UPDATE: after some confusion I separated the pattern, the larger version is still right here, comparable to a size 4, and the smaller crochet wrap around button infant boot is on it’s own post.
I am SO excted to share this tutorial with you. I saw this picture and I couldn’t help but try to create my own version of it! My cousin just had twins last week so I made a boy and girl version! Of course I made them to fit my model so they won’t fit the twins for SOME time. But they are precious!
Yes, I made my sweet little boy wear the girls boots for this picture. Better than a skirt or something, right? I love the scallops on the girl version, but the boy version is adorable too! The really sad thing is he’s already out grown these boots as well.
I started with a size to fit my model, Baby Boy. I ended up with boots that are around a size 4~ YES, 4 and they area already tight on him. According to a shoe website that’s like a 9-12 month shoe for the average babies feet! I was going to share just that size, but a friend, Summer, asked me to make a pair for her baby, a size 1. So I figured it out, and added those numbers to the pattern at the last min! (on another post now)
Baby wrap around boots:
materials:
caron simply soft yarn
large buttons
G6- 4 mm hook (To go up a size use a G-4.25mm, to go down a size use an f-3.75mm hook)
abbreviation:
ch (chain)
sl st (slip stitch)
sc (single crochet)
hdc (half double crochet)
dc (double crochet)
sc2tog (single crochet 2 together)
dc2tog (double crochet 2 together)
dc3tog (double crochet 3 together)
sole:
ch 13
row 1- sc in 2nd ch, sc 7 times, hdc 3 times, 7hdc in last ch, finish the rest of the round working along the back of the chain, hdc 3 times, sc 7 times, 4sc in the last/first ch, sl st to the first sc (32)
row 2- ch1, sc in same sc, sc 9 times, hdc, 2hdc 3 times, 3hdc, 2 hdc 3 times, hdc, sc 10 times, 2sc 3times, sl st to first sc (43)
row 3- ch2, hdc in same sc, hdc 11 times, *2hdc, 1hdc* 7 times, hdc 11 times, 2hdc, hdc, 2hdc twice, hdc, 2 hdc, sl st to first hdc (54)
shoe:
row 4- ch1, working in back stitches, sc around, sl st to first sc (54)
rows 5-6- ch1, sc around, sl st to first sc sc (54)
row 7ch1, sc in same sc, sc 12 times, sc2tog, dc2tog 7 times, sc2tog, sc around, sl st to first sc (45)
row 8- ch 1, sc in same sc, sc 10 times, sc2tog, dc2tog, dc, dc3tog, dc, dc2tog, sc2tog, sc around, sl st to first sc (39)
row 9- ch 1, sc in same sc, sc 8 times, sc2tog, dc2tog, dc3tog, dc2tog, sc2tog, sc around, sl st to first sc (33)
row 10- ch 1, sc in same sc, sc 6 times, sc2tog, dc, dc3tog, dc, sc2tog, sc around, sl st to first sc, cut yarn weave in ends. (29)
Boot cuff:
for the right boot sl st in the 8th stitch from the seam, for the left boot sl st in the 12th stitch from the seam
ch 15
row 1- dc in 4th ch from hook -first 3ch counts as first dc, dc in next 11 ch, dc in first sc (the one you sl st in), dc 24 times (there will be 4 spaces left), skip 3 spaces, sc in last space. (39)
row 2- ch3 (counts as dc), turn, dc in first dc and around 35 times, ch 1 skip one dc, dc in last 2 (38- with a ch1 space)
row 3- ch3 (counts as dc), turn, dc, dc in ch1 space, dc around (39)
row 4 scallops (girls)- turn, 5dc in second dc, *skip 1dc, sc in next dc, skip 1dc, 5dc in next dc*, repeat around (10 shells), sc down the side (I do 2 for each row so a total of 6 down the side), continuing around sc across the bottom along the original chain (13), sl st, cut yarn and weave in ends
row 4 simple (boys)- ch1, turn, sc across top (39), down the side (6) and across the bottom chain (13), sl st, cut yarn and weave in ends
Do you love them??? Considering the twins are HALF the size of Baby boy when he was born (let alone they don’t have his massive hobbit feet) I doubt they’ll even come close to fitting until they are at LEAST 9 months, maybe a year?? So next winter, perfect!
Don’t forget to add a button where ever you like and your done! I placed mine at the bottom of the 6th dc over from the front- I might go lower next time… or maybe two smaller buttons?
And one final picture, I thought you might want an inside shot so you can see how it wraps a bit… I’m still so very much in love with these boots. And when I finish Baby Boy’s I’ll post picture’s!!!
materials:
caron simply soft yarn
large buttons
G6- 4 mm hook (To go up a size use a G-4.25mm, to go down a size use an f-3.75mm hook)
abbreviation:
ch (chain)
sl st (slip stitch)
sc (single crochet)
hdc (half double crochet)
dc (double crochet)
sc2tog (single crochet 2 together)
dc2tog (double crochet 2 together)
dc3tog (double crochet 3 together)
sole:
ch 13
row 1- sc in 2nd ch, sc 7 times, hdc 3 times, 7hdc in last ch, finish the rest of the round working along the back of the chain, hdc 3 times, sc 7 times, 4sc in the last/first ch, sl st to the first sc (32)
row 2- ch1, sc in same sc, sc 9 times, hdc, 2hdc 3 times, 3hdc, 2 hdc 3 times, hdc, sc 10 times, 2sc 3times, sl st to first sc (43)
row 3- ch2, hdc in same sc, hdc 11 times, *2hdc, 1hdc* 7 times, hdc 11 times, 2hdc, hdc, 2hdc twice, hdc, 2 hdc, sl st to first hdc (54)
shoe:
row 4- ch1, working in back stitches, sc around, sl st to first sc (54)
rows 5-6- ch1, sc around, sl st to first sc sc (54)
row 7ch1, sc in same sc, sc 12 times, sc2tog, dc2tog 7 times, sc2tog, sc around, sl st to first sc (45)
row 8- ch 1, sc in same sc, sc 10 times, sc2tog, dc2tog, dc, dc3tog, dc, dc2tog, sc2tog, sc around, sl st to first sc (39)
row 9- ch 1, sc in same sc, sc 8 times, sc2tog, dc2tog, dc3tog, dc2tog, sc2tog, sc around, sl st to first sc (33)
row 10- ch 1, sc in same sc, sc 6 times, sc2tog, dc, dc3tog, dc, sc2tog, sc around, sl st to first sc, cut yarn weave in ends. (29)
Boot cuff:
for the right boot sl st in the 8th stitch from the seam, for the left boot sl st in the 12th stitch from the seam
ch 15
row 1- dc in 4th ch from hook -first 3ch counts as first dc, dc in next 11 ch, dc in first sc (the one you sl st in), dc 24 times (there will be 4 spaces left), skip 3 spaces, sc in last space. (39)
row 2- ch3 (counts as dc), turn, dc in first dc and around 35 times, ch 1 skip one dc, dc in last 2 (38- with a ch1 space)
row 3- ch3 (counts as dc), turn, dc, dc in ch1 space, dc around (39)
row 4 scallops (girls)- turn, 5dc in second dc, *skip 1dc, sc in next dc, skip 1dc, 5dc in next dc*, repeat around (10 shells), sc down the side (I do 2 for each row so a total of 6 down the side), continuing around sc across the bottom along the original chain (13), sl st, cut yarn and weave in ends
row 4 simple (boys)- ch1, turn, sc across top (39), down the side (6) and across the bottom chain (13), sl st, cut yarn and weave in ends
Ashlee
They are so cute, I can hardly stand it! I can’t wait to put them on Baby H! You rock!
Your so welcome! Can’t wait to see you again!
So cute!! I wish I knew how to crotchet. Emily can’t fit in hers that I got do her anymore
I wish you lived closer! I’m going to teach Leanne this year and it would be fun to have you too!
These are adorable!! I love them and I think I am going to give them a try! How long did they take you to make?
I made another pair yesterday, so just a few hours, but it was my 4th pair so it went faster!
oh gosh Ashlee!! These are adorable!!! I am love with both versions – and now I want a pair to fit me!!
Thanks!!! And I’m sure we could figure out a larger size
Could you send me the Infant directions… I know me, and I will definitely get confused… : ) thanks!
I created a second post instead! Here you go Infant version
These are adorable. I mean, simply amazing, I mean incredible!! I love them Ash- especially the scallops on the girl version, but I have to say those boy ones are almost making me hope for a boy. almost.
xoxo,
Thanks!!! When you find out what your having I’ll totally make you a pair!
These are so cute! I love them! I need to find a baby to make them for
Christine @ Projectsaroundthehouse.blogspot.com
I hope you do! There are always cute babies around!
I wanted to let you know I pinned this pattern and it got repinned 98 times! That’s a record for one of my pins!
INSANE!!! I don’t know that I’ve ever had a pin repinned so much either! Thanks for sharing- it totally made my day!
your blog is awesome!!! i came here via pinterest and i’m so happy with what else is on here. keep up the good work.
wow! Thank you so much! What a fun comment to sit down and find. I really appreciate it!
Ashlee, these are so cute. I can’t wait to make these for my granddaughters, and grandson. Thank you for the pattern.
Thanks! I hope they love them! I added some text about how to size up and down a bit I hope it helps!
