very easy crochet bootie | Video tutorial

I can certainly help you with a detailed pattern for a very easy crochet bootie! This pattern is designed for beginners and uses basic crochet stitches.

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn (approximately 50 yards)
• Crochet hook size H/8 (5.0 mm)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Gauge: Not crucial for this project, but approximately 4 single crochets (sc) = 1 inch.

Finished Size: This pattern will create a bootie approximately 3.5 inches long, suitable for a newborn (0-3 months). You can adjust the size by using a thicker or thinner yarn and/or a larger or smaller hook.

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• inc = increase (work 2 stitches in the same stitch)
• dec = decrease ¹ (work 2 stitches together)  
• rep = repeat
• rnd = round

Pattern:

Sole (Make 2):

1. Rnd 1: Ch 9. Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in the next 6 chs. 3 sc in the last ch. Working on the other side of the chain, sc in the next 6 chs. 2 sc in the last ch. Sl st to the first sc to join. (18 sts)
2. Rnd 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch). 2 sc in the first sc, sc in the next 6 sc, 2 sc in each of the next 3 sc, sc in the next 6 sc, 2 sc in each of the last 2 sc. Sl st to the first sc to join. (24 sts)
3. Rnd 3: Ch 1. 2 sc in the first sc, sc in the next 8 sc, (2 sc in the next sc, sc in the next sc) rep 3 times, sc in the next 8 sc, (2 sc in the next sc, sc in the next sc) rep 2 times. Sl st to the first sc to join. (30 sts)
4. Rnd 4: Ch 1. 2 sc in the first sc, sc in the next 10 sc, (2 sc in the next sc, sc in the next 2 sc) rep 3 times, sc in the next 10 sc, (2 sc in the next sc, sc in the next sc) rep 2 times. Sl st to the first sc to join. (36 sts)

Fasten off and weave in the ends for both soles.

Upper:

1. With the right side of one sole facing you, join yarn with a sl st in any stitch.
2. Rnd 1: Ch 1. Sc in each stitch around. Sl st to the first sc to join. (36 sts)
3. Rnd 2: Ch 1. Sc in each stitch around. Sl st to the first sc to join. (36 sts)
4. Rnd 3: Ch 1. Sc in the next 10 sts. Hdc in the next 16 sts. Sc in the last 10 sts. Sl st to the first sc to join. (36 sts)
5. Rnd 4: Ch 1. Sc in the next 10 sts. Hdc in the next 16 sts. Sc in the last 10 sts. Sl st to the first sc to join. (36 sts)
6. Rnd 5: Ch 1. Sc in the next 10 sts. Hdc in the next 16 sts. Sc in the last 10 sts. Sl st to the first sc to join. (36 sts)
7. Rnd 6: Ch 1. Sc in the next 8 sts. Dec over the next 2 sts. Hdc in the next 12 sts. Dec over the next 2 sts. Sc in the last 8 sts. Sl st to the first sc to join. (34 sts)
8. Rnd 7: Ch 1. Sc in the next 8 sts. Dec over the next 2 sts. Hdc in the next 10 sts. Dec over the next 2 sts. Sc in the last 8 sts. Sl st to the first sc to join. (32 sts)
9. Rnd 8: Ch 1. Sc in the next 8 sts. Dec over the next 2 sts. Hdc in the next 8 sts. Dec over the next 2 sts. Sc in the last 8 sts. Sl st to the first sc to join. (30 sts)
10. Rnd 9: Ch 1. Sc in the next 8 sts. Dec over the next 2 sts. Hdc in the next 6 sts. Dec over the next 2 sts. Sc in the last 8 sts. Sl st to the first sc to join. (28 sts)

Fasten off and weave in the end.

Ankle Cuff (Make 2):

1. With the right side of the bootie facing you, join yarn with a sl st at the back center of the bootie (opposite the toe).
2. Rnd 1: Ch 1. Sc in each stitch around. Sl st to the first sc to join. (28 sts)
3. Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as a dc). Dc in each stitch around. Sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3 to join. (28 sts)
4. Rnd 3: Ch 1. Sc in each stitch around. Sl st to the first sc to join. (28 sts)

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

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Finishing:

1. Sew the two booties together using the yarn needle and yarn. Align the edges of the soles and whipstitch them together securely.
2. Turn the booties right side out.

Congratulations! You have now made a pair of very easy crochet booties. Feel free to add embellishments like buttons, ribbons, or small appliques to personalize them. Happy crocheting!