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Bunny Booties Pattern

Bunny Booties Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Casual Chic

Relaxed style with a modern twist, perfect for everyday wear while maintaining that handcrafted uniqueness.

About This Bunny Booties Pattern

This pattern guides you through crocheting adorable bunny-themed baby booties with a fitted sole, neat sidepiece, shaped toe and little folded ears. It includes two size options (9/10 cm and 11/12 cm) and clear photo steps to help you through each stage. Special techniques like back post and front post double crochet are used for a textured upper edge that holds the ears securely. The finished booties are soft, wearable, and customizable by color.

Bunny Booties Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will find full materials and abbreviations, precise stitch counts for each size, and photo references for tricky steps. A short assembly section shows how to attach ears and weave shoelaces for a perfect finish.

Why You'll Love This Bunny Booties Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines practical construction with whimsical details — the little bunny ears make these booties irresistibly cute. I enjoy how the textured upper part secures the ears while still remaining soft and comfortable for a baby. The pattern includes clear stitch counts for multiple sizes, so I can quickly make several pairs that fit well. Working alternated front and back post stitches gives a professional, structured edge that I find very satisfying. It is a delightful project that finishes quickly and makes a heartfelt handmade gift.

Bunny Booties Pattern step 1 - construction progress Bunny Booties Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Bunny Booties Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Bunny Booties Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love to customize these booties by changing yarn color to create different looks; try soft pastels for baby shower gifts or bold colors for a fun statement.

To make the booties larger or smaller simply change yarn weight and hook size; bulky yarn with a larger hook gives you a chunky, cozy pair while thread-weight yarn makes tiny mini booties.

I often add embroidered details like a tiny nose or whiskers on the toe for a more characterful bunny face; use embroidery floss or a contrasting yarn for subtle detail.

If you want a more secure sole, consider adding a small piece of leather or felt glued and stitched to the bottom for added durability and grip.

Swap the folded ear shape for rounder ears by altering the ear rounds or by adding an inner felt layer for structure and color contrast.

Experiment with the upper edge by using a picot, scallop or ribbed border instead of alternating fpdc/bpdc to give a different decorative finish.

I sometimes make matching accessories like a tiny hat or mitts using the same yarn to create a coordinated gift set; use the same stitch patterns to keep the set cohesive.

For a slipper-style bootie, skip the shoelaces and extend the upper part to form a taller cuff that stays on without ties; you can also add a snap for adjustable fit.

I like to add non-slip dots to the sole if the baby is starting to stand; puff paint or small stitched dots work well and increase safety when walking begins.

Finally, try mixing two yarn textures (cotton body with a fluffy wool cuff) for a unique tactile contrast that looks and feels special.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not checking gauge before starting will change the final size and fit; always make a gauge swatch and adjust hook size to match the stated gauge. ✗ Skipping stitch markers on the beginning of rounds can cause you to lose track of rounds and miscount stitches; place a marker at the BOR and move it each round to stay accurate. ✗ Inserting the hook incorrectly for the sidepiece (into the post instead of the stitch or vice versa) will create uneven edges; follow the instruction to insert under the post of dc and check your work against the photos. ✗ Forgetting to count stitches when following the size-specific numbers will lead to uneven shaping; count at the end of each round and use the provided total stitch counts as confirmation. ✗ Not securing and sewing the ear backs to the fpdc and bpdc may let ears fall forward; tack the back of the ears to the stated posts as shown in the assembly photos for stability.

Bunny Booties Pattern

Create a pair of charming bunny booties for babies with this detailed intermediate crochet pattern. You will follow clear step-by-step instructions, photographs, and helpful tips to make snug, wearable booties with cute ears. The pattern includes sizes for 0-3, 3-6, 6-9 and 9-12 months and options for 9/10 cm and 11/12 cm versions. Perfect for gifting or dressing up a little one with handmade charm.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Bunny Booties Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Vita Cotton Lily 100% mercerized cotton, 1.75oz (50g) / 137 yds (125 m)
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    Sizes 9/10 cm - 1 hank of main yarn
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    Sizes 11/12 cm - 1.5 hanks of main yarn
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    Suggested substitute yarns: Scheepjes Catona, Schachenmayr Catania, Patons Grace
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    Shoelaces: 55 cm (I use macrame cord 100% polyester 3-4 mm)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook C/2 or B/1 (2.5 mm or 2.0 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
  • 02
    Scissors
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    Tapestry needle or smaller crochet hook for sewing
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    Shoelaces 55 cm (macrame cord 100% polyester 3-4 mm)
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    Stitch markers (to mark BOR and important points)
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    Measuring tape to check foot length and gauge