I haven’t crocheted in years but these make me want to start up again for my granddaughters. Thanks for sharing.
You should! I’ll go crazy for a few months then put down my hooks and not touch them for years too!
I love the look of these booties and have been trying to figure out the formula to enlarge them to a size 7-8 to fit my 2 yr old daughter. I know its a bit of work but i was wondering if you could possibly tell me how much extra to add? I tried using the bigger pattern and adding 2 to everywhere you had added stiches from the smaller one but it still wasn’t big enough lol. Thank you for this wonderful pattern i love it!
Try going up a hook size, as well. When I added 2 everywhere with a larger hook I got about a size 8! I hope that helps! I still have my larger bootie, I’ll add writing the pattern to my list of things to do!
Would I add an extra row everytime I tried to make the pattern bigger. I noticed you added an extra row on the sole when you made the bigger size
not necessarily, if your going up a few sizes, then yes. If your just wanting to go up one size I’d just go up a hook size, it’s amazing what a difference that makes!
I LOVE these booties! I was wondering if you had a larger size? My little niece has larger feet, like your son and needs a size 9-10 (at only 19 mo. -she is tall!!) Can you help?
When I made the SAME bootie and pattern with a larger hook I got a much larger shoe, about a 6!
And I agree with Roz -I would love a matching pair! (size 9-10 women’s)
HA! I’m into making things for babies, so an adult size isn’t something I plan on doing anytime soon, it’s all about Baby Boy these days! But I think taking a normal adult size bootie pattern and adding a few rows on for cufts and then the scalloped edge wouldn’t be TOO hard! It’s mostly about filling in above the foot
Found you via a creative link up! love your pattern, I am learning to crochet & can’t wait to use it! Hope it doesn’t take forever to get to this level. lol Added you on twitter too!
drop by sometime! I’m over at DearCreatives.com have a great week!
Thanks! I don’t think it’s too hard, but kind of hard to gauge for myself, of course I don’t think my pattern is hard
It does use quite a few different stitches and techniques. if you understand everything in the abbreviation section above where the pattern starts you’ll do great!
Adorable! Those cute little legs AND the booties.
I agree, I love the sweet legs, we’re working on fattening him up, I just love rolls on babies. His thigh rolls are getting better and better!
ahhhhh they’re so cute! I need to learn how to crochet.
Yes you do! Everyone should learn how, its SO much fun!
So cute and you are super talented. I hope you will link these up this week to the CSI Project. The challenge is yarn projects, knitting and Crochet.
http://www.thecsiproject.com
The link party begins on Wednesday at midnight through Friday at noon.
Come on over!!!
Dee, the CSI Girl
I’m getting to my comments late, but thanks for the heads up, I DID link up, so thank you so much!
Oh these are far to darling!! I can see these on my lil girls feeties!!!! I wish my boys were still lil enough to have them as well!!
And I wish my little girl was small enough! It was fun to make them for another little girl, but kind of made me wish for one as well!!! But My little man is sure handsome with his!
These are too adorable!
~Mrs. Delightful
ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com
Thanks so much! I love them too!
Thank you for sharing this pattern! I’ve always been a bit nervous about bootie patterns, but this one looks very do-able for a amateur crocheter like me.
http://www.onedogwoof.blogspot.com
I hope you try it and find it easy! Let me know if you have any questions!
These are so darling they almost make me tear up! They make me want to learn how to crochet so badly!
Better yet I want to buy them… I’ll love them more that way. Are you on Etsy?
Found you on Someday Crafts
Visiting from Well Rounded, leahkoenig.blogspot.com
Thank you so much, and for your interest. I used to have a store, but it’s just not for me, I don’t like making more than one or two things of something ever. Having a store almost made me quit alltogether. So no, I don’t have a store, but if you have someone who knows how to crochet in your life send them over to get the pattern and make them for you!!! Sorry!
I really love these booties! I just made them in a coral/pink, they are adorable!! I am a crochet-er on Etsy and I was wondering if I could sell the product from your patterns? I would credit the pattern to you and your website, or any other source you’d like. Tell me what you think!
I can’t wait to add some color combos to your fun pattern, thanks again,
Jillian
yes, please credit the pattern link so people who want to make their own can. Have fun and thank you SO much for asking
Love, love, love these booties! Thank you so much for posting this pattern, can’t wait to try them. As someone else stated, I would love to have an adult version of this pattern. I have 2 teenage girls that would love a pair of these. I have never tried to convert a pattern from child to adult? Again, thank you!
Thanks so much! I personally hate anything my feet, I don’t even own socks, slippers or flats (I’m either barefoot or in stilettos) so I doubt I’ll feel inspired enough to make a larger pattern! I would suggest making any favorite larger bootie pattern, making sure to fill in over the foot as close to the ankle as you can get while still fitting your foot inside, then use my baby pattern cuff as a base for making an adult size!
I love the booties, I’m following the pattern, but I’m somewhat confused to when the front of the shoe got sewn together. I don’t know if I didn’t follow the pattern correctly, or if the front is somehow crochet later. I got to row 10 and the front of my shoe is not together as shown in the photo. Can you please help me? I can read patterns but somehow this one has me stumped.
I’m so sorry! I’m confused myself. the shoe is worked in round and nothing is ever sewn together. I think you missed something completely. The sole is made first , then building in the back chains the shoe is built up and in rounds until it’s tall enough then the cuff is added on. there is now sewing together. could you maybe send me a picture of where you started to get confused? When did it not look like the pictures?
These are SO SO cute Ashlee! Perfect for a babe’s footsie! Id love for you to link up to my fashion linky! It’s called DIY Diva Thursdays and it’s dedicated to all things fashion. We party every Th-M
Kara
http://www.mineforthemaking.com
Thanks so much! Baby Boy get’s compliments everywhere we go! So much fun!
This is cute! I am gonna make a few pairs!
Thanks! I hope you do!
absolutely love this pattern and really want to finish the pair i have started, however i am struggling with the boot cuff where it says “for the right boot sl st in the 8 stitches from the seam, for the left boot sl st in the 12 stitches from the seam then chain 15″ where is the seam is it where i sl st into the first stitch at the end of the previous rows or is it at the front of the boot and then it says ch 15, do i slip stich back down the chain and around the top of the boot to begin the first row of the cuff? would be so grateful if someone could explain this to me so i could finish them off. x
Yes to the first question, it’s from the seam left from where each row ends while making the shoe part. If I was better at this I’m sure I could swap it so the seam was on the inside of both boots, but I’m just not that good yet. The first Sl St before the chain is actually in the two sc2tog stitches but I thought saying that would be even more confusing. Does that help at all?
No to the 2nd question, once your done with the ch 15 you’ll dc in the 4th chain from the hook and start the DC’s around that create the first row of the cuff.
Lovely pattern! Thanks for sharing, I´ve pin it!
Thanks so much!!! I’m so glad you like them.
Dang girl! These are so, so cute! I love them! Maybe someday I can learn to crochet!
I’m so glad I learned how! And knitting too. It’s so much fun!
These are absolutely adorable! Thank you SO much for the tut!
Your so welcome! Thanks so much for coming by AND stopping to leave a comment! I love getting them and am so happy when people love something I’ve created, so thank you!
I wish I knew how to crochet more than what I do! These are so adorable!! Maybe I can convince someone to make them for me instead. Thanks for sharing
You can totally convince someone to make them for you, OR try them out yourself? Good luck!
I love these booties!! I came over from Flamingo Toes (congrats on the feature) and I think I’ll stick around, hehe. So cute.
Thanks so much!!! I tend to feature Bev so much because her stuff is amazing, it’s SUCH an honor to be featured by her! Glad you like my booties!
Thank you soo much for sharing this pattern! I have been looking for so long to find a pattern like this for free! Cant wait to see them on my lil guy!
I’m with you, I love free patterns for cute things, so that’s why I put my stuff out there for free… I honesty can’t imagine charging! I hope you love them as much as I do!
It appears that the pattern is for the left foot, how do I adjust for right foot. How many chains do you make to start the boot cuff.
Thank you for you assistiance, the pattern is darling.
Kathy
both feet are listing in the pattern.
“Boot cuff: for the right boot sl st in the 8 stitches from the seam, for the left boot sl st in the 12 stitches from the seam:”
just under the picture of the two sides starting points.
Yay! I’ve been looking for this pattern every since I saw these on pinterest! Thanks for sharing!!!!!!!
Your so welcome! I love figuring out a pattern and not paying $$$$ for it! So I’m glad to help!
Hello,
I just wanted to say how easy it is to follow your pattern. I have learned to crochet on my own and this is my first time following a pattern ever. Since I am really green to all of this could you please let me know how to connect the stitches when the multiple SC and DC come into the pattern. When it is forming the covering of the toes…so row 7. I wanting to thank you for offering this pattern for free and really would appreciate your help!
Thank you!
