These sweet booties feature a delicate, slightly scalloped edge and a secure ankle strap, perfect for keeping those little feet cozy and stylish.
Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn in your main color (MC) – approximately 50 yards
- Worsted weight yarn in a contrasting color (CC) – small amount for the strap and embellishments (optional)
- Crochet hook size US E/4 (3.5 mm)
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Scissors
- Stitch markers (optional but helpful)
- Small button (approximately 0.5 inch) for each bootie (optional)
- Sewing needle and thread (if using buttons)
Gauge:
While gauge isn’t critical for baby items, approximately 16 single crochet (sc) stitches and 18 rows should measure 4 inches. Adjust your hook size if needed.
Finished Size:
Approximately 3.5 inches long, suitable for a 0-3 month old baby.
Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms):
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- inc: increase (make 2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
- sk: skip
- rep: repeat
- st(s): stitch(es)
- BLO: back loop only
- FLO: front loop only
Video tutorial
Pattern:
(Make 2 booties)
Sole:
With MC, ch 11.
Round 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in the next 8 chs, 3 sc in the last ch. Working on the other side of the chain, sc in the next 8 chs, inc in the last ch. (22 sts)
Round 2: Inc in the next st, sc in the next 8 sts, inc in the next 3 sts, sc in the next 8 sts, inc in the last 2 sts. (28 sts)
Round 3: Sc in the next st, inc in the next st, sc in the next 9 sts, (sc, inc) twice, sc in the next 9 sts, inc in the next st, sc in the last st. (32 sts)
Round 4: Sc in each st around. (32 sts)
Round 5: Sc in the next 2 sts, inc in the next st, sc in the next 10 sts, (sc, inc) twice, sc in the next 10 sts, inc in the next st, sc in the last 2 sts. (36 sts)
Round 6: Sc in each st around. (36 sts)
Fasten off MC.
Upper:
Join MC with a sl st in any stitch of the last round of the sole.
Round 7: Working in the BLO, sc in each st around. (36 sts)
Round 8-11: Sc in each st around. (36 sts)
Shaping the Toe:
Round 12: Sc in the next 10 sts, (dec) 8 times, sc in the next 10 sts. (28 sts)
Round 13: Sc in the next 8 sts, (dec) 6 times, sc in the next 8 sts. (22 sts)
Round 14: Sc in the next 7 sts, (dec) 4 times, sc in the next 7 sts. (18 sts)
Fasten off MC.
Ankle Cuff:
Join MC with a sl st in any stitch of Round 14.
Round 15-17: Sc in each st around. (18 sts)
Fasten off MC.
Scalloped Edge (Optional):
Join CC with a sl st in any stitch of the ankle cuff.
Round 18: Ch 1, *sl st in the next st, ch 3, sl st in the same st; rep from * around.
Fasten off CC and weave in all ends.
Strap (Make 2):
With CC, ch 16 (adjust length if needed).
Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. (15 sts)
Fasten off CC, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Finishing:
- Sew the Straps: Position one end of the strap on the side of the bootie near the back, about 2-3 rows down from the top cuff. Sew securely. Repeat for the other side of the same bootie and for the second bootie.
- Button (Optional): On the opposite side of the strap attachment, sew a button securely onto each bootie, aligning it with the end of the strap to create a closure.
- Weave in all remaining ends.
Embellishments (Optional):
Feel free to add small crocheted flowers, bows, or other decorative elements using your contrasting color. Sew them securely onto the booties.
Tips and Variations:
- Color Play: Experiment with different color combinations for a unique look.
- Texture: Use textured yarn for added visual and tactile interest.
- Ribbed Cuff: For a more snug fit around the ankle, you can work a few rounds of front post/back post double crochet for the cuff instead of single crochet.
- Velcro Closure: Instead of a button, you could add small pieces of Velcro to the strap and bootie for easy closure.
