Crochet Baby Shoe Pattern (Approx. 0-6 Months) | Video tutorial

This pattern creates a simple, classic baby bootie. Adjust hook size slightly to change the finished size.

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn (Category 4) in your desired color(s) – A soft baby yarn is recommended.
• Crochet hook size G/6 (4.00 mm or 4.25 mm)
• Yarn needle (for weaving in ends)
• Scissors
• Optional: Buttons, ribbons, or other embellishments

Gauge:

• Gauge isn’t critical for this pattern, but consistency is key. Aim for approximately 4 single crochet stitches per inch.

Abbreviations (US Terms):

• ch: chain
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• sc inc: single crochet increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• sc dec: single crochet decrease (crochet 2 sc together)
• hdc dec: half double crochet decrease (crochet 2 hdc together)
• BLO: back loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• […]: repeat instructions within brackets as directed
• (…): stitch count at the end of the round/row

Instructions (Make 2):

Part 1: The Sole

• Round 1: Ch 11.
  • Work 2 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook.
  • Sc in the next 8 ch.
  • Work 5 sc in the last ch (this curves around the end).
  • Working down the opposite side of the foundation chain: Sc in the next 8 ch.
  • Work 3 sc in the last ch (which was the first ch you worked into).
  • Sl st to the top of the first sc to join. (26 sts)
• Round 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st here and throughout).
  • Work 2 sc inc (2 sc in each of the next 2 sts).
  • Sc in the next 8 sts.
  • Work 2 sc inc in each of the next 5 sts (around the toe).
  • Sc in the next 8 sts.
  • Work 2 sc inc in each of the next 3 sts (around the heel).
  • Sl st to the top of the first sc to join. (36 sts)
• Round 3: Ch 1.
  • Sc in the first st. Sc inc in the next st. Repeat [sc in next st, sc inc in next st] once more. (Total of 2 repeats)
  • Sc in the next 8 sts.
  • Repeat [sc in next st, sc inc in next st] 5 times (around the toe).
  • Sc in the next 8 sts.
  • Repeat [sc in next st, sc inc in next st] 3 times (around the heel).
  • Sl st to the top of the first sc to join. (46 sts)
• Round 4: Ch 1.
  • Sc in each st around working in the BLO.
  • Sl st to the top of the first sc to join. (46 sts)
  • Do not fasten off. This round creates the ridge for the sides of the shoe.

Part 2: The Sides of the Shoe

• Round 5-7 (3 rounds): Ch 1.
  • Sc in each st around (working through both loops now).
  • Sl st to the top of the first sc to join. (46 sts after each round)
  • Do not fasten off after Round 7.

Part 3: Shaping the Top/Toe

• Round 8: Ch 1.
  • Sc in the next 14 sts.
  • Repeat [hdc dec, hdc in next st] 6 times.
  • Sc in the next 14 sts.
  • Sl st to the top of the first sc to join. (40 sts)
• Round 9: Ch 1.
  • Sc in the next 13 sts.
  • Repeat [sc dec] 6 times.
  • Sc in the next 15 sts.
  • Sl st to the top of the first sc to join. (34 sts)
• Round 10: Ch 1.
  • Sc in the next 12 sts.
  • Repeat [sc dec] 4 times.
  • Sc in the next 14 sts.
  • Sl st to the top of the first sc to join. (30 sts)
  • Do not fasten off.

Part 4: The Cuff

• Round 11-13 (or desired cuff height): Ch 1.
  • Hdc in each st around.
  • Sl st to the top of the first hdc to join. (30 sts after each round)
• Final Round (Optional Ruffle/Edge): Ch 1.
  • Work [sc, ch 1, sc] in the first st. Skip next st.
  • Repeat [[sc, ch 1, sc] in next st, skip next st] around.
  • Sl st to the first sc to join.
• Fasten off and weave in all ends securely using the yarn needle.

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Finishing:

1. Repeat all steps to make the second shoe.
2. Weave in any remaining loose ends carefully on the inside of the booties.
3. Fold down the cuff if desired.
4. Add any embellishments like buttons sewn to the side of the cuff, or weave a ribbon through the stitches of the last hdc round before the cuff edge.