I am SO excited to share this tutorial with you. My cousin just had twins last week so I made a boy and girl version! Of course I made them to fit my model so they won’t fit the twins for SOME time. But they are precious!
Yes, I made my sweet little boy wear the girls boots for this picture. Better than a skirt or something, right?
I love the scallops on the girl version, but the boy version is adorable too! I started with a size to fit my model, Baby Boy.
I ended up with boots that are around a size 4~ YES, 4 and they area already tight on him. According to a shoe website that’s like a 9-12 month shoe for the average babies feet!
I was going to share just that size, but a friend, Summer, asked me to make a pair for her baby, a size 1. So I figured it out, and added those numbers to the pattern at the last min! (on another post now)
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UPDATE: after some confusion I separated the pattern, the larger version is still right here, comparable to a size 4, and the smaller crochet wrap around button infant boot is on it’s own post.
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Baby wrap around boots:
materials:
caron simply soft yarn
large buttons
G6- 4 mm hook (To go up a size use a G-4.25mm, to go down a size use an f-3.75mm hook)
abbreviation:
ch (chain)
sl st (slip stitch)
sc (single crochet)
hdc (half double crochet)
dc (double crochet)
sc2tog (single crochet 2 together)
dc2tog (double crochet 2 together)
dc3tog (double crochet 3 together)
sole:
ch 13
row 1- sc in 2nd ch, sc 7 times, hdc 3 times, 7hdc in last ch, finish the rest of the round working along the back of the chain, hdc 3 times, sc 7 times, 4sc in the last/first ch, sl st to the first sc (32)
row 2- ch1, sc in same sc, sc 9 times, hdc, 2hdc 3 times, 3hdc, 2 hdc 3 times, hdc, sc 10 times, 2sc 3times, sl st to first sc (43)
row 3- ch2, hdc in same sc, hdc 11 times, *2hdc, 1hdc* 7 times, hdc 11 times, 2hdc, hdc, 2hdc twice, hdc, 2 hdc, sl st to first hdc (54)
shoe:
row 4- ch1, working in back stitches, sc around, sl st to first sc (54)
rows 5-6- ch1, sc around, sl st to first sc sc (54)
row 7ch1, sc in same sc, sc 12 times, sc2tog, dc2tog 7 times, sc2tog, sc around, sl st to first sc (45)
row 8- ch 1, sc in same sc, sc 10 times, sc2tog, dc2tog, dc, dc3tog, dc, dc2tog, sc2tog, sc around, sl st to first sc (39)
row 9- ch 1, sc in same sc, sc 8 times, sc2tog, dc2tog, dc3tog, dc2tog, sc2tog, sc around, sl st to first sc (33)
row 10- ch 1, sc in same sc, sc 6 times, sc2tog, dc, dc3tog, dc, sc2tog, sc around, sl st to first sc, cut yarn weave in ends. (29)
Boot cuff:
for the right boot sl st in the 8th stitch from the seam, for the left boot sl st in the 12th stitch from the seam
ch 15
row 1- dc in 4th ch from hook -first 3ch counts as first dc, dc in next 11 ch, dc in first sc (the one you sl st in), dc 24 times (there will be 4 spaces left), skip 3 spaces, sc in last space. (39) **note – some people had a problem with getting two right or two left feet. remember to not cross over the front, work down the inside, around the back and back up the outside, so you’ll work in opposite directions for each bootie, counterclock wise – looking top down, or “wrong” side out for the right booties and clockwise, or “right” side out for the left bootie**
row 2- ch3 (counts as dc), turn, dc in first dc and around 35 times, ch 1 skip one dc, dc in last 2 (38- with a ch1 space)
row 3- ch3 (counts as dc), turn, dc, dc in ch1 space, dc around (39)
row 4 scallops (girls)- turn, 5dc in second dc, *skip 1dc, sc in next dc, skip 1dc, 5dc in next dc*, repeat around (10 shells), sc down the side (I do 2 for each row so a total of 6 down the side), continuing around sc across the bottom along the original chain (13), sl st, cut yarn and weave in ends
row 4 simple (boys)- ch1, turn, sc across top (39), down the side (6) and across the bottom chain (13), sl st, cut yarn and weave in ends
Do you love them??? Considering the twins are HALF the size of Baby boy when he was born (let alone they don’t have his massive hobbit feet) I doubt they’ll even come close to fitting until they are at LEAST 9 months, maybe a year?? So next winter, perfect!
