It’s request time again – when I turn a reader request into a new free crochet pattern! This time it’s the Ups and Downs Baby Booties – made with the same great detailing as the Ups and Downs Hat, Cowl, Mitts, and Boot Cuffs – but transmogrified into the sweetest little booties for little babies!
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I’ve written up this pattern in 4 sizes: newborn, 3 mths, 6 mths, and 12 mnths. I hope you enjoy it!
Ups and Downs Baby Booties
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- US – I, 5.5 mm hook (Furls Fiberarts)
- 70 – 200 yds DK/8 ply weight yarn (Crystal Palace Danube DK; 40% nylon/30% wool/30% rayon; 163 yds/50 gr)
- 2 buttons (optional), any size
- Gauge: 15 sts x 18 rows = 4″ in sc
- Sizes: Newborn: 3″ heel to toe; 3 mths – 3.5″ heel to toe; 6 mths – 4″ heel to toe; 12 mths – 4.5″ heel to toe
- For crochet abbreviations and tutorials, please visit the Crochet Abbreviations page!
- Be sure to scroll down to the instructions for the size you want to make!
NOTE: The soles are different for each foot, but the uppers are the same!
SIZE NEWBORN
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. (15 sts)
Round 6: 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 next 6 sts, 2 dc in the last st; join with sl st to 1st dc (no turn). (17 sts)
Round 8: Ch 4 (counts as 1st dtr), *2 dtr in next st, dtr in next 3 sts; rep from * to end, join with sl st to top of ch 4. (21 sts)
Round 9: Ch 1, hdc in each st around; join with a sl st. (21 sts)
Round 10: Ch 1, sc in 3rd loop of each st around; join with a sl st, break yarn and finish off. (21 sts) Do not weave in end. (CLICK HERE for tutorial on working into the 3rd loop)
Repeat Upper instructions for 2nd sole.
Finishing: Fold uppers over at Round 6/7. At ankle side of bootie, twist one dtr loop and pull next dtr (heading toward the heel) through the loop; continue pulling dtr sts through loops all the way around the bootie. Secure last loop with end left after Round 10, and use to sew on button. For more info on pulling the loops through, CLICK HERE for a tutorial.
SIZE 3 MONTHS
RIGHT SOLE PATTERN
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: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (6 sts)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in 5 sts, 2sc in last st, turn. (7 sts)
Row 5– 9: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (7 sts)
Row 10: Ch 1, sc in 6 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn. (8 sts)
Row 11: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (8 sts)
Row 12: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in last 6 sts, turn. (7 sts)
Row 13: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog, turn. (5 sts)
Row 14: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next st, sc2tog, turn. (3 sts)
Round 15: (Edging) Ch 1, sc 32 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 PATTERN
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: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (6 sts)
Row 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st st, sc in remaining sts across, turn. (7 sts)
Row 5– 9: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (7 sts)
Row 10: Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st st, sc in remaining sts, turn. (8 sts)
Row 11: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (8 sts)
Row 12: Ch 1, sc in 6 sts, sc2tog, turn. (7 sts)
Row 13: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog, turn. (5 sts)
Row 14: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next st, sc2tog, turn. (3 sts)
Round 15: (Edging) Ch 1, sc 32 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.