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— Materials & Gauge :

Info :

Yarn Vita cotton Lily 100% mercerized cotton, 1.75oz(50g)/137 yds(125m). Sizes 9/10cm – 1 hank. Sizes 11/12cm – 1.5 hank. Suggested substitute yarn Scheepjes Catona, Schachenmayr Catania, Patons Grace. Crochet hook C/2 or B/1 (2.5mm or 2mm), OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE. Scissors. Tapestry needle or smaller crochet hook. Shoelaces 55 cm (I use macrame cord 100% polyester 3-4mm). Gauge 26 dc x 13 rows = 4"(10cm). TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE!

— Size & Stitch Counts :

Infos :

Number of stitches is provided below according to the size as follows: 0-3 months / 3-6 months / 6-9 months / 9-12 months. ch 19 / 22 / 25 / 28. 0-3 months – foot length approx 3.5”(9 cm). 3-6 months – foot length approx 3.9”(10 cm). 6-9 months – foot length approx 4.3”(11 cm). 9-12 months – foot length approx 4.7”(12 cm). Measure the baby’s foot for better fit.

— Sole :

Round 1 :

Ch 19/22/25/28. 2dc in the 4th st from the hook, dc in next 14/17/20/23 sts, 6dc in the last st, cont to work along the opposite side of the chain, dc in next 14/17/20/23 sts, 3dc in the last st (pic.3). Finish with sl st in ch (pic.4). (40/46/52/58 sts).

Round 2 :

ch1 (do not count as st), 2sc in the same st, sc in next st, 2sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 7/10/13/16 sts, 2dc in each of next 6 st, dc in next 7/10/13/16 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 5 sts, 2sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in the last st. Finish with sl st in 1st sc (pic.6). (50/56/62/68 sts).

Round 3 :

ch3 (counts as 1 dc), dc in the same st, [dc in next st, 2dc in next st] 2 times], dc in next 14/17/20/23 sts, [2dc in next st, dc in next st] 6 times], dc in next 14/17/20/23 sts, 2dc in next st, [dc in next st, 2dc in next st] 2 times]. Finish with sl st in ch. (pic.7). (62/68/74/80 sts). Do not cut yarn. The sole is ready.

— Sidepiece :

Round 1 :

Cont to work with RS facing you, sc, inserting the hook not in the st but under the post of dc of the previous rnd of the sole. RS is inside the bootie. Work as follows: ch1 (do not counts as st), sc in next 62/68/74/80 post of dc. Finish with sl st in 1st sc. (62/68/74/80 sts)

Round 2 :

ch2 (do not counts as st), dc in next 62/68/74/80 sts. Finish with sl st in 1st dc. (62/68/74/80 sts)

Round 3-4 :

ch1 (do not counts as st), sc in every sts. Finish with sl st in 1st sc. (62/68/74/80 sts). Fasten off and cut yarn. The sidepiece is ready. *If the baby's foot is roly poly or has a high arches, I recommend repeat round 3 1-2 more times to make higher sidepiece.

— Toe (sizes 9/10 cm) :

Info :

Toe worked back and forth in rows, shaping with decreases.

Row 1(WS) :

Join yarn at 16th/17th st from the BOR, ch2, dc in next st, [dc2tog 15/17/ times].

Row 2(RS) :

ch2, turn, dc in next st, [dc2tog 7/8/ times].

Row 3(WS) :

ch 2, turn, dc7tog/ dc8tog. Do not cut yarn. Toe is ready.

— Toe (sizes 11/12 cm) :

Row 1(WS) :

Join yarn at 18th/19th st from the BOR, ch2, dc in next st, [dc2tog 19/21 times].

Row 2(RS) :

ch1, turn, sc in each of next 20/22 sts.

Row 3(WS) :

ch2, turn, dc in next st, [dc2tog 9/10 times].

Row 4(RS) :

ch 2, turn, dc9tog/ dc10tog. Do not cut yarn. Toe is ready.