Amber
they are just normal decrease stitches, any book or website that teaches stitches should be able to help you out. here is one http://www.stitchdiva.com/tutorials/crochet/working-stitches-together
thank you so much for the perfect most absolute cutest baby booties!!! I cant stop making them! They look so handsome on my 5 month old baby
My 3 year old keeps trying to try them on….I would love to make some for him, and my mother in law too, if you could figure the patterns to those I would be honored to have the patterns to make 
Thank you Thank you Thank you
You’ll notice I said if you use a larger hook you’ll get larger booties? Mine were huge with just that change, like 2-3 sizes bigger. If it’s still not big enough (you can tell by just doing the sole, no need to do the whole bootie) then add 2 ch’s to the beginning and add 2 stitches on each side as you enlarge the sole/pattern… (think of it as near the heel so you don’t need to do any other increase, but 2 stitches on each side for length) and as you make the bootie part you might add an extra sc row for shoe height as well. Does that make any sense?
OMG! ive been trying to find a really good website on baby booties with pics!
everytime i tyrd with other websits that dont have pics i always have to take the whole thing apart and re-do everything and count, now that i found this website with pics now i know what im doing and not miss counting. THANK YOU SO MUCH
good luck! I hope the pattern makes sense and you can follow it!
I had a similar issue
Ok, so it makes sense that the first SL ST before the chain is in the sc2tog for the one boot. For the other boot, do you start at the seam, do 11 sl st around the front until you get to the other side’s sc2tog
OR
do you start at the seam, 11 sl st around the back to get to the other side’s sc2tog?
Also, you say you have three sc left. Does this mean the front of the cuff is not actually attached to the boot part? It just folds over the front and appears to be attached?
Thank you SO much for your help! This pattern is ADORABLE and I can’t wait to finish the boots!
the picture just above the cuff instructions shows the placement for starting the sl st for both the right and left cuffs. You start counting form the old seam and count towards the front. you’ll be starting both chains for the cuffs in the sc2tog stitches, one on each side, but I thought saying it that way would cause even more confusion. You should read some of the questions I get emailed about my patterns. I could spend hours everyday just responding to some of them.
as for your second question? I’m not sure what part your referring to, but the cuff does wrap around and attach with a button, could you give me a row number your having a hard time with?
Oh how I love these! My sister in law just found out she is having a girl and I just can’t wait to make these for her! Thanks for the pattern. I found it from Pinterest. Have to have a look around your blog.
I’d love for you to link up and share at my Pinterest Party: http://tutusandteaparties.blogspot.com/2012/02/pinteresting-party-week-28.html
Thanks so much! I’m so glad you like them and I hope your sister does too!
i love love LOVE these boots!! i’m a new crocheter, but i tend to take on projects that are ‘too big’ for me, so of course i wanted to try this pattern RIGHT AWAY! i had a little trouble keeping the number of stitches correct, and mine aren’t NEARLY as cute as yours, but i’m happy with the finished product
thanks for providing the pattern for free!!
Your so welcome! I kind of have a thing about paying for things I can figure out myself and I love to share! I hope you didn’t have too many stitch count problems. Every pattern maker writes with a different style so sometimes just figuring out that style helps with understanding and reading it! I’m glad you were happy with the end results, that’s all that really matters, right?
I found your site from Pinterest. I love your boot pattern and converse pattern. Thank you so much for sharing them. I have a niece and nephew on the way and will be making these for them!!
Thanks so much! I love the converse too, My little man grew out of them WAY too fast, I might have to design a larger pattern for those!
Hi! Thank you so much for sharing your pattern, these are so cute I had to try to make them for my baby girl. I tried making the infant size first, but they were too small, I’ve made one shoe in this size (working on the cuff now) but it’s too big. Do you have any suggestions for a beginner on how I can adjust it for a six month size? Any help would be appreciated.
I think I came across your site through ravelry, found it last night and pinned it since then it has been pinned 26 times and liked 11! I love how easy your pattern was to follow, I’ve tried making a few boots/shoes and each time was unable to get them right, I’m so excited to finally get one right (even if she’ll have to grow into this pair : ) Maybe I can figure it out to make a smaller one in another color.
Thanks again!
the patterns are just 2 stitches off each, so to adjust to a different size use smaller or larger hooks. My 4 month old has already grown out of this baby size, so going by months is not a good gauge. so use a larger hook for the infant version, or a smaller hook on this baby version. You can just do the sole as a guage, if it looks right finish the rest of the bootie, if not try again, no reason to make the whole shoe! Good luck!
Thanks for posting these darling boots. I am not very experienced in following patterns and am a bit confused. At the beginning of the cuff it says sl st in 8 stitches. I did a sl st in each of 8 stitches thinking this was for the part the flap wrapped over i wondered why you said to cut yarn at end of shoe but now I think I was suppose to sl st in the 8th stitch only to start the cuff with new piece of yarn. is that right? I want to make these for a friends twins. If I figure it out I’ll try to post pics. Such a darling patten. Thanks again for sharing your talent! (also forgive typing I’m doing this from my phone.
okay, I reworded it a bit, you just do ONE sl st for each cuff, in the 8th stitch from the seam or the 12th stitch from the seam. Thank you so much!
I still can’t find the instructions for the right foot… am I missing it somewhere? I think Kathy Wysuph was asking how many “chains” you make once you slip stitch the 8 stitches from the seam. I got the left boot made…. let me know where I can find the pattern for the right boot.
Boot cuff:
for the right boot sl st in the 8th stitch from the seam, for the left boot sl st in the 12th stitch from the seam
after that the cuff is made the same way for either side, ch, turn, dc around, turn, dc back, etc….
I’m having trouble with creating the right “sole” and then building the boot up from that. The instructions you have are definitely for a left boot. I understand the instructions for the right and left cuff. Thanks!
the soles and boot part are symmetrical and therefore don’t have a right and left foot, the right and left are created by the cuffs. when you work in a round your work natrually starts to curve to one side, but once your done you can pull and stretch it out and once they are on the babies feet it doesn’t matter. But there is no right or left sole, they start with 7hdc at the tip and 5 sc at the end and the sides are even and it goes from there.
I added a diagram of the sole, hopefully that will help show how they are completely symmetrical
Im new at crocheting and am having some trouble reading the pattern. What does it mean, after 3 hdc, to 7hdc? Am I doing 7 HFCs in the same stich?
It helps if you tell me what row your having a hard time with. Are you talking about row one? then yes, 7 hdc in the last ch, the same stitch, it creates a half circle and then you work down the back stitches of the chain and create an oval to start your sole with.
I didn’t think about stretching the boot into shape…. duh! Thanks so much for your help. I can’t wait to get started on the other boot!
It is a bit trippy to look at at first, but I promise it will work out just fine. After wearing them for a day you can’t even tell they were ever a bit off
Hi,
My friend came across this pattern on Pinterest and shared it with me. I just started my own little baby crochet business via facebook. I am currently building up an inventory of various baby items and I would like to know if its okay if I sell booties using your pattern on my facebook page. I will be sure to include a link to your website and give you credit for the pattern.
Thanks so much!
I’m totally okay with you selling items made from my tutorials and patterns. just don’t sell the pattern please and if you could link back to my page for those people who want to make their own I’d appreciate it! Good luck with your store!
So um, I’ve tried making these quite a few times now, but I’m having trouble with the seam? If i start each round the way it says to, I end up with extra stitches and my seam moves backwards. If i go one forward and start the round in the stitch after the slip stitch, my seam curves forwards. I’ve only been crocheting a few months so I have no idea what I’m doing wrong, or how to fix it. It would be awesome if you could help!
I’m GUESSING that your doing one of two common mistakes. Either 1) your sl st in the ch1 from the beginning of the round instead of in the sc? That is my only guess about getting an extra stitch without seeing a picture. The other one 2) is accidentally sc in the sl st from the last row, thus adding an extra stitch. Make sure to ONLY sc in other sc’s. It’s TOTALLY common and I still do it sometimes and have to go back and count! your seam will move backwards a bit, that’s totally normal, but not an extra stitch!!
I love these so much that I would be super over-joyed if I could ever make it. I am left handed and pretty much self taught. I can crochet but I struggle. These are super adorable. Great job!!
Susan
Keep it up! I’ve been crocheting for 9 years and it just takes time and practice to get a feel for it! You’ll totally be able to do these!
Hi, I just began crochet n I saw these and I would love to make it! But it seems like its too complicated do u think you could make a video of you making it! Cuz that would be awesome! Or if you could write out exactly what I am suppose to do for row 2 ” row 2- ch1, sc in same sc, sc 9 times, hdc, 2hdc 3 times, 3hdc, 2 hdc 3 times, hdc, sc 10 times, 2sc 3times,
sl st to first sc (43)”
Like I am suppose to sc 9 times n then what does 2hdc three times mean? Like 2 hdc in the next three?
Sorry to bother you but I would really like to learn how to make these. Thanks in advance!
when the number is after the stitch: sc 9 times, it’s in the next 9 stitches
when the number is BEOFRE the stitch: 3hdc it’s in the SAME stitch
so 2hdc 3 times is 2hdc in the next 3 stitches
I added a diagram of the sole, hopefully that will help make row 2 more clear for you
Hi.
Does it make a difference what yarn you use? Because i have sugar n’ cream yarn and for some reason my bootie looks much bigger than yours? I’m also use a size 4.0 mm hook,
I’m sure it does, but the way you crochet will make the biggest difference, tight or loose. But they ARE big shoes, as I said my baby that I made these for has HUGE feet. The twins I made both of these for probably won’t fit them until they are one! you can try the smaller version, the infant size.
I figured it out
btw WAY TOO CUTE!!!
