Learn how to crochet these adorable baby booties following my step by step written pattern and video tutorial. This beginner friendly pattern is adaptable up-to four different sizes from newborn up-to 12 months using a simple technique of just changing your hook size. You may or may not be familiar with the method of simply changing hook size in order to change the size of you bootie and although I cannot give you exact hook sizes required for the specific size bootie because it depends on your personal tension and chosen yarn however I’ll leave a size chart below and the details of the yarn and hook I used in the video tutorial to help guide you.
Crochet Baby Booties make a lovely, practical handmade gift and they look super cute made in either one block colour or you could get creative and change colours for example after the base and why not add some cute embellishments to give your booties some extra details like some laces. These crochet baby booties make a great baby gift. Why not bundle your baby booties together with a baby blanket, bunny lovey and/or a baby beanie to make a beautiful crochet hamper?
Table of contents
what will I learn?
In this blog post you’ll learn how to crochet these adorable baby booties in four different sizes by changing your hook size. You’ll also practice how to control your tension so you crochet two baby booties the same size. If you are a beginner don’t be put off by this, these are a small manageable project therefore are great when it comes to practising tension. If you struggle with tension CLICK HERE as this video might help! Don’t forget there is a video tutorial at the base of the post to help guide you through the pattern.
materials and tools
For the video tutorial I used Rico Baby Classic DK and a 3.5mm hook which measured 8cm (a little over 3 inches) So let’s assume that a Double knit yarn with a 3.5mm hook will be a good size for a newborn. Please see the size chart below.
size chart
Newborn – 3inches
up to 3 months – 3.5inches
6- 9 months – 4inches
9-12 months – 4.5inches
pattern notes
- Written in UK terms
- Please note building chain from the beginning of each round DOES NOT class as a stitch
- The first stitch in each round will be done in the base of the building chain
- You can find the video instructions below the pattern
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crochet terms and abbreviations
- Chain (ch)
- Slip Stitch (ss)
- Double crochet (dc)
- Half treble crochet (htr)
- Repeat pattern from * to *
- Double Crochet two together/ also know as double crochet decrease (dc2tog)
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baby booties crochet pattern
- Foundation chain: Chain 10
- Round 1: dc in 2nd ch from the hook, dc into next 7 chains, 5dc in last chain and turn the work. You will now be working along the opposite side of the chain. 8dc into the chain. ss in first stitch to join
- Round 2: ch2, htr, 2htr in same stitch, htr into next 6 stitches, *2htr in same stitch* twice, htr, htr, 2htr in the same stitch, 2htr in the same stitch, htr into last 6 stitches, 2htr in the same stitch, htr, then ss in first stitch to join
- Round 3: ch1, dc in next 10 stitches, *2dc in same stitch* twice, *2htr in the same stitch* five times, *2dc in same stitch* twice, dc in last 10 stitches, ss in first stitch to join
- Round 4: ch1, dc in the back loop of each stitch all the way around (39 stitches) ss to join
- Change colours at this point if desired
- Round 5: Repeat round 4
- Round 6-7: ch 1, dc into each stitch (both loops this time) all the way around (39 stitches) ss to join
- Round 8: ch 1, dc in first 12 stitches, *dc2tog, dc, dc* four times, dc into 11 stitches, ss to join
- Round 9: ch 1, dc in first 14 stitches, *dc2tog, dc* three times, dc into 13 stitches, ss to join.
- Round 10: ch 1, dc in first 10 stitches, *dc2tog* six times, dc into 10 stitches, ss to join
- Round 11: ch 1, ss in each stitch (26 stitches) ss to join
- Fasten off and sew in ends
- Optional: add your personalised embellishments
video tutorial
more baby patterns
If you’ve loved making these baby booties and you enjoy crocheting baby projects whether they are for yourself or you enjoy gifting these to family and friends why not crochet a selection of gifts to bundle together and create a beautiful handmade hamper. Take a look at these beautiful, beginner friendly projects.
Baby Beanie
Crochet a matching baby beanie to gift with your baby booties, this pattern makes a beautiful gift in matching yarn or you could change colour part way though the pattern alternatively you could make a selection in different colours.
