Crochet Shell Baby Booties
Crochet shell baby booties are absolutely adorable! They can be such a sweet and charming addition to any little one's outfit. The delicate shell design gives them a touch of elegance and makes them a perfect handmade gift for a baby shower or a new arrival. Whether you're making them with soft pastel yarn for a classic look or opting for vibrant colors for a fun twist, these booties are sure to bring a smile to anyone who sees them. So grab your crochet hook and yarn, and get ready to create something special for the little bundle of joy in your life!
MATERIAL
ca.50 gr cotton yarn Schachenmayr Catania 137yrd/ 50g, Sport Yarn 5ply, crochet hook C, satin ribbon.
SKILL LEVEL
Easy
SIZE
The length of the sole of bootie is ca 9 cm.
ABBREVIATIONS
Ch =chain
St= stitch
Sc=single crochet
Hdc= half double crochet
Sl st= slip stitch
Rnd= round
scbp=single crochet back post
Dc= double crochet
Dc2tog = double crochet 2 stitches together
SOLE
Rnd 1: Starting at center with chain of 16 stitches.
Rnd 2: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each of next 13 ch,
3 sc in next ch, then, working in other side of base ch, sc in each of next 13 ch, 2 sc in next ch and 2 sc in next sc.
Rnd 3: sc in each of next 13 sc, 2 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in each of next 13 sc, 2 sc in each of next 3 sc.
Rnd 4: sc in each of next 8 sc, hdc in each of next 3 sc, dc in each of next 3 sc, 2 dc in each of next 6 sc,
dc in each of next 3 sc, hdc in each of next 3 sc, sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc twice, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc.
Rnd 5: sc in each of next 8 sc, hdc in each of next 3 hdc, dc in each of next 6 dc, 2 dc in each of next 6 dc, dc in each of next 6 dc, hdc in each of next 3 hdc, sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc.
Rnd 6 sc in each of next 60 st around.
Rnd 7: scbp worked in each of the next 60 sc around.
SIDES
Rnd 1: sc in next st, *skip 2 sc, 5 dc shell in next sc, skip 2 sc, sc in next sc*, repeat from* to* 9 times, skip 2 sc, 5 dc shell in next sc, skip 2 sc, sl st (10 shells).
Rnd 2: ch 5 (counts as 1 dc and ch 2), dc in the same sc as ch, *ch 4, skip shell, 2 dc separated by 2 ch stitches in next sc*, repeat from* to* 9 times, ch 4, sl st.
Rnd 3: ch 3 (counts as dc), 4 dc in ch 2 space, *skip next 2 st, sc in center dc of next shell, skip next 2 st, 5 dc shell in ch-2 space*, repeat from* to* 9 times, skip next 2 st, sc in next dc, skip next 2 st, sl st (10 shells).
Rnd 4: ch 7 (counts as 1 dc and ch 4), *skip shell, 2 dc separated by 2 ch stitches in next sc, ch 4*, repeat from* to* 9 times, skip shell, dc in next sc, ch 2, sl st.
Rnd 5: ch 3 (counts as dc), *skip next 2 st, sc in center dc of next shell (pic 1), skip next 2 st, 5 dc shell in ch-2 space*, repeat from* to* twice, *skip next 2 st, sc in center dc of next shell (pic 1), skip next 2 st, 3 dc shell in ch-2 space*, repeat from*to* 4 times,
*skip next 2 st, sc in center dc of next shell (pic 1), skip next 2 st, 5 dc shell in ch-2 space*, repeat from* to* 3 times, skip next 2 st, sc in center dc of next shell (pic 1), skip next 2 st, 4 dc shell in ch-2 space, sl st.
Rnd 6: ch 1, sc in the same st as ch and each of next 12 st, 4 dc tog 4 times, sc in each of next 23 sc, sl st.
Rnd 7: ch 5 (counts as 1 dc and ch 2), *skip 2 st, dc in next st*, repeat from* to* till the end of Rnd.
Rnd 8: ch 1, sc in the same st as ch, *skip 2 st, 5 dc shell in next dc, skip 2 st, sc in next dc*, repeat from* to* 7 times(7 shells), cut the yarn.
FINISHING
Crochet one Rnd in crab stitch (reverse single crochet) all around the sole. Weave in ribbon through spaces between dc´s on every bootie