UPPER PATTERN
Round 1: With Color A, working from the RS of sole, join with a sl st to BLO of left most of the 2 heel sts. 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. (32 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, fpdc in 1st 11 sts, fpdc2tog 5 times, fpdc in last 11 sts, join with sl st to 1st fpdc. (27 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, fpdc in 1st 8 sts, fpdc2tog twice, fpdc3tog, fpdc2tog twice, fpdc in last 8 sts, join with sl st to 1st fpdc. (21 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, fpdc in 1st 8 sts, fpdc2tog, fpdc in next st, fpdc2tog, fpdc in last 8 sts, join with sl st to 1st fpdc. (19 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, fpdc in 1st 8 sts, fpdc3tog, fpdc in last 8 sts, join with sl st to 1st fpdc.. (17 sts)
Round 6: Ch 2, bpdc in each st around, join with sl st to 1st bpdc, TURN. (17 sts)
Round 7: Working from WS (inside) of bootie, ch 2, dc in 1st 8 sts, dc 2 in the next st, dc in next 7 sts, 2 dc in the last st; join with sl st to 1st dc (no turn). (19 sts)
Round 8: Ch 4 (counts as 1st dtr), *2 dtr in next st, dtr in next 2 sts; rep from * to end, join with sl st to top of ch 4. (25 sts)
Round 9: Ch 1, hdc in each st around; join with a sl st. (25 sts)
Round 10: Ch 1, sc in 3rd loop of each st around; join with a sl st, break yarn and finish off. (25 sts) Do not weave in end. (CLICK HERE for tutorial on working into the 3rd loop)
Repeat Upper instructions for 2nd sole.
Finishing: Fold uppers over at Round 6/7. At ankle side of bootie, twist one dtr loop and pull next dtr (heading toward the heel) through the loop; continue pulling dtr sts through loops all the way around the bootie. Secure last loop with end left after Round 10, and use to sew on button. For more info on pulling the loops through, CLICK HERE for a tutorial.
SIZE 6 MONTHS
RIGHT SOLE PATTERN
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: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (6 sts)
Row 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st st, sc in remaining sts across, turn. (7 sts)
Row 5– 9: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (7 sts)
Row 10: Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st st, sc in remaining sts, turn. (8 sts)
Row 11-12: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (8 sts)
Row 13: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in last 6 sts, turn. (7 sts)
Row 14: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog, turn. (5 sts)
Row 15: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next st, sc2tog, turn. (3 sts)
Round 16: (Edging) Ch 1, sc 34 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 PATTERN
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: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (6 sts)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in 5 sts, 2sc in last st, turn. (7 sts)
Row 5– 9: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (7 sts)
Row 10: Ch 1, sc in 6 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn. (8 sts)
Row 11-12: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (8 sts)
Row 13: Ch 1, sc in 6 sts, sc2tog, turn. (7 sts)
Row 14: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog, turn. (5 sts)
Row 15: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next st, sc2tog, turn. (3 sts)
Round 16: (Edging) Ch 1, sc 34 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.
UPPER PATTERN
Round 1: With Color A, working from the RS of sole, join with a sl st to BLO of left most of the 2 heel sts. 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. (34 sts)
Round 2: Ch2, fpdc in each st around, join with sl st to 1st fpdc. (34 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, fpdc in 1st 12 sts, fpdc2tog 5 times, fpdc in last 12 sts, join with sl st to 1st fpdc. (29 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, fpdc in 1st 9 sts, fpdc2tog twice, fpdc3tog, fpdc2tog twice, fpdc in last 9 sts, join with sl st to 1st fpdc. (23 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, fpdc in 1st 9 sts, fpdc2tog, fpdc in next st, fpdc2tog, fpdc in last 9 sts, join with sl st to 1st fpdc. (21 sts)
Round 6: Ch 2, fpdc in 1st 9 sts, fpdc3tog, fpdc in last 9 sts, join with sl st to 1st fpdc. (19 sts)
Round 7: Ch 2, bpdc in each st around, join with sl st to 1st bpdc, TURN. (19 sts)
Round 8: Working from WS (inside) of bootie, ch 2, dc in 1st 9 sts, dc 2 in the next st, dc in next 8 sts, 2 dc in the last st; join with sl st to 1st dc (no turn). (21 sts)
Round 9: Ch 4 (counts as 1st dtr), *2 dtr in next st, dtr in next 3 sts; rep from * to end, join with sl st to top of ch 4. (26 sts)
Round 10: Ch 1, hdc in each st around; join with a sl st. (26 sts)
Round 11: Ch 1, sc in 3rd loop of each st around; join with a sl st, break yarn and finish off. (26 sts) Do not weave in end. (CLICK HERE for tutorial on working into the 3rd loop)
Repeat Upper instructions for 2nd sole.
