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Lemon Drop Baby Booties Crochet Pattern

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As silly as this sounds, a childhood dream of mine was to build a rustic little lemonade stand out of old crates and fence posts. I’d even envisioned where I’d carefully hang the bunting I would make, and the sign I would paint.

Unfortunately I never got so far as to build the stand, as obviously I was far too busy playing with my dolls, climbing trees and baking mud cookies. But you know what, thinking about it now, I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way!.. What was one of your childhood dreams?

Materials

3.5mm (E/4) Crochet Hook
100yds DK Yarn (8ply) – Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK
Tapestry Needle

Size

Pattern is made for 0 – 6 months old.

Finished Measurements (Sole Length)
0 – 6 month old: 9cm (3.5”)

Gauge

20 stitches + 16 rows = 4″/10cm in half double crochet

Stitches & Abbreviations

st(s) – stitch(es)
ch – chain stitch
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
tr – triple crochet

Skill Level

This is an “Easy” level crochet pattern (includes “How-To” photos). You must be familiar with basic crochet stitches and techniques. Directions written so that they are easy to read and follow. All patterns are in English, and written in standard US terms.

+ PATTERN

Note: This bootie is worked in the round, from bottom to top. The bows are worked in the row, and attached to the front of each bootie.

 

+ SOLE

Ch11 using yellow yarn and 3.5mm hook.

Rnd 1: 2 hdc in the 2nd ch from your hook. 1 hdc in the next 8 ch. 5 hdc in the last ch. (Note: You are now going to be working on the opposite side of foundation chain) 1 hdc in the next 8 sts. 3 hdc in the last st. Do not sl st in the 1st hdc of this rnd. (26 sts)

Rnd 2: Start crocheting in the 1st st from the previous rnd. 2 hdc in the next 2 sts. 1 hdc in the next 8 sts. 2 hdc in the next 5 sts. 1 hdc in the next 8 sts. 2 hdc in the next 3 sts. Do not sl st in the 1st hdc of this rnd. (36 sts)

Rnd 3: Start crocheting in the 1st st from the previous rnd. *2 hdc in the 1st st. 1 hdc in the next st. Repeat from the * 1 more time. 1 hdc in the next 8 sts. **2 hdc in the next st. 1 hdc into the next st. Repeat from the ** 4 mores times. 1 hdc in the next 8 sts. *2 hdc in the next st. 1 hdc in the next st. Repeat from the * 1 more time. 1 hdc and 1 sc in the next st. 1 sc in the next st. Sl st in the 1st st of this rnd. (46 sts)
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.

 

+ TOP OF SHOE

Rnd 1: Attach your blue yarn right in the middle of the heel. Ch 1, 1 hdc in the same st (but only through the back loop) – Note: Continue crocheting the stitches in this round, only in the back loop. 1 hdc in the next 45 sts. Sl st in the 1st hdc of rnd. (46 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch1, 1 hdc in same st. 1 hdc decrease, 1 hdc in the next 40 sts. 1 hdc decrease. 1 hdc in the next st. Sl st in the 1st hdc of rnd. (44 sts)

Rnd 3: Ch1, 1 hdc in the same st. 1 hdc in the next 43 sts. Sl st in the 1st hdc of rnd. (44 sts)

Rnd 4: Ch1, 1 hdc decrease. 1 hdc in the next 10 sts, 10 hdc decreases, 1 hdc in the next 10 sts. 1 hdc decrease, sl st in the 1st st of rnd. (32 sts)

Rnd 5: Ch2, 1 dc in the same st. 1 hdc in the next st, 1 sc in the next 8 sts. Sl st in the next st, ch4, then crochet 12 back post triple crochets together across the same st and the next 11 sts (you’ll want to have 13 loops on your hook before YO and drawing through all the loops to complete the st). Ch4, sl st in the next st, 1 sc in next 8 sts, 1 hdc in next st, 1 dc in next st. Sl st in 1st dc of rnd.
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.

