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Pattern Auroch Loafer

Materials:

  3 colors of worsted weight yarn

(MC = Main Color) Red – 1 ¾ oz (50g)(CC1 = Contrast Color 1) – Beige -

small amount

(CC2 = Contrast Color 2) – White -

small amount

  Yarn needle

  4 pins

  Scissors

  Crochet hook 3.5mm (E) or size

needed to obtain gauge

Gauge: 17hdc to 4” (10cm)

Sizes 0-3mos (3.5”/9cm length) 

3-6mos (3.75”/10cm length) 

6-12mos (4.25”/12cm length) 

Abbreviations

  Ch = chain stitch

 

St/s = Stitch/es  Beg = Beginning

  Sk = skip stitch

  Dc = double crochet

  Hdc = half double crochet

  Sc = single crochet

  Slst = slip stitch

  hdcBLO = half double crochet in back

loop only

  hdc2togBOS = half double crochet

two stitches together working in the

Back of Stitch......work as follows

“[YO, insert hook into back of next st,

(BOS), YO, draw up a loop, insert hook

into the next BOS, YO, draw up a loop

(4 loops on hook), YO and draw

through all 4 loops” 

 

dc2togBOS = double crochet two

stitches together working in the Back

of Stitch (follow instructions for

dc2tog but work in BOS)

 

sc2tog  = single crochet 2 stitchestogether.........work as follows

“insert hook into next st, YO and draw

up a loop, insert hook into next st, YO

and draw up a loop, YO and draw

through all 3 loops on your hook”. 

  dc2tog = double crochet 2 stitches

together ............work as follows

“(YO, insert hook into next st, YO,

draw up a loop, YO pull through two

loops on your hook) repeat bracket 1

more time then YO and pull through

all 3 loops on your hook.” 

  dc3tog  = double crochet 3 stitches

together...........work as follows

“(YO, insert hook into next st, YO,

draw up a loop, YO pull through two

loops on your hook) repeat bracket 2

more times then YO and pull through

all 4 loops on your hook.”   scBLO = single crochet in back loop

only

 

scBOS = single crochet into back of

stitch

  hdcBOS = half double crochet into

back of stitch/work

  YO = yarn over

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  [ ] = work brackets as many times as

indicated e.g [2hdc, hdc] rep 5 times

means you will work instructions 4

more times so you have worked the

brackets 5 times in total.

Special Stitches

scBOS/hdcBOS

With this stitch you will work into the back of

the stitch, performing each stitch as usual,

except you insert your hook into the loop

behind the stitch, rather than under the top

two strands.

 

For Beginners...

For all sc rounds/rows the first sc is always 

worked into the same st  as the beginning ch1.

hdc and dc are worked into the next st along,

unless told otherwise.

Size 0-3mos (3.5’ length) 

Important– 

 before you begin, wind off about5.5 yards (5m) of MC yarn (so you do not have

to cut yarn in the middle of your work).

Sole

Round 1. Using CC1, Ch10, 2sc into 2nd

 ch from

hook, 1sc in each of the next 7 sts, 6sc into

last st, 1sc in next 7 sts, 2sc in last, join with

slst to first sc (24sts). 

Round 2. Ch1, 2sc in same st as ch1, 2sc in

next st, 1sc in each of next 8 sts, 2sc into each

of the next 4 sts, 1sc into next 8 sts, 2sc into

each of the next 2 sts, join with a slst to 1st

 sc

(32sts). 

Round 3. Ch2 (count as a st), 1hdc in same st

as ch2, 1hdc in next, 2hdc in next, 1hdc in

next 9 sts, [2hdc, hdc] repeat 5 times, 1hdc in

next 8 sts, 2hdc, 1hdc, join to ch2 with a slst.

Fasten off and sew in ends (40sts).

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Upper

Join MC to the back loop only in the centre of

the heel (I joined between beg ch2 and 1st

 

hdc).

 

Round 4 . (keep tension loose as you need to

work into the back of this st later) Ch1, scBLOin each st around, join with a slst to 1

st st

(40sts)

Pull the yarn through so you don’t lose any

stitches while you perform the next part.

Using CC2, slst around the inside of the shoe,

Join with slst, fasten off CC2 yarn and sew in

ends.

Tongue

Using the extra yarn (MC) locate the 6 centralstitches at the front of the shoe. Join yarn to

the right side leaving a 2 yard (150cm) tail.

