After sharing the Loopy Love Blanket and matching Loopy Love Hats, I had a request for matching booties! And so, I took on the challenge of creating my very first baby booties pattern - the Loopy Love Newborn Baby Booties!
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The Loopy Love Newborn Baby Booties were just too fun to make. And the inspired some bigger sizes too - see the links below for bigger baby booties, and toddler sizes as well!
Because of the front post decreases, this could be considered an intermediate pattern, but I think it's ultimately pretty simple as long as you watch your posts stitches and keep counting. Plus there's a step by step photo tutorial! The post stitches make them warm and stretchy, and match the brim of the Loopy Love Hat. And the fold over cuffs feature the signature Loopy Love stitch pattern!
Loopy Love Newborn Baby Booties
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US – I, 5.5mm hook - Furls Fiberarts
65 yds Red Heart Anne Geddes Baby Yarn (Sport/Light “3″ weight yarn)
Color A: Taffy
Color B: Robin
Color C: Rosie
This yarn has been discontinued. Recommended substitutions include: Knit Picks Brava Recycle, Knit Picks Brava Sport, and Lion Brand Baby Soft.
Gauge: 15 sts x 18 rows = 4"/10cm in sc
Size: Newborn (8cm/3" heel to toe)
More Sizes Available: Click Here for bigger baby booties; Click Here for toddler booties!
Helpful Links and Tutorials:
Fpdc – Front post double crochet & Bpdc – Back post double crochet
NOTE: The soles for right and left are slightly different, but the upper portion of each slipper is the same.
INSTRUCTIONS:
RIGHT SOLE:
Row 1: With Color A, ch 3, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc in last ch, turn. (4 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn. (6 sts)
Row 3 - 9: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (6 sts)
Row 10: Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st st, sc in remaining sts, turn. (7 sts)
Row 11: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (7 sts)
Row 12: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog, turn. (5 sts)
Row 13: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next st, sc2tog, turn. (3 sts)
Round 14: (Edging) Ch 1, sc 30 sts evenly around the outside of the sole. Join to 1st st of the round with a sl st, break yarn and finish off. Weave in ends.
LEFT SOLE:
Row 1: With Color A, ch 3, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc in last ch, turn. (4 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn. (6 sts)
Row 3 - 9: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (6 sts)
Row 10: Ch 1, sc in 5 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn. (7 sts)
Row 11: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (7 sts)
Row 12: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog, turn. (5 sts)
Row 13: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next st, sc2tog, turn. (3 sts)
Round 14: (Edging) Ch 1, sc 30 sts evenly around the outside of the sole. Join to 1st st of the round with a sl st, break yarn and finish off. Weave in ends. (30 sts)
BOTH UPPERS:
Round 1: With Color A, working from the RS (see photo above), join with a sl st to BLO of left most of the 2 heel sts (see photo below). Ch 2 (does not count as a st), dc in same st, dc in BLO of each st around, join with sl st to 1st dc. (30 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, fpdc in 1st 10 sts, fpdc2tog 5 times, fpdc in last 10 sts, join with sl st to 1st fpdc. (25 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, fpdc in 1st 7 sts, fpdc2tog twice, fpdc3tog, fpdc2tog twice, fpdc in last 7 sts, join with sl st to 1st fpdc. (19 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, fpdc in 1st 7 sts, fpdc2tog, fpdc in next st, fpdc2tog, fpdc in last 7 sts, join with sl st to 1st fpdc. (17 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, fpdc in 1st 7 sts, fpdc3tog, fpdc in last 7 sts, join with sl st to 1st fpdc, break yarn and finish off. (15 sts)
Round 6: With Color B, join to 1st st of Round 5, ch 2, bpdc in each st around, join with sl st to 1st bpdc, TURN. (15 sts)
Round 7: Working from WS (inside) of bootie, ch 2, dc in 1st 7 sts, dc 2 in the next st, dc in last 7 sts, join with sl st to 1st dc (no turn). (16 sts)
Round 8: Ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] in 1st st, skip next st, *[sc, ch 3, dc] in next st, skip next st. Repeat from * to end of round, join with a sl st to 1st sc, break yarn and finish off. (8 ch-3 loops)
Round 9: With Color C, continuing to work from WS (inside) of bootie, join to 1st ch-3 loop of previous round, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] in each loop around, join with sl st to 1st sc of round, break yarn and finish off. Weave in ends. (8 loops)
Now repeat the Upper for the other sole, and then fold the cuffs over as shown.
