Materials Needed:
- Multiple colors of yarn (acrylic or cotton blend)
- Black yarn for the boot's main body
- 3mm crochet hook
- Darning needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- st: stitch
Step by step Pattern
Granny Square:
- Center (Green Color)
- Start with a magic ring.
- Ch 3 (counts as first dc), and make 2 more dc into the ring.
- Ch 2.
- Make 3 dc into the ring.
- Ch 2, repeat step 4 two more times.
- Pull the yarn ring tight, sl st into the top of the starting ch 3 to close the round.
- Fasten off and change color.
- Second Round (Pink Color)
- Make a slip knot and join the new color in any corner space.
- Ch 3, make 2 dc in the same space.
- Ch 1, 3 dc in next space, ch 2, 3 dc in the same space.
- Repeat from * to * around.
- Ch 1, sl st into the top of the starting ch 3.
- Fasten off and change color.
- Subsequent Rounds
- Repeat the instructions, joining a new color each round, making sure to place 1 ch between dc groups along the sides, and 2 ch in the corner spaces.
- Make a total of 9 rounds, ending with the same crochet instructions.
Transition to the Main Part:
- Black Yarn
- Attach black yarn in any corner.
- Ch 3, dc around, placing 3 dc in each corner space.
- For every corner stitch of subsequent rows, place 3 dc in the middle dc of the three dc corner stitches from the previous row.
- Continue with Black Yarn
- Continue the black yarn until you have completed 7 rows, changing the colors as follows:
- 8th-9th Row: Orange
- 10th-13th Row: Black
- 14th-15th Row: Yellow
- 16th-18th Row: Black.
- Continue the black yarn until you have completed 7 rows, changing the colors as follows:
- Size Adjusting
- Measure continuously, ensuring that 18 rows fit your foot. Adjust by adding more rows as needed.
Assembly:
- Sew the Bootie
- Fold the granny square as shown in the video.
- Using black yarn and a darning needle, sew the sides together based on the folding.
- Secure the folded toe area with stitches, ensuring the shape of a boot unfolds.
- Edging with Single Crochet
- Use yellow yarn to create 2 rounds of single crochet around the top edge of the boot.
- Ensure to sc evenly ensuring there is no stretching, by making two sts in larger spaces if required.
Final Touch:
- Weave in all loose ends with a darning needle.
- Trim excess yarn for a cleaner look.
Finished Product:
Once all the steps are completed, you should have a beautiful pair of crochet booties that can be worn in two different ways – as short booties or as tall, folded down booties!
Notes:
- Watch the tension and ensure you are not making stitches too tight or too loose.
- Always try the bootie on your foot while crocheting to ensure a perfect fit.
Enjoy your new crochet booties!