Crochet Baby Booties Monday, September 17, 2012

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Presenting my second crochet project.

Crochet Baby Booties

As promise, here's how to do it.

You will need:

Acrylic yarn of your choice of color

Hook (5/10)

Abbreviations:

ch - chain
dc - double crochet
sl st - slip stitch
sp – space

yo - yarn over

Special Stitches

dc2tog – *Yo, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook* x 2, yo, pull through all 3 loops on hook.

hdc2tog – *Yo, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop* x 2, yo, pull through all 5 loops on hook.

Sole of shoe

Rnd 1. Ch 11, hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next 8 ch, 3hdc in last ch
Working along opposite side of row just worked, hdc in next 8ch, 2 hdc in last ch, al st into 1st hdc ( 22 sts)

Rnd 2. Ch 2 (counts as a st here and throughout) hdc in same st as joining hdc in next 8 sts, 2 hdc next  3st, hdc in next 8 sts, 2 hdc in each of next 3, hdc to last 2 st, 2 hdc in each, sl st to top of ch2 

Rnd 3. Ch 2, hdc in same st as joining, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 8 sts, 2hdc in each of next 6sts, hdc in next sts, 2hdc in each of last 2 sts, sl st to ch2 

Upper Shoe

Rnd 4. Ch 2, hdc in each st around, sl st to ch-2  

Rnd 5. Ch 2, hdc in next 10 sts, dc2tog 8 times, hdc in remaining sts, sl st to ch2

Rnd6: ch2, hdc in next 10 sts, hdc2tog, 5 times, hdc in last remaining sts sl st to ch2

Fasten off and weave in ends

For the 5-Petal Flower

Rnd 1: Ch 5, join into a ring w/sl st in 1st ch.

Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 9dc in ring, join to top of ch w/sl st -- 10 sts.

Rnd 3: **Ch 2, work 3dc in next st, ch 2, sl st in next st

**do this five times. 

Fasten off.

Using a yarn needle, stitch these flowers to the booties.

You can add embellishments by putting buttons or pearls at the center of the flower.

That easy! If you want it but can't make it, we have available pairs HERE.

Have a Crafty Day!