Crochet Amigurumi Doll Shoes For Playtime Fun

Crafting tiny sneakers for your amigurumi creations adds a charming touch, making them irresistibly cute. Ashley from The Loopy Lamb offers a delightful doll accessory pattern that transforms simple yarns into adorable doll shoes. These miniature kicks, complete with neat laces and snug soles, not only complete the look of your amigurumi dolls but also offer a personal flair to each character.

The pattern is user-friendly, requiring only two contrasting colors of worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm crochet hook. Plus, it's a fun way to use up those yarn scraps! The best part is, you can enjoy this creative process without any complexities, and before you know it, your little amigurumi friend will be sporting a brand new pair of stylish sneakers.

Customization Ideas for Amigurumi Doll Shoes

1. Colors: Mix and match yarn colors to suit the doll's outfit or seasons.
2. Textures: Try different yarns like fuzzy for boots or cotton for smooth sneakers.
3. Decor: Add beads, buttons, or tiny charms for extra flair.
4. Patterns: Introduce stripes, polka dots, or embroidery for unique designs.
5. Laces: Use ribbon, embroidery floss, or metallic threads for a fun twist.
6. Functionality: Make the shoes removable or add fasteners for play.

These quick changes can make your crochet doll shoes uniquely yours, adding personality and fun to each project.

Making The Crochet Amigurumi Doll Shoes

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in two colors of your choice (in the example, We Crochet’s Bravo Worsted in Tranquil and Dove Heather are used).
• 3.5 mm (E) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Locking stitch marker or any stitch marker of preference.
• Tapestry needle.
• Scissors.

Abbreviations Used:

• ch - Chain
• sc - Single Crochet
• inc - Increase (make two single crochets in the same stitch)
• dec - Decrease (combine two stitches into one)
• sl st - Slip Stitch
• st(s) - Stitch(es)
• BLO - Back Loop Only

Step by step Pattern

Round 1:

1. Create a magic circle.
2. Work 6 single crochets (sc) into the magic circle.
3. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch.
4. Pull the tail end of your yarn to close the magic circle.

Round 2:

1. Work a single crochet increase (2 single crochets in the same stitch) in each stitch around.
2. By the end of this round, you should have 12 stitches.

Round 3:

1. Work 1 single crochet into the next stitch, then a single crochet increase in the following stitch. Repeat - around.
2. You should have 18 stitches at the end of this round.

Round 4:

1. Work 1 single crochet into each of the next 2 stitches, followed by a single crochet increase in the next stitch. Repeat - a total of 5 times.
2. Work 1 single crochet into the last stitch.
3. You should end this round with 24 stitches.

Round 5 (Change Color):

1. Join your main color yarn.
2. Work this round through the back loops only.
3. Slip stitch in each stitch around.
4. Keep the stitch count at 24.

Round 6:

1. Continue with the main color.
2. Work through the back loops only.
3. Single crochet in each stitch around.
4. Stitch count remains 24.

Rounds 7-9:

1. Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around.
2. Stitch count remains 24.

Round 10:

1. Work 1 single crochet in each of the first 9 stitches.
2. Perform 6 single crochet decreases spread evenly across the next stitches. Use invisible decreases for a neater finish.
3. Work 1 single crochet in each of the remaining 3 stitches.
4. You should have 18 stitches at the end of this round.

Rounds 11-12:

1. Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around.
2. Keep the stitch count at 18.

Round 13:

1. Work 1 single crochet in the first two stitches.
2. Fasten off and perform an invisible join to finish.

Adding Laces:

• Cut a 10-inch piece of yarn in the first color used (the sole color).
• Embroider three lines across the front of the shoe to simulate laces.

Ensure to weave in all ends securely.

This pattern creates one shoe. Repeat all steps to make the second shoe.

Note: Always check your gauge by measuring across the widest point of the shoe after Round 4, which should be 1 and a half inches for the shoe to fit properly on the doll.