Cocoa Baby Ankle Booties Crochet Pattern
With the autumn months upon us, the weather has been so glorious this past week, that I’ve been leaving my desk at every available opportunity, making the most of these last few weeks of warmth before the cold sets in.
Whenever I think of autumn, cosy nights by the fireplace instantly come to mind. There’s nothing I love more than snuggling underneath a fluffy blanket, with a mug of hot cocoa keeping my icy fingers nice and toasty, and crochet project laying readily by my side.
Is there anything quite as nostalgic as the smell of hot cocoa? The smell takes me back to when I was just a little girl and my mum would make my brother and myself each a warm mug, filled to the brim, as we enjoyed a snuggly evening in the fort we had just built from a mountain of blankets and pillows. Hot cocoa is as much a part of every childhood is, as playing in a sandbox or flying a kite.
Recently I was feeling a bit sentimental and decided to whip up a quirky pair of ankle baby booties, inspired by the warm tones on display every autumn.
I happened to have some Sirdar Cotton DK in my stash, which was the perfect fit for this little project… Not too chunky, and the skeins came in the most beautiful neutral shades!
Materials
3mm (C/2) Crochet Hook
120yds [140yds] DK Yarn (8ply) – Sirdar “Cotton DK” (231yds/100g)
— Light Taupe (1 [1] skeins)
— Toasted (1 [1] skeins)
Tapestry Needle; 2 Buttons (0.75″/2cm)
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
24 stitches + 20 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
hdc2tog – half double crochet 2 together
dc2tog – double crochet 2 together
camel sc – camel single crochet
sp st – spike stitch
Double Crochet 2 Together (dc2tog)
Yarn over, insert hook into next stitch. Yarn over, pull back through stitch (3 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through 2 loops. Yarn over, Insert hook into next stitch. Yarn over, pull back through stitch (4 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook). Yarn over pull through all the loops on your hook.
Spike Stitch (sp)
Insert hook below the sc from 1 row below. Yarn over, pull back through that stitch (2 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through all 2 loops on your hook.
Camel Single Crochet (camel sc)
Insert hook into next stitch (not through the front OR back loop, but instead an extra loop that is behind the sc stitch). Yarn over, pull back through stitch (2 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through all 2 loops on your hook.
Skill Level
This is an “Intermediate” 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 cuf is worked from the inside of your work/bootie, and in the round.
+ SOLE
Ch11 [13] using “Light Taupe” yarn and 3mm hook.
Rnd 1: 5 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. Do not sl st in 1st hdc of this rnd. (26 [30] sts)
Rnd 2: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. 2 hdc in next 5 sts. 1 hdc in next 8 [10] sts. 2 hdc in next 5 sts. 1 hdc in next 8 [10] sts. Do not sl st in 1st hdc of this rnd. (36 [40] sts)
Rnd 3: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. *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 * 5 times. 1 hdc in next 8 [10] sts. Do not sl st in 1st hdc of this rnd. (46 [50] sts)
Rnd 4: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. *2 hdc in next st. 1 hdc in next 2 sts. Repeat from the * 5 times. 1 hdc in next 8 [10] sts. *2 hdc in next st. 1 hdc in next 2 sts. Repeat from the * 5 times. 1 hdc in next 8 [10] sts. Sl st in 1st st of this rnd. (56 [60] sts)
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.
+ TOP OF BOOTIE
Rnd 1: Attach yarn (Light Taupe) right in the middle of the sole/heel, crocheting from the outside of the bootie. Ch1, 1 sc in the same st, but only through the back loop. (Continue crocheting the sts in this rnd only in the back loop) 1 sc in next 55 [ 59] sts. Do not sl st in 1st sc of this rnd. (56 [60] sts)
Rnd 2: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. 1 camel sc in every st all around. Do not sl st in 1 st sc of this rnd.
Rnd 3: Change yarn colour to “Toasted”. Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. 1 sc in every st all around, but only in the back loop. Do not sl st in 1st sc of this rnd.
