Crochet Dog Booties

Crochet dog booties are not only adorable but also practical for keeping your furry friend's paws warm and protected. They come in various patterns and colors, allowing you to customize them to match your dog's unique personality. Additionally, these booties make for a fun and creative DIY project that can be enjoyed by both novice and experienced crocheters. By making a pair of these cute booties, you can not only showcase your crafting skills but also show your pup some extra love and care. So, grab your crochet hook and some yarn, and get ready to create some stylish and cozy footwear for your beloved four-legged companion!

Fits small dogs: 6-10 pounds.

Materials needed: Small amounts 2 colors of 100% worsted weight cotton. Size H crochet hook. Needle for weaving in ends.

Special Stitches: Beginning Cluster (BegCL): Ch 2, (yo, insert hook in stitch indicated, draw up a loop draw through two loops on hook) twice, YO and draw through all three loops on hook. Cluster (CL): (YO, insert hook in stitch indicated, draw up a loop. draw through two loops on hook) three times, YO and draw through all four loops on hook.

With color A ch 4. Join with a sl st to join a loop.

Rnd 1.) Ch1, 10 sc in loop. Join with a sl st to 1st sc. (10 sc)

Rnd 2.) Ch 1. Sc in same st. 2 sc in next st. **sc in next st, 2 sc in next st**. Repeat ** around. Join with a sl st to 1st sc. (15 sc)

Rnd 3.) Ch 1. Sc in same st and each st around. Join with a sl st to 1st sc. (15 sc)

Rnds 4 and 5) Repeat round 3.

Rnd 6.) Ch2 HDC in same st and each st around. Join with a sl st to 1st hdc. (15 hdc)

Rnds 7 and 8.) Repeat round 6.

Finish off Color A.

Rnd 9) Join color B with a sl st in any st. Ch 4 (counts as 1st hdc and ch 2 sp). Skip next st. Hdc in st, ch 2. **skip next st, hdc in next st, ch 2**. Repeat ** around. Join with a sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch 4. You will have 8 ch 2 sp. (This round will be used for the belt later on.)

Rnd 10.) Sl st in next ch 2 sp. BegCl in same sp. Ch 1. **Cl in next ch sp, ch 1**. Repeat ** around. Join with a sl st to top of BegCl..

Rnd 11.) Ch2, HDC in same st. Hdc in next ch sp. **HDC in top of next Cl, hdc in next ch sp**. Repeat ** around. Join with a sl st to 1st HDC. 16 HDC>

Rnd 12.) Ch 1. sc in same st, dc in next st. **sc in next st, dc in next st**. Repeat ** around. Join with a sl to first sc. Finish off and weave in all ends.

Turn bootie inside out.

Belt: Chain 41 in Color A, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each ch. Weave in ends. Weave belt through loops made from round 9.