FREE Crochet Pattern – Blue Whale
Hi, everyone! Today I will share with you a very simple crochet baby pattern for little baby shoes. They are made with this beautiful blue yarn. I was using darker one for the sole and a lighter shade for the upper part. I choose dark blue 1.5 cm big wooden buttons to attach the strap on outer sides of the shoe and just a few strands of dark blue yarn for the slip stitch edging around the straps to make them more playful and fun. But I am sure they will come out amazing in any color you decide to go with. Have fun with the pattern and happy crocheting!
VIDEO TUTORIAL
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YARN: For this pattern, I am using some 100% cotton DK weight yarn in gray and blue. You can use any color you prefer. (here!)
CROCHET HOOK: You will need one size only. That’s 3.5 mm or E/4 crochet hook. I am using my aluminum crochet hook with a plastic handle. I have no idea where did I buy this hook But I will try to find something similar. (here!)
YOU WILL ALSO NEED: Scissors (here!), yarn needle (here!) and 2 stitch markers (here!), buttons (here!)
STITCHES AND ABBREVIATIONS
- st/sts – stitch/stitches
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- Dc – double crochet
- Sc2tog – join two single crochet together
- (H)Dc2tog – join two (half) double crochet together
- MC – main color – dark blue
- CC – contrast color – light blue
- BLO – back loops only
PATTERN NOTES
- The sole and the upper part in written in rounds and the strap is written in rows. At the end of each round join the round with a ss. After each row turn and make a chain to lift a row.
- How to read a pattern: If the number is written before the stitch 3 hdc work 3 hdc into the same stitch. If the number is written after the stitch hdc 3, work hdc into next 3 stitches
- Repeat what is written in the () as many times as it’s written right after the (). For an example: Repeat (2 hdc, hdc 1) 5 times. It means that you have to repeat the sequence work 2 hdc sts into the same st, 1 hdc into the next one 5 times. And you will get 5 additional sts by doing that.
- Use a stitch marker to mark your first stitch of the row/round.
- Gauge: 24 sts and 14 rows in hdc measure 4 x 4 inch (10 x 10 cm)
- The pattern is written in US crochet terms.
- This is a pattern for 0 – 6 months
INSTRUCTIONS – Crochet Baby Booties Blue Whale
SOLE
Color 1 – Dark Blue. 3.5 mm or E/4 crochet hook. VIDEO TUTORIAL
Ch 10. Start in the 2nd chain from the hook. Work into back loops only.
Round 1: Work 2 hdc into the same. 1 hdc into next 7 chains. Work all 6 hdc sts into the last ch. 1 hdc into next 7 chains. Work 2 hdc sts into the last one. Join the round with a ss. = 24 sts.
Round 2: Work 2 hdc into next 2 sts. 1 hdc into next 7 sts. Work 2 hdc sts into next 6 sts. 1 hdc into next 7 sts. Work 2 hdc into next 2 sts. Join the round with a ss. = 34 sts.
Round 3: Repeat (2 hdc, 1 hdc) 2 times. Hdc 7. Repeat (2 hdc, 1 hdc) 6 times. Hdc 7. Repeat (2 hdc, 1 hdc) 2 times. Join the round with a ss. = 44 sts. Fasten off.
UPPER PART
Color 1 – Dark Blue. 3.5 mm or E/4 crochet hook. VIDEO TUTORIAL
Round 1: Start in the middle of the heel. Work in BLO! Ch 1 and start in the same. Work 1 hdc into next 44 sts. Ss. Do not turn. = 44 sts.
Round 2: Ch 1. Work 1 sc into next 44 sts. Ss. = 44 sts.
Round 3: Ch 1. Work 1 sc into first 11 sts. Repeat (hdc2tog, 1 hdc into next 2) 5 times. Hdc2tog. Work 1 sc into next 11 sts. Ss. = 38 sts.
Round 4: Ch 1. Work 1 sc into first 12 sts. Hdc 1. Hdc2tog. Repeat dc2tog 4 times. Hdc2tog. Hdc 1. Work 1 sc into next 12 sts. Ss. = 32 sts.
