Hello, joyful crafters! Get ready to infuse some vibrant charm into a tiny wardrobe with these absolutely adorable baby booties! Featured in a cheerful bright pink, these booties boast a lovely textured stitch and are accented with a pretty little flower. They make a perfect splash of color for any baby outfit and are a wonderful handmade gift.
The main body of the bootie, as seen in the large swatch next to it, uses a beautiful, slightly ridged stitch pattern. This texture likely comes from working into specific loops of the stitches, creating a cozy and eye-catching fabric. This pattern is suitable for confident beginners and intermediate crocheters.
Materials You’ll Need:
- Yarn: DK weight (Light Worsted / 8 ply) yarn in your desired main color (bright pink shown). (Approx. 50-70g for the pair, depending on size).
- Crochet Hook: 3.5mm (E/4) or 4.0mm (G/6) – choose the hook size that gives you a nice, even fabric with your chosen yarn. The hook in the picture looks to be a 2.5mm or 3.0mm, but for DK yarn, a 3.5mm or 4.0mm is generally recommended for a softer, more pliable bootie.
- Small Button or Pearl: For the center of the flower (optional, but adds a lovely touch).
- Yarn Needle: For weaving in ends and sewing.
- Scissors
- Stitch Markers (optional, but helpful for rounds)
Abbreviations Used:
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- inc: increase (2 stitches in the same stitch)
- hdc2tog: half double crochet 2 together (decrease)
- st(s): stitch(es)
- FO: fasten off
- BLO: back loop only
- FLO: front loop only
Gauge (Approximate):
While not strictly necessary for this project, achieving a similar gauge will help ensure your booties are roughly the same size as the pattern. 18 hdc x 13 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)
Pattern: Blooming Petal Baby Booties
These booties are worked from the sole up. The pattern is for approximately 0-3 months, with notes on how to adjust for slightly larger sizes.
Finished Sole Length (approx): 3.5 – 4 inches (9-10 cm)
Part 1: The Sole (Make 2)
We’ll start by creating an oval sole.
Row 1: Ch 12. Row 2: 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 9 ch, 6 sc in last ch. Working along the other side of the starting chain: sc in next 9 ch, 2 sc in last ch. Join with a sl st to the top of the first sc. (28 sc) Row 3: Ch 1. Inc in first 2 sc, sc in next 9 sc, inc in next 6 sc, sc in next 9 sc, inc in last 2 sc. Join with a sl st to the top of the first sc. (40 sc) Row 4: Ch 1. Sc in first 2 sc, inc in next 2 sc, sc in next 9 sc, (inc, sc) repeat 6 times, sc in next 9 sc, inc in last 2 sc. Join with a sl st to the top of the first sc. (52 sc)
- For a slightly larger sole (3-6 months): You can add an additional increase round (e.g., using hdc) after Row 4, ensuring increases are evenly distributed to maintain the oval shape. For an even larger size, add another round, increasing as needed.
FO and weave in ends.
Part 2: Building the Sides with Texture
The main body of the bootie and the accompanying swatch show a delightful texture. This can be achieved by alternating working into the front and back loops of stitches, creating visible horizontal ridges. Let’s use hdc for the main body.
Round 5 (Foundation for Sides): Join yarn with a sl st to any stitch. Ch 1. Hdc in BLO around. Join with a sl st to the top of the first hdc. (52 hdc)
- Working in the BLO for this round creates a distinct edge where the sole meets the upper.
Round 6 (Texture Round 1): Ch 1. Hdc in FLO around. Join with a sl st to the top of the first hdc. (52 hdc)
- This pushes the back loop of the previous stitch forward, creating a ridge.
Round 7 (Texture Round 2): Ch 1. Hdc in BLO around. Join with a sl st to the top of the first hdc. (52 hdc)
- This creates another ridge, completing the textured pattern for these two rounds.
Round 8: Ch 1. Hdc in FLO around. Join with a sl st to the top of the first hdc. (52 hdc)
- You should have 3 textured rounds visible above the sole’s initial edge (Round 5 BLO, Round 6 FLO, Round 7 BLO, Round 8 FLO).
Part 3: Shaping the Toe
Now we’ll decrease to form the toe of the bootie.
Round 9: Ch 1. Hdc in next 16 hdc. (Hdc2tog) 10 times. Hdc in next 16 hdc. Join with a sl st to the top of the first hdc. (42 hdc)
Round 10: Ch 1. Hdc in next 12 hdc. (Hdc2tog) 9 times. Hdc in next 12 hdc. Join with a sl st to the top of the first hdc. (33 hdc)
Round 11: Ch 1. Sc in next 9 sc. (Sc2tog) 7 times. Sc in next 10 sc. Join with a sl st to the top of the first sc. (26 sc)
- For a wider opening, you can stop here or do one less decrease round.
Round 12 (Top Edge): Ch 1. Sc in each sc around. Join with a sl st to the top of the first sc. (26 sc)
- This round creates a neat and firm finish for the top edge of the bootie.
FO and weave in all ends securely.
Part 4: Small Crochet Flower (Make 2)
- The flower in the image is a simple, layered petal design.
Round 1: Make a magic ring. Ch 1. 10 sc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the first sc. Pull the magic ring tight. (10 sc) Round 2 (Petals): Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch). Dc in the same stitch, ch 1, sl st in the same stitch. Repeat from * to * into each sc around to form petals. You should have 10 petals. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Assembly: Sew the flower onto the side of each bootie as shown in the picture, covering the toe decreases slightly. Secure a small button or pearl in the center of each flower for an extra touch of charm.
Video tutorial
Finishing Touches:
- Give your finished booties a gentle block if desired to even out stitches and perfect their shape.
- Make a matching second bootie!
- Present them as a charming and cozy gift for a little one!
I hope you love creating these Sweet Blooming Petal Baby Booties! They are quick to work up and so satisfying to see finished. Don’t forget to share your creations – I’d love to see them. Happy crocheting!
