Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Suggested Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (Category 4)
- Hook Size: Varies by size:
- Newborn: E/3.5mm
- 0-3 Months: G/4mm
- 3-6 Months: H/5mm
- 6-12 Months: J/6mm
- Pattern Measurements:
- Newborn: 3.5″ sole length
- 0-3 Months: 3.75″ sole length
- 3-6 Months: 4.25″ sole length
- 6-12 Months: 4.75″ sole length
- Needle: Yarn needle for sewing
- Additional Tools: Stitch markers and tape measure (optional)
Abbreviations:
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- st/sts: Stitch/Stitches
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single Crochet
- hdc: Half Double Crochet
- dc: Double Crochet
- sc2tog: Single Crochet Two Together
- hdc2tog: Half Double Crochet Two Together
- dc2tog: Double Crochet Two Together
- BLO: Back Loops Only
Step by Step Instructions for Making the Classic Crochet Baby Booties with Folded Cuff Pattern:
Sole Section
- Round 1:
- Ch 10.
- In the second chain from the hook, make 2 half double crochets (hdc).
- Hdc in each of the next 7 ch.
- In the last ch, work 5 hdc (this creates the curve for the toe).
- Working along the opposite side of the starting chain:
- Hdc in each of the next 7 ch.
- Work 2 hdc in the final ch (same ch where the first 2 hdc were made).
- Attatch with a sl st to the first hdc. (23 sts)
- Round 2:
- Ch 1.
- 2 sc in the first st, 2 sc in the next st.
- Sc in each of the next 4 sts.
- Hdc in each of the next 3 sts.
- Work 2 hdc in each of the next 5 sts.
- Hdc in each of the next 3 sts.
- Sc in each of the next 4 sts.
- 2 sc in each of the last 2 sts.
- Connect with a sl st to the first sc. (32 sts)
- Round 3:
- Ch 1.
- (1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in the next st) x2.
- Hdc in each of the next 7 sts.
- (1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in the next st) x2.
- Work 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sts.
- (1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in the next st) x2.
- Hdc in each of the next 7 sts.
- (1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in the next st) x2.
- Integrate with a sl st to the first hdc. (42 sts)
Upper Section
- Round 4:
- Ch 1.
- Hdc in BLO of each st around.
- Tie with a sl st to the first hdc. (42 sts)
- Round 5:
- Ch 1.
- Sc in each st around.
- Add with a sl st to the first sc. (42 sts)
- Round 6:
- Ch 1.
- Sc in the first 10 sts.
- Hdc in the next st.
- (Hdc2tog, hdc) x2.
- (Dc2tog, dc) x3, then dc2tog once more.
- (Hdc, hdc2tog) x2.
- Hdc in the next st.
- Sc in the last 6 sts.
- Meerge with a sl st to the first sc. (34 sts)
- Round 7:
- Ch 1.
- Sc in the first 12 sts.
- Hdc in the next st.
- Hdc2tog.
- Work 4 dc2tog across the next sts.
- Hdc2tog, then hdc in the next st.
- Sc in the last 7 sts.
- Attatch with a sl st to the first sc. (28 sts)
- Round 8:
- Ch 1.
- Sc in the first 11 sts.
- Hdc in the next st.
- Work 4 dc2tog.
- Hdc in the next st.
- Sc in the last 6 sts.
- Link with a sl st to the first sc. (24 sts)
Ribbed Cuff Section
- Row 1:
- Ch 9.
- Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in each of the next 8 ch. (8 sts)
- Sl st into the next st of Round 8.
- Sl st into the following st of Round 8. (These count as the turning chain.)
- Row 2:
- Do not ch 1.
- Turn your work counterclockwise.
- Sc BLO in each of the 8 sts.
- Row 3:
- Ch 1, turn.
- Sc BLO in each of the 8 sts.
- Sl st into the next st of Round 8.
- Sl st into the following st of Round 8.
- Rows 4–24: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until you have 24 ribbed rows or the cuff fully encircles the bootie.
Finishing:
- When the cuff is complete, fasten off, leaving a long tail.
- Use a yarn needle to sew the first and last rows of the cuff together.
- Weave in any loose ends securely.
Notes:
- Use stitch markers to keep track of rounds.
- Adjust the number of ribbed rows for a snugger or looser fit.
- To add extra style, use a contrasting color for the cuff.
Your Classic Crochet Baby Booties with Folded Cuff are now ready to keep little toes warm!
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