 

+ BOW

Row 1: Using 3.50mm hook, and yellow yarn, ch8. 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in next 6 sts. (7 sts)

Row 2 – 10: Ch1. 1 sc in the same st. 1 sc in every st across.
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.

Start of by slowly yet tightly wrapping some yellow yarn around the center of the bow. You need to wrap it around the bow at least 15 times. When you’ve finished wrapping, knot the yarn to the back of the bow. Taking your tapestry needle, work the bow onto the top of one the booties, right in the middle.

 

Hope you all enjoy this pattern for a pair of darling baby booties, perfect for afternoon picnics.
Be sure to use the tag #hopefulhoneyhive on Instagram to show me your version of my design!
Have a lovely day crocheting…

 

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      • In the picture it’s the half of stechees. You have to make 4 chains, then you have to make 12 unfinished dc, yarn over and pull through all the unfinished stechees together. Hope you understand me. I don’t understand the 12 back post triple crochet together in same st neither but I figure it out it should be like the picture and add more steeches to complete the 12, you have to maintain in your hook a lot of unfinished steeches (12).

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  15. I'm getting lost in Round 4 of the top. I'm running out of stitches. 10 double crochet decreases seems like too many.

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  17. I love these patterns but I'm having trouble at the sole in the 3rd round. When you say * do you INCLUDE the first 2hdc as part of the twice basically making it 3times total or is it just 2 total? If anyone could answer that would be super helpful 😊 thanks

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  18. I have redone row 3 a total of 3 times now, and I keep coming up with 48 stitches, instead of 46. Has anyone else had this problem? I'm also wondering if it has to do with the repeats From *. The pattern makes it sound as though you should do the required stitch pattern, and then repeat that same pattern 2 MORE times. Can you explain that further for me? I really love these sweet booties, and don't want to give up on them yet.

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  19. Okay, I figured the sole out after try #4. When it says to repeat from * two times, what it actually means is to do that pattern (2hdc in next, 1hdc in next) a total of 2 times, not 3 times. I was doing the pattern as written, and THEN repeating the pattern 2 more times. Hope that helps anyone else that was struggling on round 3 of the sole.

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    • Omg, I was going crazy trying to figure out where the extra stitches were coming from. Should have read the comments before starting. Thank you!

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    • Yes it does! I'm not sure what number try I am on. Thought I just sucked at crochet lol. Thank you SO MUCH!

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    • Same here, only I've ended up with heaps too many stitches after round 3, but the soles still looked fine so I didn't realise until I went to start on the top!

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  20. Just made my first one, having to translate it into UK terms and it's perfect 🙂
    Karen Nichols-Juniper from Lincolnshire, England

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  21. Thanks so much Holly. I was having the same problem, just redid with your revised recommendations and it's the correct stitch count…finally! These are so cute, I really want to make them!.

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  23. I'm having a problem with the bow here. It says only make 8 chains and the sc in each. that makes it only three rows. But the bow in the pic looks pretty big. can anyone help me in this? I think i may be reading "Row 2 – 10~ Chain 1." wrong. Does the sign "~" mean anything?? Am i supposed to chain 10 again?? Please help!!
    And Holly E thank you very much for your solution. I was having the same problem, but I had just started by the time you had already tried thrice.
    Olivia these booties are just marvelous!! Luv 'em!! ^.^ <3

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    • Oh my God!! Now I got it. I'm supposed to have made 10 rows!!
      Sorry if I confused anyone else. Eyes roll at myself.

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    • Can anybody tell me what this means?
      "Top Of Shoe
      Round 1~ Attach your aqua yarn right in the middle of the heel."

      I'm at a loss as to what "middle" is. Every time I did this, something or the other went wrong with the bobble stitch in the last round. In one shoe I had to make extra sc's and in the 2nd shoe I had to decrease to only 2 sc and then the bobble stitch, and then 14 sc's to make up for the count.

