🧶 1. Introduction
These classic baby booties are a must-have for handmade baby gifts. With a simple sole, soft body, and optional cuffs or ties, they’re both practical and precious. Even if you’re new to crochet, you can finish a pair in under an hour!
🧵 2. Materials Needed
- Worsted weight yarn (soft cotton or acrylic for comfort)
- 4.0 mm or 4.5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Optional: small buttons, ribbon ties, or bows
🪡 Stitches used:
- Chain (ch)
- Single Crochet (sc)
- Half Double Crochet (hdc)
- Slip Stitch (sl st)
- sc2tog (single crochet decrease)
📏 3. Sizing Notes
| Age Range | Sole Length |
|---|---|
| 0–3 months | ~3.5″ (9 cm) |
| 3–6 months | ~4″ (10 cm) |
To size up: use a larger hook or add extra sole rows.
👣 4. Step-by-Step Instructions
🧤 Step 1: Sole
- Ch 10
- Round 1:
- 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook
- sc in next 7
- 5 sc in last ch
- sc in next 7 (opposite side)
- 3 sc in last, sl st to join
- Round 2:
- 2 sc in first 2 sts
- sc in next 7
- 2 sc in next 5
- sc in next 7
- 2 sc in last 3 sts, sl st to join
- Optional: Round 3 with hdc for thicker sole
👢 Step 2: Sides & Upper
- Round 1: sc in back loops only
- Round 2–3: sc evenly around
- Round 4:
- sc in back and sides
- sc2tog across front 10–12 stitches (for toe shaping)
- Repeat toe shaping for 1 more round
- Final round: sc or sl st around, then fasten off and weave in ends
🧷 Step 3: Finishing Touches
- Optional Cuff:
- Add 2–3 rows of hdc for a warm, foldable cuff
- Strap Version:
- Ch 10, attach on opposite side, sew button for closure
- Decorate: Add a tiny bow, flower, or heart for extra charm
✅ 5. Conclusion
Your Baby Steps Booties are ready! 🧸✨
They’re cute, cozy, and handmade with love — perfect for tiny feet learning to wiggle, crawl, or simply be adorable.
Pattern and tutorial by Sirin’s Crochet