Easy Crochet Baby Booties Pattern for Newborns
Crochet soft baby booties for newborns with this free, easy pattern. Clear stitch counts, a folded cuff that stays on and beginner tips in every step.
Published August 18, 2026 · by Sara
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Yarn weight
- DK (3)
- Hook size
- 3.5 mm (E-4)
- Time
- 2 hours per pair
Few things are as sweet as a pair of tiny handmade booties. This easy crochet baby booties pattern makes soft, slip-on booties for newborns with a folded cuff that helps them stay on little feet.
They're made in one piece, from the sole up, using only single crochet and half double crochet.
Why You'll Love These Baby Booties
- One piece – no sewing the sole to the top.
- Only basic stitches – sc, sc2tog and hdc.
- Quick – about one hour per bootie.
- A perfect gift for a baby shower.
Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- inc – increase: 2 sc in the same stitch.
- sc2tog – single crochet two together (a decrease): insert hook in the next stitch and pull up a loop, insert hook in the following stitch and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.
- BLO – back loop only.
Size
Newborn to 3 months – sole length about 9 cm.
Step 1: The Sole
Ch 10.
Round 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in the next 7 ch, 3 sc in the last ch. Turn your work to crochet along the other side of the chain: sc in the next 7 ch, 2 sc in the last ch. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (20 sc)
Round 2: Ch 1, inc, sc 7, inc 3 times, sc 7, inc 2 times. Join. (26 sc)
Round 3: Ch 1, sc 1, inc, sc 7, (sc 1, inc) 3 times, sc 7, (sc 1, inc) 2 times. Join. (32 sc)
Tip: the sole should lie flat and look like a little oval. The end where you made 3 sc in Round 1 is the toe. Place a stitch marker in the middle stitch of the toe end.
Step 2: The Sides
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in the BLO of each stitch around. Join. (32 sc) This creates a neat edge where the sole turns upward.
Rounds 5–6: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Join. (32 sc)
Step 3: Shape the Toe
Round 7: Ch 1, sc until you are 6 stitches before the toe marker, sc2tog 6 times, sc to the end. Join. (26 sc)
Round 8: Ch 1, sc until you are 3 stitches before the toe center, sc2tog 3 times, sc to the end. Join. (23 sc)
Step 4: The Cuff
Rounds 9–13: Ch 1, hdc in the BLO of each stitch around. Join. (23 hdc)
Fasten off and weave in the ends. Fold the cuff down. Make a second bootie the same way.
Safety note: avoid buttons, beads or small decorations on booties for newborns – they can come loose.
Beginner Tips
- Count every round – the numbers in brackets tell you what you should have.
- Use a soft, machine-washable yarn that isn't fuzzy.
- Make both booties at the same time (one round on each) so they match.
Common Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)
- The sole is cupping. Try a slightly bigger hook for the sole only.
- The toe looks pointy. Spread your decreases evenly across the front.
- The bootie falls off. Add one more cuff round, or thread a ribbon through Round 9 and tie it loosely.
FAQ
What size are newborn baby booties?
Newborn booties usually have a sole length of 8–9 cm. This pattern makes a 9 cm sole.
What yarn is best for baby booties?
A soft DK cotton, bamboo or baby acrylic. Choose something machine washable and non-fuzzy.
How do I make bigger baby booties?
Start with a longer chain (ch 12 for 3–6 months) and add 2 stitches to every stitch count.
Make a matching set with the Easy Crochet Baby Bonnet, or explore all free crochet baby patterns.