And that's it! Not too tricksy I hope. I love these little booties, and would love to design larger sizes, and even more styles in the future, so if you would like to see them, let me know!
The Fine Print
Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2014. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others. If you wish to make items for sale from this pattern, please visit the About page for details.
Dorothy May Bell says
WHAT ABOUT SOME KNITTED ONES PLEASE
martha says
Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much! 😀
vannessa leppek says
I would absolutely LOVE this pattern in about a 12 month size and maybe a toddler size?! Not many booties patterns for toddler and my daughter loves to maych her baby sister. I cant give you much feedback on patterns since im pretty new to the crocheting game. But thank you so much for a beautiful pattern!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you Vanessa! That's very helpful!
Kay Tuschel says
These are adorable,would love larger sizes and bonnet to match!
Tamara Kelly says
Thanks Kay! 😀
Kim Grigsby says
GREAT tutorial!! The pictures are wonderful and VERY helpful!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much Kim!
Noriko says
Beautiful!!!! Please do all sizes because I want one pair
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you Noriko! Looks like I've got some slipper designing to do!
Penny says
Sooooo cute!!!
BJMarley says
I'm behind on baby gifts so a 3 or 6 month size would be great.
Angie Gordey says
Yes please! These booties are sooo adorible! What a great job. A sweet couple from my Church had a precous baby girl last month. I wasnt able to buy anything but I can crochet....lol....so will you please add the pattern for a 3-6 months old! Thank you so much for this lovely pattern 🙂
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Angie, and thank you! You can find the next sizes up at https://www.mooglyblog.com/loopy-love-big-baby-booties/ 😀
chickie says
These are just perfect Tamara! Up to toddler size, say up to pre-school size would be wonderful. Once they can walk, a few dabs of puffy paint on the soles to stop slippage would be needed. I have noticed that some babies tend to kick their booties off...those who have very active legs...so, perhaps a simple strap with buttonhole made separately then sewn into the centre back to give a simple angle strap?? Just a thought 😀
chickie says
**ankle
Tamara Kelly says
Good idea! That or you could thread a ribbon through under the cuff! 🙂
Regina says
these are adorable! definitely make other sizes please 🙂
Tamara Kelly says
Thanks Regina! Will do!
elina says
Bigger sizes, such as a childs size one and 2 would be very helpful for children who cannot walk due to disability or illness.
Tamara Kelly says
I hope to add child and adult sizes eventually! 🙂
dora says
Love them I just had a new granddaughter can't wait to make these would love a bigger size for my other granddaughter she 6 years she would love to have a pair just like her new baby sister thanks for the free pattern you do a outstanding job love your patterns
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much Dora!
Amanda says
Thanks Tamara they are too gorgeous! Have got 4 new babies arriving in the next 2 months so will make lovely pressies! And thanks for making your web site so user friendly, followed your steps to downloading the pdf! Fantastic!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you Amanda! 😀 And I'm so glad the tutorial helped too! I was afraid of comments telling me that the pattern took 30 pages to print out lol...
Mrs Vee makes says
I agree the tutorial is fabulous! I am a long time crocheter but booties have given me a headache:) To make in a large size, could I just use a larger hook? Thanks for sharing this pattern. I will be trying it in the future as I have made your Neon Dreams Infinity scarf for my grandson:)
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Mrs. Vee! Thank you! I think you could try a larger hook, but they'd be a bit holey, so you'd probably want to try a thicker yarn like Red Heart with Love as well. I am hoping to add larger sizes for the pattern soon too!
Pamela says
Love them. All your work is beautiful! You should go ahead and make them in multiple sizes and add a hat and sweater. You know you want to and we or I would love for you to. This stitch is gorgeous in the ways you have used it. Thank you for your patterns. Th3y are lovely.
Monica says
Tamara, these are probably the CUTEST teeny little booties I have ever seen!!! I love them and the colors you chose here are so sweet! Thanks for sharing this pattern…very easy to understand with really clear pictures.
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much Monica!
Paula Lewis Bray says
so glad to see a left and a right sole, so many more patterns should be written this way! Thank you for sharing!
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you Paula! 😀
Liisa says
Awesome booties! Would love more sizes, too.
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you Liisa!
miphii says
So cute!
Can you make these in bigger sizes, perhaps for toddlers?
Or can you continue making booties, because they're great!
The stitching is so beautiful.
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you! 😀 I've gotten lots of positive feedback, so larger sizes are definitely on the horizon!
Joan says
LOve the booties. I have a new granddaughter coming in about a month. I am going to make her a few pairs to match her outfits. I love your patterns and directions are so easy to follow. Thanks to you she will have loopy boots and booties. I couldn't make booties before I came across your site.
