Butterfly Garden Baby Booties Crochet Pattern
Nothing is quite so cute as the teeny tininess of a newborn baby’s plump, little feet. Dress up those little tootsies this summer with a pair of butterfly booties, which although small, are filled with pretty details…
Sturdy soles and vintage t-straps add a touch of whimsical charm to these snug-fitting booties, making them a classic staple for any bub’s wardrobe as she flits swiftly from blossom to blossom.
Materials
3.5mm (E/4) Crochet Hook
85yds [100yds] DK (8ply) Yarn – Drops Cotton Light
Tapestry Needle
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
hdc2tog – half double crochet 2 together
dc2tog – 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.
Half Double Crochet 2 Together (hdc2tog)
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.
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.
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 butterflies are worked in the round, and seamed to the front of the booties.
+ SOLE
Ch11 [13] using brown yarn and 3.50mm hook.
Rnd 1: 2 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in next 8 [10] sts, 6 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. 2 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 dc in next 6 sts. 1 hdc in next 8 [10] sts. 2 hdc in next 2 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. 1 hdc in next 2 sts. 2 hdc in next 3 sts. 1 hdc in next 5 [7] sts. 1 dc in next 3 sts. *2 dc in next st. 1 dc in next st. Repeat from the * 6 times. 1 dc in next 3 sts. 1 hdc in next 5 [7] sts. 2 hdc in next 2 sts. 1 hdc and 1 sc in next st. Sl st in 1st st of this rnd. (48 [52] sts)
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.
+ TOP OF SHOE
Rnd 1: Attach green yarn 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 47 [51] 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. (Note: If you’re creating the 6 – 12 month size, add 1 extra rnd to the original 2.)
Rnd 4 [5]: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. 1 sc in next 14 [16] sts. *1 sc2tog. 1 sc in next st. Repeat from the * 7 times. 1 sc in next 13 [15] sts. Do not sl st in 1st sc of this rnd. (41 [45] sts)
Rnd 5 [6]: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. 1 sc in 1st st, 1 sc2tog. 1 sc in next 10 [12] sts. *1 sc2tog. 1 sc in next st. Repeat from the * 5 times. 1 sc in next 10 [12] sts. 1 sc2tog. 1 sc in next st. Do not sl st in 1st sc of this rnd. (34 [38] sts)
Rnd 6 [7]: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. 1 sc in next 12 [14] sts. 2 hdc2tog, 2 dc2tog, 2 hdc2tog. 1 sc in next 10 [12] sts. Do not sl st in 1st sc of this rnd. (28 [32] sts)
Rnd 7 [8]: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. 1 sc in next 28 [32] sts. Sl st in 1st st of this rnd.
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.
+ BUTTON STRAPS
Right Bootie
Sl st into 10th st of “Rnd 7”. Ch12, 1 hdc in 6th ch from your hook. 1 hdc in the 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th ch from your hook. 1 sl st in next st.
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.
Sew 1 of your buttons exactly on the opposite side of your bootie.
Left Bootie
Sl st into 20th st of “Rnd 7”. Ch12, 1 hdc in 6th ch from your hook. 1 hdc in the 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th ch from your hook. 1 sl st in next st.
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.
Sew 1 of your buttons exactly on the opposite side of your bootie.
+ BUTTERFLY
Rnd 1: Ch2 using yellow yarn, 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st in 1st st of this rnd. (8 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch1, 2 sc in every st all around. Sl st in 1st st of this rnd. (16 sts)
Rnd 3: Attach violet yarn to 1 st from “Rnd 2”. Ch2, 5 dc in same st. Skip 1 st, sl st in next st. Skip 1 st, 5 hdc in next st. Skip 1 st, sl st in next st. Skip 1 st, 5 hdc in next st. Skip 1 st, sl st in next st. Skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, ch2 and sl st in same st.
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.
Taking your tapestry needle and some violet yarn, embroider a body/centre onto your butterfly. Then using the 2 ends of the violet yarn you were working with, create a knot towards the top of the butterfly (these are the antennas). Trim the excess yarn. Now sew 1 butterfly onto each bootie, right at the front towards the top.
Hope you all enjoy this pattern for a pair of dainty baby booties.
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Have a lovely day crocheting…
thank u all your patterns are beautiful
Muchas gracias. Bonita
Awww they are so cute! I wish I had a little one to make them for!
Best
Eleanor
So cute!!! Makes me forget it's 20 below freezing here in the states! 😉
Thank you for this adorable pattern, I really love these and they will definitely be on my list to make this year!
UNable to download the pattern for the butterfly booties – ??? expecting my great granddaughter in April and the favorite of the new Mom is butterflies – and these would be perfect and for April too !
There's something wrong with this pattern! Rnd 4 Top of shoe where it says *1sc2tog, 1sc in the next, REPEAT *7times it doesn't line up right, the stitches come to far over to the side of the shoe! Check your pattern!
Very Pretty!! Can't wait to make these.
Every time I click the link for the pattern… There is no IP address and it won't open the link 🙁
Very cute! I can't wait to make these. Thank you for your pattern.
Hello I am trying to download the butterfly baby booties but the link isn’t working. Help?
Can not down load full pattern. Need for end of March
EASY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS.. with pictures 🙂 that’s what makes any pattern fantastic. Love it. Thank you !