Shoes in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Crofter DK & Snuggly DK - 4870 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Snuggly Baby Crofter DK & Snuggly DK Baby Shoes Knitting Pattern 4870

Pattern 4870 from Sirdar is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern for adorable baby and toddler shoes, sized from birth through to 2 years. The pattern includes two distinct shoe designs: a classic Shoes with Strap version fastened with buttons, and a charming Shoes with Laces version complete with knitted laces. Both styles are worked as a pair and make a wonderful handmade gift for newborns, babies, and young children.

Designs Included in This Pattern

Shoes with Strap

The Shoes with Strap design features a classic baby shoe silhouette with a button fastening across the instep. Two buttons are required to complete the pair, giving these shoes a neat, traditional finish. The design is worked in two colours — a main shade and a contrast shade — creating a visually appealing two-tone effect that takes full advantage of the textured, fair isle-style patterning found in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Crofter DK.

• Sizes: 0–6 months, 6–12 months, and 1–2 years
• Main Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly Baby Crofter DK (shade 204), 1 x 50g ball
• Contrast Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly DK (shade 251), 1 x 50g ball
• Needles: 4mm (UK8 / USA6) and 3¼mm (UK10 / USA3) knitting needles
• Additional notions: 2 buttons, stitch holders

The shoe is constructed beginning with the sole, worked flat on 4mm needles using the main shade. Shaping is achieved through careful increasing and decreasing at each end of alternate rows to form the rounded toe and heel of the sole. The upper is then built up from the sole, with colour changes introducing the contrast shade for decorative detail. The strap is knitted separately or as an extension of the upper and fastened with a button.

Shoes with Laces

The Shoes with Laces design offers a sportier, more contemporary look for little feet. Rather than a button strap, this version features eyelets through which knitted laces are threaded, giving the finished shoes a miniature trainer-like appearance. The construction method is similar to the Shoes with Strap, but the addition of double pointed needles is required for working the knitted laces as a narrow i-cord or tubular lace.

• Sizes: 0–6 months, 6–12 months, and 1–2 years
• Main Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly Baby Crofter DK (shade 205), 1 x 50g ball
• Contrast Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly DK (shade 446), 1 x 50g ball
• Needles: 4mm (UK8 / USA6), 3¼mm (UK10 / USA3) knitting needles, and a set of 3¼mm (UK10 / USA3) double pointed needles
• Additional notions: Stitch holders

The double pointed needles are specifically used to create the laces, which are knitted in the round as a very narrow tube or cord — a technique that produces a neat, sturdy lace without any seam. This is a satisfying technique for knitters who enjoy small, detailed work.

Yarn and Materials

Both designs call for Sirdar Snuggly Baby Crofter DK as the main shade. This yarn is a popular choice for baby knits, featuring a self-patterning fair isle-style design that creates intricate-looking colourwork without the need to manage multiple balls simultaneously. It is soft, baby-safe, and machine washable — ideal for garments and accessories that will be worn and washed frequently.