, not a multi-size chart.

US Stitches and Round Notes

US terms: ch = chain; sc = single crochet; hdc = half double crochet; dc = double crochet; sl st = slip stitch; st(s) = stitch(es); sp = space; BLO = back loop only; inc = 2 stitches in one stitch. A decrease combines two stitches into one. Use a marker where a round begins. Unless specifically stated, a turning ch 1 adds height and is not a stitch.

All “htc” / half-treble stitches in the source become hdc here. For hdc2tog, yarn over, insert into the next stitch and draw up a loop; yarn over, insert into the following stitch and draw up a loop; yarn over and pull through all five loops. Each decrease consumes two stitches and makes one. Start Rounds 2–14 with ch 1, which does not count, and join to the first actual stitch.

Step 1: Make the Sole

Round	Instructions	Count
1	Ch 9. Work 3 hdc in the second ch, hdc in next 6 ch, 6 hdc in the last ch; along the other side work 6 hdc, then 3 hdc in the starting chain. Join.	24
2	Ch 1; 2 hdc in each of next 3 sts, 6 hdc, 2 hdc in each of next 6 sts, 6 hdc, 2 hdc in each of last 3 sts. Join.	36
3	Ch 1; (2 hdc in next st, hdc) three times, 6 hdc, (2 hdc in next st, hdc) six times, 6 hdc, (2 hdc in next st, hdc) three times. Join.	48

The six end stitches in Round 1 go into the same last foundation chain. At the starting end, the initial three hdc and final three hdc share the second chain. Keep the long sides free from extra increases so the sole stays oval.

Step 2: Work the Side Wall and Toe

Change to the upper color. Round 4 is worked in BLO to create the visible sole ridge. The toe decreases are centered between twelve plain hdc on each side. Check the total before the next round: the decreasing center section becomes shorter each time.

Round	Instructions	Count
4	Ch 1; hdc in BLO of every stitch. Join.	48
5	Ch 1; 12 hdc, (hdc, hdc2tog) eight times, 12 hdc. Join.	40
6	Ch 1; 12 hdc, (2 hdc, hdc2tog) four times, 12 hdc. Join.	36
7	Ch 1; 12 hdc, (hdc, hdc2tog) four times, 12 hdc. Join.	32
8	Ch 1; 12 hdc, hdc2tog four times, 12 hdc. Join.	28
9	Ch 1; 12 hdc, hdc2tog twice, 12 hdc. Join.	26
10–14	Ch 1; hdc around and join.	26 each

At the end of Round 9, the toe is closed into a rounded upper while the cuff remains open. Do not add stitches into the joining slip stitch or beginning chain. That common mistake widens the heel and moves the next round’s toe decreases out of the center.

Step 3: Finish the Cuff and Second Shoe

Round 15: change back to the sole color and work slip stitches around the opening in the opposite direction, as specified in the source. Keep the edging relaxed so the cuff is not tightened. Fasten off, weave the ends into the matching-color fabric and make the second shoe in the same way. Compare both finished soles flat before washing or shaping.

The source photograph includes decorative buttons and twisted ties, but the supplied written steps do not explain a separate fastening construction. This tutorial therefore finishes the plain cuff rather than inventing an attachment pattern. The shoes’ fit depends on the yarn, gauge and actual foot measurement; they are soft crochet accessories rather than structured outdoor footwear.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does htc mean in the original?

It refers to the UK half-treble stitch. This article consistently writes it as US hdc.

What age do these shoes fit?

The supplied copy gives no age or finished sole length. Measure your sole and the intended foot rather than using an invented age label.

Do I need to buy buttons?

The written source does not require them to complete its stitched shoe. This tutorial keeps the cuff plain.

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Pattern and Photo Credits

Written adaptation of Baby Shoes Ivelle by Hoooked. All reference photographs come from that supplied pattern and show its original samples. Detail crops are labelled in their captions. The written steps and arithmetic have been reviewed against the supplied pages; this article has not been physically crocheted or maker-tested.