Mauve Grunge Baby Moccasins Free Crochet Pattern
Mauve Grunge Baby Moccasins Free Crochet Pattern
Introduction
These tiny moccasins are made for the littlest feet — sized for 0–3 months — and they're a sweet little project for anyone who loves baby shoes but wants something with a bit of edge. The grunge-inspired look comes from deep plum soles and uppers paired with contrasting mauve toe patches and a chunky lacing cord tied in a bow. They're worked almost entirely in plain single crochet, so the texture is simple and soft, while the color blocking does all the talking. At just 3.5 inches (9 cm) long, they're quick to make and sturdy enough to stay on wriggly little feet.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight (4) acrylic yarn, approximately 50 yards total — 30 yards plum, 20 yards mauve.
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E/4) crochet hook.
- Notions: Tapestry needle for seaming and weaving in ends, scissors, and a stitch marker (optional).
- Finished size: Sole length 3.5 inches (9 cm), width 1.75 inches (4.5 cm); fits 0–3 months.
Abbreviations
- ch — chain: make a loop of yarn and pull it through the loop on your hook.
- sc — single crochet: insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
- sc2tog — single crochet two together: a decrease that turns two stitches into one.
- sc3tog — single crochet three together: a decrease that turns three stitches into one.
- sl st — slip stitch: insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through both the stitch and the loop on your hook.
- st(s) — stitch(es).
- RS — right side: the side of the work that faces outward.
Gauge
18 sc x 16 rows = 4 inches (10 cm). To check it, crochet a small flat swatch in single crochet and measure a 4-inch section in both directions; adjust your hook size if needed so the finished sole comes out to 3.5 inches long.
Tips Before You Start
- Work the sole rounds evenly and keep your tension relaxed at the curved ends — this is what keeps the oval flat instead of cupping.
- Make both soles and both uppers before you begin seaming, so you can match them up and check that they're the same size.
- When whipstitching the upper to the sole, match the center front and center back first and pin or hold them in place before sewing around the whole edge.
- Space your eyelets evenly by counting stitches between them as you go, so the lacing cord sits neatly around the top edge.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Sole (make 2, plum)
Ch 11.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 8 ch, 3 sc in last ch, turn, sc in next 8 ch, 2 sc in last ch, sl st to first sc (22 sts).
R2: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 9 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in last st, sl st to first sc (26 sts).
R3: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 10 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in last st, sl st to first sc (30 sts). Fasten off.
Upper (make 2, plum)
Ch 21.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (20 sts).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (20 sts).
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 16 sts, sc2tog (18 sts).
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (18 sts).
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 14 sts, sc2tog (16 sts).
Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (16 sts).
Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 12 sts, sc2tog (14 sts).
Row 8: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (14 sts).
Row 9: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 10 sts, sc2tog (12 sts).
Row 10: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (12 sts).
Row 11: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 8 sts, sc2tog (10 sts).
Row 12: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (10 sts). Fasten off.
Toe Patch (make 2, mauve)
Ch 6.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (5 sts).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next st, sc2tog (3 sts).
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc3tog (1 st). Fasten off.
Lacing Cord (plum)
Ch 40. Fasten off.
Eyelets (plum, worked on each upper)
Attach plum yarn at one side of the upper near the top edge. Ch 3, skip 2 sts, sl st in next st — repeat around the top edge of the upper, spacing eyelets evenly (about 6 eyelets per shoe). Fasten off.
Assembly and Finishing
With RS facing, align each sole and upper, matching center front and center back. Whipstitch the upper to the sole around the entire edge using plum yarn. Sew one mauve toe patch centered on the front of each upper, aligning the straight edge of the patch with the upper's top edge. Thread the lacing cord through the eyelets, starting from center front and crossing over, then tie it in a bow. Weave in all ends securely on the inside of the shoes. Lightly steam or mist block the moccasins into shape and let them dry fully before use.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Swap the mauve toe patches for a charcoal gray or mustard for a different grunge palette.
- Use a soft cotton-blend yarn instead of acrylic for a cooler, more breathable summer pair.
- Add a tiny tassel or bead to each end of the lacing cord for extra personality.
