🧶 1. Introduction
These 3–6 month size crochet booties are perfect for active babies. They feature a comfy sole, a soft upper, and optional decorative touches like a strap or button. They make wonderful handmade gifts and can be styled for boys or girls!
🧵 2. Materials Needed
- Worsted weight yarn (soft cotton or acrylic blend)
- 4.5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker (optional)
- Optional: small buttons or bows
👶 Stitches used:
- Chain (ch)
- Single Crochet (sc)
- Half Double Crochet (hdc)
- Slip Stitch (sl st)
- sc2tog (single crochet decrease)
📏 3. Sizing Notes (3–6 months)
- Sole length: approx. 4″–4.25″ (10–10.5 cm)
- Gauge and yarn weight will affect final size
- Adjust hook size to fine-tune fit
🧷 4. Step-by-Step Instructions
👣 Step 1: Sole
- Ch 11
- Round 1:
- 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook
- sc in next 8
- 5 sc in last ch
- sc in next 8 (on other side)
- 3 sc in last, sl st to join (26 sts)
- Round 2:
- 2 sc in first 2 sts
- sc in next 8
- 2 sc in next 5
- sc in next 8
- 2 sc in last 3 sts, sl st to join (36 sts)
- (Optional) Round 3: hdc around for a thicker sole
🥿 Step 2: Sides & Toe
- Round 1: sc in back loops only around
- Round 2–3: sc in each stitch (both loops now)
- Toe shaping (Rounds 4–5):
- sc around sides
- sc2tog across center 12 sts of front
- sl st to join, ch 1
- Repeat toe shaping one more time for a snug fit
🎀 Step 3: Cuff or Finishing Touches
- Optional cuff:
- Add 2–3 rows of hdc for a soft roll-over cuff
- Strap version:
- Attach yarn to side, ch 10–12, sl st to opposite side
- Add button for closure
✅ 5. Conclusion
Your Tiny Toes booties are complete! 👣💛
They’re cozy, stretchy, and cute — perfect for growing babies aged 3 to 6 months. Make them in neutral tones, bold brights, or even striped yarn for extra fun.
Pattern and tutorial by GALERI 88 CROCHET