I’m SO glad you were able to figure it out!
These booties are adorable!! My cousin is expecting twin girls this August and I would love to make two pairs since everything I am making is in twos
The pattern seems very simple and i’m just a beginner at crocheting so I always read to pattern to make sure I can understand it before I start. My question to you is on the sole portion you have, 2hdc 3 times, 3hdc, 2 hdc 3 times, on the 2nd row. Are the 2 hdc in the same stitch and then I just repeat 3 times, then 3 hdc in the same stitch..etc?? Everyone writes their patterns different so this is always were I get tired up!! I would greatly appreciate your advice so that I can make these. Thanks again, and thanks for sharing the pattern!!!
I’m new to pattern writing too, so I write what makes sense to me, but since I get a lot of questions clearly you aren’t the only one not perfectly understanding. I just hate to write a paragraph when a sentence will do! yes, 2hdc 3 times means 2hdc in one stitch then repeat, so you’ll have 6 hdc over 3 stitches. I hope you enjoy making them!
I added a diagram of the sole, hopefully that will make it more clear
Hey there! These are just TOO cute! i’ve made my first little bootie of the boys version and while it’s a little bit funny looking at the moment i can tell that it will sit ok when on baby’s foot. My question though is that, even though the shape obviously ok, when I did the ‘dc2tog 7 times’ on row 7, it doesn’t end up anywhere close to being in the centre of the toe of the boot. And in the finished product, all the beautiful detail at the toe sits off centre. Like it’s at least 4 stitches to more to one side. But i’ve checked the number of stitches again and again. You said that the sides are symmetrical, so is this something that sorts itself out when on baby’s foot too? cos I really don’t see how it can be right? Thanks!!
the bootie soles are symmetrical, so just tug it a bit and it should be centered.
the ch it starts and ends with is 5 stitches, then one stitch in each of the chains down and back with 7 stitches in the tip
As long as your 7 stitches are in the last chain I don’t see how they can’t possibly be centered.
Hi there – love these!! Was wondering what weight the wool you used is?? (I’m from New Zealand, and I haven’t seen the wool you used before) Thank you:)
any brand that has a line for baby’s would work just fine, these are medium weight, but because you don’t want them to scratch or annoy the baby using the special soft baby yarn is really the best.
was wondering how i find instructions to do opposite foot?
the base of the bootie is the same for both left and right feet. The different cuffs is the only difference between the two.
“Boot cuff:
for the right boot sl st in the 8th stitch from the seam, for the left boot sl st in the 12th stitch from the seam”
Thank you very much for sharing the pattern. This I’ve been looking for this pattern every since I saw for the first time on e-net
your so welcome! I just saw one I loved and played around until I thought I got it decently right! I’m sure the original is even better, but good enough for me!
I just wanted to say thanks so much for the free patterns, you are so cute and so are your creations! Complete with picture! It was very sweet of you! xx
thank you so much! I love love LOVE getting such sweet compliments, they mean SO much to me and I really appreciate you taking the time to say something so nice~!
I love the look of these boots and I am sure from reading all the comments that they should be easy to make, however my experience is becoming different. I had a problem with the stitch count on Row 3 no matter how many times I tried it I didn’t have room for your last 2hdc hdc. I just went from there anyway and now I am trying g to do the cuff. I have begun the strap and am doing the 24 dbc. Do these go around from the strap to the back and toward the front.? How does the left strap get attached to the correct side of the shoe if there is only a 4 stitch difference in placement. Or do I count 12 stitches in the opposite direction from the seam than I counted the six for the rot? It is shard to even word my questions so I do hope they are u certai dabble. I will,persevere and hope the muddle in my mind clears up. Than, you for sharing and for your patience and help.
you must have your count off in the early rows somehow, we all crochet so differently that totally happens! it happens to me all the time! As long as you are happy with the fit in the end it doesn’t matter. as for the cuff there is only 4 stitches apart, but it should be centered, one front and to the right and one front and to the left. you chain and then when you come back down the back of the chain is where it’s different, you dc down the back of the chain and then continue around the back, don’t cross over into the front for either cuff. does that help?
I added a diagram of the sole, hopefully that will make the sole easier
One further question. I took seam to mean where my rounds have been ending but now thati am another round into my cuff I. Otice that it is starting much too back on the shoe. What is the seam?
because you didn’t get in that last 2hdc hdc in row 3 it will move your seam farther to the back, instead of off to the side where it should be so you’ll have to make up for that when you sl st and start the ch for the cuff. just center the two, with the small gap in the front
Thank you for your help. I Now have it figured out and really like the end result. Thank you for the pattern.
Jennifer
I’m so glad you figured it out, and again I’m sorry for the delayed response!
These look beautiful and I’m now on my third attempt but can’t get it working? After row 7 I have 45 stitches, but after row 8 I have 40 or so? For some reason I just can’t get the top of the boot to come together when decreasing?
well after row 8 you should have 39, so if your at 40 your only off one stitch.
row 8- ch 1, sc in same sc, sc 10 times,
sc2tog, (1 decrease)
dc2tog, (1 decrease)
dc, dc3tog, (2 decreases)
dc, dc2tog, (1 decrease)
sc2tog, (1 decrease)
sc around, sl st to first sc (so 6 decreases takes you from 45 to 39)
I just finished a pair today and they are so cute. Thank you for sharing the pattern. I can’t wait to show them off.
your so welcome! I’m glad you like them! it’s a fun pattern!
Thanks! I was doing something wrong but started again and has come out perfectly! Thanks for sharing!
I’m SO glad! We all get off sometimes when reading patterns! I’m glad it worked out for you!
Hi, love the pattern, these look sooo cute! I’m having trouble with row 3 though, it says:
hdc in same sc, hdc 11 times, 2hdc, 1hdc 7 times, hdc 11 times, 2hdc, hdc, 2hdc twice, hdc, 2 hdc.
I keep re-counting, but I only count 42 stitches here, when it is supposed to be 54. I’m finished the stitches, but I haven’t gone all the way around the heel!! If you could shine some light on what I’m doing wrong that would be wonderful!! Thank-you
let’s count it out together then
row 3- ch2, hdc in same sc (1), hdc 11 times (11), *2hdc, 1hdc* 7 times (21), hdc 11 times (11), 2hdc (2), hdc (1), 2hdc twice (4), hdc (1), 2 hdc (2), sl st to first hdc (54)
1+11+21+11+2+1+4+1+2=54
I think your not repeating the *2hdc, 1hdc* seven times (when there are * you repeat the SECTION 7 times)
I added a diagram of the sole, hopefully that will make it more clear
OH, haha silly me, I get it now! You’re right, I did 2 hdc and then only repeated 1hdc 7 times. New to crochet, didn’t know what the * meant. Thank-you for the help, and the quick reply!
No problem! Glad it makes sense now!
I have made 3 and ended up ripping them out because I think I’m missing something somewhere. How do you get the top stitched together so that you can go on and start the cuff. All I end up with is a cute littl
E bootie not together with the pattern on one side. So, how do I get the top from toe to ankle together????? HELP, my first granddaughter and I can’t figure this out ;( thanks in advance for your help!!
can you tell me what row your having trouble with? where does it start to not look like my pictures?
These are so lovely!!! I’m about 25% done with the ones I’m working on. I was asked to make a pair by a girl my husband works with so I decided to test these out! The ones I’m making right now are going to be perfect as a birthday gift for my niece! Also they’ll be just in time for winter! Thank you so much for sharing!!
your so welcome!
Dear ashlee,
I can’t understand the beginning of each row, what you mean by sc in the same sc?
Can you please drow a diagram of just the beginning of tow rows so If I will see it iwill understand what you mean. I tried to crochet but it get very confused rows.
every crocheter has a preference on how they start, I like to sc in the same sc as the one you had just sl st then ch in. some people sl st, ch then sc in the NEXT sc, but I find it makes the seam crocked instead of straight.
These booties are adorable, and I’ve enjoyed crocheting them. I just have one teensy, weensy problem. I keep winding up with 2 right ones! I can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong. any suggestions would be much appreciated! Thanks, Beth
the shoe part is the same for both, you get the left and right boots by where you start the cuff
Boot cuff:
for the right boot sl st in the 8th stitch from the seam, for the left boot sl st in the 12th stitch from the seam
I love them! I made them today for my 9 months old and found out they are almost 2cm too small in the sole… U___u and his chubby feet doest help much. Is it dificult to resize the pattern? Any suggestion?
first I’d try a larger hook size, see if that helps, measure his foot against the sole before you make the rest of the shoe. it’s amazing how much difference a larger hook can make.
if that doesn’t work then add a chain or 2 then add to the SC section of the first row, and just make sure you remember to add that extra stitch (or two) on BOTH sides as you work your way around ever row. Also when you add the cuff make sure you remember to add one (or two) as your counting to get to the right sitch for adding the cuff.
Does that make sense?
Love this pattern! The booties look adorable! I’m new to crocheting (only taught myself last week) and I’m having trouble understanding when you go from sole to boot – what are the ‘back stitches’? Is the sole that you’ve just made turn into the bottom of the boot, or does the ‘right’ side end up inside? I tried what I thought were back stitches as it looks ok but not right at the sole edge (smooth) like yours, its like I’ve got a edge on the sole outside which is fine but it’s going I mean the inside of my boots will be smaller now….
here is an image of the back stitch http://www.crochetspot.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/crochet-loops-1.jpg
The right side ends up as the outside of the boots.
