Animal Baby Booties

Designed by Rachel Choi Choose from 3 different sizes...

Then choose any of the 5 animals or crochet them all!

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SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZES Small booties (0 3 months): 3 1/4 (8 cm) long, 2 (5 cm) wide Medium booties (3 6 months): 4 (10 cm) long, 2 1/4 (5.5 cm) wide Large booties (6 12 months): 4 3/4 (12 cm) long, 2 1/2 (6.5 cm) wide Note: For best fit, measure the length of the baby's foot and choose the size that is the closest, as foot size many vary regardless of age. Slippers should stretch and fit feet that are slightly larger in measurement. MATERIALS Medium Weight Yarn Approximately 50 yards of main color for each pair for booties Small amount of contrasting colors Crochet hook US H (5.00 mm) Stitch marker (or safety pin, or scrap of contrasting yarn) Yarn needle GAUGE Note: Measure gauge from front loops of swatch made. Small booties: rounds 1 4 in pattern measures 3 1/4 long and 2 wide Medium booties: rounds 1 5 in pattern measures 4 long and 2 1/4 wide Large booties: rounds 1 6 in pattern measures 4 3/4 long and 2 1/2 wide

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STITCHES AND ABBREVIATIONS USED Ch (chain) Dc (double crochet) Exsc (extended single crochet) Hdc (half double crochet) Sc (single crochet) Sc2tog (insert hook into front loops only of next 2 stitches, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook, yarn over, pull through final 2 loops on hook, counts as 1 single crochet) Note: this is not a conventional sc2tog. See Additional References section at end of pattern for a tutorial if needed. Sc3tog (insert hook into front loops only of next 3 stitches, yarn over, pull through 3 loops on hook, yarn over, pull through final 2 loops on hook, counts as 1 single crochet) Note: this is not a conventional sc3tog. Sl st (slip stitch) Note: the following pattern is worked seamlessly in the round like a spiral. Use a stitch marker to keep track of where one round ends and the next begins.

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SMALL BOOTIE (make 2)

Round 1 (right side): with main color, ch 7, 3 sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 5 ch, turn to work in remaining loops on opposite side of chain, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 5 ch, place marker: 16 sc Note: If needed, see Additional References Section at end of pattern for tutorial on working in remaining loops on opposite side of chain. Round 2: *2 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in next 5 sc, repeat from * 1 more time: 22 sc Round 3: *(2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) 3 times, sc in next 5 sc, repeat from * 1 more time: 28 sc Round 4: *(2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) 3 times, sc in next 5 sc, repeat from * 1 more time: 34 sc Round 5: working back loops only, sc in each sc around: 34 sc Round 6: working in both loops, sc in each sc around: 34 sc Round 7: (sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc) 3 times, sc in next 22 sc: 31 sc Round 8: (sc2tog, sc in next sc) 3 times, sc in next 22 sc: 28 sc Round 9: sc2tog 7 times, sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog 4 times: 17 sc Round 10: hdc in each sc around: 17 hdc Round 11: hdc in each hdc around: 17 hdc Round 12: hdc in each hdc around, sc in next hdc, sl st in next hdc: 17 hdc Finish off. TIE (optional) Row 1: with main color, ch 40 or a chain as long as your desired tie: 40 ch Finish off. Weave chain between the half double crochet stitches on round 10 of bootie the first round of half double crochet stitches at base of ankle.

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MEDIUM BOOTIE (make 2)

Round 1 (right side): with main color, ch 10, 3 sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 8 ch, turn to work in remaining loops on opposite side of chain, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 8 ch, place marker: 22 sc Note: If needed, see Additional References Section at end of pattern for tutorial on working in remaining loops on opposite side of chain. Round 2: *2 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in next 8 sc, repeat from * 1 more time: 28 sc Round 3: *(2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) 3 times, sc in next 8 sc, repeat from * 1 more time: 34 sc Round 4: *(2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) 3 times, sc in next 8 sc, repeat from * 1 more time: 40 sc Round 5: *(2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc) 3 times, sc in next 8 sc, repeat from * 1 more time: 46 sc Round 6: working back loops only, sc in each sc around: 46 sc Round 7: working in both loops, sc in each sc around: 46 sc Round 8: (sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc) 3 times, sc in next 31 sc: 43 sc Round 9: (sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc) 3 times, sc in next 31 sc: 40 sc Round 10: (sc2tog, sc in next sc) 3 times, sc in next 31 sc: 37 sc Round 11: sc2tog 9 times, sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog 6 times: 22 sc Round 12: sc3tog, sc in next 19 sc: 20 sc Round 13: hdc in each sc around: 20 hdc Round 14 - 15: hdc in each hdc around: 20 hdc Round 16: hdc in each hdc around, sc in next hdc, sl st in next hdc: 20 hdc Finish off. TIE (optional) Row 1: with main color, ch 45 or a chain as long as your desired tie: 45 ch Finish off. Weave chain between the half double crochet stitches on round 13 of bootie the first round of half double crochet stitches at base of ankle.