Round 5: Ch 1. Work 1 sc into next 11 sts. Hdc2tog. Repeat dc2tog 5 times. Hdc2tog. Work 1 sc into next 11 sts. Ss. = 27 sts.
STRAP
Place the shoe in front of you, you facing the toes.
RIGHT SHOE:
Start in the 11th stitch from the heel. Crochet toward the toes, then heel.
Row 6: Join the yarn with ch 1. Work 1 sc into next 2. Work 1 hdc into next 22 sts. Work 1 sc into next 2 sts. Now ch 16. Turn the row. = 34 sts.
Row 7: To create a button hole skip first 5 chains and start in the 6th ch from the crochet hook. If you would like to make this hole bigger, add some additional chains in row 6 and skip them here at the beginning of this row. Now work 1 hdc into next 11 chains. Work 1 hdc into next 24 sts. Work 1 sc into last 2 sts. End the row with a ss into the last st. Fasten off.
LEFT SHOE:
Start in the 17th stitch from the heel. Crochet toward the toes, then heel.
Row 6: Ch 1. Work 1 sc into next 2 sts. Work 1 hdc into next 22 sts. Work 1 sc into next 2. Now ch 16 and turn the row. = 34 sts.
Row 7: Start in the 6th chain from the hook to create a button hole.
Work 1 hdc into next 11 chains. Work 1 hdc into next 24. Sc into next 2. Ss into the last one. Fasten off.
BUTTONS
Place the button on the outer side of the shoe. On the opposite side of the strap and attach the strap with the button.
EDGING
Using just a few strands of dark blue yarn create a simple edging made of slip stitches all around the ankle and strap. Start in the last stitch of row 7 and end in the last chain below the strap. Work 6 sc sts around the chain for the button hole as seen in the picture.
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Love you all!♥
Doroteja
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thank you so much for sharing this so cute pattern, I just had my 5th grandbaby on the 24th of july another boy. ‘There all boys!!! this is so perfect for him and our 8 month old grandson. so precious! their mommas are gonna love them!!!!I will definitely tell them where i got the pattern!!
You are too kind! Thank you so much 🙂
Thank you so much
Thank you 🙂
Happy crocheting!
I’m going to try this for sure! Thank you.
Your pattern is amazing! I love the photos and the I particularly appreciate the counting diagram. I will make them for my first Great-grandson, due in 3 weeks.
These are so cute! Thank you so much for the free pattern! I can’t wait to make a pair!!!
That is really clever how you used a contrast color for the button hole and sole. Love it.
Thank you so much! 🙂
Hi, i’m new to crochet.can i check with you what does the numbers in the brackets means?
eg: Start in the 17th (19th) stitch
Sc into next 10 (13)
And thanks fort he detail step by step tutorial 🙂
Hi Gerlisa! 🙂
In the first line of the pattern is written: “The pattern is written in 2 sizes: 0 – 6 months (6 – 12 months)” 😀
In the 8th row when you hdc in the next Hdc into next 24 (28) stitches, in what directon do you go? To the back or the front of the shoe?
Thank you
Cristina
Hi Cristina!
You have to turn at the end of the round 7 and you have to work row 8 toward the the heel. 🙂
Thank you very much, I love these booties and will make them, as soon as I get the yarn. I keep starring at the beautiful cute little pair and want to make them.
You are so kind. 🙂 Thank you so much for finding my blog! 🙂
Most beautiful ones I have seen. Going to start right away to have them ready for future family babies. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much! 🙂
Really nice pattern and well described. I nearly finished one shoe but I have Problems at the end. I’m where you said “Start in the 11th stich… crochet towards the toes than heel”. And then you said “row 7:…”
What do I have to do exactly. Shall I heel the yarn in stich 11 and start again there with row 7 or could you maybe describe a bit more detailed. Kind regards!
Hi Steffi!
