25+ Crazy Cute Crochet Baby Booties Patterns

Looking for the best collection of crochet baby shoes? These crochet baby booties patterns are perfect for baby showers – and they are all FREE!

Free Crochet Pattern - Sweet Sophisticated Mary Janes

All the pregnancy announcements I’ve been hearing about lately have got me like, “so many babies, so little time!” Sure, a crochet baby blanket is adorable, but when time is precious and the list of new babies is a mile long, then free crochet baby booties patterns are where it’s at!

Because, if you’ve never crocheted a pair of baby booties before, then let me tell you – you are in for a real treat! They are addictively quick to make, they use very small amounts of yarn (hello stash busters!) and they are seriously just the cutest things ever. Get ready for a lot of ooh’s and ahh’s at the baby shower!

So, how do you crochet baby booties anyway? If you are a beginner crocheter, don’t worry – it’s actually pretty easy! We have a ton of free crochet baby booties patterns for you today that use only basic crochet stitches. Plus, many of the patterns also include free video tutorials which are perfect for beginners and for visual learners too.

Of course, there are a few designs that are a bit more tricky too. Because I know that the more experienced crocheters out there like a challenge! Some designs include more advanced stitches and techniques. So be on the lookout for those if that sounds like it’s right up your alley!

The best part for anyone (regardless of skill level) is the sheer amount of variety that we have for you today! With so many amazing free crochet baby booties patterns to choose from, you are sure to find at least one that suits your fancy. We have crochet baby booties that are flats, boots, mary janes, ballerina shoes, moccasins, boat shoes and more. Scroll down and prepare to be inspired!!

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How to Crochet: Sweet Sophisticated Mary Janes

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Tips for Crochet Baby Shoes

Most crochet baby shoes/booties start with the sole of the shoe and then work up. This is different from a lot of slipper patterns, which start at the toe and work toward the back of the foot.

Use a stitch marker to keep track of your first stitch. I used to not do this and it was so hard to know my stitch count! Even if you think you have a good idea of where the first stitch is, it’s still a good idea to mark it.

When making a shoe for a little foot, it’s important to know around what size you should be making. Here are some general guidelines:

Newborn: 3″ – 3 1/2″

0-3 Months: 3 1/2″ – 4 1/4″

6-12 Months: 4 1/2″ – 4 3/4″

18-24 Months: 4 3/4″ – 5 1/2″

Keep these measurements in mind when choosing the size to make for your baby shoe. Luckily they do stretch a bit, and even if they are a bit big they still usually stay on precious little feet.

Yarn Options for Crochet Baby Shoes

You want to choose a yarn that’s very soft as it will be right against baby’s skin. Usually babies don’t wear socks with their crochet baby shoes, although you can definitely put socks on baby’s feet and then the booties.

Most of these bootie patterns call for DK (#3) or worsted weight (#4) yarn. I love to make mine out of cotton, although sometimes I will use acrylic like the ones seen in the video above. I shy away from wool because it can be scratchy and some people are allergic. I save that for winter projects for me or my older kids.