Don’t forget to add a button where ever you like and your done! I placed mine at the bottom of the 6th dc over from the front- I might go lower next time… or maybe two smaller buttons?
And one final picture, I thought you might want an inside shot so you can see how it wraps a bit… I’m still so very much in love with these boots. And when I finish Baby Boy’s I’ll post picture’s!!!
Donna
Hi Ashlee….Do yo have an adult version of this pattern? My daughter is wanting me to make her a pair of slippers like this….Thanks, Donna
Ashlee
no I don’t. I personally don’t like things on my feet so i have no desire to crochet/knit booties and I only make things I’m interested in! Sorry!
Jackie
Thank you so much for this beautiful pattern. I made one for my grandson.
Ashlee
your so welcome! I’m glad you liked it!
Nelly Gama
I love these and they are perfect for my baby sister in law i cant wait to give them to her. Thanks for such great instructions.
Ashlee
your so welcome! I hope she loves them too.
Jess
I am about to cry. I have been working on these since last night. I can’t get the sole. I think I have ripped out my work about 50 times. I just can’t get it. I wanted to make these for my 2 year old daughter for Christmas. I have been looking for a pattern for months now and I finally find one and I can’t do it. UGH!
Ashlee
where are you going wrong? is the count wrong on one of the rows? I can talk you through that… email me back and I’m happy to answer questions
Ashlee
I added a diagram of the sole to the pattern, hopefully that will make it more clear
Shannon
I blogged about them, they are so cute! I made sure to give you credit.http://sillygeesedesigns.blogspot.com/2012/11/crochet-baby-boots.html
Ashlee
thank you so much! I love it when people are not only successful at making something from my pattern, but are kind enough to link back! and i really like the brown soles!
Jenna
Do you have a video tutorial for this? I can’t read patterns but would LOVE to make these for my daughter.
Ashlee
I don’t… It would end up being crazy long! I’m sorry!
rikie chevelle stanley
doooooooooooooooooode this is awesome
Ashlee
thank you so so SO much!
Sana
I really love the booties and their so cute. I want to make them for my niece. So i am trying to do these booties. But i’m confused. i chained 13 and then on da 2nd stich i did sc. And added 7 more. And then there were only 3 more chains left and i did 3 hdc. But you said to do 7 hdc on the last chain. What did i do wrong? Please helpp!.
Ashlee
ch 13
row 1- sc in 2nd ch, (the 12th ch, leaving 11 left)
sc 7 times, (in ch’s 11-5, leaving 4 left)
hdc 3 times, (in ch’s 4-2, leaving one left)
7hdc in last ch, …..
Kristen
The boots are so cute.
I’m struggling with row 8 of the boot. Are you skipping stitches between each of the ones you’re Doing in that row?? I’m so off on that row.
I counted row 7 and I’m right on with the Amt of stitches I should have.
Ashlee
If I was skipping stitches it would say “skip the next stitch”
row 8, huh? so you have 45 from row 7
row 8- ch 1,
sc in same sc,
sc 10 times,
sc2tog, (decrease -1)
dc2tog, (decrease -1)
dc,
dc3tog, (triple decrease -2)
dc,
dc2tog, (decrease -1)
sc2tog, (decrease -1)
sc around,
sl st to first sc (39) so with 6 decreases you go from 45 to 39
Cori P.
I have been trying to figure this pattern out all day! LOL I keep finding that the bootie ends up big, like a size 7 maybe (could just be the wool I am using) and I have extra stitches. 🙁 on round 7 I should have 45 stitches and I have 49? oy… I’ll try again tomorrow. :o) thanks for this pattern tho, a girl at my church is desperate for a pair of these and I told her I can make them….
Ashlee
sounds like your missing some of the decreases in row 7,
row 7
ch1,
sc in same sc,
sc 12 times,
sc2tog, (decrease -1)
dc2tog 7 times, (7 decreases, -7)
sc2tog, (decreases -1)
sc around,
sl st to first sc (45) so with 9 decreases you go from 54 to 45
as for the size are you using the correct hook size? a G 4.00 MM, NOT a G – 4.25. try going down a hook size!