 

Row 1. Ch1, sc 6, (6sts)

Row 2. Ch1, turn, sc 6 (6sts)

Row 3. Ch1, turn, sc in same st as ch1, sc2tog

twice, sc in last st (4sts)

Row 4. Ch1, turn, sc 4 across (4sts)

Row 5-10. Repeat Row 4 six more times,

fasten off and sew in end, (don’t sew in

beginning long tail). 

This is what your slip

stitches should look like

from the outside

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Using the long tail, sc evenly around the edge

of the tongue, ensuring that you work 2sc into

the upper corners.

Fasten off and sew in ends.

Pick up the loop of yarn at the back of the

heel where you left off.

Round 5. Ch1, scBOS (see special stitches on

 page 2) all the way around (work behind the

tongue, as the tongue will sit on top/on the

outside of the shoe), join to top of 1st

 st

(40sts). 

Round 6. Ch2 (count as a st), hdcBOS in next

14 sts, hdc2togBOS 5 times, hdcBOS 16, join

to top of ch2 with a slst (36sts).

 Round 7. Ch1, sc 15, sc2tog, dc2tog, sc2tog,

sc15, join to 1st

 st (33sts)

Round 8. Ch2 (does not count), hdc in each of

the next 11 sts, dc2tog five times, hdc into

next 11 sts, join to top of 1st hdc with a slst

(27sts).

Round 9. Ch1, sc in each of the next 11sts,

sc2tog 3 times, sc 10, join to 1st

 sc with a slst

(24sts), make tab.

Tab at back of shoe

Slst into next st (i.e not same st as join),

Row 1. Ch1, turn, sc2,

Row 2. Ch1, turn, sc2, fasten off & sew in ends

Pin tongue to the front of the shoe, and using

the yarn needle and a small amount of main

color, sew the tongue securely onto the front

of the shoe.

 

2sc into upper

corners

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Join CC1 to the shoe on the left hand side of

the tongue and slst around the shoe.  

Fasten off CC1 yarn and sew in ends.

 

LacesWith CC1 make 3 x ch5 laces, leaving long (5-

6’) tails at each end. With CC2 make 2 x Ch17

laces with long tails at each end.

 

With the front of the shoe facing you, count

out from the right hand side of the tongue 4

sts (see next photo). Using the yarn needle,

 join one of the Ch17 to the base of the shoe

(between sole and upper) and sew in securely

(see section on pg 13 if you do not know howto sew in ends). Join the other end of the ch17

tail approximately 4-5 stitches back. Repeat

for the other side. Make sure all ends are

securely sewn in.

Now using 2 of the ch5 laces, pin the upper

and lower lace across the tongue of the shoe,

positioning them evenly and according to

what looks best, leaving a gap in the middle

for the last lace to be sewn on later.

 Picking up the ch20 Picking up the Ch17, (you may wish to use

pins to hold in place) sew the laces into the

body of the shoe, sewing over  the Ch17 so it is

held securely in place under  the laces. Repeat

on the other side of shoe.

Attach ch17

4sts to the right

of tongue

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Using the remaining ch5 lace, secure it across

the centre of the shoe, and sew in the ends at

the base of the shoe between the upper and

the sole 

Make other shoe

 

See finishing section at the end of pattern for

a small trick to help keep shoes on wriggly

feet!

3-6mos (3.75” finished length)

Before you begin, wind off about 5 yards

(5m) of MC so you do not have to cut yarn in

the middle of your work.

Sole

Round 1. Using Contrast Color 1, Ch12, 2hdc

in 3rd

 ch from hook, hdc8, 6hdc in last, hdc8,

3hdc in last. Join to top of ch12 (ch12 counts

as st - 28sts).

Round 2. Ch2 (count as st), hdc in same st as

ch2, 2hdc in next st, hdc 10, 2hdc in each of

the next 5 st, hdc 10, 2hdc in last st, join totop of ch2 (36sts). 

Round 3. Ch2 (count as st), hdc in same st as

ch2, hdc in next, 2hdc, hdc 12, [2hdc, hdc] rep

5 times, hdc 9, 2hdc, hdc. Join to top of beg

ch2. (44sts) Fasten off and sew in ends

 

Upper

Join MC to the BLO in the centre of the heel (I

 joined between 1st

 and 2nd

 hdc).  

