Crochet Quick and Easy Baby Booties
Looking to whip up some adorable footwear for the little ones in your life? Look no further than the charming world of crochet quick and easy baby booties! These tiny treasures are the perfect project for both beginners and seasoned crocheters alike, offering a delightful mix of simplicity and creativity. With just a few basic stitches and some soft yarn, you'll be on your way to crafting precious booties that will keep those tiny toes cozy and stylish. Plus, the satisfaction of creating something special with your own hands is absolutely unbeatable! So grab your crochet hook, pick out some sweet yarn colors, and get ready to create tiny treasures that are sure to bring smiles all around. Happy crocheting!
Materials
25g – 30g of DK yarn
2 buttons (12mm approx.)
2 ribbon roses (or embellishments of your choice)
Gauge
Premie/Newborn
Tools
3.5mm Hook
Scissors
Yarn needle
Co-ordinating thread for buttons etc
Abbreviations/Stitches
Ch Chain
Hdc Half-Double Crochet
sc Single Crochet
dc Double Crochet
Sc2tog Single 2 together (decrease)
Rsc Reverse Single Crochet/Crab Stitch
Note:
I like my baby booties to have a thicker sole so I make two of the sole sections and then work them together in Round 4. If you prefer to have a thinner, single sole, work Round 4 in back loops only.
Quick & Easy Crochet Baby Booties Pattern
Sole
Round 1 Chain 11, Work 1 Hdc in 3rd chain from hook, Hdc in next 7 sts, 6 Hdc in last (turning) stitch. Now working down opposite side, Hdc in next 7 sts, 5 Hdc in last st, slip stitch to join. (26)
Round 2 Ch1, Hdc in next 9 st, 2 Hdc in next 6 sts, Hdc in next 9 sts, 2 Hdc in next 2 sts, slip stitch to join. (34)
Round 3 Ch 1, 2Hdc in 1st stitch, Hdc in next 8 sts, *2 Hdc in 1st, 1 Hdc in next* repeat from * to * x6, Hdc in next 9 sts, *2 Hdc in 1st, 1 Hdc in next** repeat from * to * x2, slip stitch to join. (43)
Round 4 Working in Back loops only If you are working with two sections of sole work in the back loop of the closest sole and through both loops of the second. (See photo) One round of sc, slip stitch to join. (43).
Note: If you would like to change colour here, fasten off with colour A and start upper with colour B
Upper
Working in both loops
Rounds 5 – 7 Ch1 then complete 1 round of sc, slip stitch to join. (43)
Working in both loops
Rounds 5 – 7 Ch1 then complete 1 round of sc, slip stitch to join. (43)
Round 8 Ch 1, sc in next 14 sts, (sc2tog, 1sc) x6, sc in next 17sts, slip stitch to join. (37)
Round 9 Ch1, sc in next 12 sts, (sc2tog)x6, sc in next 13 sts, slip stitch to join. (31)
Left foot only
Round 10 (In back loops only) slip stitch in 8 sts, slst into both loops of next stitch, ch 12, dc in 3rd loop from hook, ch 1, skip next ch (button hole made), dc in next 8 chs, slst in next 21 sc. (30slst, 9dc) Fasten off.
Right foot only
Round 10 (In back loops only) slip stitch in 20 sts, slst into both loops of next stitch, ch 12, dc in 3rd loop from hook, ch 1, skip next ch (button hole made), dc in next 8 chs, skip one stitch, slst into back loops of next 9 sc. (30slst, 9dc) Fasten off.
Round 11 With sole of shoe facing away from you attach yarn at heel, using same colour as sole, attach yarn to unworked front loops from Round 4. Work one round of reverse sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing
Sew on buttons.
Sew on Ribbons or Bows. (Or other embellishments as desired.)