by Sure! 🧶 Here’s a step-by-step detailed guide to make easy crochet slippers (booties) for 3–6 months old babies — perfect for beginners!
🍼 Easy Crochet Slippers for 3–6 Months
👣 Size
- Fits: 3–6 months
- Finished length: about 4.0–4.25 inches (10–10.8 cm)
🧵 Materials
- Yarn: Medium (worsted) weight yarn, soft baby acrylic or cotton blend
(Example: Bernat Softee Baby, Red Heart Soft Baby Steps, or similar) - Hook: 4.0 mm (G-6) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle (for sewing and weaving ends)
- Scissors
Optional: Decorative button or bow
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| hdc | half double crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| st | stitch |
| inc | increase (2 sts in same stitch) |
| dec | decrease (crochet 2 sts together) |
🧶 Step-by-Step Instructions
🦶 1. Sole
- Ch 10.
- Round 1:
- 2 hdc in 2nd ch from hook,
- 1 hdc in next 7 ch,
- 6 hdc in last ch,
- Now working on the other side of chain:
1 hdc in next 7 ch,
3 hdc in last ch. - Join with sl st to first hdc. (Total: 26 sts)
- Round 2:
- Ch 1,
- 2 hdc in next 2 sts,
- 1 hdc in next 7 sts,
- 2 hdc in next 6 sts,
- 1 hdc in next 7 sts,
- 2 hdc in last 4 sts.
- Join. (Total: 38 sts)
- Round 3:
- Ch 1,
- Work 1 sc in each st around.
- Join. (38 sts)
👢 2. Sides of Slipper
- Round 4:
- Working in back loops only, 1 hdc in each st around.
- Join. (38 sts)
- Round 5–6:
- Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around. Join each round with sl st.
(This forms the sides.)
- Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around. Join each round with sl st.
🧸 3. Top & Toe Shaping
- Round 7:
- Ch 1, hdc in next 12 sts,
- (hdc2tog) 7 times (for toe shaping),
- hdc in remaining sts around. Join.
- Round 8:
- Ch 1, hdc in next 10 sts,
- (hdc2tog) 5 times,
- hdc in remaining sts around. Join.
- Round 9:
- Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join and fasten off.
- Leave a tail to weave in or sew a little front fold if you wish.
🎀 Optional Finishing Touches
- Add a button, small bow, or crocheted flower on the front.
- Use contrasting yarn for the last round or edging for a cute trim.
🧼 Care Instructions
- Machine wash gentle cycle (cold)
- Lay flat to dry
- Do not iron or bleach
🧡 Tips for Success
- Use soft baby yarn to avoid irritation.
- Check gauge — if slippers are too small, go up to a 4.5 mm hook.
- To make them snug, add a ribbon tie around the ankle.
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