      Please define "in the middle of your heel".
      Olivia??? Plz help :'(

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  25. I am still getting to many stitches, even after re-writing it based on Holly's comments. This is how I re-wrote it, what am i doing wrong? Round 3~ Start crocheting in the first stitch from the previous round. *Crochet 2 Half Double Crochets in the first stitch. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet into the next stitch. (twice) ;Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet into the next 8 stitches. *Crochet 2 Half Double Crochetsin the next stitch. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet into the next stitch. Repeat from the * 5 times. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the next 8 stitches. *Crochet 2 Half Double Crochets in the next stitch. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet into the next stitch. (twice)I am Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet and 1 Single Crochet into the next stitch. Crochet 1 Single Crochetinto the next stitch. Slip Stitch into the stitch of this round. You should have 46 stitches now. this actually then has 49 stitches total

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  26. I am still getting to many stitches, even after re-writing it based on Holly's comments. This is how I re-wrote it, what am i doing wrong? Round 3~ Start crocheting in the first stitch from the previous round. *Crochet 2 Half Double Crochets in the first stitch. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet into the next stitch. (twice) ;Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet into the next 8 stitches. *Crochet 2 Half Double Crochetsin the next stitch. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet into the next stitch. Repeat from the * 5 times. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the next 8 stitches. *Crochet 2 Half Double Crochets in the next stitch. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet into the next stitch. (twice)I am Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet and 1 Single Crochet into the next stitch. Crochet 1 Single Crochetinto the next stitch. Slip Stitch into the stitch of this round. You should have 46 stitches now. this actually then has 49 stitches total

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  28. I came up with 49 also. Therefore I've done only 4 repeats instead of 5 saving 3 stitches and the other 8 were on the exact opposite side of the previous 8.

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  31. I think where some of the confusion lies is in that when there is a "repeat * to * 5 times " it should read "repeat * to * for a total of 5 times". when i read it like that, I came out with the correct number of stitches.

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    • Thank you for sharing your work with us!!
      I'm still learning and I will be trying your pattern hopefully the baby shoes I make come out as cute as the ones in the picture ☺

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  34. im having trouble with round 5, how do you make the circle in the middle like that? can anyone help explain the triple crochet thing to me? thanks!

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  37. I've tried this multiple times now, but the top of the shoe always ends up ..off-centre. It's a bit better if I start the top off to the side (and not in the middle of the heel).

    What am I doing wrong? 🙁

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  41. I see Olivia doesn't respond to many posts but maybe someone else can help. the pattern was written for DK yarn, which is a 3 I believe. If I have a 4 yarn, would I just go down a hook size? Thanks anyone

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  42. Hello, very pretty bootie, thx for pattern. I finally find out how to do the back-part. For me always was too large. Thanks again, I'm waching u 🙂

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  47. Cute story and pattern. I shall give it a try even though my booties haven’t really worked out well before. Lots of illustrations that should help. Thanks Meme

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  49. Would it be possible to see a video of the last steps of the top of the shoe (the back post triple crochet)? I’ve tried following the explanations, but I’m having a hard time doing it. Will appreciate it.

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  50. Hi Olivia, love these booties, knitting them for my little niece. Everything was going ok, until I got to round 5. I looked up on YT how to do the back post triple crochet together, but I don’t understand the 12 stitches together, how do you get the individual stitches on the hook, doesn’t every time you complete a backpost triple crochet together reduce to 1 stitch on the hook? If someone could help, that would be great Thanks

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  57. These are so cute! Beginner crotcheter but found it easy to follow. Googled the stitches I didnt understand and managed to make a bootie without too much drama.
    Thanks so much for sharing!!

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  60. I made these for a new cousin we were all blessed with and they are adorable. The way the pattern is written is so easy to follow. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  61. I attach my blue yarn at the middle of the heel. My stitches in rounds 4 and 5 are off-center. What am I doing wrong?

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