Love this pattern, they are so super cute! I’ve done the first boot then just had an idea that I’m pretty sure will work. To make the seam come out on the opposite side for the left boot, (so that it will be on the inside of both boots) you can crochet each row in reverse order, ie start with the final stitch and work backwards through the instructions for that row, ending with the first stitch. Then join as normal, and then go onto the next row, working that one backwards in the same way. Hope that makes sense!
feel free to do it however you want, I actually my second one a bit different (I’m a bit OCD about things being symmetrical…) but it was MUCH harder to explain than this way. I don’t think I’ve ever crochet from a pattern without changing it up a bit, so feel free! just don’t confuse other (more beginner) crocheter please.
Nevermind me – I figured out the back stitches! However I did end up with two possible buttonholes somehow – on the first turn around on the cuff, and again towards the end (last row before the scallops started) not sure what happened there but hopefully I can disguise it!
HA! I just replied to that one! not sure what you did wrong, but maybe do two buttons instead of one? it would look super cute!
Thank you! Im doing with 2 extra chains, havent finish yet but it seems right. I will also add another row to make it taller, i love the pattern and gives me so many ideas!
Great! I hope it works out well for you!!! I always change up patterns to fit my subject! I hope it fits well now!
Hi! Love these boots! I’ve made your tophat for several babies and it is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen!
Struggling with first row. If I ch13 then start in 2nd chain from hook i’m left with 2 chains after the 7sc and 3hdc. So do I skip the second last ch and 7hdc in the last one? I am finding my stitch count off when I do it that way.
try again, here are the stitches by chain…
ch 13
row 1- sc in 2nd ch, {2nd chain}
sc 7 times, {3rd-9th chains}
hdc 3 times, {10th-12th chains}
7hdc in last ch, {13th chain}
finish the rest of the round working along the back of the chain, hdc 3 times, {12th-10th chains}
sc 7 times, {9th-3rd chain}
4sc in the last/first ch, {2nd chain}
sl st to the first sc (32)
Hi, these are soo incredibly adorable! Just a quick question though – I noticed someone asked how to do the opposite boot, and you’d pointed out the sole is for either boot, but every time I make the sole it always leans across and I have a ton of left footed boots. Any tips where I’m going wrong? I follow the pattern closely but always have this problem….
just pull it into place, it twists a little or a lot depending on how you crochet, loose or tight, etc… your not doing anything wrong, it twisted a bit for me, too. I just kept crocheting! Once I put them on the baby they were fine.
I added a diagram of the sole, hopefully that will make it more clear
hi i was having a problem with the cuff. im doing the right side and i cant figure out what you want me to do at the end of the first row. it says skip 3 spaces and sc chain in the fourth. am i bringing the sides together?
yes, your closing up the top a bit, you can skip it if you want, but you won’t get the same overlap look.
Thank you for making this pattern available. The booties are adorable. I just finished the first bootie….I cant wait to finish the pair. They work up very easily. It is my first try at booties and I’m hooked! Thank you again!
our so welcome! And thank you for the positive feedback, it’s nice to balance the problems or issues (which are fine, but can get overwhelming without such nice comments!)
Hello! Thank you so much for posting this! These are darling and I am trying to make them for my daughter. I am not the most amazing crochet-er, I was wondering if you could further explain what you mean when you say to chain (after the slip stitch) and then single crochet in the same single crochet? I am not sure I am single crocheting in the right spot…. Thank you!
every pattern is written a bit different. to avoid the “seam” sliding over every row this is how I choose to write it, but feel free to change it to fit your crocheting style! so you Sl St in the first SC of the previous row (rather than the Ch- sometimes the ch counts as a stitch, but not in this case) then ch to get the height to start the next row. sc in the same sc, the same sc that you JUST sl st in rather than the NEXT sc. Does that help?
Yes, I think so. I will try working it again. Thanks for getting back to me!
Anytime! Let me know if you have any other questions!
Hello There! I Absolutely LOVE Your Work, Big Fan! I Have A Question For You! When It Says Sc In Same Sc, Does That Mean To Crochet In The Same St Or What Exactly? Oh Newbie Here! : )
sc in the same sc- single crochet in the same single crochet you have been working in, the one you JUST sl st in.
Hi! Your baby boots are so cute! Thank u for sharing ;D
I started to make a pair of them and I have a question… At row 7, you made 9 decreases (sc2tog + dc2tog x 7 + sc2tog) in addition of 26 (13+13) sc stitches, so you have 26+9 = 35 stiches. But the instructions indicates 45 stitches for the 7th row…. I can’t understand it, if I follow the instructions it is impossible to get 45 stitches at the 7th row. Can u help me?
Thank u!
it’s because there are 13 sc the first part before the decreases, but after that you SC AROUND, which is the 13 down the side but then 10 around the heel! so 13 sc, the 9 decreases and 23 sc to the sl st
Oh! I’ve just found out how u did it! I though that you started the 4th row from the center of the heel but you started just where you finished the 3rd row. Sorry, I made a change of color for the sole so I made my mistake
I guess I should have read this comment first! I never stated to finish off the row before so you start right from where you leave off the row before!
Hiya, Thank you so much for this pattern. I have had to tweek it a little for the boots I’ve made for my daughter, but I would have never been inspired to make them if I had not seen this. I’ve posted what I have made on to my blog if you want to have a look.
Thanks again
Sam
you did a great job! I’m glad you had fun with it and made them your own!
Do you crochet tightly? I have tried doing this pattern over and over and over and for whatever reason, my stitch number is coming out correctly. do you count the chain 2?
Ummmm Tighter than some, not as tight as others… I know that doesn’t help a bit! I do NOT count the ch, you say your stitch number is coming out correctly so what’s your question?
Hello Ashlee, first of all thank you very much for this pattern. The baby booties are really cute. Anyway, I would like to ask you for advice: in the row 7, shouldn’t there be the same number of of SC on each side of baby shoe? I’ve tried to make it exactly like you in your pattern, but the front pattern of the bootie started to come on a side, so the bootie looks asymetrical.
I’ve changed it after that for scheme CH1, 17 SC, sc2tog, dc2tog 7 times, sc2 tog, 18 SC (to make sure, that there will be the same number of SC on each side, since the start of the row in the middle of heel) – but would like to know why I’m not able to do it due to your pattern (I’ve checked number of chains in each row and it fits)
thanks very much for your advice and once more thanks so much for your work!
Margot
no, you should NOT have the same number of SC on each side, the seam, or starting point for each row, is on the side of the bootie, so if you had the same number on each side your heel and toes would be totally twisted by a dozen or so stitches! I’m not sure why you think the starting point of the row is in the middle of the heel since it is NOT.
The pattern is written so that the decreases are centered above the increases in the sole. Don’t change your numbers unless you want it seriously off.
I think her question (which is mine as well) is that the sole is shaped for the left foot. How do we adjust the pattern so that we can use the second sole to be shaped for the right foot.
the soles are symmetrical, so you use the same sole for both booties. They get a little (or sometimes alot depending one how tightly or loosely you crochet) twisted while making them, but stick with it. Once your don’t block them and they’ll be just fine!
I added a diagram of the sole, hopefully that will make it more clear that it’s symmetrical, not specific to one foot
Hi, I just love your beautiful design! I was wondering, since your page says it’s okay to share your projects, would you mind if I shared a picture of your booties on my new crochet business page as an item I could make? I would of course credit you and link back here. I have made countless beautiful items over the last couple of years but since I never intended to sell them, I mostly gave them away without photographing anything. Now that I’m trying to offer things to sell it’s making life pretty difficult that I don’t have photos! lol
please don’t crop my watermark, and please replace it with your own picture as soon as you can, since we all crochet differently I’d hate for you to sell someone on my image and have yours look a bit different, if that makes sense! Good luck and I hope you have fun!
I want to try these out for a young girl, not sure size yet. What would you suggest?
I only have the patterns for the two sizes, the infant and baby, the way I crochet the baby size is around a size 4 shoe. If you use a larger hook you’ll get a larger size!
I absolutely love these!! I am so glad you are willing to share this for free, its hard to find really good patterns online for free.
I am having trouble though with the cuff. I did the chain 15 and the dc in 4th ch from hook but after the dc in next 11ch I got lost, So i get that i dc in where i did the sl st but theyn what do i do from there? I don’t understand what it means, where do i do the 24 dc and what is the 4 spaces left?
your so welcome! so after you dc down the ch and in the same dc where the sl st was you’ll dc in the stitches down the side, around the back and up the other side. So on one foot it’s right side out and on the other foot it’s right side in. Does that help?
Ohh, i see is says dc 24 times, but if its for row 1 which direction do i go with it and where are the 4 spaces left?
I think I just answered this in the last response, go down the side, around the back and up the other side. the 4 spaces left are in the front.
Hi! Boots are adorable. I want to make them for my little girl. But I’m new in crochet, and my english is not so good. Can someone explain me what means 2 hdc 3 times? Thank you very much for this pattern. All the best from Serbia
if the number is before the stitch abbriviation then it’s the number of times you do that in one stitch, if the number is after it’s the number of stitches you repeat. when the number is both before and after it’s “2 half double crochets in each of the next 3 stitches” does that help?
