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752SHARESIn today’s article, learn how to keep tiny toes warm and toasty by making these Quick Crochet Baby Booties!The written instructions to crochet these booties are FREE&nbsp;and a VIDEO Tutorial is also included!And to purchase an ad-free printable version, please visit the Etsy store HEREThis post for these quick crochet baby booties may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Please read full disclosure&nbsp;for more information.Making baby booties has never been simpler!This project has been made even easier for you as a detailed, step-by-step video is also provided. This makes it entirely doable for even the novice crocheter.For an extra touch of coziness, I decided to crochet a trim around the top of my booties using the most gorgeous fleecy yarn.For this fur edging, I used Sirdar Snowflake Chunky I’ve used it for many years now and it’s a real favourite with many crocheters as it’s so soft and fluffy!&nbsp;These baby booties make such great last-minute presents. And whether you’re crocheting these booties for your own baby or making them as a gift, you can easily make multiple pairs&nbsp;without sparing too much yarn, time or effort!These quick crochet baby booties are available in 7 sizes:For sizes preemie,&nbsp;newborn,&nbsp;0-3 months&nbsp;and&nbsp;3-6 months you’ll need a #3 / DK / 8 ply yarn.And for sizes 6-12 months,&nbsp;12-18 months&nbsp;and age&nbsp;18-24 months you’ll need a #4 / aran / 10 ply yarn.Details about which crochet hook to use for each size can be found below in the ‘Materials’ section.And before making your baby booties, it’s worthwhile to do a quick gauge / tension test (details below in the ‘Gauge / Tension’ section).These booties are also part of a Discount Pattern Bundle! Check it out and save yourself 20% hereBe prepared for the colder weather and keep baby warm from head-to-toe with this absolutely gorgeous baby layette!Included in the set are some matching baby mittens, baby blanket, hat and a really warm and stylish hooded baby coat!All the patterns will be published on the blog very soon! And they will all be accompanied with video tutorials also.Crochet along with me to make these quick crochet baby booties!The first part of the tutorial can be accessed here… just click on the play button below&nbsp;(the full tutorial is on the Maisie and Ruth YouTube channel):&nbsp;If you can’t make these crochet bow baby booties right now, then you can always&nbsp;pin it for later!You can also follow me on Pinterest hereLet’s dive straight into the free pattern now…This post for these quick crochet baby booties may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Please read full disclosure&nbsp;for more information.Please carefully read&nbsp;all the information below.LEVEL“Projects may include simple stitch patterns, color work, and/or shaping”.Source:&nbsp;Craft Yarn Council&nbsp;of America’s www.YarnStandards.comPATTERN NOTESMATERIALSPreemie&nbsp;/&nbsp;Newborn&nbsp;/&nbsp;0-3 months&nbsp;/&nbsp;3-6 months:YARN A. Category #3 / light worsted / DK / 8 ply yarn. I used a small amount of yarn from 1 ball of Debbie Bliss Rialto DK, 115 yds / 1.8 oz (105m / 50g).The Debbie Bliss Rialto DK is fairly pricey, so other alternatives are Paintbox Yarns Simply DK, Paintbox Yarns Baby DK and Stylecraft Special DK.YARN B. Fluffy yarn for the sleeve cuffs and hood edging: 1 ball of Sirdar Snowflake Chunky, 136 yds / 1.8 oz (124m / 50g).6-12 months&nbsp;/&nbsp;12-18 months&nbsp;/&nbsp;18-24 months:YARN A. Category #4 / worsted / aran / 10 ply yarn. I used a small amount of yarn from 1 ball of Stylecraft Special Aran, 214 yds / 3.5 oz (196m / 100g).YARN B. Fluffy yarn for the sleeve cuffs and hood edging: 1 ball of Sirdar Snowflake Chunky, 136 yds / 1.8 oz (124m / 50g).GAUGE / TENSIONTo check your gauge / tension, work the first three rounds of the relevant pattern below.To check that you’re okay for size, the length of your sole (which is also the completed length of your baby bootie) should measure as follows:Preemie (3mm hook): 7.5cmNewborn (3mm hook): 8cm0–3 months (E / 3.5mm hook): 9cm3–6 months (G / 4mm hook): 10cm6-12 months (G / 4mm hook): 11.5cm12-18 months (Size 7 / 4.5mm hook): 12cm18-24 months (H / 5mm hook): 12.5cmSTITCHES &amp; ABBREVIATIONS (US CROCHET TERMS)beg – beginningch(s) – chain(s)BLOhdc – back loop only half double crochet: Yarn over (yo), insert hook into&nbsp;back loop only&nbsp;of next stitch, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yo, pull through all 3 loops. 