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You may be considering making some baby booties as an adorable gift for new parents or as something cute for your own baby to wear. Crocheting baby booties may seem a little daunting, but they are actually quite easy if you understand some basic crochet stitches and techniques . If you have never crocheted before or if it has been a while, then you may want to refresh your crochet skills first.
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Choose your yarn. A soft, lightweight yarn is best for baby booties, such as a #1 super fine or #2 fine yarn. [1] X Research source You can find these yarn ratings on the yarn wrapper.
- Most craft stores carry special types of yarn for knitting baby projects such as blankets and booties.
- Select the yarn type and color that will fit your vision for the booties and that will make the booties feel nice and soft as well.
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Get the right sized hook. You will need a size G-6 (4 mm) hook to make these booties. The hook size is usually on the hook handle, but you can also get a hook sizer to check your hook size if you are unsure.Advertisement
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Check your gauge. Gauge refers to the number of stitches that is required to make a certain type of yarn reach a specific measurement. The gauge also relies on the needle size. Gauge is important to make sure that the garment you create will be the right size. [2] X Research source
- The combination of yarn and hook should yield a half double chain of 15 stitches that is about four inches (10 centimeters) long. If your gauge is off, adjust as needed with a lighter or heavier yarn or by changing the size of your hook.
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Make a chain of 11 stitches. This chain will be the base of your first bootie. After you have your chain, you can turn back and begin single crochet stitch on the chain. Continue to crochet around the bootie foundation in single crochet stitch for one round.- You should have 24 stitches when you finish the first round.
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Create two chain stitches then join with two half double stitches. Then, crochet eight half double stitches followed by five stitches with two half double stitches each. Then return to single half double stitches for the next eight stitches and then do another five stitches with two half double stitches in each one. Join this round with a slip stitch in the top of the beginning round.
- You should have 32 stitches at the end of this round.
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Crochet two chain stitches then join with two half double stitches. Next, crochet 12 half double stitches followed by two stitches with two half double stitches each. Then, crochet single half double stitches for the next 12 stitches and follow these with another two stitches with two half double stitches in each one. Join this round with a slip stitch in the top of the beginning round.
- You should have 36 stitches at the end of this round.
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Make two chain stitches and then work the back loops. Use half double stitch to crochet around until the end. Only work the back loops for the round. Join the round with a slip stitch.
- You should have 36 stitches at the end of this round.
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Create two chain stitches and then work both loops. Use half double stitch to crochet around until the end. Work the stitches through both loops for this round. Join the round with a slip stitch.
- You should have 36 stitches at the end of this round.
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Crochet two chain stitches and then half double stitch for 10 stitches. Then, half double stitch two together six times and then half double stitch to the end of the round. Join the end with a slip stitch.
- You should have 30 stitches at the end of this round.
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Make two chain stitches and then half double stitch for nine stitches. Then, half double stitch two stitches together four times. Follow these four stitches with half double stitch to the end of the round. Join the end with a slip stitch.
- You should have 26 stitches at the end of this round.
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Stitch one chain and then single crochet for nine stitches. Follow this by half double stitching two stitches together twice. Then, single crochet until the end of the round and join with a slip stitch.
- You should have 24 stitches at the end of this round.
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Create one chain stitch and then single crochet the next five stitches. Follow this with four chain stitches, then skip the next eight stitches. Next, single crochet to the end of the round and join with a slip stitch. Weave in the ends to finish the bootie. You may need to use a yarn needle to do this. [3] X Research source
- Repeat these steps to create the second bootie.
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QuestionWhat's the best type of yarn for babies?Katarzyna Kapuścińska is a Crochet Expert based in Gdynia, Poland. She is an adept craftswoman specializing in textile-related projects, and has worked as a textile pattern designer, crochet pattern designer and handicraft educator. She is the primary editor of crochetpedia.com, an online crochet hub featuring crochet patterns, crochet stitches, video tutorials, and more. Crochetpedia is a place for all makers, where users hone their skills, learn new crochet techniques, and expand their knowledge base. She is also a frequent contributor to YourCrochet.com, an online center for free, easy crochet and knitting patterns for all skill levels.Soft yarn and lightweight fabrics like cotton, wool, or bamboo should be chosen. Superfine and fine yarn must not be used because they can be difficult to work with and it will not keep the baby sufficiently warm. Remember, the most important thing is to choose a yarn that is gentle for your baby's delicate skin.
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QuestionHow do I do a single crochet stitch?MicheleTop AnswererEasy. Insert your hook into the first chain or stitch and pull up a loop. You will have two loops on your hook. Grab the yarn and pull a loop through the two loops on you hook. You've just made a single crochet. Also see single crochet .
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QuestionWould the number of stitches be different if I'm making it for a 2-year-old?MicheleTop AnswererIt's hard to know this. You start with 12 chain stitches for the sole and go around doing the increases until you reach the size you need. The best you can do is guesstimate how big it needs to be. Most of the instructions out there are for newborns, though there are some for slippers for older children.
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To crochet baby booties, start with a chain of 11 stitches, then single crochet the first round. Begin the second row by chaining 2 and performing the rest of the pattern of half double stitches and single double stitches until you have 32 stitches. During the next 3 rounds, include 36 stitches, before reducing your rows to 30, 26, and 24 stitches. When you complete the final row, weave in the ends to finish the booty and repeat the process to make the second bootie. For tips on what yarn to use to make baby booties, keep reading!
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