EASY Itty Bitty Baby Bootie Crochet pattern

The Simple and oh-so-snuggly classic FAST and EASY baby bootie free crochet pattern that is just perfect to make for new arrivals and little feet.

These booties are perfect for crocheting for a preemie, newborn, or a 0–3 month baby, simple classic design in Double Crochet (US TERMS) with a little cuff at the ankle.

And I always put a few pairs into a welcoming baby gift basket or to gift at a baby shower and Moms Love them.

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These easy booties baby crochet pattern was designed to fit beautifully over those little tiny babies’ feet as an extra layer of warmth when they have their onesie on.

The Baby bootie patterns really work up fast. You can make several different sizes in one sitting.

I find the best yarn to use is a nice baby soft Double knit yarn.

Wondering what yarn to use to crochet booties?

Using scrap dk weight yarns, odds left over, making these Ideal for donating to charities or as last-minute gifts when the Baby arrives and is too small for everything in those first weeks.

Baby Bootie Sole Size Chart (Approximate Length)

these are the recommended sizes of booties from preemie to newborn! the booties are designed to FIT OVER a baby onsie that has feet! to make sure baby stays warm and cosy.

SizeApprox Sole Length
3–5 lb Preemie2.75″ / 7 cm
5–8 lb Preemie3.0″ / 7.5 cm
Newborn3.25″ / 8.25 cm
0–3 Months3.5″ / 9 cm

Classic Crochet Baby Booties – Full Pattern (All 4 very first Sizes)

Materials You Require to crochet the booties

Crochet mm Hook Size: 4.00 mm Crochet hook (US G/6)
Yarn: Baby DK (Light #3) yarn (approx. 10–15g per pair)
Recommended yarn: Stylecraft Special Baby DK, Paintbox Baby DK, simply soft Baby DK are all excellent choices
US Equivalent yarns : Light Worsted / Baby Weight (#3)

  • Scissors
  • Yarn Needle
  • stitch marker (optional)

Sizes: 3–5 lb Preemie • 5–8 lb Preemie • Newborn • 0–3 Months
Skill Level: Easy
Construction: Worked in the round from sole upward
Gauge : 5 dc = 1 inch
Abbreviations (US Terms)

ch – chain
dc – double crochet
dc2tog – double crochet 2 stitches together
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
BLO – back loop only
TURN – turn your work

3–5 lb Preemie Size Baby Booties Crochet Pattern

Ch 11
Round 1: 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in next 7 ch, 4 dc in last ch. Continue on opposite side: dc in next 7 sts, 2 dc in last. Sl st to join. (22 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in first st, dc in next 8, 2 dc in each of next 4 sts, dc in next 8, 2 dc in each of last 2 sts. Sl st to join. (28 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, dc in next 9, (dc2tog) x5, dc in next 9 sts. Sl st to join. (23 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in next 8, (dc2tog) x4, sc in next 7. Sl st to join. (19 sts)
Round 5: Ch 1, sc in next 7, (dc2tog) x3, sc in next 6. Sl st to join. (16 sts)
Round 6: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Sl st to join. (16 dc)
Round 7: TURN, ch 2, dc in BLO of each st. Sl st to join. Fasten off. (16 dc BLO)

5–8 lb Preemie Size Baby Booties Crochet Pattern

Ch 12
Round 1: 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in next 8 ch, 4 dc in last ch. Continue on opposite side: dc in next 8 sts, 2 dc in last. Sl st to join. (23 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in first st, dc in next 8 sts, 2 dc in each of next 4 sts, dc in next 9 sts, 2 dc in last st. Sl st to join. (39 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, dc in next 9, (dc2tog) x5, dc in next 10. Sl st to join. (24 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, sc in next 8, (dc2tog) x4, sc in next 8. Sl st to join. (20 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, sc in next 7, (dc2tog) x3, sc in next 7. Sl st to join. (17 sts)
Round 6: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Sl st to join. (17 dc)
Round 7: TURN, ch 2, dc in BLO of each st. Sl st to join. Fasten off. (17 dc BLO)

Newborn Size Baby Booties Crochet Pattern

Ch 13

Round 1: 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in next 9 ch, 4 dc in last ch. Continue on opposite side: dc in next 9 sts, 2 dc in last. Sl st to join. (26 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in first st, dc in next 10, 2 dc in each of next 4 sts, dc in next 10, 2 dc in last st. Sl st to join. (32 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, dc in next 11, (dc2tog) x5, dc in next 11. Sl st to join. (27 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in next 10, (dc2tog) x3, sc in next 10. Sl st to join. (23 sts)
Round 5: Ch 1, sc in next 9, (dc2tog) x3, sc in next 8. Sl st to join. (20 sts)
Round 6: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Sl st to join. (20 dc)
Round 7: TURN, ch 2, dc in BLO of each st. Sl st to join. Fasten off. (20 dc BLO)

0-3 Months Size Baby Booties Crochet Pattern

Ch 14
Round 1: 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in next 10 ch, 4 dc in last ch. Continue on opposite side: dc in next 10 sts, 2 dc in last. Sl st to join. (28 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in first st, dc in next 11, 2 dc in each of next 4 sts, dc in next 11, 2 dc in last st. Sl st to join. (34 sts)
Round 3: Dc in each stitch around. Sl st to join. (34 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, dc in next 12, (dc2tog) x5, dc in next 12. Sl st to join. (29 sts)
Round 5: Ch 1, sc in next 11, (dc2tog) x4, sc in next 10. Sl st to join. (25 sts)
Round 6: Ch 1, sc in next 10, (dc2tog) x3, sc in next 9. Sl st to join. (22 sts)
Round 7: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Sl st to join. (22 dc)
Round 8: TURN, ch 2, dc in BLO of each st. Sl st to join. Fasten off. (22 dc BLO)

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