Finishing: Fold uppers over at Round 7/8. At ankle side of bootie, twist one dtr loop and pull next dtr (heading toward the heel) through the loop; continue pulling dtr sts through loops all the way around the bootie. Secure last loop with end left after Round 11, and use to sew on button. For more info on pulling the loops through, CLICK HERE for a tutorial.
Repeat the Upper for the other sole, and then fold the cuffs over as shown.
SIZE 12 MONTHS
RIGHT SOLE PATTERN
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: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (6 sts)
Row 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st st, sc in remaining sts across, turn. (7 sts)
Row 5– 9: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (7 sts)
Row 10: Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st st, sc in remaining sts, turn. (8 sts)
Row 11: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (8 sts)
Row 12: Ch 1, 2 sc in the 1st st, sc in remaining sts, turn. (9 sts)
Row 13: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (9 sts)
Row 14: Ch 1, sc in 1st 7 sts, sc2tog, turn. (8 sts)
Row 15: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in remaining sts, turn. (7 sts)
Row 16: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog, turn. (5 sts)
Row 17: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next st, sc2tog, turn. (3 sts)
Round 18: (Edging) Ch 1, sc 38 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 PATTERN
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: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (6 sts)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in 5 sts, 2sc in last st, turn. (7 sts)
Row 5– 9: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (7 sts)
Row 10: Ch 1, sc in 6 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn. (8 sts)
Row 11: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (8 sts)
Row 12: Ch 1, sc in the 1st 7 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn. (9 sts)
Row 13: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (9 sts)
Row 14: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in remaining sts, turn. (8 sts)
Row 15: Ch 1, sc in 1st 6 sts, sc2tog, turn. (7 sts)
Row 16: Ch1, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog, turn. (5 sts)
Row 17: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next st, sc2tog, turn. (3 sts)
Round 18: (Edging) Ch 1, sc 38 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.
UPPER PATTERN
Round 1: With Color A, working from the RS of sole, join with a sl st to BLO of left most of the 2 heel sts. 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. (38 sts)
Round 2: Ch2, fpdc in each st around, join with sl st to 1st fpdc. (38 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, fpdc in 1st 14 sts, fpdc2tog 5 times, fpdc in last 14 sts, join with sl st to 1st fpdc. (33 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, fpdc in 1st 11 sts, fpdc2tog twice, fpdc3tog, fpdc2tog twice, fpdc in last 11 sts, join with sl st to 1st fpdc. (27 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, fpdc in 1st 11 sts, fpdc2tog, fpdc in next st, fpdc2tog, fpdc in last 11 sts, join with sl st to 1st fpdc. (25 sts)
Round 6: Ch 2, fpdc in 1st 11 sts, fpdc3tog, fpdc in last 11 sts, join with sl st to 1st fpdc. (23 sts)
Round 7: With Color B, join to 1st st of previous round, ch 2, bpdc in each st around, join with sl st to 1st bpdc, TURN. (23 sts)
Round 8: Ch 2, bpdc in each st around, join with sl st to 1st bpdc, TURN. (23 sts)
Round 9: Working from WS (inside) of bootie, ch 2, dc in 1st 11 sts, dc 2 in the next st, dc in next 10 sts, 2 dc in the last st; join with sl st to 1st dc (no turn). (25 sts)
Round 10: Ch 4 (counts as 1st dtr), *2 dtr in next st, dtr in next 3 sts; rep from * to end, join with sl st to top of ch 4. (31 sts)
Round 11: Ch 1, hdc in each st around; join with a sl st. (31 sts)
Round 12: Ch 1, sc in 3rd loop of each st around; join with a sl st, break yarn and finish off. (31 sts) Do not weave in end. (CLICK HERE for tutorial on working into the 3rd loop)
Repeat Upper instructions for 2nd sole.