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LARGE BOOTIE (make 2)

Round 1 (right side): with main color, ch 11, 3 sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 9 ch, turn to work in remaining loops on opposite side of chain, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 9 ch, place marker: 24 sc Note: If needed, see Additional References Section at end of pattern for tutorial on working in remaining loops on opposite side of chain. Round 2: *2 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in next 9 sc, repeat from * 1 more time: 30 sc Round 3: *(2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) 3 times, sc in next 9 sc, repeat from * 1 more time: 36 sc Round 4: *(2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) 3 times, sc in next 9 sc, repeat from * 1 more time: 42 sc Round 5: *(2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc) 3 times, sc in next 9 sc, repeat from * 1 more time: 48 sc Round 6: *(2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc) 3 times, sc in next 9 sc, repeat from * 1 more time: 54 sc Round 7: working back loops only, sc in each sc around: 54 sc Round 8: working in both loops, sc in each sc around: 54 sc Round 9: (sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc) 3 times, sc in next 36 sc: 51 sc Round 10: (sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc) 3 times, sc in next 36 sc: 48 sc Round 11: (sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc) 3 times, sc in next 36 sc: 45 sc Round 12: (sc2tog, sc in next sc) 3 times, sc in next 36 sc: 42 sc Round 13: sc2tog 10 times, sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog 7 times: 25 sc Round 14: sc3tog, sc in next 22 sc: 23 sc Round 15: hdc in each sc around: 23 hdc Round 16 - 18: hdc in each hdc around: 23 hdc Round 19: hdc in each hdc around, sc in next hdc, sl st in next hdc: 23 hdc Finish off. TIE (optional) Row 1: with main color, ch 50 or a chain as long as your desired tie: 50 ch
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Finish off. Weave chain between the half double crochet stitches on round 15 of bootie the first round of half double crochet stitches at base of ankle.

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BEAR
Note: Choose the ear size that corresponds to the bootie size made.

SMALL EAR (make 2 per bootie) Row 1 (right side): with main color, ch 3, 5 hdc in third ch from hook: 5 hdc Finish off, leaving a long end for sewing. MEDIUM EAR (make 2 per bootie) Row 1: with main color, ch 3, 5 hdc in third ch from hook: 5 hdc Row 2 (right side): ch 1, turn, sc in each hdc across: 5 sc Finish off, leaving a long end for sewing. LARGE EAR (make 2 per bootie) Row 1: with main color, ch 3, 6 dc in third ch from hook: 6 dc Row 2 (right side): ch 1, turn, sc in each dc across: 6 sc Finish off, leaving a long end for sewing. ASSEMBLY With a yarn needle, sew one ear to each side of the bootie using photo as a guide. Embroider eyes, nose and mouth with black yarn.
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BUNNY RABBIT
Note: Choose the ear size that corresponds to the bootie size made.

SMALL EAR (make 2 per bootie) Round 1 (right side): with contrasting color (pink in photo), ch 4, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, turn to work in remaining loops on opposite side of chain, sc in each ch across, changing to main color on last sc made, place marker: 6 sc Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around: 12 sc Round 3: sc2tog 6 times: 6 sc Finish off, leaving a long end for sewing. Weave back of ear shut with a yarn needle. MEDIUM EAR (make 2 per bootie) Round 1 (right side): with contrasting color (pink in photo), ch 5, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, turn to work in remaining loops on opposite side of chain, sc in each ch across, changing to main color on last sc made, place marker: 8 sc Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around: 16 sc Round 3: sc2tog 8 times: 8 sc Finish off, leaving a long end for sewing. Weave back of ear shut with a yarn
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needle. LARGE EAR (make 2 per bootie) Round 1 (right side): with contrasting color (pink in photo), ch 6, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, turn to work in remaining loops on opposite side of chain, sc in each ch across, changing to main color on last sc made, place marker: 10 sc Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around: 20 sc Round 3: sc2tog 10 times: 10 sc Finish off, leaving a long end for sewing. Weave back of ear shut with a yarn needle. ASSEMBLY With a yarn needle, sew one ear to each side of the bootie using photo as a guide. Embroider eyes and mouth with black yarn and nose with pink yarn.

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CAT
Note: Choose the ear size that corresponds to the bootie size made.

SMALL EAR (make 2 per bootie) Row 1 (right side): with main color, ch 3, sc in second ch from hook and in next ch: 2 sc Row 2: turn, skip first sc, sc in next sc: 1 sc Finish off, leaving a long end for sewing. MEDIUM EAR (make 2 per bootie) Row 1 (right side): with main color, ch 4, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across: 3 sc Row 2: turn, skip first sc, sc in next 2 sc: 2 sc Row 3: turn, skip first sc, sc in next sc: 1 sc Finish off, leaving a long end for sewing. LARGE EAR (make 2 per bootie) Row 1 (right side): with main color, ch 5, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across: 4 sc
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Row 2: turn, skip first sc, sc in next 3 sc: 3 sc Row 3: turn, skip first sc, sc in next 2 sc: 2 sc Row 4: turn, skip first sc, sc in next sc: 1 sc Finish off, leaving a long end for sewing. ASSEMBLY With a yarn needle, sew one ear to each side of the bootie using photo as a guide. Embroider eyes, nose and whiskers with black yarn.