The flip part is different for the left and the right shoe. You finish the “upper part of the shoe” with the round 6. Then you have to start both shoes with Row 7. Row, because you do not work in round after the round 6 any more. If you follow the instructions .. the first shoe will be right shoe. After round 6 fasten off and start in the 11th for the small size and 14th if you work on the bigger size, stitch and start from there row 7. Create ch into the first stitch (into 11th or 14th), just to join the yarn with the shoe. Than continue as written as in the instructions. Maybe could help: Let’s say you work on the smaller size. Your first stitch will be 11th stitch, the next one will be 12th, 13th and so on (for your right shoe!). At the end of the row 7, just turn and start with the row 8. 🙂 For the left shoe: Start in 17th or 19th stitch from the heel (picture) and your second stitch will be 16th and 18th, than 15th and 17th. Hope it helps. 🙂
Thanks for your help. I finished the shoes last weekend. There are so lovely. Thanks for the great instructions 🙂
This is an awesome pattern, but, it doesn’t even allow a “copy and paste”??
Hello Midge
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am very sorry, but because so many people stole my patterns in the past and post them on their websites or blogs I’ve decided to copy protect all of the content on my blog. I work for my patterns very hard and I put a lot of my free time and all my love to crafting into them, so when I find my work somewhere else than on my personal blog (people actually copy and paste the whole post!) … well it’s just sad an I don’t know why would someone do something like that. 🙁
You can not copy and paste the pattern any more, but my new blog design have a reading mode option. If you click on the post, you can see that in the right corner of the post is written “enter reading mode”. If you click on it, the page will go into reading mode, this means that there will be no side bars or anything that would bother you when reading the post. The second option is to print the pattern, but I admit, it’s not really print friendly, because the post is a photo tutorial.
Hope it helps.
Happy crocheting!
I will look at the print option. That will help considerably. Thank you so much. Anxious to make the booties. 🙂
Can’t find the print option??
You can find the print option in your browser options. I am using Chrome and the print option is in the right corner, you can find it if you click on the button with 3 little lines.
Hope it helps! 🙂
Yes, that helped, thank you very much.
Hi Designer, I’m in a big trouble. Help me out pleaseee….
I’m new beginner in the crocheting. I look at your pattern and I’d like to make one for my son with some modifications (doing more rows while making the sole until 70sts, since my baby foot is bigger than the pattern did). Now I’m stuck in round 3 of upper part of shoe. Starting on round 3, I did make 23sts in the beginning, hdc2tog, and (repeat hdc2tog, hdc in next 2 five times), hdc2tog, and 23sts in the last (63sts).
round 4 I start 20sts in beginning, hdc2tog, (repeat hdc2tog, hdc in next 2 four times), hdc2tog, hdc in next 1, hdc2tog, and 20sts in the last (56sts).
round 5 I start using round 3 in your pattern and gets 50sts at last. and continue the next round based on your pattern.
but, the results I got on my bootie is looks lopsided (more tilted to the right) and I just feel upset seeing my bootie looks like.
could you help me to fix this out since it’s been a week for trying but still do not get the beautiful booties as yours.
many thanks to you if you reply me willingly.
Hi Yulia Stacie!
It’s very important to begin each round in the same stitch. I usually start in the base of the chain and continue all the way around. What I would do in your case is, to not join the round with a ss, but just continue next round. Just be careful in your last round when ending the sole. Finish with a few ss stitches just to even the rounds on the heel. Hope it helps 🙂
Kind regards,
Doroteja
I’m beginner and love’d to try to make one of this pattern. What if i used 2 strands of DK yarn ? Is it okay if use the same hook or should use the bigger one ?
Hi Yulia Stacie!
I think you will need a bigger hook. 🙂 But be careful, when using a larger hook or a thicker yarn, the final size of your item will be bigger too! 🙂
These are adorable! I can’t wait to make a pair! Thank you!
Hi Shari!
Thank you so much! 🙂
Très joli site
I really like how the right boogie turned out. I have completed the left one several times and cannot make it look the same after the flip and chain. Is there something I am doing wrong with the chain? It looks backwards of the right shoe, like I am seeing the back of the stitch. Any advice would help. Thanks!
Hi Beth!
