Crocheting newborn booties is a fun and rewarding project! Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to making a basic pair of soft booties for a newborn.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Soft, baby-friendly yarn (worsted weight or DK weight)
- Hook: Size 3.5mm (E) or 4.0mm (G) crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle (for weaving in ends)
Stitches Used (US Terminology)
- CH – Chain
- SC – Single crochet
- HDC – Half double crochet
- DC – Double crochet
- SL ST – Slip stitch
- INC – Increase (two stitches in one stitch)
Basic Newborn Booties Pattern
Step 1: The Sole
- CH 10 (foundation chain).
- Round 1: SC in the 2nd CH from hook, SC in next 7 CH, 5 SC in the last CH. (Now working on the opposite side) SC in next 7 stitches, 2 SC in the last stitch. SL ST to join. (Total: 22 stitches)
- Round 2: CH 1, INC in first stitch, SC in next 7, INC in next 5 stitches, SC in next 7, INC in last 2 stitches. SL ST to join. (Total: 30 stitches)
- Round 3: CH 1, SC in first stitch, INC in next, SC in next 7, (SC in next, INC) x5, SC in next 7, (SC in next, INC) x2. SL ST to join. (Total: 38 stitches)
Step 2: Creating the Sides
- Round 4: CH 1, SC in back loops only (BLO) in each stitch around. SL ST to join. (38 stitches)
- Round 5-7: CH 1, SC in each stitch around. SL ST to join. (38 stitches per round)
Step 3: Shaping the Toe
- Round 8: CH 1, SC in next 12, (SC2TOG) x7, SC in next 12. SL ST to join. (31 stitches)
- Round 9: CH 1, SC in next 10, (SC2TOG) x5, SC in next 11. SL ST to join. (26 stitches)
Step 4: Cuff
- Round 10: CH 1, HDC in each stitch around. SL ST to join. (26 stitches)
- Round 11-12: Repeat Round 10 for a slightly taller cuff, or add ribbing (FPDC/BPDC) for texture.
- Fasten off, weave in ends.
Repeat the pattern to make the second bootie.
Customization Ideas:
- Use different colors for a fun look.
- Add a cute bow, pom-pom, or button for extra charm.
- Make a ribbed cuff by alternating front post double crochet (FPDC) and back post double crochet (BPDC).
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