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DOG
Note: Choose the ear size that corresponds to the bootie size made.

SMALL EAR (make 2 per bootie) Row 1 (right side): with contrasting color (dark brown in photo), ch 3, sc in second ch from hook and in next ch: 2 sc Row 2: ch 1, turn, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc: 3 sc Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next sc: 2 sc Finish off, leaving a long end for sewing. MEDIUM EAR (make 2 per bootie) Row 1: with contrasting color (dark brown in photo), ch 3, sc in second ch from hook and in next ch: 2 sc Row 2 (right side): ch 1, turn, 2 sc in each sc across: 4 sc Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across: 4 sc Row 4: ch 1, turn, sc2tog 2 times: 2 sc Finish off, leaving a long end for sewing. LARGE EAR (make 2 per bootie) Row 1 (right side): with contrasting color (dark brown in photo), ch 3, sc in
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second ch from hook and in next ch: 2 sc Row 2: ch 1, turn, 2 sc in each sc across: 4 sc Row 3 - 4: ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across: 4 sc Row 5: ch 1, turn, sc2tog 2 times: 2 sc Finish off, leaving a long end for sewing. ASSEMBLY With a yarn needle, sew one ear to each side of the bootie using photo as a guide. Embroider eyes, nose and mouth with black yarn.

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MOUSE
Note: Choose the ear size that corresponds to the bootie size made.

SMALL EAR (make 2 per bootie) Round 1 (right side): with contrasting color (pink in photo), ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook, changing to main color in last sc made, place marker: 6 sc Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around: 12 sc Round 3: sc2tog 6 times: 6 sc Finish off, leaving a long end for sewing. Weave back of ear shut with a yarn needle. MEDIUM EAR (make 2 per bootie) Round 1 (right side): with contrasting color (pink in photo), ch 2, 7 exsc in second ch from hook, changing to main color in last exsc made, place marker: 7 exsc Round 2: 2 sc in each exsc around: 14 sc Round 3: sc2tog 7 times: 7 sc Finish off, leaving a long end for sewing. Weave back of ear shut with a yarn needle. LARGE EAR (make 2 per bootie)
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Round 1 (right side): with contrasting color (pink in photo), ch 3, 8 hdc in third ch from hook, changing to main color in last hdc made, place marker: 8 hdc Round 2: 2 sc in each hdc around: 16 sc Round 3: sc2tog 8 times: 8 sc Finish off, leaving a long end for sewing. Weave back of ear shut with a yarn needle. ASSEMBLY With a yarn needle, sew one ear to each side of the bootie using photo as a guide. Embroider eyes and whiskers with black yarn and nose with pink yarn.

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ADDITIONAL REFERENCES
How to Read Crochet Patterns http://www.crochetspot.com/how-to-readcrochet-patterns/ How to Finish Off and Weave in Ends http://www.crochetspot.com/finishoff-and-weave-in-ends-in-crochet/ What is a Gauge http://www.crochetspot.com/what-the-heck-is-a-gauge/ Right Side and Wrong Side http://www.crochetspot.com/right-side-andwrong-side-in-crochet/ Front, Back or Both Loops http://www.crochetspot.com/crochet-in-frontback-or-both-loops/ How to Crochet on Opposite Side of Chain http://www.crochetspot.com/how-to-crochet-on-opposite-side-of-chain How to Change Colors http://www.crochetspot.com/how-to-change-colorsin-crochet/ All About Stitch Markers http://www.crochetspot.com/all-about-stitchmarkers-in-crochet/ How to Crochet: Chain (ch) http://www.crochetspot.com/how-to-crochetchain-ch/ How to Crochet: Double Crochet Stitches (dc) http://www.crochetspot.com/how-to-crochet-double-crochet-stitches-dc/ How to Crochet: Half Double Crochet Stitches (hdc) http://www.crochetspot.com/how-to-crochet-half-double-crochet-stitcheshdc/ How to Crochet: Slip Stitches (sl st) http://www.crochetspot.com/how-tocrochet-slip-stitches-sl-st/ How to Crochet: Single Crochet (sc) http://www.crochetspot.com/how-tocrochet-single-crochet-stitches-sc/ How to Crochet: Single Crochet Decrease (sc2tog) http://www.crochetspot.com/how-to-crochet-single-crochet-decrease/ If you need help with this pattern or any other Crochet Spot pattern, feel free to ask a question at http://www.crochetspot.com/ask-a-question/ For more patterns visit http://www.crochetspot.com/store

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