Crochet Whale-y Awesome Baby Booties

These Crochet Whale-y Awesome Baby Booties are simply adorable! They are expertly crafted with soft yarn into cute whale designs, perfect for keeping those tiny feet snug and stylish. Whether for your own little one or as a heartwarming gift, these booties are sure to bring smiles all around. With their cozy fit and charming details, these booties are a delightful addition to any baby's wardrobe. Handmade with love, these crochet booties are a whale-y awesome choice for any baby fashion enthusiast!
Materials
– Red Heart Super Saver in Pool
– Red Heart Super Saver in Black
– Red Heart Super Saver in White
– Red Heart Super Saver in Light Blue
– G-4.25mm Crochet Hook
– Yarn Needle
– Scissors
Notes
- This project uses less than 200 yards of yarn.
- Use a smaller hook to make these smaller.
- Use a bigger hook to make these bigger.
- Weave in all the ends as you go so you don’t have to weave them all in at the very end.
- The measurements for these booties are 5 inches (13 cm) long and will fit a 3-6 month old baby.
Special Stitches
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
BLO: Back Loops Only
prev.: Previous
Sl st: slip stitch
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
SC2TOG: Single crochet decrease
DC: Double Crochet
DC2TOG: Double Crochet Decrease
Pattern
Sole: Make 2
Chain 10
Rnd 1: 2 SC into 2nd ch from hook. SC in next 5 chs, HDC in next 2 sts, 8 DC in last ch, Working on the other side of the foundation, HDC in next 2 sts, SC in next 5 sts, 2 SC in last stitch where beginning 2 SC are. Don’t join. (26 sts)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in 1st st, 2 SC in next. SC 7, HDC in next, 2 HDC in each of the next 6 stitches, HDC in next, SC 7, 2 SC in last 2 sts. Do not join (36 sts)
Rnd 3: SC in next 2 stitches, 2 SC in next, SC in next 10 sts, 2 SC in next 2 stitches, SC in next 6 sts, 2 SC in next 2 sts. SC in next 10 sts, 2 SC in next st. SC in last 2 sts. Sl st in next st. Turn. (42 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, turn, Sl St in each st around. Fasten off. (42 sts)
Top of Shoe: Make 2
Ch 2
Row 1: 2 SC in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, turn. (2)
Row 2-3: SC across, ch 1, turn. (2)
Row 4: 2 SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (4)
Rows 5-6: SC across, ch 1, turn. (4)
Row 7: 2 SC in 1st st, SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (6)
Row 8: 2 SC in 1st st, SC in next 4 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (8)
Row 9: SC across, ch 1, turn. (8)
Row 10: 2 SC in 1st st, SC in next 6 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (10)
Rows 11-34: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (10)
Row 35: SC2TOG, SC in next 6 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (8)
Row 36: SC across, ch 1, turn. (8)
Row 37: SC2TOG, SC in 4 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (6)
Row 38: SC2TOG, SC in next 2 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (4)
Rows 39-40: SC across, ch 1, turn. (4)
Row 41: [SC2TOG] 2 times, ch 1, turn. (2)
Rows 42-43: SC across, ch 1, turn. (2)
Fasten off with super long tail for sewing.
Assembly Step
Sew Top of Bootie to Sole.
Eyes
With White: Make 4
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 8 HDC in 2nd ch from hook
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
With Black: Make 4
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Assembly Step
Sew black part to white part and sew to booties.
Add white embellishments along the sides of booties.
Mouth: Make 2
Ch 21
Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, SC in next 2 chs, HDC in next 2 chs, DC in next 10 chs, HDC in next 2 chs, SC in next 2 chs, Sl st in last ch. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Assembly Step
Sew Mouth to Booties using the blue yarn.
Tail Fin: Make 2
Ch 26
Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, SC in next, HDC in next, DC in next, TR in next, DC in next, HDC in next, SC in next, Sl st in next 9 chs, SC in next, HDC in next, DC in next, TR in next, DC in next, HDC in next, SC in next, Sl st in last. Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Assembly Step
Sew Tail to booties.
Enjoy!!