How to Crochet Adorable Shell Baby Booties — Easy Step-by-Step Pattern
Crochet shell baby booties are a lovely, quick project and make a charming handmade gift for a baby shower or new arrival. This easy pattern uses a delicate shell stitch to create a soft, feminine look. The finished sole is approximately 9 cm long, making these booties suitable for newborns. Gather your yarn, a C hook, and a satin ribbon to add the finishing touch.
Materials
ca. 50 g cotton yarn Schachenmayr Catania 137 yrd / 50 g, Sport Yarn 5ply, crochet hook C, satin ribbon.
Skill Level
Easy
Size
The length of the sole of the bootie is ca 9 cm.
Abbreviations
- Ch = chain
- St = stitch
- Sc = single crochet
- Hdc = half double crochet
- Sl st = slip stitch
- Rnd = round
- Scbp = single crochet back post
- Dc = double crochet
- Dc2tog = double crochet 2 stitches together
Sole
RND 1: Starting at center with chain of 16 stitches.
RND 2: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each of next 13 ch, 3 sc in next ch, then, working on the other side of the base ch, sc in each of next 13 ch, 2 sc in next ch and 2 sc in next sc.
RND 3: Sc in each of next 13 sc, 2 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in each of next 13 sc, 2 sc in each of next 3 sc.
RND 4: Sc in each of next 8 sc, hdc in each of next 3 sc, dc in each of next 3 sc, 2 dc in each of next 6 sc, dc in each of next 3 sc, hdc in each of next 3 sc, sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc twice, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc.
RND 5: Sc in each of next 8 sc, hdc in each of next 3 hdc, dc in each of next 6 dc, 2 dc in each of next 6 dc, dc in each of next 6 dc, hdc in each of next 3 hdc, sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc.
RND 6: Sc in each of next 60 st around.
RND 7: Scbp worked in each of the next 60 sc around.
Sides
RND 1: Sc in next st, *skip 2 sc, 5 dc shell in next sc, skip 2 sc, sc in next sc*, repeat from * to * 9 times, skip 2 sc, 5 dc shell in next sc, skip 2 sc, sl st (10 shells).
RND 2: Ch 5 (counts as 1 dc and ch 2), dc in the same sc as ch, *ch 4, skip shell, 2 dc separated by 2 ch stitches in next sc*, repeat from * to * 9 times, ch 4, sl st.
RND 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 4 dc in ch 2 space, *skip next 2 st, sc in center dc of next shell, skip next 2 st, 5 dc shell in ch-2 space*, repeat from * to * 9 times, skip next 2 st, sc in next dc, skip next 2 st, sl st (10 shells).
RND 4: Ch 7 (counts as 1 dc and ch 4), *skip shell, 2 dc separated by 2 ch stitches in next sc, ch 4*, repeat from * to * 9 times, skip shell, dc in next sc, ch 2, sl st.
RND 5: Ch 3 (counts as dc), *skip next 2 st, sc in center dc of next shell (pic 1), skip next 2 st, 5 dc shell in ch-2 space*, repeat from * to * twice, *skip next 2 st, sc in center dc of next shell (pic 1), skip next 2 st, 3 dc shell in ch-2 space*, repeat from * to * 4 times, *skip next 2 st, sc in center dc of next shell (pic 1), skip next 2 st, 5 dc shell in ch-2 space*, repeat from * to * 3 times, skip next 2 st, sc in center dc of next shell (pic 1), skip next 2 st, 4 dc shell in ch-2 space, sl st.
RND 6: Ch 1, sc in the same st as ch and each of next 12 st, 4 dc tog 4 times, sc in each of next 23 sc, sl st.
RND 7: Ch 5 (counts as 1 dc and ch 2), *skip 2 st, dc in next st*, repeat from * to * till the end of Rnd.
RND 8: Ch 1, sc in the same st as ch, *skip 2 st, 5 dc shell in next dc, skip 2 st, sc in next dc*, repeat from * to * 7 times (7 shells), cut the yarn.
Finishing
Crochet one Rnd in crab stitch (reverse single crochet) all around the sole. Weave in ribbon through spaces between dc’s on every bootie.
Notes & Tips
- Check the sole length as you work—finished sole should be about 9 cm. Adjust yarn weight or hook size if you need a different size.
- Weave in ends neatly and block lightly if desired to open up the shell stitches.
- Thread the satin ribbon through the spaces between double crochets and tie a small bow for a secure, decorative finish.