Fast Crochet Baby Booties (A Free and Easy Pattern)

These adorable little baby booties with their fold-down cuff will make a cute addition to the wardrobe of any baby boy or girl.

The design is simple and classic, so it’s sure to suit all tastes.

The booties are offered in five different sizes: there is one set of directions for sizes newborn, 0-3 months and 3-6 months. And there is another set of instructions for sizes 6-9 months and 9-12 months.

The hook that you use will be dependent on the size that you wish to make.

BEGINNER FRIENDLY

As these baby booties use only basic crochet stitches, they’re a quick and easy crochet project for you.

They’re certainly suitable for relative beginners and if you’re a confident crocheter you could easily make them within a couple of hours.

They really do work up super fast and I’m confident that they’ll become your favourite, go-to baby booties pattern when you need a last-minute baby shower gift!

CUTE BABY SET

Since I’ve mentioned the subject of gifts, you might like to know that these fast crochet baby booties are part of a set.

There’s a cardigan, hat and soft and snuggly baby blanket.

If you’re a new mom, or someone who is looking for a present for a new arrival, then this sweet little set would make the perfect gift.

Of course, you don’t need to make all the items… just gifting the baby booties on their own will be sure to have everyone oohing and ahhing at your precious little creation!

YARN USED

For these fast crochet baby booties, I used a premium acrylic yarn that has been specially formulated for babies.

I opted for Deramores Studio Baby Soft DK Acrylic which is a #3 / light-worsted / DK / 8 ply yarn.

This yarn has lots of lovely qualities – it’s anti-pilling, machine-washable and has a very subtle, silky sheen to it – babies will love snuggling their little feet into these ultra-soft baby booties!

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Let’s take a look at how we’ll crochet these baby booties now…

GAUGE / TENSION

To check your gauge / tension, work the first two rounds of the relevant pattern below.

To check that you’re okay for size, the length of your sole (which is also the completed length of your baby bootie) should measure as follows:

Newborn (3mm hook): 3” (8cm)

0–3 months (E / 3.5mm hook): 3.5″ (9cm)

3–6 months (G / 4mm hook): 4″ (10cm)

6-9 months (G / 4mm hook): 4.5″ (11cm)

9-12 months (Size 7 / 4.5mm hook): 4.75″ (12cm)

STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS (US CROCHET TERMS)

beg – beginning

BLdc – back loop only double crochet: Insert your hook into the back loop only of the next stitch and work a double crochet.

ch(s) – chain(s)

dc – double crochet: Yarn over (yo), insert hook into stitch, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yo, pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook). Yo, pull through remaining 2 loops. 1 double crochet completed.

dc2tog – double crochet two together (also known as a dc decrease): Yarn over (yo), insert hook into stitch, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yo, pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook). Yo, insert hook into next st, yo, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook). Yo, pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook). Yo, pull through remaining 3 loops. Dc2tog completed.

fasten off – To fasten off securely, work one chain, then cut the yarn leaving a 5 – 6” tail. Pull the tail through the loop that is on your hook. Tighten gently.

sc – single crochet: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over (yo), pull up a loop (2 loops on hook). Yo, pull through both loops on hook. 1 single crochet completed.

sl st – slip stitch: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over (yo), pull up a loop, you will have 2 loops on your hook. Pull the first loop through the second loop. 1 slip stitch completed.

st(s) – stitch(es)

( ) – Sets of stitches to be worked as many times as directed.

[ ] – The total number of stitches at the end of a row.