1 back loop only half double crochet completed.hdc – half double crochet: Yarn over (yo), insert hook into stitch, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yo, pull through all 3 loops. 1 half double crochet completed.sc – single crochet: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over (yo), pull up a loop (2 loops on hook). Yo, pull through both loops on hook. 1 single crochet completed.sl st – slip stitch: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over (yo), pull up a loop, you will have 2 loops on your hook. Pull the first loop through the second loop. 1 slip stitch completed.st(s) – stitch(es)Turn: Turn your work&nbsp;clockwise.* to * – Repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed.( ) – Sets of stitches to be worked as many times as directed.[ ] – The total number of stitches at the end of a row.SPECIAL STITCHESInv hdc2tog – invisible half double crochet two together (also known as an invisible hdc decrease): Yarn over (yo), insert hook into&nbsp;front loop only&nbsp;of next stitch, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yo, insert hook into&nbsp;front loop only&nbsp;of next st, yo, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook). Yo, pull through all 5 loops. Invisible hdc2tog completed.NOTE: these special stitches are&nbsp;slowly&nbsp;demonstrated in the video tutorial above.PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS ()SOLEWith Yarn ACh 10 (relaxed, not too tight)Round 1. 1hdc in 2nd&nbsp;ch from hook, 1hdc in next 7 ch, 6 hdc in last ch, working up other side of ch, 1hdc in next 7 ch, 2hdc in last ch, sl st to 1st&nbsp;hdc to join, DO&nbsp;NOT&nbsp;TURN [23 hdc].Round 2. Ch2 (does&nbsp;not&nbsp;count as your 1st&nbsp;st here and throughout), 2hdc in same st (at base of ch2), 1hdc in next 7 sts, 2hdc in next 6 sts, 1hdc in next 7 sts, 2hdc in last 2 sts, sl st to 1st&nbsp;hdc to join, DO&nbsp;NOT&nbsp;TURN [32 hdc].Round 3. Ch2, 2hdc in same st (at base of ch2), 2hdc in next st, 1hdc in next 8 sts, (2hdc in next st, 1hdc in next st) 6 times, 1hdc in next 8 sts, 2hdc in last 2 sts, sl st to 1st&nbsp;hdc to join, DO&nbsp;NOT&nbsp;TURN [42 hdc].Round 4. Ch2, BLOhdc in same st (at base of ch2), BLOhdc in next 41 sts, sl st to 1st&nbsp;BLOhdc to join, DO&nbsp;NOT&nbsp;TURN [42 BLOhdc].SHAPE THE TOERound 5. Ch2, 1hdc in same st (at base of ch2), 1hdc in next 14 sts, (inv hdc2tog, 1hdc in next st) 6 times, 1hdc in next 9 sts, sl st to 1st&nbsp;hdc to join, DO&nbsp;NOT&nbsp;TURN [36 hdc].Round 6. Ch2, 1hdc in same st (at base of ch2), 1hdc in next 14 sts, (inv hdc2tog) 6 times, 1hdc in next 9 sts, sl st to 1st&nbsp;hdc to join, DO&nbsp;NOT&nbsp;TURN [30 hdc].Round 7. Ch2, 1hdc in same st (at base of ch2), 1hdc in next 14 sts, (inv hdc2tog) 3 times, 1hdc in next 9 sts, sl st to 1st&nbsp;hdc to join, DO&nbsp;NOT&nbsp;TURN [27 hdc].Round 8. Ch2, 1hdc in same st (at base of ch2), 1hdc in next 26 sts, sl st to 1st&nbsp;hdc to join, DO&nbsp;NOT&nbsp;TURN [27 hdc].Round 9. Ch1 (does not count as your 1st st here and throughout), 1sc in same st (at base of ch1), 1sc in next 26 sts, make an invisible join or sl st to 1st&nbsp;sc to join,&nbsp;TURN&nbsp;[27 sc].Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.ANKLEWith Yarn BAttach yarn to stitch at centre back of shoe.Round 10. Ch2 (counts as your 1st dc), 1dc in next 26 sts, sl st to sp between beg ch 2 and 1st dc to join [27 sts].NOTE: Starting from row 11, you’ll work your double crochet stitches in the spaces in between each stitch (You will need to feel your way with the fluffy yarn). Please take care not to inadvertently work 2 stitches into the same space as this will cause your work to flare / ruffle out.Rounds 11 &amp; 12. Ch2 (counts as your 1st dc), 1dc in next 26 sps, sl st to sp between beg ch 2 and 1st dc to join [27 sts].Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS ()SOLEWith Yarn ACh 11 (relaxed, not too tight)Round 1. 