I really like this pattern but I’m having a hard time with it. At the end of the second row, I found myself halfway down the sole, instead of at either end of the sole. Shouldn’t I end the row at either the toe or the heel? It’s ending at about the arch instead. Then it says to chain two, but that leaves a hole right in the middle of the sole. I admit, I’m not a great crocheter, but I’ve pulled it out several times with the same results. Thank you.~jen
kay, you ended row 1 with 32 stitches, right?
row 2- ch1, sc in same sc, (in the 1st stitch)
sc 9 times, (in the 2nd-10th stitches)
hdc, (11th stitch)
2hdc 3 times, (12th-14th stitches)
3hdc, (15th stitch)
2 hdc 3 times, (16th-18th stitches)
hdc, (19th stitch)
sc 10 times, (20th-29th stitches)
2sc 3times, (30th-32nd sitches)
sl st to first sc (43)
and your all the way around… so where did you go wrong?
I added a pattern diagram of the sole, hopefully that will make it more clear
Im so impressed that you were kind enough to post this pattern for everyone, then to take the time to help with all these questions! Very, VERY awesome of you. Happy hooking!
your so very welcome! I’m a total amateur when it comes to writing patterns so I’m sure there is a better way to write it out, I just write what makes the most sense to me! so when people have trouble I feel terrible and what it to make sense and work out for them! I hope it helps in the end!
So cute! I found this searching ravelry, thank you for posting it there! I am going to make a pair for my toddler, I’ll probably blog about it and link everyone back here! Not that I get alot of hits, but I think it is very cute!
your so welcome! thanks for linking back, i really appreciate it!
i love this pattern i. gonna try to make my daughter some today! but is there any way to make boot taller so i can use a double button instead of one??
just add rows, 2 at a time before the shell border
I also do not understand the whole right foot, left foot of the pattern. After i finish the sole and begin making the shoe it is clearly a left foot boot. The only thing i can think of it that you flip the sole of the second shoe before continueing to make the bootie? Or maybe i messed up and the sole is not suppose to have a slight curve in it to indicate which foot it is for?
it’s not a left foot, and you don’t flip it. the sole pattern is symmetrical, the same number of stitches on each side. depending on how tightly or loosely you crochet it will twist/curve a bit while you make it. you can either block it before moving on, or simply move on, and block it afterwards, that’s what I do.
I added a diagram of the sole, hopefully that will make the fact that it’s symmetrical more clear
Hi Ashlee….Do yo have an adult version of this pattern? My daughter is wanting me to make her a pair of slippers like this….Thanks, Donna
no I don’t. I personally don’t like things on my feet so i have no desire to crochet/knit booties and I only make things I’m interested in! Sorry!
Thank you so much for this beautiful pattern. I made one for my grandson.
your so welcome! I’m glad you liked it!
I love these and they are perfect for my baby sister in law i cant wait to give them to her. Thanks for such great instructions.
your so welcome! I hope she loves them too.
I am about to cry. I have been working on these since last night. I can’t get the sole. I think I have ripped out my work about 50 times. I just can’t get it. I wanted to make these for my 2 year old daughter for Christmas. I have been looking for a pattern for months now and I finally find one and I can’t do it. UGH!
where are you going wrong? is the count wrong on one of the rows? I can talk you through that… email me back and I’m happy to answer questions
I added a diagram of the sole to the pattern, hopefully that will make it more clear
I blogged about them, they are so cute! I made sure to give you credit.http://sillygeesedesigns.blogspot.com/2012/11/crochet-baby-boots.html
thank you so much! I love it when people are not only successful at making something from my pattern, but are kind enough to link back! and i really like the brown soles!
Do you have a video tutorial for this? I can’t read patterns but would LOVE to make these for my daughter.
I don’t… It would end up being crazy long! I’m sorry!
doooooooooooooooooode this is awesome
thank you so so SO much!
I really love the booties and their so cute. I want to make them for my niece. So i am trying to do these booties. But i’m confused. i chained 13 and then on da 2nd stich i did sc. And added 7 more. And then there were only 3 more chains left and i did 3 hdc. But you said to do 7 hdc on the last chain. What did i do wrong? Please helpp!.
ch 13
row 1- sc in 2nd ch, (the 12th ch, leaving 11 left)
sc 7 times, (in ch’s 11-5, leaving 4 left)
hdc 3 times, (in ch’s 4-2, leaving one left)
7hdc in last ch, …..
The boots are so cute.
I’m struggling with row 8 of the boot. Are you skipping stitches between each of the ones you’re Doing in that row?? I’m so off on that row.
I counted row 7 and I’m right on with the Amt of stitches I should have.
If I was skipping stitches it would say “skip the next stitch”
row 8, huh? so you have 45 from row 7
row 8- ch 1,
sc in same sc,
sc 10 times,
sc2tog, (decrease -1)
dc2tog, (decrease -1)
dc,
dc3tog, (triple decrease -2)
dc,
dc2tog, (decrease -1)
sc2tog, (decrease -1)
sc around,
sl st to first sc (39) so with 6 decreases you go from 45 to 39
I have been trying to figure this pattern out all day! LOL I keep finding that the bootie ends up big, like a size 7 maybe (could just be the wool I am using) and I have extra stitches.
on round 7 I should have 45 stitches and I have 49? oy… I’ll try again tomorrow. 
) thanks for this pattern tho, a girl at my church is desperate for a pair of these and I told her I can make them….
sounds like your missing some of the decreases in row 7,
row 7
ch1,
sc in same sc,
sc 12 times,
sc2tog, (decrease -1)
dc2tog 7 times, (7 decreases, -7)
sc2tog, (decreases -1)
sc around,
sl st to first sc (45) so with 9 decreases you go from 54 to 45
as for the size are you using the correct hook size? a G 4.00 MM, NOT a G – 4.25. try going down a hook size!
Love these! I have such a long list of baby things that I want to make for one of my friends who is expecting in December
And I wanted to post this for the people saying they want to learn crochet, I used this tutorial and was crocheting and reading patterns in a couple weeks. Seriously, I recommend it to everyone who asks me where I learned.
http://www.craftyminx.com/crochet-school/
I’m glad you like them!
Question, when you say in row 4 “working in back stitches”. Does this apply only to row 4 or all the shoe rows?
Just row 4, it gives it a crisp edge
Loved the baby booties. I’ve made a pair for my husband’s cousin who’s expecting a baby this dec
it’s a surprise for her. hope she loves them 
and thank you soooo much for such a lovely pattern 
loved it totally. i even loved the rose tutorial by you.
your so welcome! I’m glad you liked the booties!
now all you got to do is learn how to make an adult size pair of bootays
I have no interest in designing adult size, sorry, I’m sure there is a designer out there who likes yarn on her feet (shutter) but it’s one of the hang up’s I have (things on my feet) so it will never happen, sorry!
I think these are absolutely adorable. I started making it, but got confused at the 2nd row. Sounds pathetic I know. But I’m stilll sorta learning how to follow patterns and directions like these. I’m normaly looking on YouTube but I can’t find anything as cute as these. I’m only 17 so I don’t have that many years under my belt of crocheting. Only like, 2years doing it off and on. My best friend is about to have a baby in the next few weeks, and I bet she would love these for her little girl. So do u think you could make a video on how to make these? If you could, that would be totally amazing!!!
I won’t be making a video, it would be too long, but if you tell me what your having trouble with I’d be happy to answer any questions you have.
I am so confused and hope you can help me. I I did the sole and up to row 5, but when it comes to crocheting it so it actually forms the front part I am lost. I start crocheting around but I do not know how to get it so it forms the top front area.
Please help.
Thank you
can you be more specific what exactly about row 6 are you not understanding? the decreases? sc2tog- is it not understanding stitches or is your count off at the end of the row
I have tied these 10 times today and it does not work. How can you get your total stiches when you don’t cound the “chain one” at the beginning of eah row. I can get to row 6 – 8 and it doesn’t come out right.
what row does your count first get off? the more specific you are with your questions the better I can help you. Just saying it’s not coming out right is a little too vague, it could be so many things… so let me know, I’m happy to help.
HI! I NEED HELP :S
Im BRAND NEW at crocheting… ans Im stuck on the sole of the boot
row 3- ch2, hdc in same sc, hdc 11 times, *2hdc, 1hdc* 7 times, hdc 11 times, 2hdc, hdc, 2hdc twice, hdc, 2 hdc, sl st to first hdc (54)
What does *2hdc, 1hdc* mean???
if the number comes before the stitch abreviation that’s the number of times you do that stitch in the same stich, in this case 2hdc. if the number comes AFTER the abreviation that’s the number of times you repeat across. when there are ** around a phrase then you repeat that phrase the number of times. so *2hdc, 1hdc* 7 times will be worked across 14 stitches, and you’ll end up with 21 stitches. make sense?
I added a diagram of the sole, hopefully that will make it clearer
Absolutely LOVE these “wrap around” boots! I’m making my granddaughter a pair out of red with silver thread running thru it for Christmas booties!!! They are turning out perfect. Thank you so very much for this pattern!!!
how totally lovely!!!! the silver and red will look amazing!
hello;)
you can use this pattern in dutch translation?
if I do it myself I come not from the abbreviations: (
I hope I get a response back …
Greets
I’m not sure I understand your question. are you asking if you can translate the pattern into dutch? Feel free, but only for your personal use. Please don’t distribute it in any way.
they’re super cute!
thank you so much!
