Two-Tone Textured Baby Booties : Easy pattern

This pattern creates an adorable pair of baby booties with a textured foot and a contrasting smooth cuff. Perfect for keeping little feet warm!

Approximate Finished Size (0-3 Months):

Sole Length: 3.5-3.75 inches (9-9.5 cm)
Bootie Height (from sole to top of cuff): 2.5-3 inches (6.5-7.5 cm)

Materials:

Yarn: DK (Double Knitting) or Light Worsted Weight (Category 3 or 4) soft baby yarn.
- Main Color (MC): White (approx. 30-40 yards / 27-36 meters)
- Contrast Color (CC): Blue (approx. 15-20 yards / 14-18 meters)
Crochet Hook: 3.5mm (E/4) hook (or hook size to achieve a soft but dense fabric).
Yarn Needle: For weaving in ends and seaming.
Scissors
Stitch Markers (optional but recommended): Especially for the sole and shaping.

Gauge: Working in hdc, 18 hdc stitches x 14 rows = 4 inches (10 cm).

Gauge is important for sizing. Adjust your hook size if necessary.

Abbreviations (US Terms):

ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
BLO: back loop only
3rd Loop (of hdc): The horizontal bar behind the ‘V’ of the hdc stitch.
inc: increase (work 2 stitches into the same stitch)
hdc2tog: half double crochet 2 together (decrease)
st(s): stitch(es)
F.O.: Fasten Off

Pattern Instructions: The Bootie (Make 2)

We will start by creating the sole, then work up the sides, and finally add the cuff.

Part 1: The Sole (MC Yarn)

The sole is worked in continuous oval rounds. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.

Foundation Chain: Ch 13.

Round 1: Hdc in the 3rd ch from the hook (counts as first hdc). Hdc in the next 9 chs. Work 5 hdc in the last ch. (This turns the corner). Now working on the other side of the foundation chain, hdc in the next 9 chs. Work 4 hdc in the last ch (same ch as first hdc). Sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2 to join. (28 hdc total).

Round 2: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc). Hdc in the same st. Hdc in the next 9 sts. Inc in the next 5 sts. Hdc in the next 9 sts. Inc in the next 4 sts. Sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2. (38 hdc total).

Round 3: Ch 2. Hdc in the same st. Hdc in the next 10 sts. (Hdc, inc) 5 times. Hdc in the next 10 sts. (Hdc, inc) 4 times. Sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2. (48 hdc total).

F.O. Main Color. Weave in end.

Part 2: The Body (MC Yarn – Textured Sides)

We will work the sides in joined rounds, but for the textured look, we’ll work into the 3rd loop of hdc stitches.

Round 1 (Set up for Body): Join MC yarn with a sl st to the 3rd loop of any hdc stitch on the previous sole round. Ch 2 (counts as first hdc). Hdc in the 3rd loop of each hdc around. Sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2. (48 hdc). * Working in the 3rd loop pushes the regular ‘V’ of the stitch outwards, creating a neat ridge around the sole.

Round 2 (Textured Ribbed Layer): Ch 2 (counts as first hdc). Hdc in the 3rd loop of each hdc around. Sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2. (48 hdc).

Round 3 (Textured Ribbed Layer): Repeat Round 2.

Round 4 (Toe Shaping – Front): Ch 2. Hdc in the next 10 sts. Hdc2tog 8 times. Hdc in the remaining 12 sts. Sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2. (40 hdc). * Place stitch markers at the beginning and end of your hdc2tog section to ensure it’s centered over the toe.

Round 5 (Toe Shaping – Second Decrease): Ch 2. Hdc in the next 10 sts. Hdc2tog 4 times. Hdc in the remaining 12 sts. Sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2. (36 hdc).

F.O. Main Color. Weave in end.

Part 3: The Cuff (CC Yarn – Smooth)

Join Contrast Color (CC) yarn (e.g., Blue) at the back heel, on the right side of the bootie.

Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as st). Sc in each st around. Sl st to the first sc. (36 sc).

Round 2: Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Sl st to the first sc. (36 sc).

Round 3: Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Sl st to the first sc. (36 sc).

Round 4 (Optional Picot Edge): Ch 1. Sc in the first st. (Ch 3, sl st into the 3rd ch from hook – creates a picot). Sc in the next 2 sts. Repeat from * to * around. Sl st to the first sc. * Alternatively, for a simpler edge, just repeat Round 3 or work a final sl st round.

F.O. Weave in all remaining ends securely.

Video tutorial

Finishing:

Ensure all ends are neatly woven in for a smooth finish against baby’s skin.
You can add a small ribbon or tie through the hdc rows if desired, to help keep the booties on.

Your adorable two-tone textured baby booties are now complete!