— The upper part (sizes 9/10 cm) :

Round 1 :

Continue to work with wrong rounds. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), dc 6 in horizontal sts of the toe (pic. 26). Works DC's along the whole length until we reach the opposite side toe, dc 5 in horizontal sts of the toe (pic. 28). Finish with sl st post ch. (42/44 sts).

Round 2-4 :

Work all next rnds alternating bpdc and fpdc. Ch2, *bpdc in next st, fpdc in next st; rep from *, round ending with bpdc. (42/44 sts). Finish with sl st post ch. Fasten off, cut yarn, weave in all tails.

— The upper part (sizes 11/12 cm) :

Round 1 :

Continue to work with wrong rounds. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), turn, dc 6 in horizontal sts of the toe (pic. 33). Works DC's along the whole length until we reach the opposite side toe, dc 7 in horizontal sts of the toe (pic. 35). Finish with sl st post ch. (48/50 sts).

Round 2-5 :

Work all next rnds alternating bpdc and fpdc. Ch2, *bpdc in next st, fpdc in next st; rep from *, round ending with bpdc. (48/50 sts). Finish with sl st post ch. Fasten off, cut yarn, weave in all tails.

— Ears (Make 4) :

Info :

Ears are worked in a continuous spiral. Do not join in the rnd, just work sc in the next st. Place marker or use contrasting color yarn to mark BOR.

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

[inc, sc 2] * 2 (8)

Round 3 :

[inc, sc 3] * 2 (10)

Round 4 :

[inc, sc 4] * 2 (12)

Round 5 :

[inc, sc 5] * 2 (14)

Round 6 :

[inc, sc 6] * 2 (16)

Round 7 :

[inc, sc 7] * 2 (18)

Round 8 :

[inc, sc 8] * 2 (20)

Round 9-18 :

sc 20, 10 rounds (20)

Info :

Fold the ear in half and sc 9 sts along the edge, by connecting opposite sts. Now fold the ear in half again and sew as shown in the pic. 42. Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.

— Assembly :

Info :

Sizes 9/10 cm: Sew the ears to the sts indicated in the pic. 44. To prevent the ears from falling forward, sew the back of the ears to the fpdc and bpdc as shown in the pic. 47-48.

Info :

Sizes 11/12 cm: Sew the ears to the sts indicated in the pic. 50. To prevent the ears from falling forward, sew the back of the ears to the fpdc and bpdc as shown in the pic. 53-54.

Info :

Using a crochet hook, insert the shoelaces into the last rnd, weaving the shoelaces around the upper part.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the ears to the sts indicated in the pic. 44 for sizes 9/10 cm, matching the photo reference to ensure symmetrical placement.
  • To prevent the ears from falling forward, sew the back of the ears to the fpdc and bpdc posts as shown in pictures 47-48 (and 53-54 for sizes 11/12 cm).
  • Insert shoelaces into the last round using a crochet hook and weave them around the upper part to create a secure tie and decorative finish.
  • For sizes 11/12 cm sew the ears to the sts indicated in the pic. 50 and secure the ear backs to the fpdc and bpdc posts as in the photo tutorial.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the BOR and key points; this helps you keep track of rounds and stitch counts.
  • 💡Measure the baby’s foot and compare to the provided approximate foot lengths to choose the best size for a proper fit.
  • 💡Work with consistent tension and check your gauge before starting; changing hook size may be necessary to match the stated gauge.

These sweet Bunny Booties are a delightful handmade gift that combines cozy fit with playful bunny ears. Perfect for baby showers or a special newborn present, the booties are customizable by color and yarn for a unique touch. Make a matching set or a few pairs to keep on hand for small, thoughtful gifts. 🐰🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The pattern provides sizes and approximate foot lengths: 0-3 months approx 3.5" (9 cm), 3-6 months approx 3.9" (10 cm), 6-9 months approx 4.3" (11 cm), 9-12 months approx 4.7" (12 cm).

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can substitute yarn, but the final size will change; make a gauge swatch and adjust hook size to achieve the stated gauge (26 dc x 13 rows = 4"/10 cm).

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and uses stitches like bpdc and fpdc as well as shaping in rows and rounds, so basic crochet experience and familiarity with post stitches is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary by experience level and the number of pairs you make.