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Congratulations on the new granddaugter Joan! And thank you!
Stephanie says
Thanks so much for this pattern! My friend had her baby girl this morning and I was looking for a booty pattern to crochet. Thee look perfect! Can't wait to start them!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you Stephanie!
Stephanie says
I love these! They are completely adorable. I would love to see these in larger sizes, even up to toddler sizes. I think they would make for some adorable house shoes for toddlers.
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much Stephanie!
Judy says
Thank you so much Tamara for all of the Loopy Lou Patterns. I too would like more sizes and as some said a bonnet/beanie and sweater too would be great though maybe having them all would be too much of a good thing on at the one time, though we could mix and match. I hope to do these and the others asap. Unfortunately I don't have a grandchild on the way no matter how much I wish I've got all I'm getting though its possible I might get a great grandchild but hoping not yet. Would like them to have some fun first. Other than that these patterns are all the sweeter cause your name is Tamara and so is one of my daughters. Its not your name that makes these patterns special its the GREAT work you do. I'll show you my work when I do them if I can work out how to upload. Thank you also for the tutoring in using the print friendly and how to cut down on what you want to print. Thanks again
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much Judy! There are indeed beanie patterns, linked at the top of the page, as well as the blanket. 🙂 A bonnet is a fun idea though! And there are certainly more sizes of the booties to come. Good luck on the grandbaby front! 😉
CarolAnn O'Rourke says
Help!
After I do a round with fpdc2tog, I don’t know how to do the next round of force over the stitches that are ‘ together’. Do I post over both of them and so that would mean I also post over the 3 too?
Thanks.
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Carol! When working a post stitch around a post stitch decrease, you would go around both "legs." Does that help? 🙂
CarolAnn O'Rourke says
Yes it does! Counted and retried several times before I realized why I wasn’t decreasing! Thank you!
Tamara Kelly says
Oh good, glad to hear it! 🙂 I hope the rest of the pattern is easy for you!
fran says
Love them! would like more sizes like 0-3 months and 3-6 months and 6-9 months and heck all sizes 🙂
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you fran! I'd love to!
Maria says
Hello, I got the pattern and began working on it etc.. I have a problem with what a fpdc3tpg is. Is there written instructions available for this stitch and if so could you share the written link? Thank you. I hope to hear from you soon
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Maria! It's a front post double crochet 3 together. I don't have a video tutorial for it, but assuming you know how to work a front post double crochet if you've gotten to this point, then it's just a 3 tog decrease. Start the fpdc on the first st, stop with 2 loops left on the hook, start a fpdc on the next st, stop with 3 loops left on the hook, start a fpdc on the next st, stop with 4 loops left on the hook, yarn over and pull through all 4 loops. 🙂 Does that help?
Maria Torres says
Thank you for your response. Yes, this has helped a lot. I am almost done with the booties. I've taken the booties to a dark place and added skulls from spider mambo instead of the ruffle.. lol.. how can I share a picture of my Frankenstein monster to you? This has been truly a challenge for me since I've never made baby booties that were so cool
Tamara Kelly says
😀 They sound amazing! I'd love to see a photo if you'd like to share it on the Moogly Facebook page!
Nancy says
I am anxious to start on the booties. I will make the booties as a volunteer for new born babies.
Thank you.
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you Nancy!
cara says
Would it make much difference to use worsted weight yarn?
Tamara Kelly says
It would make them a bit bigger. 🙂
Clotilde/Craftybegonia says
Totally precious, will post to my Baby Cutesies Pinterest board.
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you Clotilde!
Marly says
I love this pattern just made the first pair. So quick and easy. They are postedon my Facebook page Crooked Hook Crafts . Thank you
Tamara Kelly says
😀 So glad you like them Marly, thank you!
Evang p gay says
I enjoyed making this in crimson red and white to complete a baby gift set. Thank you so much! You are so gifted!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much!
Annmary Charles says
Thank you for sharing so generously your adorable pattern! It is so beautiful, and that is very kind of you! I also love all your instruction- thank you!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you Annmary!
Keila Rodriguez says
thanks so much for another beautiful fun FREE pattern!! I almost feel guilty..you do such beautiful work! thanks again!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much Keila!
mandy says
Super fun to chrochet. Very quick to work up. I appreciate you sharing such a great pattern.
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much Mandy!