Rnd 4 – 5 [6]: 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 6 [7]: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. 1 sc in next 18 [20] sts. 1 hdc in the next st. 10 dc2tog. 1 hdc in next st. 1 sc in next 16 [18] sts. Do not sl st in 1st sc of this rnd. (46 [50] sts)
Rnd 7 [8]: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. 1 sc in next 16 [18] sts. 8 dc2tog. 1 sc in next 14 [16] sts. Do not sl st in 1st sc of this rnd. (38 [42] sts) Rnd 8 [9]- Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. 1 sc in next st. 1 sc2tog. 1 sc in next 11 [13] sts. 1 hdc2tog. 4 dc2tog. 1 hdc2tog. 1 sc in next 9 [11] sts. 1 sc2tog. 1 sc in next st. Sl st in 1st sc of this rnd. (30 [34] sts)
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.
+ BUTTON CUFF
Right Bootie
Row 1: Sl st in 15th [17th] st from “Rnd 8 [9]”. Ch14 [16], 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in next 12 [14] ch. 1 sc in the 15th [17th] st from “Rnd 8 [9]”. 1 sc in the 14th [16th] st from “Rnd 8 [9]”. 1 sc in the next 28 [32] sts. Turn your work. (43 [49] sts)
Row 2 – 3: Ch1, 1 sc in the same st. 1 sc in the next 42 [48] sts. Turn your work.
Row 4: Ch1, 1 sc in the same st. 1 sc in the next 38 [44] sts. Ch2, skip 2 sts (creates button hole), 1 sc in next 2 sts. Turn your work.
Row 5 – 7: Ch1, 1 sc in the same st. 1 sc in the next 42 [48] sts. Turn your work.
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.
Left Bootie
Row 1: Sl st in 19th [21st] st from “Rnd 8 [9]”. Ch14 [16], 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in next 12 [14] ch. 1 sc in the 19th [21st] st from “Rnd 8 [9]”. 1 sc in the 20th [22nd] st from “Rnd 8 [9]”. 1 sc in the next 28 [32] sts. Turn your work. (43 [49] sts)
Row 2 – 3: Ch1, 1 sc in the same st. 1 sc in the next 42 [48] sts. Turn your work.
Row 4: Ch1, 1 sc in the same st. 1 sc in the next 38 [44] sts. Ch2, skip 2 sts (creates button hole), 1 sc in next 2 sts. Turn your work.
Row 5 – 7: Ch1, 1 sc in the same st. 1 sc in the next 42 [48] sts. Turn your work.
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.
+ BUTTON CUFF BORDER
Right Bootie
Attach yarn (Light Taupe) to the top corner of the right bootie (not side with strap). Ch1, 1 sc in same st. *1 spike st in next st, 1 sc in next st. Repeat from the * 21 [24] times. When you reach the corner, ch1, 1 sc in same st. Along the edge of the strap crochet 6 sc. (50 [56] sts)
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.
Left Bootie
Attach yarn (Light Taupe) to the top right-hand corner of the strap. Along the edge of the strap crochet 7 sc. When you reach the corner, ch1, 1 sc in 1 st st of top of strap. 1 spike st in next st, 1 sc in next st. Repeat from the * 21 [24] times. (50 [56] sts)
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.
+ FINISHINGS
Sew 1 button onto each bootie, right across from the “Button Cuff”, underneath each button hole.
Hope you all enjoy this pattern for a pair of cosy booties, perfect for a blustery day.
Be sure to use the tag #hopefulhoneyhive on Instagram to show me your version of my design!
Have a lovely day crocheting…
Thank you so much for this lovely Free Cocoa baby booties pattern. Blessings
Love your patterns but, I don’t have a website
Amazing job I love that 👏👏👏
Thank you for these adorable baby boots. They look so nice and I would like to make them for my nephew for Christmas. I just have a question about the camel stitch. I did not know this stitch before and when I look it up I can only find instructions to work with hdc and not with or into single stitches (and I really do not see that extra loop 🙂 ). So I am failing to get the right start of the upper part of the booties. Could you help me with this part? That would be awesome
I’ve got the same question. Is there a solution?
