Crochet textured baby-toddler boots
These cute little boots are crochet with medium worsted weight yarn (2 strands together) or using bulky yarn to create a nice thick sturdy boot. Very cute, warm and the front post double crochet really gives it a great texture! Sizes range from newborn to toddler, just change your hook size! I would recommend for toddler sizes to put some puffy paint on the bottoms or spray with a clear plasti-dip to prevent slipping. Enjoy the free pattern below!
Abbreviations:
Ch- chain
st- stitch
sl st- slip stitch
hdc- half double crochet
sc- single crochet
blo- back loops only
sc2tog- single crochet 2 together
hdc2tog- half double crochet 2 together
Sizing:
D hook- toe to heel measures 4 inches (0-6 months)
E hook- toe to heel measures 4 1/4 inches (6 months)
F hook- toe to heel measures 4.5 inches (12-18 months)
G hook- toe to heel measures 4 3/4 inches (18 months)
H hook- toe to heel measures 5 inches (18-24 months)
I/J hook- toe to heel measures 5 1/4-1/2 inches (24 months)
K hook- toe to heel measures 5 3/4 inches (2 years)
L hook (8mm)- toe to heel measures 6 inches (2-3 years)
M hook (9mm)- toe to heel measures 6 3/4 inches (3-4 years)
Materials:
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Medium worsted weight yarn, you will work 2 strands together (the boots soles were measured while using Red Heart Super Saver yarn). Bulky weight yarn will work also.
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Blunt needle
The Pattern:
Ch 10
Row 1: Sc in second ch from the hook, sc in next 7 sts, 5 sc in end st, continuing down the other side sc 8, sl to join (21).
Row 2: Ch 2, sc 8, 2 hdc in next 5 sts, sc next 7 sts, 2 sc in last st, sl st loosely to join (27).
Row 3: Ch 2, sc next 9 sts, hdc next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc, sc next 10 sts, sl st loosely to join (33).
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in the 3rd loop only (right behind second loop) around, sl st to join (33).
Row 5: Ch 1, sc 8, hdc2tog 8 times, sc 9, sl st to join (25).
Row 6: Ch 1, sc 8, hdc2tog 5 times, sc 7, sl st to join (20).
Row 7: Ch 1, sc 6, hdc2tog 4 times, sc 6, sl st to join (16).
Row 8: Ch 2 (counts as dc), dc around, sl st to join (16).
Row 9: Ch 2, *fpdc, sc,* repeat from * around ending with sc, sl st to join (16).
Rows 10-14: *fpdc in previous row’s fpdc, sc,* repeat from * around ending with sc, sl st to join. Fasten off on last row and weave in end.
You’re done! Great job!
I don’t understand row 4. Sc in 3rd loop only?? What loop? What does this mean?
The third loop is directly behind the back loop. There are some video tutorials on this on youtube. I’m currently making more videos to better explain stitch techniques. If you can’t quite get it you can also just do the back loops only for that row and they will still take shape and look good. Hope this helps!