Crochet Ribbed Baby Booties

Crochet ribbed baby booties are not just adorable but also practical for keeping those little toes cozy and warm. The ribbed design adds a touch of texture and style to the booties, making them a charming accessory for any cute baby outfit. Whether you're gifting them to a new parent or crafting them for your own little one, these booties are a fun and rewarding project to work on. The stretchy ribbed pattern ensures a snug fit, so they will stay put on those wiggly baby feet. Plus, you can customize them with different yarn colors to match any baby's wardrobe. So grab your crochet hook and get ready to create a pair of these sweet ribbed baby booties that will surely be loved by both babies and parents alike!

You will need crochet hook size D/3 – 3.25mm. Tape measure to check size. Yarn needle to weave in ends.

This pattern uses US terminology.

Stitches and Terms Used: Single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), double crochet two together (dc2tog) slip stitch (sl st). Back loop only (BLO), Back post (BP)

Sole

Start by chaining 11.

Rnd 1: 2 hdc in 2nd ch from hk. Hdc in each of next 8. 6 hdc in last chain. Working back along the bottom of the foundation chain, hdc in each of next 8. 2 hdc in last. Sl st in top of 1st hdc to join. (26)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in same. 2 hdc in next. Hdc in next 8. 2 hdc in each of next 6. Hdc in next 8. 2 hdc in each of last 2. sl st to join. (36)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, hdc in same, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next, 2 hdc in next. Hdc in next 8. [hdc in next, 2 in next] 6 times. Hdc in next 8. [hdc in next, 2 in next] twice. Sl st to join. (46)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, hdc in same, hdc in next, 2 hdc in next. Hdc in each of next 2, 2 hdc in next. Hdc in each of next 8. [Hdc in each of next 2, 2 hdc in next] 6 times. Hdc in next 8. [Hdc in each of next 2, 2 hdc in next] twice. Sl st to join. (56)

Check size of sole: 3.5” long. 2” wide.

Upper

Rnd 5: Ch 1. Working in 3rd loop only, hdc in same and each around. Sl st to join in top of 1st.

Rnd 6: Ch 1. Working in 3rd loop only, hdc in same and each of next 15. [dc in next, dc2tog] 8 times. Hdc in each of next 16. Sl st to join. (48)

Rnd 7: Ch 1. Working in 3rd loop only, hdc in same and each of next 15. dc2tog 8 times. Hdc in each of next 16. Sl st to join. (40)

Rnd 8: Ch 1. Working in 3rd loop only, hdc in same and each of next 13. dc2tog 6 times. Hdc in each of next 14. Sl st to join. (34)

Rnd 9: Ch 1. Working in 3rd loop only, hdc in same and each of next 11. dc2tog 5 times. Hdc in each of next 12. Sl st to join. (29)

Rnd 10: Ch 1. Working in 3rd loop only, hdc in same and each around. Sl st to join in top of 1st.

Cuff

Sl st around back post of next. Ch 9. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each of next 7. *BP Sl st around next 2 hdcs and turn. Skip sl sts. Working in the BLO, sc in each of next 8. Ch 1 and turn. Working in BLO, sc in each of next 8. Repeat from * around. Turn boot inside out. Working from outer edge, sl st last row and starting chain together to join cuff. Fasten off and weave in ends. Turn right way out and fold cuff over.