These irresistibly cute crochet baby booties are perfect for keeping tiny toes warm while adding an extra dose of charm with an optional bear appliqué. Designed for babies aged 0–3 months, this beginner-friendly pattern walks you through creating soft, cozy slippers using plush chenille yarn. What makes this project extra special is the bear face attachment, complete with snout, eyes, ears, and even a miniature bow.
Crochet Baby Booties
With a snug fit and an adorable finish, these booties make a thoughtful handmade baby shower gift or a precious addition to your own little one’s wardrobe. You can also skip the bear detail for a classic slipper look, making this pattern highly customizable.
Materials
- Chenille yarn
- 4 mm crochet hook
- 3 mm yarn (for bear application)
- 2 mm crochet hook (for bear application)
- White yarn (for bear snout)
- Black yarn (for eyes and nose)
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Silicone glue
Bootie Base
- Chain 13
- Skip the first chain, make 2 single crochets in the second chain
- Work 10 single crochets
- Work 5 single crochets in the last chain
- On the other side of the chain, work 10 single crochets
- Work 2 single crochets in the next-to-last space
Row 2
- Chain 1, work 2 single crochets in the same stitch and place a stitch marker
- Work another increase
- Work 3 single crochets
- Work 3 half double crochets
- Work 4 double crochets
- Work 5 increases of double crochet
- Work 4 double crochets
- Work 3 half double crochets
- Work 3 single crochets
- Work 2 increases of single crochet
- Close with a slip stitch in the marked stitch
Row 3
- Chain 1, work 1 single crochet in the same space and mark it
- Work an increase, then 1 single crochet, then another increase
- Work 10 single crochets
- Repeat “1 single crochet, 1 increase” five times
- Work 10 single crochets
- Repeat “1 single crochet, 1 increase” two times
- Close with a slip stitch in the marked stitch
Body of the Bootie
- Chain 1, work single crochets in back loops only for the full round
- For the next 3 rows, work single crochets in both loops in a spiral
Decrease Row 1
- Start with a decrease and mark the stitch
- Work 14 single crochets
- Repeat “1 single crochet, 1 decrease” five times
- Work single crochets to last 2 stitches, finish with a decrease
Decrease Row 2
- Start with a decrease and mark it
- Work 10 single crochets
- Work 7 decreases
- Work single crochets to last 2 stitches, finish with a decrease
- Slip stitch and leave a long tail for sewing
Bear Application
Head
- With 3mm yarn and 2mm hook, chain 11
- Skip 3 chains, make 2 double crochets in 4th chain
- Work 6 double crochets
- In the last chain, work 6 double crochets
- On the other side, work 6 double crochets
- In last space, work 3 double crochets
- Slip stitch to 3rd chain to close
Head Round 2
- Chain 3, work double crochet in same space
- Make 2 more increases
- Work 6 double crochets
- Work 6 increases of double crochet
- Work 6 double crochets
- Work 3 increases
- Slip stitch to 3rd chain to close
Ears
- Slip stitch 4 stitches
- Work 6 double crochets in next stitch
- Skip 1 stitch, slip stitch 6 stitches
- Work 6 double crochets in next stitch
- Skip 1 stitch, slip stitch 2 stitches
- Cut and pull yarn to back
Snout
- Use white yarn to make a magic circle
- Chain 2, work 12 double crochets
- Slip stitch in first double crochet
- Cut yarn and weave in tail
Facial Features (Black Yarn + Needle)
- Nose: Stitch a “T” shape in center of snout
- Eyes: Use French knot technique for each eye
Assembly
- Glue bear application to front of bootie using silicone
Optional Bow
- Make a magic circle
- Chain 2, work 4 double crochets
- Chain 3, slip stitch into circle
- Chain 3, work 4 double crochets
- Chain 3, slip stitch into circle
- Cut yarn and pull magic circle closed
- Wrap one yarn tail around center and tie at back
- Glue bow onto bear face
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