Sailor Baby Booties Crochet Pattern
One of my fondest memories as a child was when I would pull out a large suitcase from underneath my bed. Inside this suitcase was a mountain of the most amazing dress-ups (mainly handmade), which constantly fed my ever evolving imagination… There was princess dresses, a doctor’s coat, scrubs and stethoscope, cowboy hats and of course a sailors outfit among many others.
Till this day I still enjoy dressing up for parties, and especially crocheting projects with a quirky theme, such as these tiny sailor booties!
Materials
3.5mm (E/4) Crochet Hook
80yds [100yds] DK Yarn (8ply) – Drops “Cotton Light” (114yds/50g)
— Dark Red/17 (1 [1] skeins)
— Blue Bonnet/33 (1 [1] skeins)
— White/02 (1 [1] skeins)
Tapestry Needle; 2 Buttons (0.5″/1.5cm)
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
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.
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 sailor wheels are worked in the round, and sewn to the front of the booties.
+ SOLE
Ch11 [13] using “Blue Bonnet” 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 (Blue Bonnet) 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. Sl st in 1st sc of this rnd.
Rnd [2]: Ch1, 1 sc in the same st. 1 sc in every st all around. Sl st in 1st sc of this rnd.
Rnd 2 [3]: Change yarn color to “White”. Ch1, 1 sc in the same st. 1 sc in every st all around. Sl st in 1st sc of this rnd.
Rnd 3 [4]: Change yarn color to “Blue Bonnet”. 1 sc in the same st. 1 sc in every st all around. Sl st in 1st sc of this rnd.
Rnd 4 [5]: Change yarn color to “White”. Ch1, 1 sc in the same st. 1 sc in next 12 [14] sts. *1 sc2tog. 1 sc in next st. Repeat from the * 7 times. 1 sc in next 12 [14] sts. Sl st in 1st st of this rnd. (39 [43] sts)
Rnd 5 [6]: Change yarn color to “Blue Bonnet”. Ch1, 1 sc in the same 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. Sl st in 1st st of this rnd. (32 [36] sts)
Rnd 6 [7]: Change yarn color to “White”. Ch1, 1 sc in the same st. 1 sc in next 13 [15] sts. 2 hdc2tog. 1 sc in next 14 [16] sts. Sl st in 1st st of this rnd. (30 [34] sts)
Rnd 7 [8]: Change yarn color to “Blue Bonnet”. Ch1, 1 sc in the same st. 1 sc in every st all around. Sl st in 1 st st of this rnd. Fasten off, and weave in loose ends
+ SHIPS WHEEL
Ch2 using “Dark Red” yarn and 3mm hook.
Rnd 1: 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st in 1st st of this rnd. (8 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch4 (1st and 2nd ch counts as first dc). *1 dc in next st, ch2. Repeat from the * 7 times. Join with sl st in 2nd ch of ‘ch4’.
Rnd 3: Ch3, sl st in same st. *2 sc in ‘ch2’ space, sl st in dc, ch3, sl st in same dc. Repeat from the * 7 times. 2 sc in ‘ch2’ space. Sl st in 1st st of this rnd.
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.
Taking the tapestry needle, sew a “Ships Wheel” onto the front of each bootie.
Hope you all enjoy this pattern for a pair of nautical baby booties.
Be sure to use the tag #hopefulhoneyhive on Instagram to show me your version of my design!
Have a lovely day crocheting…
Thank you, Olivia! These are adorable 🙂 Sharing…
I love this, Olivia! I wasn't looking for a nautical theme for my current baby shower gift list, but I'm thinking a few very specific and simple modifications could easily make your pattern fit this one's theme…I will definitely let you know and link back to your pattern if I can make it work. And if not this time, I've bookmarked this pattern for the next round of baby showers. Booties are always welcome. 🙂
Thanks for the inspiration!
Love your patterns