Crochet Ribbed Baby Booties with Button Strap

Crochet Ribbed Baby Booties with Button Strap are not only adorable but also practical for keeping those tiny feet warm and stylish. The ribbed texture adds a touch of charm while ensuring a snug fit that won't slip off easily. The button strap detail not only adds a cute accent but also provides a secure closure, giving parents peace of mind knowing their little one's shoes will stay put. These booties make a lovely handmade gift for a baby shower or a sweet addition to your own little one's wardrobe. They are a joy to crochet, and the end result is sure to bring smiles all around.

Materials Required:

1. Maroon & Red Cotton Yarn (I used Laura Knitting Cotton)

2. DMC Metallic embroidery thread (SHADE:30326)

3. White buttons — 4

3. 4mm Crochet Hook

4. Tapestry Needle (to sew the ends)

5. Sewing Thread (Red)

6. Sewing Needle (to sew the buttons onto the strap)

Abbreviations:

• ch- chain
• sc- single crochet
• hdc- half double crochet
• dc- double crochet
• fpdc- front post double crochet
• hdc2tog- half double crochet 2 together
• dc2tog- double crochet 2 together
• ss- slip stitch

Procedure:

BOOTIES:

1. With Maroon yarn: Ch 10. SC in the second chain from the hook (place stitch marker). 1 SC into each of seven chains. 5 SC into the last chain (while working on the other side of chain). 1 SC into each of seven chains. 2 SC into the last chain. SS with the first SC. {22}
2. Ch 2. 1 HDC in the same stitch as chain. 1 HDC into each of 7 stitches. 2 HDC in each of 5 stitches. 1 HDC into each of 7 stitches. 2 HDC in each of last 2 stitches. SS with top of Ch 2. {30}
3. Ch 2. 1 HDC in the same stitch as chain. 1 HDC into each of 12 stitches. 2 HDC in each of 3 stitches. 1 HDC into each of 12 stitches. 2 HDC in each of last 2 stitches. SS with top of Ch 2. {36}
4. Ch 2. 1 HDC in the same stitch as chain. 1 HDC into every stitch around. SS with first HDC.
5. Combine Metallic thread to the Maroon Yarn: Ch 2. 1 HDC in the same stitch as chain. 1 FPDC into the next HDC from previous round. *(1 HDC in the next stitch, 1 FPDC into the next stitch)*. Repeat *to* till the last stitch. SS with the first HDC made. {36}
6. With Red yarn: Repeat Round 5. {36}
7. Ch 1. 1 SC in the same stitch as chain (Place stitch marker here). 1 SC into each 11 stitches. HDC2TOG twice. DC2TOG twice. HDC2TOG twice. 1 SC into each of next 12 stitches. SS with the first SC made. {30}
8. Ch 1. 1 SC in the same stitch as chain (Place stitch marker here). 1 SC into each 11 stitches. HDC2TOG once, DC2TOG once. HDC2TOG once. 1 SC into each of next 12 stitches. SS with the first SC made. {27}
9. Ch 1. 1 SC in the same stitch as chain (Place stitch marker here). 1 SC into every stitch around. SS with the first SC made.

BUTTON STRAP:

• Ch 10. 5 DC in the third chain from the hook. 1 SC into each of 6 chains. 6 DC into the last chain (Working on the other side of the chain) 1 SC into each of 6 chains. SS with top of chain before the first DC.
• With the DMC Metallic Thread (double it to make it thicker): Surface stitch on every stitch of the strap loosely (making a glittery border on it).
• Sew the buttons onto the strap and sew the strap itself onto the booties.

Make another one just like this and your Crochet Ribbed Baby Booties are now ready to use. This fits 0-3 months baby with bootie length 3.5".