Crochet Whimsical Textured Baby Booties Free Pattern

Materials:

• DK weight yarn in two contrasting colors (Color A and Color B)
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• st(s) - stitch(es)

Size:

Newborn size (approximately 3.5 inches long)

Instructions:

Bootie Sole (make 2):

1. With Color A, make a magic ring.
2. Round 1: 6 sc into the ring (6)
3. Round 2: 2 sc in each st around (12)
4. Round 3: (1 sc, 2 sc in next st) around (18)
5. Round 4: (2 sc, 2 sc in next st) around (24)
6. Round 5: sc in each st around (24)
7. Continue to sc until the length measures 3.5 inches (approximately 10 rounds) or desired length.

Bootie Upper:

1. Switch to Color B.
2. Round 1: ch 1, sc in each st around (24)
3. Round 2: 1 dc in the first st, *1 sc in next st, 1 dc in next st* repeat around (24)
4. Round 3-5: repeat Round 2.

Ribbed Cuff:

1. Change back to Color A.
2. Round 1: ch 1, working in the back loops only, sc in each st around (24)
3. Round 2-5: repeat Round 1.

Finishing:

1. Fasten off and weave in all ends using the yarn needle.
2. Repeat for the second bootie.

Notes:

For a tighter fit, you can add a chain tie to secure the booties on the baby's feet.