The Crochet Baby Loafer Booties are so super sweet. They are using Aunt Lydia's Baby Shower crochet thread. This a fashion 3 yarn.
The pattern is designed for infants of zero to three months of size. The sole is approximately 3.25" long.

If you are uncomfortable with a button for the decorative band, sew the band down to the top of the loafer. For buttons, I tend to use upholstery thread as it's super strong. The band doesn't serve a purpose of tightening the booty to the foot of the child.
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