Designed by Pam Daley, Pam Daley Designs
Back post single crochet is paired with basic stitches to create a delicate pair of bootees for special occasions. The larger size is finished with a picot edging, and ribbon ties lend an heirloom quality.
Dc5tog (double crochet 5 together) (Yo, insert hook into next st or space and pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops) five times, yo and pull through all 6 loops on hook.
Tip: Depending on the type of ribbon used, you may want to put a bit of Fray Check on the ends to keep them neat.
Designed by Kristen Stoltzfus
These special occasion bootees are worked in a glittery bamboo and further embellished with a crocheted pompom. Chain-stitch lacings keep the bootees on the feet, where they belong.
Dc7tog (double crochet 7 together) (Yo, insert hook into next st or space, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops) 7 times, yo and pull through all 8 loops on hook.
Designed by Linne Peters
Crocheted in dark earth tones, these bootees are all Boy. The sole and instep consist of center-start motifs, which are then joined with half double crochet. Lacings will keep the bootees on, even with baby in motion.
Designed by Sylvie Damey
Worked from the top down, these little bootees have a drawstring that is embellished with heart motifs. The drawstrings are functional as well as decorative.
Note: The bootee is worked top down and in the round, starting with the ankle and ending with the sole.
Designed by Gwen Steege
The top edging of Crocodile Stitch on these bootees not only provides a fun finish but should also help keep them on those little feet.
Instructions are given for right-handed crocheters with left-handed instructions in brackets.
Rnd 1: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), skip 1 sc, dc in next 2 sc, *ch 1, skip 1 sc, dc in next sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc, dc in next 2 sc; repeat from * around to last st, ch 1, skip 1 sc, join with slip st to 3rd ch of ch-4.
Rnd 2: *Holding piece with first st to be worked rotated to the 3 o’clock [9 o’clock] position and working from right to left [left to right], 5 dc around post of next dc; ch 1, rotate piece 180° to the 9 o’clock [3 o’clock] position, 5 dc around post of next dc, slip st in next dc; repeat from * around, ending with slip st in same place as Rnd 1 joining slip st.
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), dc in same st, *ch 1, dc in next space between 2 dc at center of Crocodile Stitch, ch 1**, 2 dc in next slip st; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **, join with slip st to top of ch-3.
Rnd 4: Working around posts as for Rnd 2, ch 1, 5 dc around starting ch of row below, ch 1, 5 dc around post of next dc, slip st in next dc, *5 dc around next dc, ch 1, 5 dc around next dc, slip st in next dc; repeat from * around.
Rnd 5: Slip st in next space, slip st between 2 dc at center of Crocodile Stitch, ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), 2 dc in next slip st, *ch 1, dc in next space between 2 dc at center of Crocodile Stitch, ch 1, 2 dc in next slip st, ch 1; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of ch-3.
Rnd 6: Repeat Rnd 2.
Designed by Justyna Kacprzak, Cute and Kaboodle
Simple moccasins with monster faces will keep your little one entertained. Make several pairs and use your imagination to create as many different faces as you like!
Designed by Claudia Barbo
These seamless bootees start in the center of the sole and are worked in the round to the instep. The instep is then worked back and forth, and the cuff is joined and worked in the round using front and back post double crochet.
Designed by Edie Eckman
These highly textured bootees look especially enticing in delicious sorbet-colored shades. Worked in a combination of treble and single crochet, a chain woven through just above the heel helps keep the bootees on baby’s feet.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in same st, tr in next st, *sc in next st, tr in next st; repeat from * around, join with slip st to first sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around, join with slip st to first sc.
Repeat Rnds 1 and 2 for pattern.
Work now progresses in rnds.
Designed by Brenda K. B. Anderson
This pair is constructed from the toe up and features a simple, smooth, and stretchy stitch pattern. A post-stitch ribbed cuff and an afterthought heel finish these little bitty socks. One pair uses less than 25 grams of sock yarn.
Note: Be careful when you are making your esc sts as it’s easy to accidentally skip a st after working a post st. It helps to count your sts after Rnd 19 to make sure you are placing your esc sts correctly.
Designed by Janet Brani, OneLoopShy Designs
Rays of sunshine fall from the cuff of these warming boot toppers. Changing from half double crochet to single crochet creates the taper at the ankle, and all stitches are worked into the back loop only for a nice stretchy rib.
Designed by Annelies Baes
These cozy warmers start with the upper band, which is worked in rows and then seamed to form a cuff. The body is then crocheted onto the cuff and worked in rounds. The bottom band is crocheted separately in rows, seamed, and attached to the leg warmer.
Shell (Sc, ch 3, dc) in 1 stitch or space.
