Cute Crochet Baby Boots Free Pattern

Materials Needed & Measurements:

• Suggested Yarn: Category #3 / light worsted / DK / 8-ply yarn. 
• Suggested Yarn Brands include:
  • Deramores Studio Baby Soft DK Acrylic
  • Premier Basix DK Yarn
  • Cascade 220 Superwash Yarn
  • Paintbox Yarns Simply DK
  • Paintbox Yarns Baby DK
  • Stylecraft Special DK
• Yarn Measurements: Under 1.75 oz (50g) from a skein of 360 yards (330m) / 3.5 oz (100g).
• Hook Size:
  • Newborn: 3mm
  • 0–3 months: E (3.5mm)
  • 3–6 months & 6–9 months: G (4mm)
  • 9–12 months: Size 7 (4.5mm)
• Pattern Measurements (Sole Length):
  • Newborn: 3” (8cm)
  • 0–3 months: 3.5” (9cm)
  • 3–6 months: 4” (10cm)
  • 6–9 months: 4.5” (11cm)
  • 9–12 months: 4.75” (12cm)
• Needle: Yarn needle (preferably bent tip for easier sewing and weaving in ends).

Abbreviations:

• BLdc – back loop only double crochet
• ch(s) – chain(s)
• dc – double crochet
• dc2tog – double crochet two together
• fasten off – secure end of yarn after finishing
• sc – single crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• ( ) – Groups of stitches to be repeated as instructed
• [ ] – Total stitch count at the end of a row

Stitching Instructions for Making the Cute Crochet Baby Boots Pattern:

SOLE (Newborn, 0-3 Months, & 3-6 Months Sizes)

• Round 1:
  • Ch 11.
  • 1 double crochet (dc) in the 4th chain from the hook (the skipped 3 chains do not count as a stitch).
  • 1dc in next 6 chs.
  • 8dc in last ch.
  • Working up the other side of the ch, 1dc in next 6 chs.
  • 7dc in the last ch.
  • Sl st to 1st dc to join. [28 sts]
• Round 2:
  • Ch3 (does not count as a st).
  • 2dc in same st.
  • 1dc in next 6 sts.
  • 2dc in each of the next 8 sts.
  • 1dc in next 6 sts.
  • 2dc in each of the next 7 sts.
  • Sl st to 1st dc to join. [44 sts]

MID SECTION

• Round 3:
  • Ch3.
  • BLdc in the same st.
  • BLdc in next 43 sts.
  • Sl st to 1st BLdc to join. [44 sts]

SHAPE THE TOE

• Round 4:
  • Ch1 (does not count as a st).
  • 1sc in the same st.
  • 1sc in next 7 sts.
  • (dc2tog) 8 times.
  • 1sc in next 20 sts.
  • Sl st to 1st sc to join. [36 sts]
• Round 5:
  • Ch1.
  • 1sc in the same st.
  • 1sc in next 7 sts.
  • (dc2tog) 4 times.
  • 1sc in next 20 sts.
  • Sl st to 1st sc to join. [32 sts]
• Round 6:
  • Ch1.
  • 1sc in the same st.
  • 1sc in next 7 sts.
  • (dc2tog) twice.
  • 1sc in next 20 sts.
  • Sl st to 1st sc to join. [30 sts]
• Round 7:
  • Ch1.
  • 1sc in the same st.
  • 1sc in next 7 sts.
  • dc2tog.
  • 1sc in next 20 sts.
  • Sl st to 1st sc to join. [29 sts]

UPPER SECTION

• Round 8:
  • Ch1.
  • 1sc in the same st.
  • 1sc in next 28 sts.
  • Sl st to 1st sc to join. [29 sts]
• Rounds 9–17:
  • Repeat Round 8.
• Cut yarn, fasten off, and weave in ends.
• Fold the bootie over at the top to create a cute cuff.

Note for Larger Sizes (6-9 Months & 9-12 Months):

• Follow the same steps for the Mid Section, Toe Shape, and Upper Section, adjusting the foundation chain and stitch counts for the Sole as described in the pattern:
  • Foundation chain: Ch 13.
  • Round 1 (Sole): Follow the instructions for working 1dc, 8dc in last ch, and working back along the chain as described in the larger sizes.
  • Increase the stitch counts for Rounds 1 and 2 as noted in the pattern.

By following the structured increases and shaping, you will achieve perfectly sized baby boots with a snug fit!

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