Twila says
Would love some bigger sizes. Got a grand due in Dec
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Twila! You'll find the bigger sizes currently available at Loopy Love Big Baby Booties
Cathi says
Great instructions and simple construction resulted in a really quick, really cute, bootie. I had just finished your loopy love blanket and was thrilled to find booties to match!
Thanks!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much Cathi!
maria says
I love these booties, i am new to crocheting, i was wondering if there was a step by step video ? my soles either are never the same size, or i am on track with the stitches and somehow will end up with the wrong count at some point.
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you Maria! I'm afraid there's not a video at this time.
Jackie says
Hi there,
I was just wondering if you had made a pattern for these in bigger sizes? I'd love to make a pair for myself! Haha.
Thanks!
Tamara Kelly says
I've got up to 12mths out now, and will be releasing toddler sizes this month, and hope to keep working my way up to adults! 🙂
val hughes says
i have not got a website just a page Krafty Krochet on FB i am so so happy with you pattern i have made a pair of boots and they are both the same size which is a first thank you very much
Tamara Kelly says
😀 I'm so glad to hear it, thank you Val!
Dietlind Summer says
They are adorable. Thank you 🙂
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you Dietlind! 😀
Heather McDonald says
Absolutely loved this patten I made it into ninja turtle slippers for my daughter.
Tamara Kelly says
😀 How fun! Thank you Heather!
Roberta says
These booties are gorgeous, the pattern instructions are so easy to follow too.
I wanted smaller, so I used a 4mm hook and 4ply wool, they fit a tiny baby.
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you! I bet they are teensy and adorable!!
Deborah Goins says
Thank you so much for all the awesome loopy love baby items! They are gorgeous! I would love to know how to Make the booties for my granddaughters 2 and 3 yo. They both have big feet for their ages I guess . One measures 6 inches the other 6.5 inches. Would you please please on my hands and knees lol make a pattern for these sizes? I would be so grateful ! I love the loopy love collection and I know they would love then so much! Thanks agin Tamera for all that you do to help the crochet community! You are certainly blessed with great artistic ability! Blessings from SC, USA
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Deborah, and thank you! You'll find the toddler sizes at https://www.mooglyblog.com/loopy-love-toddler-booties/ 🙂
Deborah Goins says
Hey there Tamara!
I am so overjoyed that you sent this link to your toddler size loopy love baby booties! Thank you so much for creating and sharing this pattern and replying to my comment so quickly! You are certainly a blessing! I will be making two pair of them this weekend and I will post pics as soon as they are finished! I'm sure that ill be making many more for family and friends after they see them lol they are so adorable and I love these colors too! Thanks again!
Have a very blessed weekend!
Debbie
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much Debbie!!
Anitha says
Hello, I wanted to try making a pair of crochet baby booties and came across your pattern. I just finished making them and they look adorable. The instructions were so clear and images, self explanatory. I also felt that the fpdc somehow made the booties 'cushiony' and soft. Thank you very much for the pattern 🙂
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much Anitha!
lINda says
I am having a problem with Row 3. I end up wit 4 stitches left. I ripped out 2 rows and when I finish row 3, I still end up with 4 stitches left. What is the problem?
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Linda! It's hard to say without being there, my only guess is that you aren't increasing in the first and last stitch of Row 2?
Linda says
No, I am not increasing. I backed up to the first row. I made sure I had 30 DC's, which I did. Next row, I made sure I ended up with 25 stitches, which I did. 3rd row, I ended up with 3 extra stitches when the 19 stitches were done. Don't have a clue why I have extra stitches, when I seemed everyone else didn't have this problem. Guess I will have to find another pattern.
Tamara Kelly says
Oh, you're on the upper! That wasn't clear from your previous comment. My guess would be that you are working some of the post stitches around only half of the previous round's post stitches.
Anita says
Great instructions. Cute and unique. I've been looking for something different. Making the entire set (blanket, hat, booties), along with a sock money, for a friend. Thanks for this!
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you Anita!
DeAnna says
Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I decided to try and learn to crochet last month because my oldest daughter is wanting to learn and I am expecting my 4th in March. I so appreciate people like you that provide free patterns/videos/tutorials. I just made one of these booties and was surprised it turned out perfect. Your instructions and video help were perfect. Now on to the matching bootie. 🙂
Tamara Kelly says
Congratulations DeAnna! And thank you! 😀
Teresa says
I made a pair of these booties this afternoon. So easy and so adorable! Thanks for sharing this pattern, such a cute baby gift.
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much Teresa! 😀
Maria j says
I was wondering if these booties are just for baby girls?.Can i use this pattern to make booties for a baby boy. i want to make a pair for a baby boy who will be born next month but im not sure if they are booties for baby girls or is the pattern for both genders?
