Crochet Big Bow Baby Booties
Crochet Big Bow Baby Booties are the cutest addition to any tiny outfit! These sweet little booties are perfect for keeping your little one's feet warm and stylish. The oversized bow adds an adorable touch that makes them truly stand out. Whether you're making them for your own bundle of joy or as a thoughtful gift for a friend, they are sure to bring a smile to anyone's face. With their soft yarn and cozy design, these booties are not only fashionable but also practical for keeping those tiny toes nice and toasty. Get ready to create something special with these delightful Crochet Big Bow Baby Booties!
Skill Level
Easy, with one intermediate stitch
Materials Needed:
1. Yarn: 2 ½ oz Soft Worsted Weight (I used the Red Heart)
Color A – Ivory
Color B – Rose Pink
2. Crochet Hooks
a. Size E/4 – 3.50 MM = 0-6 Month Baby
b. Size F/5 – 3.75 MM = 6-12 Month Baby
c. Size G/6 – 4.25 MM = 12-18 Month Baby
3. Yarn Needle (blunt sewing needle with big eye)
4. Stitch Marker
6. Thread and Needle (color to match the bow)
Stitch Abbreviations:
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
hdc2tog – half double crochet decrease
dc9tog – half double crochet 9 stitches together
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
Stitch Definitions/Explanations:
hdc2tog – half double crochet 2 stitches together
dc9tog – Work double crochet in next stitch, but do not complete the stitch, there will now be 2 loops on your hook, continue to work 8 more incomplete dc in the next 8 sts, when finished you will have 10 loops on your hook, yarn over, pull through all 9 loops on your hook.
Instructions:
Booties (Make 2)
Foundation Chain (Sole): With color A ch 13.
Rnd 1: 2 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 hdc in next ch, hdc in next 6 ch’s, dc in next 3 ch’s, 5 dc in last ch.
Note: Now you will be working on the opposite side of the ch, make sure to weave in your loose yarn strand as you work.
Continuing Rnd 1: Working on the opposite side of the chain, dc in next 3 ch’s, hdc in next 6 ch’s, 2 hdc in next 2 ch’s, sl st into first hdc (31).
Now place your stitch marker.
Note: The ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 8 sts, dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next 5 sts, dc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 8 sts, 2 hdc in last 2 sts, sl st into first st (40).
Rnd 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 16 sts, 2 sc in next 4 sts, sc in next 16 sts, 2 sc in last 2 sts, sl st into first st (48).
Rnd 4: Working in back loops only sl st in each sc around (48).
Rnd 5 (Lower Boot): Working through the entire stitch, sc in each st around, sl st into first st (48).
Fasten off and weave in loose ends with a yarn needle.
Rnd 6: With right side of sole facing you, attach color B to the center back of the sole, hdc in each sc around (48).
Rnd 7: Hdc in next 16 hdc, (hdc2tog) repeat 8 times, hdc in next 16 hdc (40).
Rnd 8: (Hdc2tog) repeat 2 times, hdc in next 9 hdc, (hdc2tog) repeat 7 times, hdc in next 9 hdc, (hdc2tog) repeat 2 times (29).
Note: If you haven’t already weave in your loose yarn end with a yarn needle.
Rnd 9: (Hdc2tog), hdc in next 9 hdc, (dc9tog), hdc in next 9 hdc (20).
Rnd 10 (Upper Boot): 2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next 19 hdc (21).
Rnd 11: 2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next 20 hdc (22).
Rnd 12: 2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next 21 hdc (23).
Rnd 13: 2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next 22 hdc (24).
Rnd 14: 2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next 23 hdc (25).
Rnd 15: 2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next 24 hdc (26).
Rnds 16-17: Hdc in each hdc around.
Rnd 18: Attach color A, hdc in each hdc around, sl st into first st (26).
Fasten off and weave in loose ends with a yarn needle.
Bootie Bow (Make 2)
Foundation Chain: With color A ch 5.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in remaining ch’s (4).
Rows 2-14: Ch 1, turn work, sc in each sc across.
Rnd 1: The bow will now be shaped like a rectangle; do not fasten off, ch 1, sc around the rectangle/bow (36).
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.
Wind color B around the middle of the bow tightly about 20 times, weave in the tail end with a yarn needle.
Assembly:
Place the bow on top side of bootie and stitch into place. Make sure to place 2nd bow on opposite side of 2nd bootie.