How to make adorable crochet baby booties with our easy-to-follow tutorial! Perfect for beginners, this guide shows you the simple steps to create cute and cozy booties that will keep little toes warm. From choosing the right yarn to the final touches, we'll walk you through the process, ensuring you have fun while making a special handmade gift.
Crochet Baby Booties Tutorial
Materials:
- Aran weight #4 yarn
- Hook sizes:
- 3 mm for 0-3 months
- 3.5 mm for 3-6 months
- 4 mm for 6-12 months
Sole of the Shoe:
- Start with a slip knot and chain 12.
- Into the 3rd chain from the hook, make 2 double crochets.
- One double crochet into each of the next 6 chains.
- Six double crochets into the final chain.
- Working on the other side of the chain, make one double crochet into the next 6 chains.
- Two double crochets into the same spot as the first two double crochets.
- To join, slip stitch to the first double crochet of the round (not the chain) - you should have 22 stitches.
Round 2:
- Chain 2, then make 2 double crochets in first stitch.
- Two double crochets in next stitch.
- One half double crochet in each of the next 5 stitches.
- Two double crochets into each of the next 8 stitches for the toe increase.
- One half double crochet into each of the next 5 stitches.
- Two double crochets in each of the last two stitches.
- Slip stitch to join (34 stitches).
Body of the Shoe:
- For round 3, chain 1 and work single crochets into the back loops only for the entire round.
- Round 4: Chain 1 and work one single crochet in each stitch under both loops all the way around.
- Change color at the end of round 4.
Upper Part of the Shoe:
- Chain 2 with the new color. Work one double crochet into the back loops only for the first six stitches.
- One single crochet in the back loops only for the next five stitches.
- Six double crochet decreases over the next twelve stitches (two stitches together six times).
- One single crochet in each of the next five stitches.
- One double crochet in the back loop only for the last six stitches.
- Slip stitch to join and cut off the color leaving behind the one you are working with (now you'll have 28 stitches).
Shaping the Shoe:
- Round 6: Chain 1, then five half double crochets in the first five stitches.
- Six single crochets in the next six stitches.
- Three double crochet decreases over the next six stitches.
- Six single crochets in the next six stitches.
- Five half double crochets in the last five stitches.
- Slip stitch to join (25 stitches).
Finishing Touches:
- Chain one and do a round of slip stitches all the way around.
- Cut the yarn, pull through, and finish off the round neatly.
Making the Tongue of the Shoe:
- Turn the shoe inside out.
- Pick up six stitches (three on each side) in the middle.
- Work six rows of single crochets.
- Edge it with a single crochet all the way around.
- Sew in the ends.
Laces:
- Make a tight chain of 40 cm with a smaller hook than used for the shoe.
- Cut the yarn and pull through.
- Finish off the ends.
- Position the lace on the shoes.
Blocking the Shoe:
- Spritz the shoes with water.
- Stuff them with cushion stuffing to shape.
- Let them dry.
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