Crochet Sleepy Panda Baby Booties

These Crochet Sleepy Panda Baby Booties are absolutely adorable and perfect for keeping your little one's feet cozy and cute! The black and white panda design is simply charming and will surely make everyone around smile. The soft yarn used for these booties ensures they are gentle on your baby's delicate skin while keeping their tiny toes warm and snug. Whether for a special occasion or just for everyday wear, these booties are a delightful addition to any baby's wardrobe. Get ready for some extra «awws» and compliments when your little panda takes their first steps in these sweet booties!

Materials

• 3.5mm (E/4) Crochet Hook
• 85yds [100yds] DK (8ply) Yarn – Drops Cotton Light (115yds/50g)
• “Black/20” (1 [1] skeins)
• “White/02” (1 [1] skeins)
• Tapestry Needle

Finished Size

Pattern is made for 0 – 6 months old. Changes for size 6- 12 months are in [ ].

Finished Measurements (Sole Length)

0 – 6 Months: 3.5″ (9cm)

6 – 12 Months: 4″ (10cm)

Gauge

20 stitches + 16 rows = 4″/10cm in half double crochet

Stitches & Abbreviations

• st(s) – stitch(es)
• ch – chain stitch
• sl st – slip stitch
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• sc2tog – single crochet 2 together
• hdc2tog – half double crochet 2 together

Single Crochet 2 Together (sc2tog)

Insert your hook into the next stitch. Yarn over, pull back through that stitch (2 loops on hook). Insert your hook into the next stitch. Yarn over, pull back through that stitch (3 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through all the loops on your hook.

Half Double Crochet 2 Together (hdc2tog)

Yarn over, insert hook into next stitch. Yarn over, pull back through stitch (3 loops on hook). Yarn over, Insert hook into next stitch. Yarn over, pull back through stitch (5 loops on hook). Yarn over pull through all the loops on your hook.

Skill Level

This is an “Easy” level crochet pattern (includes “How-To” photos). You must be familiar with basic crochet stitches and techniques. Directions written so that they are easy to read and follow. All patterns are in English, and written in standard US terms.

PATTERN

Note: The ‘Sole’ of this bootie is worked in the round. The ‘Top’ of this bootie is worked in the round, from bottom to top.

SOLE

Ch11 [13] using ‘Black’ yarn and 3.5mm hook.

Rnd 1: 2 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in next 8 [10] sts, 5 hdc in next st. (Note: You are now going to be working on the opposite side of foundation chain.) 1 hdc in next 8 [10] sts. 3 hdc in last st. (26 [30] sts) Do not sl st in 1 st hdc of this rnd.

Rnd 2: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. 2 hdc in next 2 sts. 1 hdc in next 8 [10] sts. 2 hdc in next 5 sts. 1 hdc in next 8 [10] sts. 2 hdc in next 3 sts. (36 [40] sts) Do not sl st in 1st hdc of this rnd.

Rnd 3: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. *2 hdc in next st. 1 hdc in next st. Repeat from the * twice. 1 hdc in next 8 [10] sts. *2 hdc in next st. 1 hdc in next st. Repeat from the * 5 times. 1 hdc in next 8 [10] sts. *2 hdc in next st. 1 hdc in next st. Repeat from the * 3 times. Sl st in 1st st of this rnd. (46 [50] sts)

Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.

TOP OF SHOE

Rnd 1: Attach yarn (Black) right in the middle of the heel. Ch1, 1 sc in the same st, but only through the back loop. (Note: Continue crocheting the sts in this rnd, only in the back loop.) 1 sc in next 45 [49] sts. Do not sl st in 1st sc of this rnd.

Rnd 2 – 3: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. 1 sc in every st all around. Do not sl st in 1st sc of this rnd. (Note: If you’re creating the 6 – 12 month size, add 1 extra rnd to the original 2.)

Rnd 4: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. 1 sc in next 13 [15] sts. *1 sc2tog. 1 sc in next st. Repeat from the * 7 times. 1 sc in next 12 [14] sts. Do not sl st in 1st sc of this rnd. (39 [43] sts)

Rnd 5: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. 1 sc in 1st st, 1 sc2tog. 1 sc in next 9 [11] sts. *1 sc2tog. 1 sc in next st. Repeat from the * 5 times. 1 sc in next 9 [11] sts. 1 sc2tog. 1 sc in next st. Do not sl st in 1st sc of this rnd. (32 [36] sts)

Rnd 6: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. 1 sc in next 15 [17] sts. 2 hdc2tog. 1 sc in next 13 [15] sts. Do not sl st in 1st sc of this rnd. (30 [34] sts)

Rnd 7: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. 1 sc in next 30 [34] Sl st in 1st st of this rnd.

Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.

HEAD

Rnd 1: Ch2 using “White” yarn, 6 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, Join with sl st in first hdc. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch1. 2 hdc in next 6 sts. Join with sl st in first hdc. (12 sts)

Rnd 3: Ch1, 1 hdc in same st. 2 hdc in next 4 sts. 1 hdc in next 2 sts. 2 hdc in next 4 sts. 1 hdc in next st. Join with sl st in first hdc. (20 sts)

Rnd 4: Ch1, 1 sc in same st. 1 sc in next st. 2 sc in next 6 sts. 1 sc in next 4 sts. 2 sc in next 6 sts. 1 sc in next 2 sts. Join with sl st in first sc. (32 sts)

Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.

Repeat “Head” pattern four times. Sew/join 2 together, making sure to stuff the head with a bit of toy stuffing before completely sewing the 2 sections together.

Sew a completed “Head” onto each bootie, towards the front. Embroider a pair of sleepy eyes onto each head using black yarn.

EARS & NOSE

Ears

Rnd 1: Ch2 using “Black” yarn, 4 hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Ch2. Join with sl st in first hdc. (4 sts)

Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.

Repeat “Ear” pattern four times. Sew 2 ears onto each head, towards the top, making sure to space them out evenly.

Nose

Using black yarn, Ch3, then sl st in first ch.

Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.

Repeat “Nose” pattern twice. Sew 1 nose onto each head, just beneath the sleepy eyes.