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Round 4. Ch1, scBLO in each of the next 44sts,

 join to 1sts sc with a slst (44sts).

Pull the yarn through so you don’t lose any

stitches while you perform the next part.

Using CC2, slst around the inside of the shoe,

Join with a slst. Fasten off CC2 yarn and sew in

ends.

Tongue

Using the extra yarn (MC) locate the 6 stitches

at the centre of the toe. Join yarn to the right

side leaving a 2 yard (150cm) tail.

Row 1. Ch1, sc 6, (6sts)

Row 2. Ch1, turn, sc 6 (6sts)

Row 3. Ch1, turn, sc in same st as ch1, sc2tog

twice, sc in last st (4sts)

Row 4. Ch1, turn, sc 4 across (4sts)

Row 5-11. Repeat Row 4 seven more times,

fasten off and sew in end, (don’t sew in

beginning long tail).

 

Use the long tail to sc evenly around the edge

of the tongue, being careful to slst in the

decrease corners (as pictured) and 2sc into

top corners. Cut tail and sew in ends.

Central 6 stitches

This is what yourslst’s should look like

from the outside 

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Pick up the loop of yarn at the back of the

heel where you left off work.

Round 5. Ch1, scBOS 44 (work behind  tongue

as the tongue will sit on top/on the outside ofthe shoe) (44sts)

 

Round 6. Ch2, hdcBOS15, hdc2togBOS twice,

dc2togBOS three times, hdc2togBOS twice,

hdcBOS 15, join to top of 1st

 st (37sts). 

Round 7. Ch1, sc14, [sk1, sc] rep 5 times, sc13,

 join to 1st

 sc (32sts). 

Round 8. Ch2, hdc13, sk 1, dc3tog, sk1, hdc10,

sk1, hdc2, sk last st, join to top of 1st

 hdc with

a slst, don’t fasten off  (26sts)  – make tab.

Tab at back

Ch1, sc2, ch1, turn, sc2

 

Fasten off and sew in ends.

Pin tongue to the front of the shoe, and use

the yarn needle and a small amount of main

color to sew the tongue securely onto the

shoe.

Slst into

decrease

corners

2sc into top

corners

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Join CC1 to the shoe on the left hand side of

the tongue

 And

and slst around the top of the shoe. Fasten off

and sew in ends.

Laces

With CC1 make 3 x ch5 laces, leaving long tails

on both ends. With CC2 make 2 x Ch18 laces

with long tails on both ends.

 

With the front of the shoe facing you, count

out from the right hand side of the tongue 5

sts. Using your yarn needle, join one of the

Ch18 to the base of the shoe (between sole

and upper) and sew in securely (see section on

 pg 13 if you do not know how to sew in ends).

Join the other end of the ch18 tail

approximately 4 stitches back. Repeat for the

other side with the second Ch18. Make sure

all ends are securely sewn in.

Now using 2 of the ch5 laces, pin the upper

and lower lace across the tongue of the shoe,

positioning them evenly and according to

what looks best, leaving a gap for the central

lace to be sewn on later.  

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Picking up the Ch18, sew the laces into the

body of the shoe, sewing over the Ch18 so it is

held securely in place under the laces. Repeat

on the other side of shoe.

 

Using the last ch5 lace, secure it across the

center of the shoe

 

and secure the tail between the upper and

the sole, fasten off and sew in ends securely.

 

Make other shoe!

6-12mos (4.25” finished length) 

Before you begin, wind off about 5.5 yards

(5m) of MC so you do not have to cut yarn in

the middle of your work.

Sole  (on the first round it changes back and

forward from hdc to dc – so be aware)!

Round 1. Using Contrast Color 1, Ch14, 3hdc

in 3rd

 ch from hook, dc 10, 7dc in last, dc 10,

2hdc in last. Join to top of 1st

 st with a slst

(32sts).

Round 2. Ch2 (count as st), hdc in same st as

ch2, 2hdc in each of the next 2 sts, hdc 10,

2hdc in each of the next 7 sts, hdc 10, 2hdc in

each of the next 2 sts, join to top of ch2 with a

slst (44sts). 