I can’t understand your pattern. I don’t know if when you say 7 sc and then 3 hdc if you mean in the same stitch or separate. There aren’t enough in the chain for separate but it doesn’t make sense to me for it all to be done in one chain. I’m confused and can’t find any other free patterns like this to make booties like these… I would appreciate some help with deciphering. I’d really love to make these!
if the number comes after the abbreviation you repeat it across that number of stitches (that why it says 7 times). if the number comes before the abbreviation you repeat it that many times in the current stitch. as you didn’t say which row your not understanding so I’ll assume row 1.
row 1- sc in 2nd ch,
sc 7 times, (sc in chains 3-9)
hdc 3 times, (hdc in chains 10-12)
7hdc in last ch (7hdc in ch 13), …
Once I crochet row 5 do I just crochet row 6 around the whole bootie? How do I form the top of the bootie that covers the toes and top of the foot?
Thank you
the decreases don’t start until row 7
Hi I’m so sorry for bothering you with another question, I can see you’ve had a million repetitive questions but I read through all of them but can’t seem to find an answer to mine… When you make them left or right I get that you start either at 8 or 12 stitches in, but what I don’t get is how remake the right foot strap curve the right way, becuse they both wrap around to the rigt side when finished… Advice please?? Again sorry for being a pain, and thank you for any help you can offer!
after you chain and start coming back down the chain when you reach where you sl st you need to make sure you keep working down the side and around the back, NOT across the front. so one foot this row will be right side out and one foot it will be wrong side out. does that help?
Yes thank you:) and as soon as I thought about it this morning it all made sense even before I read your reply, I guess I should stop trying to crochet at midnight and go to bed! Haha thank you though for the help and for the adorable pattern!
Hi! I just wanted to say I love these! They are irresistable! I’ve made it to row 6, but everytime I try to move onto row 7 and 8 and I end up family it back out. Your stitches that say dc2tog and etc, I’m not recognizing that stitch. I’m familiar with patterns in books, decreasing, etc. And I see that you have described those as decreases, but Ik not sure what I’m supposed to be doing. I at first thought it was for example, dc2tog = 2 dc in same stitch, but in the end it didn’t work out. I’m at loss, could you help? I’ve left my email if that will work.
Thank you! These are for my nephew if I can accomplish them!
2 dc in a stitch would be an increase, you be stitching down, two dc’s into one. http://www.stitchdiva.com/tutorials/crochet/working-stitches-together here is a post on it, and here is a video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpkr5OeQbRE do those help?
Do u have a similar pattern for an adult version? Love this pattern and I have tried to tweak it for adult sizes but it never comes out right. Thank you!
I do not. Sorry, I don’t like things on my feet, esp yarn, so I have no interest in making an adult size pattern. If you have a base shoe pattern I think it would be pretty easy to enlarge the cuff idea I did hear with a little playing around. Sorry!
Looks fabulous, love the “girl” pattern and am thinking that one could even do that for a boy with masculine colors!
Hope to make these as a gift for a baby who’s on the way as I type this……..and will hopefully post on my blog and link back to you, all the best!
that’s totally up to you, my husband would die if I added scallops to anything for our boy, but they sure are pretty!!! I can’t wait to see how it turns out!
Could you create a video of you doing this pattern?
I haven’t planned on it, that would be a crazy long video! maybe you tube? I know someone made a video of my sandals…
I just love these! i have my mother making me some for my daughter. Do you have a pattern for like a size 2 (3-6 mths)? the only patterens that i see are infant 0-3 or size 4 which is 9-12. let me know because these are AMAZING!!
the patterns are actually just 2 stitches different, so try just simply changing the hook size up and down to create different sizes, it’s amazing how big of a difference you can get with just a hook switch.
How can I make these for a 9-12 month old? Thank you so much! ^_^
it all depends on your babies foot size, are you looking to go up a size or down a size? These fit my baby when he was 5 months old, but they fit the twins I made them for at 10 months… If your looking to go bigger just go up a needle size. Make the soles and test it against the babies foot before going on.
I checked YouTube…..nothing
sorry… i can add it to my list, but it will be a while before I get to it
Can you give me an estimate at how long it will take? Just so I know about when to check back again.
honestly? prob a few years, it’s not my priority right now. I would rather write new patterns, and don’t have the tech needed to make good videos.
hello there, im a begginner here. i have a few questions hope u can asnwer me.
—row 2- ch1, sc in same sc, sc 9 times, hdc, 2hdc 3 times, 3hdc, 2 hdc 3 times, hdc, sc 10 times, 2sc 3times, sl st to first sc (43)—
where it says ,hdc, < does that mean just one hdc in the next sc?
and the next question i have is where it says 2 hdc 3 times. Does that mean make 2hdc in the next sc 3 times? or 2hdc in the next 3 sc? hope u understand me. :./
yes, hdc just means once
if the number is before the stitch it’s the number of times you repeat that stitch in one stitch
if the number is after the stitch it’s the number of stitches you do repeat across
as for your questions aren’t they the same question? 2hdc in the next 3 sc is the same as 2hdc in the next sc three times.
I added a diagram of the sole, hopefully that will help
I have been looking for a pattern for similar boots to these. They have two buttons instead of one. Could i just make the cuff taller and add on a second button right above the one? Also, how can I go up a size, like say a size 6…? My daughter is almost two, and I would love to make her a pair… These are so adorable! Thank you!
yes of course you can just add a row or two.
I only made these two sizes, but try using a larger hook, it’s amazing how much bigger something that simple can make a pattern. make just the sole and compare it to a size 6 shoe if still isn’t big enough go up another hook (and prob larger yarn)
PLEASE HELP… I seem to be doing something wrong. I have the shoe part complete but now I am at the boot cuff. I have followed your directions exactly, beginning with the right side. Some how I end up dc around the front of the shoe, around the side and back and ended up at the seam…. I do not know what I am doing wrong…
after you sl st and ch and start working down the ch and back into the shoe make sure you work around the side, back and other side, never cross the front. one shoe the first row will be right side out, one shoe the first row will be wrong side out.
These booties are sooo cute!! I didn’t realize until I started making them how big they would turn out!! I’m wondering if you could send me a pattern for a newborn 0-3 months!!! Thanks!
try my other pattern that I link to at the beginning of the post
http://imtopsyturvy.com/crochet-wrap-button-infant-boots-girls-boys/
can you make a video tutorial?
not at this time, I don’t have the set up it would take to do a video
I added a diagram of the sole, will that help?
2hdc 3 times wouldn’t it be 6 stiches? since you would have 2 hdc in the next 3. its like 2 multiplied by 3 or am i wrong?
yes, it’s an increase. creating 6 stitches out of 3.
I added a diagram of the sole, hopefully that will make it more clear
I will probably try to make them again then. Thanks though! I might have a few questions though!
no problem! Let me know how your doing.
Jana, you can go on youtube and look for crochet for beginners that’s how I learn to crochet and learned the instructions in english as well, my first language is spanish and believe me this booties now are easy for me
thanks for sharing your pattern I love it
thanks for sharing!
Excellent pattern! I consider myself a beginner and, minus a lot of struggling and frogging, I am almost done. They are so ridiculously cute and I’m very glad I didn’t give up! Being self-taught, I am very excited to have made these for my daughter. Thank you for sharing the pattern!
your so welcome, glad you stuck with it and it worked out!
Thanks for the adorable pattern. I made a pair for my grandson and was very happy with how they turned out. I found your instructions to be very well written.
I’m so glad! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a sweet comment, it really makes my day!
Hi! These are super adorable, and I’ve been trying to make them tonight for my daughter who is exactly a size 4! I’m super upset because mine doesn’t look like the pic, and I counted and I’m on track, but my sides don’t add up. one side is longer than the other, and the middle of the top of the shoe doesn’t match up with the sole. I’m so lost as to what I did wrong. :/ If you could email me, and I can email you a pic so you know what I’m talking about, that’d be great! Thanks! glitterbugzcrochetdlove@gmail.com
sure feel free to email me. I’m happy to help.
I added a diagram of the sole to the pattern if that helps
I figured it out:) im sure if ill do more then ill be perfect.
Let me know if you need more help!
I am so glad I found your post with these directions and pictures. A friend had a post on her pinterest of boots similar to these and the website wanted $25 for a pair! As a crocheter, I knew I could make them for much less, booties are so quick and easy.
GAH, wrong comment for the wrong post! – bleh – ANYWAY, I’m so glad you like the booties, let me know how it works out for you!
lol, no problem. My trial one turned out funky, but they all do. I haven’t made booties for a while, and never one with a “wrap around” cuff. It seemed okay until row 2 of the cuff. when it came to “ch 1 skip one dc, dc in last 2″ I only had the ability to “ch 1, skip one dc, dc in last 1″. Not sure what I did, but I had no pictures with me to help, I think I’ll print the pictures too next time =)
I was curious if instead of cutting and weaving at the end of row 10 then reattaching, if I couldn’t slip stitch to the appropriate spot and continue? The less weaving I have the better it appears to be for my current skill.
your creating the button hole, so just do it 3 away from the end for more strength.
you CAN just sl st, BUT sl st add a little bulk AND it makes it less stretchy so you lose some of the GIVE to get the baby’s foot in. IMO
ah yes, I forgot about that. I printed out the pictures and diagram so hopefully it will turn out less funky this time, lol. Thanks again for posting, I’m having a blast practicing with it (my only child is 4yrs old, long out of booties)
my baby is over a year now, so I need someone else go have a baby to make stuff for now!
