Ice skate, hockey skates, figure skates….whatever skates you decide you want!!

Crochet Skates and Helmet Crochet Skates and Helmet

This pattern contains instructions for skates (0-3 months) and, as a bonus, a sports helmet in sizes to suit 0-3 years.

The crochet skates and helmet set is ideal for photo shoots or as a novelty baby shower gift.

Baby skates (ice or hockey) measuring 3½” (9cm) long and 2” (5cm) wide – will fit babies in the 0-3 month age range.

You will need 75m m of DK (8ply) yarn in each colour – white, grey and chosen contrasting colour, 3.50mm hook and two stitch markers.

Can be worked without the blade for high top trainers.

Measurements provided to check gauge as working, without the need for a swatch.

Some testers trialled these in WW yarn and were able to increase the size of the skates to 3-6 months.

Sports Helmet sizes 0-3 years included.

You will need: up to 200m DK (8ply) yarn, a 3.50mm hook and wool needle for finishing.

Pattern is written in UK terms with a table of US equivalents provided as applicable.