I think the solution is to do a very loose single crochet but when I make these again I will just do a half double in round 1 of the top.
Camel stitch is working in the 3rd loop (closest to you under the 2 bars on the top of the work).
Easy quick video:
https://www.google.com/search?client=ms-android-telus-ca-revc&sxsrf=ALiCzsbc3PNeensBU4hYluxqs-mE-IY0fg:1654968149767&q=crochet+camel+stitch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiBtbnl9KX4AhXyJH0KHVcIABIQ7xYoAHoECAEQAg&biw=360&bih=670&dpr=3#kpvalbx=_V8-kYuO7DMKL0PEPsL-hiA49
Thank you for this gorgeous pattern, will be my first bootie. I will send you a
She photo of the finished item.
How would I be able to make this pattern with weighted 4 yarn? I can’t find
These are adorable, Olivia. Thank you for sharing this lovely pattern with us. Cheers!
What perfect timing! I just found out last night that there's a baby on the way, and these would make a perfect baby shower gift!
Love this pattern! Can’t wait to get started on it.
These turned out really well after I learned to count correctly 🤭. I highly recommend stitch markers to help with knowing the beginning of the row.
I am not sure of the benefit of the camel row, except for visual texture and it took a lot of time, atleast for me. I think next time I will do another row of SC back loop only.
Otherwise beautiful shoe for my new granddaughter.
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Thank you so much for the outstanding (awesome)patterns you always sharing
Love the booties! Bookmarked your site as I am working on expanding my crochet skills.
Thank you for the pattern. I don't know what I'm doing wrong, but my colour change from the sole shows a jump. Could you please help me figure out how to make it look smooth like yours? Thanks, again.
TJ
Thanks for your article! I have read through some similar topics! However, your post has given me a very special impression, unlike other posts. I hope you continue to have valuable articles like this or more to share with everyone!
Adorable that’s all!! Do you ever do video tutorials on YouTube? Just wondering, thanks.
So cute! Im gonna try and crochet these! Thank you for sharing this free pattern!
Hi! Thank you so much for the pattern, it’s so lovely! My daughter is quite a big baby and her feet are about 11-12 cm long… Could you please give any tips on adjusting the pattern to fit her size? I’d really love to crochet these… Sigh.
Thank you so much again!
I tried to copy this pattern but sooo many ads😕 do you have a printed version?
Thank you for this free pattern. Love the booties
Thank you great pattern how ever I found ripples in the front of my booties while making the larger size. Any tips to correct this?
Hermoso y fácil de realizar. Gracias por compartir
Re: Cocoa Baby Booties Free Pattern
At the end of the rnd it says not to sl st in 1st st of rnd but to start crocheting in the 1st st of previous rnd. I’m not sure where to crochet this 1 st. Please show on photo where to do this. Thank you.
So rather then slip stitching into the start of the round your just done your single stitching in it therefore starting the next round in it hope this makes sense 🙂
Bonjour est que je pourrais avoir le modèle en francais merci
Si vous ouvrez le modèle avec google, avec un téléphone portable, vous pouvez choisir de faire traduire automatiquement google de l’anglais vers le français. J’utilise cette méthode à l’envers pour lire des médias, des modèles et d’autres choses en français. Enregistrez ensuite le motif traduit en faisant une capture d’écran et enregistrez-le dans vos photos.
Ou copiez et collez le modèle anglais dans un traducteur (également trouvé via la recherche Google), et traduisez le modèle de cette façon.
Can YOU Translate the pattern in Dutch for my
Is the round 1 of the top of the bootie suppose to be hdc or sc because I can’t work the camel stitch of round 2 in the sc
I did it with sc. it is a tight stitch but doable. If you do the 1st round a little loose you can get in there.
Ok I’m so confused on the right bootie -button cuff. I get it says sl st 15th from center back and I get the ch part. I don’t get all the jumble after that. And if I am understanding it and you do around to inside on opposite side. Where are the other 28 stitches and how did you get 48 total for the row.
