Imagine a pair of adorable booties fit for a little prince or princess, complete with a charming crochet crown design. These booties are not only stylish but also cozy and comfortable for tiny feet. The intricate crochet work adds a touch of elegance to the overall look, making them a perfect accessory for any special occasion or everyday wear. The crown detail on the booties adds a regal flair, making them stand out from ordinary baby footwear. Whether you're looking for a unique gift for a baby shower or simply want to spoil your little one with something special, these crochet crown booties are sure to delight both parents and babies alike. The crown design adds a touch of whimsy to the booties, making them a fun and playful accessory for any baby's wardrobe. These booties are not only fashionable but also practical, with a secure fit that ensures they stay on even the most active little feet. Treat your little one like royalty with these adorable crochet crown booties that are sure to become a cherished keepsake for years to come.
Skill Level: Easy
RED HEART® Soft Baby Steps: 1 ball each 9600 White A, 9700 Baby Pink OR 9800 Baby Blue BSusan Bates Crochet Hook: 4mm [US G-6]
Stitch marker, yarn needle
Bootie measures 4½” [11.5cm] long x 2” [5cm] wide
GAUGE: 20 sts = 4” [10 cm] in single crochet. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS
sc2tog: [Insert hook in next st, yarn over, draw yarn through st] twice, yarn over, draw yarn through 3 loops on hook.
BOOTIES
Sole
With B, ch 13.
Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 10 ch, 3 sc in last ch, turn to work along opposite edge of foundation ch, sc in 10 ch, 3 sc in last ch, slip st in first sc to join – 27 sc. Place marker for beginning of round.
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st, *sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next 3 sts; repeat from * once more, slip st in first sc – 34 sc.
Round 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 9 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next 5 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts, slip st in first sc – 43 sts.
Round 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 11 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, [2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts] twice, sc in next 13 sts, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts, slip st in first sc – 50 sts.
Round 5: Ch 2 (counts as hdc here and throughout), working in back loops only, hdc in each st around, slip st in top of beginning ch.
Fasten off.
Bootie Upper
Round 1: Join A in same st as joining, ch 1, working in back loops only, sc in each st around to last 2 sts, sc2tog – 49 sts.
Rounds 2-3: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc.
Fasten off.
Shape Ankle
Row 1: Skip first 34 sc of last round, join A in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc, hdc in next 26 sc, sc in next sc – 28 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 6 sts, [sc2tog] twice, sc in next 4 sts, [sc2tog] twice, sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog – 22 sts.
Fasten off.
Shape Toe
Row 1: Skip next 7 sts of last complete round of Bootie Upper, join A in next st, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 6 sc – 7 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc, sc in next skipped sc along complete round – 8 sc.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each 8 sc, sc in next skipped sc along complete round – 9 sc.
Rows 4-8: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc.
Row 9: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each sc to last 2 sc, sc2tog – 7 sts.
Fasten off.
Finishing
Following Crown Chart and using B, embroider Crown in center of Toe in cross stitch.