1hdc in 2nd&nbsp;ch from hook, 1hdc in next 8 ch, 6 hdc in last ch, working up other side of ch, 1hdc in next 8 ch, 2hdc in last ch, sl st to 1st&nbsp;hdc to join, DO&nbsp;NOT&nbsp;TURN [25 hdc].Round 2. Ch2 (does&nbsp;not&nbsp;count as your 1st&nbsp;st here and throughout), 2hdc in same st (at base of ch2), 1hdc in next 8 sts, 2hdc in next 6 sts, 1hdc in next 8 sts, 2hdc in last 2 sts, sl st to 1st&nbsp;hdc to join, DO&nbsp;NOT&nbsp;TURN [34 hdc].Round 3. Ch2, 2hdc in same st (at base of ch2), 2hdc in next st, 1hdc in next 9 sts, (2hdc in next st, 1hdc in next st) 6 times, 1hdc in next 9 sts, 2hdc in last 2 sts, sl st to 1st&nbsp;hdc to join, DO&nbsp;NOT&nbsp;TURN [44 hdc].Round 4. Ch2, BLOhdc in same st (at base of ch2), BLOhdc in next 43 sts, sl st to 1st&nbsp;BLOhdc to join, DO&nbsp;NOT&nbsp;TURN [44 BLOhdc].SHAPE THE TOERound 5. Ch2, 1hdc in same st (at base of ch2), 1hdc in next 15 sts, (inv hdc2tog, 1hdc in next st) 6 times, 1hdc in next 10 sts, sl st to 1st&nbsp;hdc to join, DO&nbsp;NOT&nbsp;TURN [38 hdc].Round 6. Ch2, 1hdc in same st (at base of ch2), 1hdc in next 15 sts, (inv hdc2tog) 6 times, 1hdc in next 10 sts, sl st to 1st&nbsp;hdc to join, DO&nbsp;NOT&nbsp;TURN [32 hdc].Round 7. Ch2, 1hdc in same st (at base of ch2), 1hdc in next 15 sts, (inv hdc2tog) 3 times, 1hdc in next 10 sts, sl st to 1st&nbsp;hdc to join, DO&nbsp;NOT&nbsp;TURN [29 hdc].Round 8. Ch2, 1hdc in same st (at base of ch2), inv hdc2tog, 1hdc in next 24 sts, inv hdc2tog, sl st to 1st&nbsp;hdc to join, DO&nbsp;NOT&nbsp;TURN [27 hdc].Round 9. Ch1 (does not count as your 1st st here and throughout), 1sc in same st (at base of ch1), 1sc in next 26 sts, make an invisible join or st to 1st&nbsp;sc to join,&nbsp;TURN&nbsp;[27 sc].Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.ANKLEWith Yarn BAttach yarn to stitch at centre back of shoe.Round 10. Ch2 (counts as your 1st dc), 1dc in next 26 sts, sl st to sp between beg ch 2 and 1st dc to join [27 sts].NOTE: Starting from row 11, you’ll work your double crochet stitches in the spaces in between each stitch (You will need to feel your way with the fluffy yarn). Please take care not to inadvertently work 2 stitches into the same space as this will cause your work to flare / ruffle out.Rounds 11 &amp; 12. Ch2 (counts as your 1st dc), 1dc in next 26 sps, sl st to sp between beg ch 2 and 1st dc to join [27 sts].Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.I really hope that you enjoyed the pattern for these quick crochet baby bootiesI would love to see photos of your finished booties… please tag me on&nbsp;Instagram&nbsp;using @maisieandruthAnd remember to&nbsp;pin this pattern&nbsp;for later if you can’t make it right now!Happy crocheting,752SHARESThese booties are so adorable. Thank you so much for sharing this pattern and your tutorial. I am still learning, and tutorial videos help me so much. It was like you being in the same room teaching me. My future granddaughter will look adorable in them. Thank you again. Happy New Year 2023 Cheers!I cannot thank you enough for these tutorials!!! My daughter had a little girl in November and Grammy has been using lots of yarn that was just laying around. Blanket, booties, mittens, and who knows what else will be crocheted next. I’ve gotten compliments on everything I’ve made and I tell everyone about the tutorials. THANK YOU!!!Hi, I'm Amanda... thanks for stopping by! If you're looking for free crochet patterns and tutorials then you've come to the right place! I'm always designing something and I'm so happy I can share my creations with you here on the blog. So, pick up that ball of yarn and hook, and make something along with me!sign-up for free pattern alertsand don't miss a pattern!This website is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.Copyright © 2023 Maisie and Ruth · Theme by 17th Avenue

752SHARESIn today’s article, learn how to keep tiny toes warm and toasty by making these Quick Crochet Baby Booties!The written instructions to crochet these booties are FREE&nbsp;and a VIDEO Tutorial is also included!And to purchase an ad-free printable version, please visit the Etsy store HEREThis post for these quick crochet baby booties may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Please read full disclosure&nbsp;for more information.Making baby booties has never been simpler!This project has been made even...

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