Rocket Shoes
Sizes Newborn - Toddler Suggested Hook Sizes (l work fairly tightly when I crochet. If you work looser, go down a hook size. If you work even tighter than I do, go up one) Newborn-G 0-3 months - H (will follow same directions as Newborn) 3-6 months - G 6-12 months G Toddler - H Instructions are given for sizes Newborn, 0-3 months with instructions for larger sizes in parentheses and Color) The width sizing is pretty flexible, so much of the size changes comes in increasing the length.
Materials
Less than 75 yards each of two colors. One for the body and a contrast for the fins and nose For the shoes pictures I used Simply Soft. It's a size MEDlUM yarn, but that can be a prety wide range. I find it to be thinner than many in the same category.. You won't need a large amount of either colors. I find that I can get several pair of shoes from a single skein.
Stitches needed ch - chain sC - single crochet sc2tog - single crochet 2 together sS - slip stitch sliding/adjustable loop Nose Starting with contrast color make a sliding/adjustable loop 5 (5, 6) sc in loop jon at first sc with ss Round 1 ch 1,2 sc same stitch 2 sc each stitch around join with ss to first sc Round 2 ch 1 sc same stitch sc around join with ss to first sc Round 3 ch 1, 2 sc same stitch sc next stitch \*2 sc next stitch sc next stitch repeat from \* around join with ss to first sc Round 4 ch 1 sc same stitch sc around join with ss to first sc Round 5 for Newborn - 0-3 months ch 1 sc same stitch sc around break off yarn and join body color Round 5 for all other sizes ch ,1 2 sc same stitch sc next 2 stitches \* 2 sc next stitch sc next 2 stitches repeat from \* around join with ss to first sc Round 6 ch 1 sc same stitch sc around join with ss to first sc break off yarn and join body color Body Round 1 & 2 ch 1, sc same stitch sc around join with ss to first sc. From here on the body is worked in rows. Row 3 ch 1, sc same stitch scacross Repeat row 3 until entire shoe measures 3 % for newborn, 4" for 0-3 months 4 %2" for 3-6 months 5" for 6- 12 months 5 %2" for Toddler 12 - 24 months 6" for Toddler 24 - up These may appear long, but part of the nose isn't really usable for feet. Make even larger sizes by adding to the length and/or an extra increase in rounds on the nose. fasten off yarn, leaving long tail for sewing. DONOTSEWTHEBACKSEAMYET. Fins (make 2) With contrast color (or a third color if that's your whim) Newborn - 0-3 months Ch 6 Row 1 sc in second ch from hook scacross Row 2 ch 1 sc in same stitch scacross Row 3 ch 1 sc in same stitch sC next 2 stitches sc2 tog Row 4 ch 1 sc same stitch scacross Row 5 ch 1 sc same stitch sc next stitch sc2tog Row 6 ch 1 sc same stitch scacross Row 7 ch 1 sc same stitch sc2tog Row 8 ch 1 sc same stitch scacross Row9 ch 1 sc2 tog Fasten off Leaving long tail for sewing
Size 3-6 months
Ch 7 Row 1 sc in second ch from hook sc across Row 2 ch 1 sc in same stitch sc across Row3 ch 1 sc in same stitch sc next 3 stitches sc2 tog Row 4 ch 1 sc same stitch sc across Row5 ch 1 sc same stitch sc next 2 stitches sc2tog Row 6 ch 1 sc same stitch sc across Row 7 ch 1 sc same stitch sc next stitch sc2tog Row 8 ch 1 sc same stitch sc across Row 9 ch 1 sc same stich sc2 tog Row 10 ch 1 sc same stitch sc across Row 11 ch 1 sc2tog Fasten off Leaving long tail for sewing Size 6-12 months Ch 8 Row1 sc in second ch from hook scacross Row 2 ch 1 sc in same stitch scacross Row3 ch 1 sc in same stitch sc next 4 stitches sc2 tog Row 4 ch 1 sc same stitch sc across Row5 ch 1 sc same stitch sc next 3 stitches sc2tog Row 6 ch 1 sc same stitch sc across Row 7 ch 1 sc same stitch sc next 2 stitches sc2tog Row8 ch 1 sc same stitch sc across Row9 ch 1 sc same stitch sc next stitch sc2 tog Row 10 ch 1 sc across Row 11 ch 1 sc same stitch sc2tog Row 11 ch 1 sc same stitch sc across Row 12 ch 1 sc2tog Fasten off Leaving long tail for sewing
Toddler Sizes
Ch 9 Row 1 sc in second ch from hook sc across Row 2 ch 1 sc in same stitch sc across Row 3 ch 1 sc in same stitch sc next 5 stitches sc2 tog Row 4 ch 1 sc same stitch sc across Row 5 ch 1 sc same stitch sc next 4 stitches sc2tog Row 6 ch 1 sc same stitch sc across Row 7 ch 1 sc same stitch sc next 3 stitches sc2tog Row 8 ch 1 sc same stitch sc across Row 9 ch 1sc same stitch sc next 2 stitches sc2 tog Row 10 ch 1 sc same stitch sc across Row 11 ch 1 sc same stitch sc next stitch sc2tog Row 11 ch 1 sc same stitch sc across Row 12 ch 1 sc same stitch sc2tog Row 13 ch 1 sc same stitch sc across Row 14 ch 1 sc2tog Fasten off Leaving long tail for sewing Assembly Fold shoe in half lengthwise lining up the open edges to keep the sides even Sew a fin triangle to each side with the long straight edge against the body and the top of the triangle lined up with the point at the nose. Turn the shoe inside out and sew up back seam. When you sew the back after attaching the fins it gives them a bit of curve and more of a rocket shape. When you do it in the other order, it's more of a jet plane look. Which is cool in itself, but not what this pattern is supposed to be. Weave in ends. Optional Add dimensional or puffy paint for traction on slippers that will be worn by children who walk. Keeps the kitchen floor from becoming an impromptu ice skating rink. This pattern is (c) 2012 by Stacey Lynn. All rights reserved. Please do not redistribute in any form, written ol electronic. Any items made from this pattern are yours to keep, give or sell. After all, you did the work. Contact me at StaceyLynnCreates@gmail.com on my blog at http://iamstaceylynn.blogspot.com You can also find me on facebook at http://www.fb.com/shouldntsaythat On Ravelry at http://www.ravelry.com/people/SolsticeChild Etsy http://staceylynncreates.etsy.com http://staceylynncreates2.etsy.com - yarn, supplies and vintage finds http://staceylynncreates3.etsy.com - Photos by StaceyLynn