Monica
Love these! I have such a long list of baby things that I want to make for one of my friends who is expecting in December 😀
And I wanted to post this for the people saying they want to learn crochet, I used this tutorial and was crocheting and reading patterns in a couple weeks. Seriously, I recommend it to everyone who asks me where I learned. 🙂
Ashlee
I’m glad you like them!
Bonnie
Question, when you say in row 4 “working in back stitches”. Does this apply only to row 4 or all the shoe rows?
Ashlee
Just row 4, it gives it a crisp edge
Jhelum
Loved the baby booties. I’ve made a pair for my husband’s cousin who’s expecting a baby this dec 🙂 it’s a surprise for her. hope she loves them 🙂 and thank you soooo much for such a lovely pattern 🙂 loved it totally. i even loved the rose tutorial by you.
Ashlee
your so welcome! I’m glad you liked the booties!
rikie chevelle
now all you got to do is learn how to make an adult size pair of bootays
Ashlee
I have no interest in designing adult size, sorry, I’m sure there is a designer out there who likes yarn on her feet (shutter) but it’s one of the hang up’s I have (things on my feet) so it will never happen, sorry!
Sarah
I think these are absolutely adorable. I started making it, but got confused at the 2nd row. Sounds pathetic I know. But I’m stilll sorta learning how to follow patterns and directions like these. I’m normaly looking on YouTube but I can’t find anything as cute as these. I’m only 17 so I don’t have that many years under my belt of crocheting. Only like, 2years doing it off and on. My best friend is about to have a baby in the next few weeks, and I bet she would love these for her little girl. So do u think you could make a video on how to make these? If you could, that would be totally amazing!!!
Ashlee
I won’t be making a video, it would be too long, but if you tell me what your having trouble with I’d be happy to answer any questions you have.
Judy kellogg
I am so confused and hope you can help me. I I did the sole and up to row 5, but when it comes to crocheting it so it actually forms the front part I am lost. I start crocheting around but I do not know how to get it so it forms the top front area.
Please help.
Thank you
Ashlee
can you be more specific what exactly about row 6 are you not understanding? the decreases? sc2tog- is it not understanding stitches or is your count off at the end of the row
Lau88
I have tied these 10 times today and it does not work. How can you get your total stiches when you don’t cound the “chain one” at the beginning of eah row. I can get to row 6 – 8 and it doesn’t come out right.
Ashlee
what row does your count first get off? the more specific you are with your questions the better I can help you. Just saying it’s not coming out right is a little too vague, it could be so many things… so let me know, I’m happy to help.
Marrina
HI! I NEED HELP :S
Im BRAND NEW at crocheting… ans Im stuck on the sole of the boot
row 3- ch2, hdc in same sc, hdc 11 times, *2hdc, 1hdc* 7 times, hdc 11 times, 2hdc, hdc, 2hdc twice, hdc, 2 hdc, sl st to first hdc (54)
What does *2hdc, 1hdc* mean???
Ashlee
if the number comes before the stitch abreviation that’s the number of times you do that stitch in the same stich, in this case 2hdc. if the number comes AFTER the abreviation that’s the number of times you repeat across. when there are ** around a phrase then you repeat that phrase the number of times. so *2hdc, 1hdc* 7 times will be worked across 14 stitches, and you’ll end up with 21 stitches. make sense?
Ashlee
I added a diagram of the sole, hopefully that will make it clearer
Janet B.
Absolutely LOVE these “wrap around” boots! I’m making my granddaughter a pair out of red with silver thread running thru it for Christmas booties!!! They are turning out perfect. Thank you so very much for this pattern!!!
Ashlee
how totally lovely!!!! the silver and red will look amazing!
franciska
hello;)
you can use this pattern in dutch translation?
if I do it myself I come not from the abbreviations: (
I hope I get a response back …
Greets
Ashlee
I’m not sure I understand your question. are you asking if you can translate the pattern into dutch? Feel free, but only for your personal use. Please don’t distribute it in any way.