Baby Booties Free Crochet Pattern

There’s nothing sweeter than a pair of handmade baby booties 💕. These classic crochet booties are cozy, timeless, and designed to keep tiny feet warm and comfortable. This free baby booties crochet pattern works up beautifully with basic stitches, making it perfect for confident beginners and experienced crocheters alike.

The pattern includes three baby sizes (3 months, 6 months, and 12 months) and uses simple shaping to create a snug cuff, soft instep, and rounded sole. Whether you’re making a thoughtful baby shower gift, a keepsake for a newborn, or adding to your handmade market inventory, these booties are a must-make.

Sizes: 3 months (6 months – 12 months)

Yarn Requirements:
50 (75–90) meters
OR
55 (85–100) yards

Hook:
4 mm (U.S. G or 6) crochet hook
or size needed to obtain gauge

Notes

Instructions are written for the smallest size.
Changes for larger sizes are shown in parentheses ( ).
Work in continuous rows and rounds as indicated.
RS = right side, Yoh = yarn over hook.

Instructions

Cuff

Ch 16.

Row 1:
1 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
1 sc in each ch to end of chain.
Turn.
15 sc

Row 2:
Ch 1. Working in back loops only, 1 sc in each sc across.

Repeat last row until work from beginning measures
6 (6¼–6½) inches / 15 (16–16.5) cm,
ending with a right-side row.
Do not turn.

Foot (Base)

Row 1 (RS):
Ch 1. Work 23 (25–27) sc evenly along the long edge of the cuff.
Turn.

Row 2:
Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc across.
Fasten off.

Instep

Row 1 (RS):
With RS facing, skip first 7 (8–9) sc.
Join yarn with sl st to next sc.
Ch 1. 1 sc in same space as sl st.
1 sc in each of next 8 sc.
Turn.
Leave remaining stitches unworked.
9 sc

Rows 2–4:
Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc across.
Turn.

Row 5:
Ch 1. Draw up a loop in each of next 2 sts.
Yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook (sc2tog).
1 sc in each of next 5 sts.
Sc2tog over next 2 sts.
7 sts

Fasten off.
Sew back seam.

Foot (Working in Rounds)

Round 1:
With RS facing, join yarn with sl st at center back.
Ch 2 (counts as hdc).
1 hdc in each of next 6 (7–8) sts.
7 hdc down side of instep.
2 hdc in corner sc.
5 hdc across end of instep.
2 hdc in corner sc.
7 hdc along other side of instep.
1 hdc in each of next 7 (8–9) sts.
Join with sl st to top of ch 2.
37 (39–41) hdc

Round 2:
Ch 2 (counts as hdc).
Yarn over and draw up a loop around post of next stitch at back of work, inserting hook from right to left.
(Yarn over and draw through 2 loops) twice — 1 dcbp made.
Repeat from * around.
Join with sl st to top of ch 2.

Round 3:
Repeat Round 2.

Round 4:
Ch 1. Sc2tog over first 2 sts.
1 sc in each of next 14 (15–16) sts.
Sc2tog over next 2 sts.
1 sc in next st.
Sc2tog over next 2 sts.
1 sc in each of next 14 (15–16) sts.
Sc2tog over last 2 sts.
Join with sl st to first st.
33 (35–37) sc

Round 5:
Ch 1. Sc2tog over first 2 sts.
1 sc in each of next 12 (13–14) sts.
Sc2tog over next 2 sts.
1 sc in next st.
Sc2tog over next 2 sts.
1 sc in each of next 12 (13–14) sts.
Sc2tog over last 2 sts.
Join with sl st to first st.
29 (31–33) sts

Round 6:
Ch 1. Sc2tog over first 2 sts.
1 sc in each of next 10 (11–12) sts.
Sc2tog over next 2 sts.
1 sc in next st.
Sc2tog over next 2 sts.
1 sc in each of next 10 (11–12) sts.
Sc2tog over last 2 sts.
Join with sl st to first st.
25 (27–29) sts

Round 7:
Ch 1. Sc2tog over first 2 sts.
1 sc in each of next 8 (9–10) sts.
Sc2tog over next 2 sts.
1 sc in next st.
Sc2tog over next 2 sts.
1 sc in each of next 8 (9–10) sts.
Sc2tog over last 2 sts.
Join with sl st to first st.
21 (23–25) sts

Fasten off.

Sew sole seam securely.

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Finishing & Tips

Weave in all ends neatly for comfort and durability.
Soft, washable yarns work best for baby items.
These booties make wonderful gifts when paired with a matching hat or blanket.

Notes

Instructions