Finishing: Fold uppers over at Round 8/9. At ankle side of bootie, twist one dtr loop and pull next dtr (heading toward the heel) through the loop; continue pulling dtr sts through loops all the way around the bootie. Secure last loop with end left after Round 12, and use to sew on button. For more info on pulling the loops through, CLICK HERE for a tutorial.
I hope you enjoy the free crochet Ups and Downs Booties! I’m curious to hear what you think – would you like to see these in bigger sizes? Let me know in the comments!
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Renee says
Yes, oh yes! I would love to see this booties/slippers in men’s and women’s sizes.
Tamara Kelly says
🙂 I’ll get there for sure!
peggy8650 says
I too would like to see adult size patterns for both the boot and the slipons.
Tamara Kelly says
It’s on the agenda! 🙂
Georgia says
Any chance the adult version has already been posted? I am new to this site and hoping it is out there already. These are ADORABLE!
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Georgia! Not yet, the baby versions just came out last week. But they are on the agenda!
Albertine says
I am curious to where they are on your agenda 🙂
The little ones were fun to make!
Ruth says
These are fabulous and am now onto the third pair – just like all your patterns – I sincerely thank you.
i am having trouble though in working out where the difference lies to make the right one finish on the right hand side and the left finish on the left hand side when except for row 10 increases they appear to be the same – look forward to your sorting me out.
Xx
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you!
It’s the increases at the ball of the foot that makes a difference – that is indeed all! It is a very small difference though – I don’t think you could necessarily feel it even while wearing them. 🙂 If you make the top portions and still can’t tell, then I wouldn’t stress it.
Ruth says
How wonderful you are to reply so promptly. Thank you.
Love your patterns Baby in Bloom has to be a favourite at the moment – about to start number four.
Take care of YOU
Xx
Carrie says
I love these! Have you ever made slippers using the sheepskin soles? I have 2 pairs of toddler soles and would love to use them with a pattern like this…do you think it would work? Thanks again! (PS, I’m a big fan, and have made tons of your stuff!!)
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much! I have not – but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work! Just start after the sole instructions! 🙂 You might have to adjust the stitch count a bit, but that shouldn’t be too much of a problem.
Mariaan Sampson says
Thankyou for a fantastic tutorial. These booties are adorable. Just finished my first one. Love, Love… your patterns. Thank you for sharing.
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much Mariaan!
Diana says
I too would love see see this pattern in larger sizes. I love, love all the Ups and Downs patterns!
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you Diana! They are in the works! You can find the toddler sizes HERE. 😀
Julie Hester says
Hi! I ended up with the folded down part being on the inside. Do you work on the WS only on row 9? Or continue to work on the WS to end of pattern? Thanks!!
Tamara Kelly says
You just turn the one time – so that when you fold the cuff over, the inside becomes the outside. 🙂
Julie Hester says
Thanks so much!!
Cait says
These booties are adorable! Thank you so much for the pattern! I’m sure this is very basic, but… Could you explain what you mean by “TURN” when you work the uppers? Am I to turn them inside out? Turn the piece to work clockwise vs counterclockwise? I appreciate your help.
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Cait! It means turn, like when you turn after a row of crochet – so you’ll be working from the “inside” of the booties. 🙂 Does that make sense?
Cait says
Ahh. Yes, it does. It also explains why I needed to turn the booties inside out when I was done — I had been working the uppers from the “inside,” when I had been intended to work from the outside. Lol. Thanks!
Lita says
Thank you so much. I made two pairs for my sister’s baby (due in Feb) in size 6 months and 12 months. 🙂
Tamara Kelly says
😀 I’m so glad you like them, thank you!
Jane E Visser says
On the ups & downs baby booties, I need to know if I can use a lightweight #4 caron simply soft yarn & how do I modify it? I just started crochet this year & am trying this stuff out. Thanks for your help..
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Jane! It will depend how close you can get to gauge! If you can get very very close, it may not matter at all. 🙂