Bella Bunny Lovey
Add a cuddly bunny lovey to gift with your baby booties and hat with this adorable beginner friendly pattern. Mix and match your yarn or incorporate your colour scheme throughout your crocheted gifts like this bunny lovely that matches the baby booties.
Nesting Baskets
These quick and easy nesting baskets make the perfect baby shower or newborn gift for both baby and parents. You can fill them with nappies, self care items both both baby and parents. To add even more handmade loveliness to these nesting baskets you can fill them with crochet face scrubbies, wash cloths and hair scrunchies. For more inspiration click below.
Lastly, a beautiful handmade baby blanket always makes a sentimental gift for a newborn baby and I have a selection of beginner friendly patterns one of which can be made in 3 hours! The Fast and Easy/Switch it Up Blanket is the perfect quick and easy baby make using a super soft chunky yarn, click below for all the details. I always recommend using a special baby yarn for super softness on your babies skin when making a baby blanket. Some of my favourite baby yarns include: Rico Baby Dream DK, Paintbox Baby DK and Sirdar Snuggly Cashmere Merino DK.
Fast & Easy/Switch it Up Blanket
Do you want to make a baby blanket without it taking days or weeks to make, the Fast & Easy/Switch it Up Blanket can be made in 3 hours! The pattern includes different layouts so you can switch it up and making different variations. The yarn suggested for this design is also available in variegated colours which would look beautiful!
Baby blankets are one of my favourite things to make so if you love making baby blankets like me and would like some more blanket inspiration why not check out these patterns from beginner friendly blankets to more intricate designs, click below to get all the details for the following blankets:
I always love to see your makes so if you try any of my patterns or follow my stitch tutorials please tag me @bellacococrochet or use the #bellacococrochet
Sarah-Jayne
Learn How Crochet Baby Booties
Learn how to crochet these adorable baby booties following my step by step pattern and video tutorial. This beginner friendly pattern is adaptable to four different sizes from newborn up-to 12 months using a simple technique of just changing your hook size!
Materials
- Yarn: Rico Baby Classic DK
- To give you a starting point I used Rico Baby Classic DK and a 3.5mm hook which measured 8cm (a little over 3 inches) So let’s assume that a Double knit yarn with a 3.5mm hook will be a good size for a Newborn.
Tools
- Hook
- Scissors
- Darning Needle
- Tape Measure
Instructions
- Foundation chain: Chain 10
- Round 1: dc in 2nd ch from the hook, dc into next 7 chains, 5dc in last chain and turn the work. You will now be working along the opposite side of the chain. 8dc into the chain. ss in first stitch to join
- Round 2: ch2, htr, 2htr in same stitch, htr into next 6 stitches, *2htr in same stitch* twice, htr, htr, 2htr in the same stitch, 2htr in the same stitch, htr into last 6 stitches, 2htr in the same stitch, htr, then ss in first stitch to join
- Round 3: ch1, dc in next 10 stitches, *2dc in same stitch* twice, *2htr in the same stitch* five times, *2dc in same stitch* twice, dc in last 10 stitches, ss in first stitch to join.
- Round 4: ch1, dc in the back loop of each stitch all the way around (39 stitches) ss to join. Change colours at this point if desired
- Round 5: Repeat round 4
- Round 6-7: ch 1, dc into each stitch (both loops this time) all the way around (39 stitches) ss to join
- Round 8: ch 1, dc in first 12 stitches, *dc2tog, dc, dc* four times, dc into 11 stitches, ss to join
- Round 9: ch 1, dc in first 14 stitches, *dc2tog, dc* three times, dc into 13 stitches, ss to join
- Round 10: ch 1, dc in first 10 stitches, *dc2tog* six times, dc into 10 stitches, ss to join
- Round 11: ch 1, ss in each stitch (26 stitches) ss to join
- Fasten off and sew in ends. Add your personalised embellishments
Notes
Written in UK terms
Please note building chain from the beginning of each round DOES NOT class as a stitch
The first stitch in each round will be done in the base of the building chain
You can find the video instructions below the pattern
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2 Comments
Chrissy
February 8, 2020 at 6:22 pmI love this pattern for booties, it’s so simple to follow for a beginner, and the possibilities of colours and embellishments is huge. Thank you so much for sharing your patterns
BellaCocoTeam
February 10, 2020 at 3:25 pmHi Chrissy
You are very welcome 🙂