Hermoso…so beautifull trabajo! Soy una fan del tejido! Voy a procurar realizarlo y de ser posible enviarle fotos!
How do we print the pattern, so cute
Very good,
A mi me gusto mucho el tecido de está bota.
Gracias.
Can you give some helpful tips, my booties keep turning out looking like dinosaur feet. Please help.
Good day thank you for posting the pattern of this bootee I am definitely going to try it and hope to get it right. What a coincidence – when I read through the pattern I saw your name is Olivia and my granddaughter for whom I want to make is, her name is also Olivia. Thanks again and would like to hear from you Regards
These look lovely but I am having trouble with the pattern. I have made several attempts but still the number of stitches I end up with is more than stated. Tried everything without success then actually added up the number of stitches I should have and it doesn’t correspond with what’s stated. Really frustrating. Could you check this (particularly on the foot section) and correct the pattern please?
I really want to make these but have wasted so much time and wool, I’m beginning to lose patience!
I’m ending up with so many stitches left even after meticulous counting! Not sure where I’m going wrong 🙁
did you ever figure this out I am having the same problem
How can I print this? They are so cute!
I don’t understand on the larger size what is row 9? I only see 2 rounds of dc2tog but the pictures show 3. ????? What am I doing wrong?
Found my problem 🤔🙂
the photo shows a g size hook for the body but the pattern calls for a c size 3mm hook ?? are you suppose to switch to a 4 mm hook for the body ?
Yes They do switch sizes!
Hello Olivia (my daughters name). I’ve just finished your booties, it was a fun challenge learning new stitches. I am in a foreign country for the winter, so limited supplies…I bought a cotton yarn that turned out to be only 4 ply, seemed to work tho.
My question is the top of the toe is puckered? Yours looks lovely and smooth, how do I make this better? I only used one colour (because I was learning)
These booties are just about the cutetist things , that I have ever seen,,,b.s.
I crochet these for my daughter and now I’m coming back to do them again in this shade for my good friend and neighbors new baby girl 😍
They are so beautiful! Thank you so much! Have a blessed day 💜
This pattern is so cute…I did have a hiccup though when starting the cuff for the right bootie… I finally figured out that the pattern works if you start the cuff from the inside facing you. The cuff for the left bootie worked out facing the outside. Hope this helps those that are stumped…😁
Thanks, this was the only conclusion I had come to as well. Glad to see it confirmed!
Than you for sharing your beautiful pattern with us, i JUST found out I’m going to be a first time Gramma, do I’m so excited to make Booties and Blankee’s for Lil man 💗💗💗
Hi! These are just adorable! Are we allowed to sell booties made from this pattern if we link back to this pattern?
There is a mistake in step 4 of the sole. The numbers don’t add up.
So sorry. I read the instructions wrong. There is no mistake in step 4 of the sole. Excuse my error please. I really love your patterns. Thank you for sharing them.
When should I switch to a G needle? Is it for the whole top of the bootie? Also I finished a right bootie all in C and it looks very round, would that because of not switching needles?
They are absolute adorable! Unfortunately I van move on with the part for the camel Stitch after a series of single crochet. Actually, I’ve got the same question as Hanne. Is there a solution?
Hi, the link to the cocoa baby ankle boot pattern does not show the pattern. Can you tell me how to download it please?
Hello,
I completely don’t understand this passage as we just finish the sole with the same yarn, why do we need to stop and attach a new one ?
« Attach yarn (Light Taupe) right in the middle of the sole/heel, crocheting from the outside of the bootie »
Plus what is the middle of the sole exactly ? Could be on this side, on the front. And crocheting from then outside what does it mean as we are crocheting in circle we are always on the outside 😖 confuse about this part and cannot go further 😭
I have made 3 attempt at this pattern but they all have come out pointy and a size for a two year old. My yarn & needle are the right size and my stitch count is correct as well. No one else seems to have this problem. What am I doing wrong. Please help.
I had this exact problem!
Beautiful pattern. Thank you for sharing. It was easy to follow.