Yippee, now that I've returned to crocheting with a new baby in the family, I also found a great crocheted bootie pattern that is a keeper! Believe me, I have crocheted too many wonky booties in the past, and am now so happy to have found a pattern that actually enabled me to crocheted one pair of great looking booties, with a few customizations of course! So friends, I do recommend trying to crochet booties before you actually need some as a new baby gift, as they are so much fun, but sometimes don't exactly work out according to the pattern. Then again, maybe I just had patterns that weren't so great? In any case, this pattern from maisie and ruth, (without the tie, that is my addition) is a keeper, so lets get to it!
You'll Need:
- one pattern for booties, courtesy of maisie and ruth
- yarn that usually recommends a 5mm crochet hook, mine is 55% cotton 45%acrylic, a second color is you like, for ties
a 3.5 mm hook to crochet booties that stand up (optional) and are 0-3 mos size
How To:
Crochet booties according to pattern, and if you like, add a row of double crochet 2 rows above the end of the instep, or where ever you like. Keep in mind that it needs to be on the low side if you want to fold the bootie over and see the bow. Crocheted chain stitch ribbon and thread it through the row of double crochet, so fun!
Enjoy, this one is a keeper!
