How to Crochet Baby Booties

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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.

a pair of pink crochet baby booties on a pink background with a small bunch of dried flowers in the left corner of the image.
Crochet Baby Booties

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?

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    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.

    Crochet Baby Booties

    Materials & 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 but switchable to US terms below.
      CLICK HERE for a FREE Conversion Chart.
    • 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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    Convert Pattern Terms

    Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.

    Terms & Abbreviations

    How to Crochet: A Handy Reference Guide EBook

    Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. Learn more about the eBook here.

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    The fastest way to get pattern support is to ask in our dedicated facebook group for Bella Coco Crochet patterns. This is the best place for you to connect with other crocheters.

    Please note, if you wish to change and adapt this pattern in any way, this must be done at your own exploration and we cannot offer assistance with this.

    Crochet Baby Booties

    Baby Booties Crochet Pattern

    You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.

    • 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
    Crochet Baby Booties
    • 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

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    Or you can watch on YouTube

    More Crochet 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.

    A blue baby hat lay flat on an ombre back drop green going into pink, with a pair of grey and blue baby booties above the hat and a 12 point star blanket showing in the left side of image.

    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.

    a crochet bunny lovely made in cream and pink yarn lay flat with a pair of pink crochet baby booties lay to the right of the bunny lovely on a ombre backdrop pale blue going into pink
    two crochet nesting basket sat next to each other one oval nesting basket filled with nappies and the second a small taller nesting basket filled with self care items

    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.

    Crochet Baby Blankets

    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.

    Stripy cuddly crochet baby blanket draped over a white bed

    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:

    Patchwork Blanket

    If you’re looking for a project to work on gradually whilst learning new crochet stitches then the Patchwork Blanket might be the project you’re looking for. Crochet 30 stitches and construct this beautiful Patchwork Blanket following my 65 page Ebook. Click here to find out more or alternatively click the image below.

    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

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    2 thoughts on “How to Crochet Baby Booties”

    1. I 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

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