I don’t seem to have a shortage of pregnant friends this year, lol. I think if I didn’t, I would find a charity that helped with infants and children and donate the booties…or any other clothing I made. But that’s just me, children are my weak spot.
Agreed, but my sisters are both done having babies, and my friends are too! I need new friends
I am horrible at reading patterns but great at youtube videos do you happen to have a video on making this wrap around bootie?
I don’t. Making videos takes equipment I don’t have, editing software, someone to help video and time to video without all my noisy kids around so it’s not going to happen anytime soon, sorry.
Love the boots, working on the first one now for my baby girl. Having a minor problem, but trying to figure it out on my own after seeing how many posts you had. If everyone would take the time to read the posts first, maybe you wouldn’t have to answer the same questions multiple times . Also, basic crochet help can be found all over the web, like how to do a dc decrease or what does 3hdc mean. Sorry if this sounds offensive to the posters, but you are very nice to give out this wonderful free pattern, and far too nice to point this out to people. Thanks so much for sharing your talent!
your so welcome. I’m glad you found the answers you were looking for in the other comments! your comment totally made my day
Just finished these! I put a cute fringe around the top and flap…..very cute!
very very fun!! glad you put your own twist on them.
I just finished the right boot and its perfect! I’m sure the next onevwill go quick since I figured out what I was doing wrong , and probably doing on all my projects. I use stitch markers and still could never get my count right, well I was doing my last stitch of each round in the stitch I used to make a slip stitch on the previous round, instead of my last stitch. Thanks again for this amazing pattern, baby girl Charli will have these in colors to match every outfit!
I’m glad you figured it out! It always bugs me when I can’t get something quite right, and am so relieved when I figure it out!
This is for Lisa: just curious, what kind of fringe? Same color as the boot or different? That sounds really cute .
did you click reply on her comment and did she ever get back to you?
I’ve tried to make these booties a few times now, and every time I get past the sole it just keeps making more sole. “row 4- ch1, working in back stitches, sc around, sl st to first sc (54)” where it says this working in the back stitches means to work in the stitches furthest away from me right? the ones that if I flatten out the stitches of the booty are where it would touch the ground. I just don’t know why it keeps staying flat instead of folding up like the pictures show. Please help =)
if you just doing one stitch in every stitch it won’t grow, it CAN’T grow if your not adding stitches. so it will start to get taller. i don’t konw what to tell you, other than maybe your still adding stitches for it to stay flat.
Thanks a million for the free pattern. These are amazing and will make some great gifts!
you are so welcome! Let me know if you like them!!! They were SO much fun to make!
Thanks for the pattern! They are super cute and I’m almost done a pair for my son. Is there any way to make the right cuff with the right side out like the left one? I’ve been trying to figure it out but I just can’t. I know the way the pattern is written it ends up being right side in, but wondering if there’s a way to change that. Thanks again.
nope, sorry. plus the cuff is three rows high so on one foot 2 rows are right side out and one side is wrong side out, while the other bootie there are two wrong side out rows and one right side in row. there really isn’t one cuff that’s completely right side out.
Why am I struggling SO much with the right bootie. I can not seem to get the flap, so it will be on the right side(opposite of the 1st bootie) ????
I’m not sure why… i can’t really help you with out more information, what is going wrong? the two sl st to start the cuffs are just a few stitches apart, for both when your coming back down the chain continue working down the outside, the back then up the inside. just make sure you go around different directions.
I can not figure out how to get the flap and button to be on the opposite side. I made the first bootie and the flap is on the outside, which would have to be the left bootie, so what am I doing wrong that the second bootie also flaps to the same way(to the inside then) HELP
it means your coming back down the sl st and going around the right, back then left rather than one side going around the left, back and then right.
First of all, let me say I absolutely LOVE this pattern. The only part I’m having trouble with is row 3 where you say *2hdc, *1hdc 7 times. I thought you meant to do 2hdc in one st and then 1hdc in the next and repeat that pattern 7 times. When I did that I ended up with more than 54 st around. What am I doing wrong?
yup, your totally right, that’s what it means.
row 3- ch2, hdc in same sc, (1)
hdc 11 times, (+11=12)
*2hdc, 1hdc* 7 times, (+21=33)
hdc 11 times, (+11=44)
2hdc, (+2=46)
hdc, (+1=47)
2hdc twice, (+4=51)
hdc, (+1=52)
2 hdc, (+2=54)
sl st to first hdc (54)
Hello I really want to do these shoes. If I use other yarn than the simply soft, and use a 5mm hook to make a size 5 – 6 shoe. Will that work? Or any suggestions? Please email me the reply at tgolub89@Gmail.com.
using a thicker yarn and larger hook will def go up sizes, try one first, make the sole and see if it’s measuring where you want, if it’s still too small try changing both.
I just finished one bootie……and I see that it will be too big…where is the infant pattern?
it’s the post just after this one, and there are like 4 links in the post over to it. here it is again as well… infant baby booties
Thank you so much for this pattern!!! Its really nice to have a free pattern for something thats not cheesy! I made the right boot so now I’m going to tackle the left. Next I’m going to do your top hat pattern! Thanks again!!!
your so welcome (and I agree, there is a lot of cheese out there…) I hope you enjoy them!
This is the first thing other than beanies that I have crocheted. I am finishing up my second pair now…so cute! I made the first pair to match the outfit my son wore for his baptism. They were absolutely perfect for the occasion and so special. THANK YOU so much for sharing this pattern for free…you are awesome!!!
you are so welcome, I’m so glad you liked them and used the pattern for such a special event! I’m honored!
I appreciate you sharing this pattern, I have been hunting for it for a while now. I started my first one and I ran into a small problem. Somehow my bootie looks like a ballerina slipper. The heel of the boot did not form correctly, somehow I increased stitches. Do you have any suggestions as to where I went wrong? Please help, I am a armature crocheter. Thanks!!
um, without a more specific question it’s hard to help… don’t increase along the heel!
maybe send me a picture and I can try to guess better what went wrong.
Thanks for the pattern I modified it a bit to make a taller boot for a baby girl it came out great tho.!!wish I could leave you a picture/
sounds great! Feel free to email me a picture! I love seeing what you guys come up with.
Question: after you start working in the back loops of the pattern step 4… do you stay that way through out the rest of the pattern? Thank you! all but that question I have done fairly well! thanks for the easy read pattern:)
your welcome, no only that row, if you were supposed to do it in every row it would say – work in the back loops- in every row.
Hi; thank you for charing this pattern I lllloooooooove the shoes I wish I know how to make them
I taught myself how to crochet using a book, it’s actually pretty easy! good luck!
Hi Ashlee, Im having trouble making this. I don’t understand what you mean by sl st to the first sc . I thought it meant to do a slip stitch in the next single crochet bt we i do that and then go to the second row of the sole and make a chain it just doesnt come out totally right, especially when I am doing the third row.
you sl st in the very first sc you made in that row, completing the circle. does that help?
Hi ashlee, i am wondering if im doing these correct. When i start the flap on the right boot, the first row is wrong side out, but the left boot the first row is right side out. Is that correct??
TOTALLY that’s exactally right. I couldn’t come up with any other way to do it.
Thank you so much for sharing this pattern, I have been looking everywhere for one like this to make booties for my lil guy
Thanks so much.
you are so welcome! I hope you enjoy working it up!
Hi there
These boots are super cute but I can’t seem to make them come out right. I get everything done but when I’m finished I have one boot with the scallops right side facing out and the other boot with right side facing in. It doesn’t look right that way. Can you help me sort this out? When I start the strap and continue on with the boot should I be crocheting on the inside of the boot or the outside? It seems to be different for each boot.
that’s the way all mine are. I start coming down the chain, around the outside, back and then inside. because they are opposite then the row that is right side out on one bootie is wrong side out on the other. No one ever noticed on my baby, and it’s the only way I could think to do it without making it separately and then attaching it later.
That is so adorable!! I will probably making some of these soon
thank you so much!
mine turned out super cute!!
Love them!
I’m so glad! They are so fun to make!
Do you turn the left boot inside out or do the buttons face the same direction?
nope, the cuffs go around different directions. On sl st on the right of the center and one sl st on the left of the center. after you chain you work down the chain, down the side, around the back and back up the other side. do NOT work across the front.
Do you turn the left shoe inside out when you’re done?
nope, that’s why the cuffs start on different sides, and you work the rows in different directions.
I seem to be having great difficulty on starting the cuff, do you happen to have a video on how to do it ? Do you ?
im not entirely sure where to start as my “seam” is on the side of the heel …… Halp!
the seam should be on the side, you’ll count over 8 or 12, each side of the center, 4 stitches between. There is a picture of where both cuff starts.
So i actually ended up figuring it out eventually
but thank you
Thank U for the pattern. I can´t wait to crochet it.
God bless U