Materials Needed & Measurement:

Yarn: DK weight in two shades of green (dark for MC, light for CC).
Hook: 3.5 mm (E/4) crochet hook.
Gauge: 21 stitches and 9 rows in double crochet measure 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches).
Other Tools: Yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors, and 4 buttons (1.5 cm or 0.75 inches in diameter).

Stitches and Abbreviations

Start with MC (dark green):
- Ch 11: This forms the foundation chain.
- Round 1:
  - Work 2 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, then 1 hdc in next 8 ch, and 6 hdc in the last ch.
  - Continue working around the other side of the foundation chain.
  - Work 1 hdc in the next 8 ch and 2 hdc in the last ch.
  - Attatch with a sl st to the first hdc. You should have 26 sts.
Round 2:
- Ch 1, then work:
  - 2 hdc in the first st, 2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next 8 sts, 2 hdc in each of the next 6 sts, 1 hdc in the next 8 sts, and 2 hdc in the last 2 sts.
  - Add with a sl st to the first hdc. Total 38 sts.
Round 3:
- Ch 1, then:
  - Work 2 hdc in the first st, 1 hdc in the next st, repeat this pattern around the curve of the sole (12 sts increased in total).
  - Work 1 hdc in each remaining st.
  - Mrge with a sl st. You should have 50 sts.

Round 4:
- Switch to CC (light green).
- Ch 1, work 1 hdc in each st around. Attatch with a sl st to the first hdc. Total 50 sts.
Round 5:
- Switch back to MC (dark green).
- Ch 1, work 1 hdc in each st around. Bond with a sl st. Total 50 sts.
Rounds 6–8:
- Alternate between MC and CC, repeating the same steps as in Rounds 4 and 5:
  - Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around, and tie with a sl st. Maintain 50 sts each round.

Round 9 (MC):
- Ch 1, work 1 hdc in the next 20 sts, then work hdc2tog 5 times over the next 10 sts (toe area), and finish with 1 hdc in the remaining sts.
- Tie with a sl st to the first hdc. Total 45 sts.
Round 10 (MC):
- Ch 1, work 1 hdc in the next 18 sts, then work hdc2tog 4 times over the next 8 sts, and finish with 1 hdc in the remaining sts.
- Rejoin with a sl st to the first hdc. Total 41 sts.

Round 11 (CC):
- Switch to CC.
- Ch 1, work 1 hdc in each st around. Attatch with a sl st. Total 41 sts.
Round 12 (CC):
- Ch 1, work 1 sc in the next 10 sts, then work sc2tog 5 times over the next 10 sts, and finish with 1 sc in the remaining sts.
- Add with a sl st. Total 36 sts.

Create the straps using MC:
- Ch 20, then work 1 hdc in the 2nd ch from the hook and 1 hdc in each remaining ch (19 sts total).
- Attach one end of the strap to the side of the cuff with a sl st.
Repeat the above step to create the second strap on the opposite side.
- Ensure the straps cross over each other when worn.

Sew buttons (approximately 1.5 cm or 0.75 inches in diameter) onto the cuff on both sides. These buttons should align with the ends of the straps to secure them.
Use a yarn needle to weave in all loose ends. Trim excess yarn with scissors.
Repeat the entire pattern for the second bootie.

Your Green Zebra Baby Booties are now ready!

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