Thank you for your comment. 🙂
Left and right flip are not the same in the pattern, because I thought it would be easier to understand this way, but as I can see now, it’s just more confusing. 🙂
You can try to do it a bit different as written in the pattern and start in 18th stitch than Ch 1 and hdc into the same stitch. Hdc into next 21. Sc into next 2 and ss into the last one. Ch 1. Turn. Skip 1st st (ss from row 7!), sc into next 2. Hdc into next 24. Than ch 16. Now start to work into lower stitch of the chain. Start in 6th chain from the hook. Hdc into next 10. Finish with ss into the first hdc in the row 7! In this case both flips (left and right) wold be same. You can try it. 🙂
Hope it helps 🙂
Thanks! I like the way that looks better! Very cute pattern and I hope to make many more!
This is the absolute cutest pattern I have seen for baby boy booties! I am going to try and make this, though I have to learn how to go from flat crocheting to crocheting in the round.
Is there a way to make these booties with snap closures instead of buttons? I am afraid that with my inexperience in bootie making that I may not sew good enough yet to have a strong button hold. I wouldn’t want the button to come off to be swallowed or choked on.
Even my husband, who is not really into the homemade look of crochet or knit items thought these were adorable!
Hi!
Thank you so much for your kind words. 🙂
About the flip and the button part … I would try instead of “Start in the 6th chain from the hook.”, start in the 2nd chain from the hook. Than hdc into next 16 sts ( first 5 sts are because you do not have a chain/ loop for the button any more, than 11 sts as written in the pattern, together 16 sts). Than continue as written in the pattern. 🙂 Hope it helps 🙂
Hi Doroteja,
I love your patterns!
I’m stuck in round 5 the part that says Repeat dc2tog three (five) times, does that means to dc2tog three times in the same stitch 5 times?
Hi! 🙂
dc2tog 3 times for the smaller size and dc2tog 5 times for the bigger size 🙂 Dc2tog = join next two sts with dc2tog. 🙂
Love your various patterns. I like to make them and donate the items. Thank you so much for sharing.
can you tell me what i would need to do to make these in a newborn size?
Hi Brenda,
the pattern is written in 2 sizes: 0 – 6 months (6 – 12 months). If you would like to make them a little bit smaller than in size 0 – 6 months, use a smaller crochet hook; 3.25 mm or 3.0 mm. 🙂
what weight yarn do you suggest for this hook size – I use Lion Brand or Red Heart – worsted weight
Adorable pattern, thank you! I have been on a baby bootie binge. However, no pair is identical. I think my problem is not understanding where to join at the end of the round. For this pattern, do I join in the chain and start the next stitch in that chain? Or, do I join and start in the first stitch of the round before? I get confused because your instructions (and many others) say not to count the ss or the chain as a stitch. I would be so grateful to you if you could clear this up for me.
Hi Connie
I do not count ss as a stitch, because it’s just a help to join the round and I do not crochet into ss in next round as I do in all other sts. I always start the round in the same stitch, in the base of the chain.
Sometimes it’s not the problem in stitches that your final items are not the same size when you finish them. It could be tension. Beginners are most of the time very tight crocheters and its normal that they will produce more stitches per inch as it’s written in the pattern even if they use recommended hook or the same yarn (brand and type) the pattern recommends. 🙂 Even if you and I would compare our tensions, and let’s say we are both experienced crocheters, the tensions would most probably not be the same. It gets better with time and experience. 🙂
Hope it helps 🙂
Hi..may I know how long is the sole after Round 3 for both sizes? I made one in the 0-6 months size but it looks very small whereas my gauge is correct.
Hi
the final size of the booties should be: 0 – 6 months – 9.5 cm/ 3.75 in and 6 – 12 months – 11.0/ 4.25 in. I would recommend you to do is (because you will probably use different yarn brand or type) to crochet one sole first, if you like the size, continue if not, try with different yarn or hook.
These models are great.Thanks
I was looking and trying lots of baby shoes pattern and this is by far the best. The instruction are clear and the sole nice and flat. I love it. Thanks for sharing your wisdom.
Thank you so much! 🙂
Love the pattern! I’ve already made 2 pairs, they really work up quick. Is the yarn you used a worsted weight? Thank you so much.
You are very welcome. I use DK weight, 100% cotton yarn 🙂
What does do weight mean?