Tamara Kelly says
I'd say it's for both! 🙂
Patricia Harris says
Hello, these booties are to die for!!!!!!!! Do you think that if I used thicker yarn and larger hook it would make a bigger size? I am a beginner but can do some intermediate patterns.
Tamara Kelly says
It depends how big you want to go! But there are some larger sizes linked above in the pattern! 🙂
Lori Ace says
I love these little booties and am making them for my three week old granddaughter. Thank you for the pattern
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you Lori - and congratulations on the new baby!!
Tina says
I am fairly new to crocheting, but with me following your pattern step-by-step, it appears that the booty will actually be turned inside out (or inside right) when you are done. Is that correct? My work looks perfect...but only from the inside.
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Tina! No, it should be Right Side Out... Is it possible you are making back post stitches instead of front post stitches?
Tina says
I thought I was doing FP, but I'll view some videos to make sure. Thanks!
Kim says
Those Loopy Love Big Baby Booties are adorable. Thank you
Kim says
I apologize mistake in the name of the booties:
I meant to say the Loopy Love Newborn Baby Booties are adorable. Sorry!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 I do tend to get a little crazy on names, no worries! Thank you so much!
Carol Lucente says
Loved starting in rows instead of in the round! Thanks so much!
Tamara Kelly says
🙂 I'm so glad you're enjoying the pattern, thank you Carol!
sunita says
hi Tamara
loved the look of the booties but am stuck on the abbreviations i would really appreciate it if you. could also post what they stand for to make it easier for beginner like me to follow.
I hope you could add in as i would lice to make them for someone who just gave birth this morning.Was waiting to kmow what sex it was before giving the gift of a blanket booties and bonnet.
would appreciate having bigger sizes too.
Thanks and more power
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Sunita! The more unusual abbreviations/stitches, as well as the larger sizes, are all linked at the beginning of the pattern, with the yarn and hook. All the crochet abbreviations can be found HERE. 🙂
Angie Gordey says
Yes please! These booties are sooo adorible! What a great job. A sweet couple from my Church had a precous baby girl last month. I wasnt able to buy anything but I can crochet….lol….so will you please add the pattern for a 3-6 months old! Thank you so much for this lovely pattern
Elisabeth Déon says
I have done my pair. So cute!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 I'm so glad you like them!
Fran says
Hi goodness it must be me cant master the fdpc just ends in a blob lol. Have done the soles fine and the back loop doiuble crochet now im stuck. Wonder if you could help? Thanks so much.
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Fran! I think the key with the fpdc is to really pull those loops up a bit - and then you can give the stitch a tug upwards after it's finished, to help it settle on the stitch. Here's a video, in case it helps too: click here
Fran says
Thank you so much. Had made the hat and now realised i did completely the wrong stitch on the last row! Will try again with booties. X
Fran says
Finished a bootie 😀
Tamara Kelly says
Woohoo! Now to make the other - always easier, but not as exciting lol.
Kelley says
Thank you!
Subayoga says
Hi...your pattern is so inspiring to do....its also easy for me to do..my doubt is what is WS(inside) which is mentioned in the picture...thank you for the pattern
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you! WS stands for Wrong Side. 🙂
Marie says
these look wonderful, I want to try this pattern. It looks easy and simple and looks amazing when finished
Tamara Kelly says
🙂 Thank you! I hope you enjoy the pattern!
Debbie Desranleau says
Hello! Do you have a tutorial for those adorable Loopy Love newborn baby booties and hat?
Tamara Kelly says
I'm afraid I only have a tutorial for the Loopy Love stitch portion: https://www.mooglyblog.com/loopy-love-blanket-tutorial/
Theresa says
I found a potential typo in round 3 of the uppers. It says fpdc3tpg, but shouldn’t it be fpdc3tog? I couldn’t find anything anywhere that said what the “tpg” portion meant.
Tamara Kelly says
Yes, that would be a typo! Thank you for letting me know!
Debbie Lyon says
Hi Tamara and thank you soo... much for this adorable and easy pattern. I made a baby afghan with Caron Simply Soft and have yarn left. I found many hat patterns for that yarn weight, but sadly not many (had to be cute) for booties.
These worked up lovely. I did the soles in Cream, the upper in Mint, and the last two sections I did in Cream. They are so adorable that I've linked the page in my "Baby Layette" folder.
Thank you again for all the hard work that went into this pattern.
🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Debbie! Thank you so much! ♥ I'm so glad you enjoyed the pattern!