Princess Charlotte Baby Booties Crochet Pattern
Tuning in to watch the royal weddings on tv is always a memorable occasion, so when LoveCrochet suggested collaborating on a ‘royal’ themed pattern, I immediately knew that I wanted to pull out some pastel yarns and create a pair of dainty princess baby booties!
The timing is spot on, as Princess Charlotte of Cambridge is just about to celebrate her very first birthday. Working on these itty bitty mary janes was an absolute delight, and the little crowns add just the right amount of charm and whimsy to this design…
Materials
3mm (11) Crochet Hook
3.5mm (E/4) Crochet Hook
80yds [95yds] King Cole Cottonsoft DK (229yds/100g)
– “Rose Petal” (1 [1] skeins)
– “Ecru” (1 [1] skeins)
Tapestry Needle; 2 Buttons (1cm/0.4″); 2 Pearls;
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
dc – double crochet
sc2tog – single crochet 2 together
camel sc – camel single crochet
Single Crochet 2 Together (sc2tog)
Insert your hook into the next stitch. YO, pull back through that stitch (2 loops on hook). Insert your hook into the next stitch. YO, pull back through that stitch (3 loops on hook). YO, pull through all the loops on your hook.
Camel Single Crochet (camel sc)
Insert hook in the next st, but not through the front OR back loop, but instead an extra loop that is behind the st. YO, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook). YO, and pull through 2 loops on 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: This bootie is worked in the round, from bottom to top. The crowns are worked in the row, and sewn onto the front of the booties.
+ SOLE
Ch11 [13] using ‘Ecru’ 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 1st 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 (Rose Petal) 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: 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. (Note: If you’re creating the 6 – 12 month size, add 1 extra rnd to the original 2.)
Rnd 4: 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: 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)
+ BUTTON STRAP
Left Bootie Strap
Rnd 6: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. 1 camel sc in the next 22 [25] sts. Ch10 [12] (this create button strap). 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Ch1, 1 hdc in next 8 [10] ch sts. 1 camel sc in 23rd [26th] of ‘Rnd 6’. 1 camel sc in next 9 [10] sts. Sl st in 1st st of this rnd.
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.
Sew 1 button onto each bootie, right across from the “Button Strap”.
Right Bootie Strap
Rnd 6: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. 1 camel sc in the next 10 [12] sts. Ch10 [12] (this create button strap), 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Ch1, 1 hdc in next 8 [10] ch sts. 1 camel sc in 11th [13th] of ‘Rnd 6’. 1 camel sc in next 21 [23] sts. Sl st in 1st st of this rnd.
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.
Sew 1 button onto each bootie, right across from the “Button Strap”.
+ CROWN
Row 1: Ch6 using “Ecru” yarn and 3.0mm hook, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next 4 sts. Turn your work. (5 sts)
Row 2: Ch1, 1 sc in same st. 1 sc in next 4 sts. Turn your work. (5 sts)
Row 3: Ch4, 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 hdc in 4th ch from hook. Sl st in 2nd st of ‘Row 3’. Ch5, 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 hdc in 4th ch from hook, 1 dc in 5th ch from hook. Sl st in 4th st of ‘Row 3’. Ch4, 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 hdc in 4th ch from hook. Sl st in last st of ‘Row 3’.
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.
Sew 1 pearl onto the centre of each crown. Sew 1 crown onto each bootie, towards the front.
Hope you all enjoy this pattern for a pair of dainty baby booties.
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Have a lovely day crocheting…
Looking forward to making these for our little princess! It's going to be a lovely addition to her collection of grandma-made booties!
-Arly C
Tooo cute for words. .. Fit for a princess indeed!
I can't get the pdf file of this download off lovecrochet.com to work. Only non pdf capable programs attempt to open it but then do not work of course. I'd love to still get this pattern. I have so many little girls in my life and some are truly in need of things like booties,blankets, clothing, hats etc. Hopefully the file can be fixed on their site or you will post the entire pattern. Please!? I hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you.
Help! I can't for the life of me figure out where to put my hook when I am doing the camel stitch on a single crochet!!!
I would make them for my great neices
Oh! Great! Although simple but very beautiful! I believe my daughter (son) will not be able to refuse items made by my own hands! Thanks for your post!
Really cute booties for one of our own family Princess’ and I can’t wait to crochet them
These are adorable perfect for a little diva
Hi. Thank you for this lovely shoes. I love it and want to make them for my niece but I’m not sure if I’m working right with the round 3 of the sole. The patt says : ( *2 hdc in next st. 1 hdc in next st. Repeat from the * 3 times. ) but I only work it 1 time and the sts are 46. Did I work it wrong? Sorry for my English . 😅
I am going to be a great grandmother seeing that it is a girl,I want todo a lot of baby crocheting for my first great granddaughter