You can read all about yarn weight here: http://crobypatterns.com/crochet-lesson-2-yarn/ 🙂
Boa tarde Doroteja!! Sou brasileira é estou encantada com seus trabalhos!! Gostaria de aprender seu padrão. Como faço?
Parabens pelo trabalho!!! Beijinhos
Hi Renata,
thank you so much! I have a video for Green Zebra baby booties and you can start with it if you want. 🙂
http://crobypatterns.com/green-zebra/ 🙂
I have used a great many bootees patterns, but this is by far the best. Thank you so much for your hard work and sharing this pattern
Thank you for your kind words Jo! 🙂
I found your pattern on pinterest and absolutely LOVE them! Your instructions, pictures and sense of humor really help to understand the pattern. Thank you, thank you for sharing!
Aww you are so kind. 🙂 Thank you so much Robin!
Round three of the upper boot. Maybe I’m counting wrong but I do not get it to reduce to 38 stitches. I come up short.
It’s 38. 🙂 Make sure not to count ss or chain as a stitch! 🙂
You are so raigth about not easy to crochet baby booties I have been doing this for 2 years and still finish with 2 different. 😋
Gostaria muito de saber se alguem tem a traduçao desse gragivo do sapatinho azul, estou louca para fazer, mas nao sei nada de ingles, desde ja fico muito agradecida.
Juçara
I love this pattern. I finished the right one, very happy 🙂 But then in the left shoe, you make 16 chains and then after the turn you start in the 6th and crochet 10 hdc. In the right shoe you do the same but then 11 hdc. Why the difference?
Hi Marijke
There should be 11 on both. Thanks! 🙂
Thank you so much for your beautiful baby bootie pattern. It turned out very nice and I enjoyed making it !
Hello! this pattern is beautiful!, I have a doubt.
In Round 4 said
Ch 1. Sc into the same st. Sc into next 11 (14). Hdc 1. Hdc2tog. Dc2tog into next 4. Hdc2tog. Hdc into the next one. Sc into next 12 (15). Join the round with ss.
That Dc2tog into next 4 means Dc2tog 4 times? Because if is in to next 4 stitches I ‘ll have a gap to fill.
Hi Evelyn
it means “Repeat dc2tog 4 times” 🙂
I have only been crocheting for the past year but will need to bookmark this page so I can follow the pattern so I can reference the pictures – these are so adorable and so glad that we have talented people like you to guide us!
What a sweet comment. Thank you! 🙂
Hi. I’m quite new to crocheting, so could you please explain this to me, on the left shoe as I find it confusing.
“Start in the 17th (19th) stitch from the heel”
Hi Joe. There is a video tutorial for this pattern on my YouTube channel. Check 28:20.
Video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNvTVZZWyj0
Thank you so much for your free patterns you are so generous
Thank you so much Judith! Welcome to our crochet family 🙂
I’m new to crochet and love hat I have managed to make these. Thanks for all the pictures and videos we need more!! Thanks for your hard work 🙂
What a sweet comment. Thank you! 🙂
So so awesome! Thank you! =)
Thank you for the pattern!
Thanks a great share.
Thanks a great share.
Hi, i love tour pattern but i’m stuck on row 6: the part where you have to hdc 22 do you hdc in the ss or not ?
Hi, Gina!
Ss does not count as a stitch unless otherwise stated in the pattern. The Ss is just a joining stitch and I do not use it as a stitch. Hope it helps. Kind wishes, Doroteja 🙂
Thank you so much! Not only for the pattern, but for the GREAT tutorial! You are the best!
Hi, Linda! I am so happy to hear you like the Blue Whale pattern. I love crocheting baby booties, they are my favorite thing to crochet. 🙂
kan er iemand mij helpen het gaat zo vlug op het filmpje zou er zo graag maken ;;;; en geraak niet goed aan uit aan die haakpatroon ;;;
Thank you very much for all your lovely patterns. They are really easy to follow and the foto’s are great. I made a few of these booties and donated them for charity 🙂
You are amazing! <3 🙂 And thank you so much for your sweet comment. 🙂