Lollipop Circus Baby Booties Crochet Pattern
Who else here remembers exciting trips to the local circus as a child? *raises hand* What could ever be more fun that seeing clowns trip over their own feet, the smell of butter-y popcorn filling a massive tent, and of course (my personal favourite) the trapeze acts!
Having children is just as much of a thrilling experience, so why not add some colour to the adventure?.. Saying that, is just one pair of colourful booties ever enough? Why not also create an adorable pair of owl booties or a vibrant pair of watermelon booties?
Materials
3.5mm (E/4) Crochet Hook
80yds [90yds] Drops “Muskat” (109yds/50g)
– “Yellow Vanilla/30” (1 [1] skeins)
– “Pink/34” (1 [1] skeins)
Tapestry Needle; Pom-Pom Maker;
Finished Size
Pattern is made for 0 – 6 months old. Changes for size 6- 12 months are in [ ].
Finished Measurements (Sole Length)
0 – 6 Months: 3.5″ (9cm)
6 – 12 Months: 4″ (10cm)
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
sc2tog – single crochet 2 together
hdc2tog – half double crochet 2 together
Single Crochet 2 Together (sc2tog)
Insert your hook into the next stitch. Yarn over, pull back through that stitch (2 loops on hook). Insert your hook into the next stitch. Yarn over, pull back through that stitch (3 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through all the loops on your hook.
Double Crochet 2 Together (dc2tog)
Yarn over, insert hook into next stitch. Yarn over, pull back through stitch (3 loops on hook). Yarn over, Insert hook into next stitch. Yarn over, pull back through stitch (5 loops on hook). Yarn over pull through all the loops on your hook.
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: The ‘Sole’ of this bootie is worked in the round. The ‘Top’ of the bootie is worked in the round, from bottom to top.
+ SOLE
Ch11 [13] using “Pink” yarn and 3.50mm hook.
Rnd 1: 2 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in next 8 [10] sts, 5 hdc in next st. (Note: You are now going to be working on the opposite side of foundation chain.) 1 hdc in next 8 [10] sts. 3 hdc in last st. (26 [30] sts) Do not sl st in 1 st hdc of this rnd.
Rnd 2: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. 2 hdc in next 2 sts. 1 hdc in next 8 [10] sts. 2 hdc in next 5 sts. 1 hdc in next 8 [10] sts. 2 hdc in next 3 sts. (36 [40] sts) Do not sl st in 1st hdc of this rnd.
Rnd 3: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. *2 hdc in next st. 1 hdc in next st. Repeat from the * twice. 1 hdc in next 8 [10] sts. *2 hdc in next st. 1 hdc in next st. Repeat from the * 5 times. 1 hdc in next 8 [10] sts. *2 hdc in next st. 1 hdc in next st. Repeat from the * 3 times. Sl st in 1st st of this rnd. (46 [50] sts)
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.
+ TOP OF SHOE
Rnd 1: Attach yarn (Vanilla Yellow) right in the middle of the heel. Ch1, 1 sc in the same st, but only through the back loop. (Note: Continue crocheting the sts in this rnd, only in the back loop.) 1 sc in next 45 [49] sts. Do not sl st in 1st sc of this rnd.
Rnd 2 – 3 [4]: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. 1 sc in every st all around. Do not sl st in 1st sc of this rnd.
Rnd 4 [5]: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. 1 sc in next 13 [15] sts. *1 sc2tog. 1 sc in next st. Repeat from the * 7 times. 1 sc in next 12 [14] sts. Do not sl st in 1st sc of this rnd. (39 [43] sts)
Rnd 5 [6]: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. 1 sc in 1st st, 1 sc2tog. 1 sc in next 9 [11] sts. *1 sc2tog. 1 sc in next st. Repeat from the * 5 times. 1 sc in next 9 [11] sts. 1 sc2tog. 1 sc in next st. Do not sl st in 1st sc of this rnd. (32 [36] sts)
Rnd 6 [7]: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. 1 sc in next 15 [17] sts. 2 hdc2tog. 1 sc in next 13 [15] sts. Do not sl st in 1st sc of this rnd. (30 [34] sts)
Rnd 7 [8]: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. 1 sc in next 8 [10] sts. Ch8, skip 7 sts, sc in next st. Ch8, skip 7 sts, 1 sc in next 7 [9] sts. Sl st in 1st st of this rnd.
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.
+ POM-POMS
Create two 1.5” pom-poms using “Pink” yarn and your small pom-pom maker. Sew one pompom onto each bootie, towards the front.
Hope you all enjoy this pattern for a pair of baby booties, perfect for a carnival.
Be sure to use the tag #hopefulhoneyhive on Instagram to show me your version of my design!
Have a lovely day crocheting…
Totally precious! I love how the pop-pops came out! 🙂
Nice! I have a new niece on the way, this will be perfect! Thanks
I cannot download this pattern. I went into the pattern and it did not print.
Super cute!! Thank you for the pattern.
nice
I am amazed the different lollipops circus baby. These are all nice and perfect designs for baby booties that they could use and look so gorgeous.
Thanks for the tutorials ,i really , really like them
If one doesn't have a pom pom maker, can they be made by hand the old fashioned way?
Hi Judy! Yes, indeed you can make them the old fashioned way 🙂 I personally just prefer using pompom makers as the pompoms always turn out fuller and fluffier.
i dont think that i can make it like this anyway in my lifetime 🙁 it is saddening but i will do try all my best. thank you for teaching.
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Very easy and came out right; however, mine came out rather large even though I was doing the newborn size, so just warning folks. Note that where given an instruction between asterisks and then told to repeat it twice, it means for a total of 2 times; do not do it and then repeat it twice or you’ll have done it 3 times and be in trouble. Maybe folks know this, but I didn’t and it wasted a lot of time to rip and do again. It also helped me tremendously to have row markers where you begin each row.
beautiful pattern, but it would not let me download it and would not print
you mention, “special stitches” in this pattern. I don’t see when to use them?
I “LOVE” the beautiful Circus Lollipop booties and thank you for the free pattern! I can’t seem to locate the yarn – 80yds [90yds] Drops “Muskat” (109yds/50g). Kindly let me know what ply it is and the material, i.e., cotton, etc. Any ideas where I can find it or possible substitutions? Thank you so much! I can’t wait to get started!
Thank you. It is an embarrassing beginners pattern and so cute. Many coloured booties to do.
your instructions for the rows confusing. Why not write row one than row 2 etc. you slide all the rows together without an explanation. Poorly written.