Round 3. Ch1, sc in same st as ch1, [2sc in

next, 1sc in each of the next 2 sts] rep 2 times,

1sc in each of the next 10sts, [2sc in next, 1sc

into each of the next 2 sts] rep 5 times, 1sc in

each of the next 10 sts, 2sc into next, 1sc into

next st, join to the top of 1st sc with a slst

(52sts).

Fasten off and sew in ends  

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Upper

Join main color to the back loop only in the

centre of the heel (I joined between 2sc).

 

Round 4. Ch1, scBLO in each of the next 52sts,

 join to 1sts sc with a slst (52sts) 

Pull the yarn through so you don’t lose anystitches while you perform the next part.

Using CC2, slst around the inside of the shoe,

Join with slst. Fasten off CC2 yarn and sew in

ends.

Tongue

Using the extra yarn (MC) locate the 8 stitches

at the centre of the toe. Join yarn to the right

side leaving a 2 yard (2m) tail.

 

Row 1. Ch1, sc 8, (8sts)

Row 2. Ch1, turn, sc 8 (8sts)

Row 3. Ch1, turn, sc 8 (8sts)

Row 4. Ch1, turn, sc in same st as ch1, sc2tog,

1sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc2tog, 1sc in lastst (6sts)

Row 5. Ch1, turn, sc 6 across (6sts)

Row 6-13. Repeat Row 5 eight more times,

fasten off and sew in end, (don’t sew in

beginning long tail).

 

Use the long tail to sc evenly around the edge

of the tongue, being careful to work 2sc into

top corners. Cut tail and sew in ends.

Pick up the loop of yarn at the back of the

heel where you left off work.

Round 5. Ch1, scBOS 52 (you need to work

behind  the tongue, because the tongue will sit

outside/on top of the shoe) Join to 1st

 sc with

a slst (52sts)

Central 8 stitches

2sc into top

corners

Outside view

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Round 6. Ch2, hdcBOS18, hdc2togBOS twice,

dc2togBOS four times, hdc2togBOS twice,

hdcBOS 18, join to top of 1st

 st with a slst

(44sts). 

Round 7. Ch2 (count as a st), hdc 14, hdc2tog

twice, dc2tog three times, hdc2tog twice, hdc

15, join to ch2 with a slst (37sts)

Round 8. Ch2, hdc 15, dc2tog 3 times, hdc 15,

 join to 1st

 hdc with a slst (33sts). Make tab.

Tab at back

Row 1. Ch1, sc in same st as ch1, 1sc in next,

Row 2. Ch1, turn, 1sc in same st as ch1, 1sc in

next, fasten off and sew in ends.

Use CC1 to slst around the top of the shoe (I

have not slst’d around all the way in the

photo as the tongue will sit on top, although

you can slst all the way around if you like)!

Pin tongue to the front of the shoe, and usethe yarn needle and a small amount of main

color to sew the tongue securely onto the

shoe.

Laces

With CC1 make 3 x ch8 laces, leaving long tails

on both ends. With CC2 make 2 x Ch21 laces

with long tails on both ends.  

With the front of the shoe facing you, count

out from the right hand side of the tongue 5

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sts. Using your yarn needle, join one of the

Ch21 to the base of the shoe (between sole

and upper) and sew in securely (see section

over page if you do not know how to sew in

ends). Join the other end of the ch21 tail

approximately 6 stitches back. Repeat for the

other side with the second Ch21. Make sure

all ends are securely sewn in.

Now using 2 of the ch8 laces, pin the upper

and lower lace across the tongue of the shoe,

positioning them evenly and according to

what looks best, leaving a gap for the central

lace to be sewn on later.Picking up the ch20 Sew the laces into the body of the shoe,

sewing over the Ch21 so it is held securely in

place under the laces. Repeat on the other

side of shoe.

Using the last ch8 lace, secure it across the

center of the shoe, and secure the tail

between the upper and the sole, sew in ends

securely.

Finishing...

Being a mum I found a little trick to help keep

booties on my sons. Sew a 1.5 inch strip of

0.8mm elastic at the heel (stretching the

elastic slightly as you go) – It works a treat!  

Sewing in ends.

The correct way to finish your items is to

sew/weave in the ends, rather than tying with

a knot. Thread the end of your yarn through a

yarn needle, then, working on the wrong side

of your work, insert your needle under about

5sts (being careful not to go right through so

it is not seen on the right side) Pull yarn

through, then repeat in the opposite

direction, to make a horse shoe shape. Fastenoff.