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Plush Baby Booties Crochet Pattern

Plush Baby Booties Crochet Pattern
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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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Bite-Sized Project

Complete in under 2 hours—quick, fun, and perfect for a little creative escape.

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Tiny Treasure

Small, sweet, and gift-worthy creations that fit perfectly in the palm of your hand with detailed charm.

About This Plush Baby Booties Crochet Pattern

This pattern guides you through crocheting ultra-soft baby booties using bulky velvet yarn. It features a detailed sole construction, a clever decrease method for the toe shape, and a high ankle cuff for warmth. The design includes ties to ensure the booties stay secure on active baby feet, finished with cute pompoms.

Plush Baby Booties Crochet Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Suitable for creating sizes between 8 and 13 cm, this project is perfect for quick gifts or keeping your own little one warm.

Why You'll Love This Plush Baby Booties Crochet Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because working with velvet yarn creates such an instant gratification project—it works up fast and hides stitch inconsistencies beautifully. The resulting fabric is cloud-like, and adding those fluffy pompoms at the end gives it such a professional, boutique-style finish that makes you feel incredibly proud of your work.

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

Switch Things Up

I found this bootie pattern to be such a delightful mix of simplicity and smart construction. The way the sole transitions into the upper part gives it a really nice, realistic shoe shape that many simple patterns lack.

If I were to make these again, I think playing with texture could be fun—perhaps using a furry yarn for the top rounds to create a 'boot cuff' look. You could also swap the pompoms for small crochet hearts or stars to match a specific nursery theme!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Making the foundation chain too loose or tight changes the sole size significantly; keep tension consistent. ✗ Skipping the center marking step on the toe leads to twisted booties; always fold and mark the exact middle. ✗ Not singeing the ends of the velvet yarn causes unraveling; use a lighter carefully on cut ends. ✗ Stuffing the pompoms too loosely makes them flop; sew them securely to the bootie structure.

Plush Baby Booties Crochet Pattern

Create the softest, coziest footwear for little ones with this delightful plush bootie pattern. Using luxurious velvet yarn, these booties feature a structured sole, a warm ankle cuff, and adorable pompoms for a touch of whimsy. The secure tie design ensures they stay put on kicking feet, making them both practical and stylish for babies.

Intermediate 2-3 Hours

Materials Needed for Plush Baby Booties Crochet Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Super Bulky/Super Chunky/14ply velvet yarn Himalaya Dolphin Baby (100g/120m) [cite: 13]
  • 02
    Or Yarn Art Dolce (100g/120m) of 2 colors [cite: 15]

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook (3.5 mm or 4 mm) [cite: 16]
  • 02
    Pompoms size 3.5-5 cm (2 pcs) [cite: 17]
  • 03
    Needle [cite: 18]
  • 04
    Scissors [cite: 18]
  • 05
    Strong sewing thread for sewing pompoms [cite: 18]
  • 06
    Lighter [cite: 19]
  • 07
    Stitch markers [cite: 19]

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— Sole :

Round 1 :

ch14. Starting on the second chain from the hook: 12 sc; 4 sc in the last chain; on the other side of the chain: 11 sc (weave in the yarn tail into the stitches); inc in the first chain (29) [cite: 31, 32, 33]

Round 2 :

12 sc, 4 inc, 11 sc, 2 inc (35) [cite: 34]

Round 3 :

Sc, inc, 9 sc, (sc, inc)*4, 12 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, sl st (42) [cite: 35]

Info :

Cut the yarn. The sole is ready. [cite: 36]

— Sides :

Info :

Change color and work in back loops: attach the yarn to the heel [cite: 37, 38]

Round 4 :

crochet around with sc in back loops (42 sc) [cite: 38]

Round 5-6 :

42 sc (42) [cite: 39]

— Front Part (Muzzle) :

Infos :

Fold the bootie in half. Then in half again. With a hook find the middle and mark it with stitch markers on both sides. And crochet this part from marker to marker. IMPORTANT: you may get a different number of stitches, I have 22sc. [cite: 41, 42, 43]

Round 7 :

Just crochet this part alternating sc and dec. I have: (sc, dec)*7, sc (15) [cite: 44, 45]

Round 8 :

ch1, crochet decreases along the inner side to the end of row (7 dec and 1sc) - you can have another number of decreases. (8) [cite: 46, 47]

Round 9 :

ch1, sc8tog. [cite: 48]

— Top of the Bootie :

Round 10-16 :

sc around (7 rounds) (25) [cite: 51]

Info :

Crochet the sole around with sl st in front loops. [cite: 52]

— Assembly & Finishing :

Pompoms :

Now sew on pompoms [cite: 54]

Ties (Make 2) :

Ch65. Singe the ends with a lighter and attach it to the booties as shown in the photo, using a hook, threading through 1 stitch and tying it on a bow on the heel. [cite: 55, 56]

Assembly Instructions

  • Identify the center of the bootie by folding it twice to ensure the toe decreases are centered. [cite: 41, 42]
  • Sew the pompoms securely to the front or side of the booties using strong sewing thread. [cite: 18, 54]
  • Make the ties by chaining 65, then use a lighter to carefully singe the ends to prevent the velvet yarn from fraying. [cite: 56]
  • Attach the ties by threading them through a stitch near the ankle using a hook and tying them in a bow at the back heel. [cite: 56]

Important Notes

  • 💡The size of the booties depends on crochet density and hook size; a 3.5mm hook usually yields a 10cm sole. [cite: 8, 10]
  • 💡Do not use a foundation chain of less than 10 or more than 18 chains for this pattern. [cite: 9]
  • 💡When working the muzzle, rely on markers to define the area; your specific stitch count may vary slightly from the pattern's 22sc. [cite: 43]
  • 💡Velvet yarn sheds easily; always singe cut ends with a lighter for durability. [cite: 56]

These plush velvet booties are a bundle of joy to make and give! 🧸 Soft, squishy, and finished with whimsical pompoms, they keep tiny toes warm in style. A quick, satisfying project that results in a beautiful keepsake. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will these booties be?

Using a 3.5mm hook and a chain of 14, the sole measures approximately 10 cm. The pattern generally fits sizes 8 to 13 cm depending on your tension and chain length. [cite: 7, 10]

Can I adjust the size?

Yes, the size depends on the number of chains in the foundation (keep it between 10 and 18) and your hook size. [cite: 8, 9]

What type of yarn should I use?

The pattern is designed for Super Bulky/14ply velvet yarn like Himalaya Dolphin Baby or YarnArt Dolce. [cite: 13, 15]

How do I stop the yarn from shedding?

Velvet/chenille yarn can fray at the ends. It is recommended to use a lighter to briefly singe the ends to seal them. [cite: 56]