CROCHET BOOTIES

SIZES
To fit baby’s feet 6 (12) mos.
GAUGE
22 dc and 13 rows = 4″ [10 cm].

INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smaller size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). When only one number is given, it applies to both sizes. For ease in working, circle all numbers pertaining to your size.
Notes:
• Ch 3 at beg of rnd counts as dc throughout.
• Join rnds with sl st to top of ch 3or first sc.
Motif (make 2)
Ch 4. Join with sl st to first ch to form a ring.
1st rnd: Ch 3. 2 dc in ring. (Ch 2. 3 dc ) 3 times in ring. Ch 2. Join.
2nd rnd: Sl st in each of next 2 dc and ch-2 sp. Ch 3. (2 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in same sp as last sl st. [Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp] 3 times. Ch 1. Join.
3rd rnd: Sl st in each of next 2 dc and ch-2 sp. Ch 3. (2 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in same sp. [Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp] 3 times. Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Join. Fasten off.
Foot: 1st rnd: (RS). Join yarn with sl st to any corner ch-2 sp of Motif. Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. (Work 7 sc along side of Motif. 3 sc in next ch-2 sp) twice. Work 7 sc along side of Motif. 2 sc in next ch-2 sp. Ch 27 (31) loosely. Join. Place marker on last sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 31 sc. 1 dc in each of next 27 (31) ch. Join. 58 (62) dc.
3rd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each dc around. Join.
4th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join. Rep last rnd 2 (3) times more.

Shape Sole: 1st rnd: Ch 1. Working through back loops only, 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 7 (8) sc. (Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc) twice. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 17 (19) sc. Sc2tog. (1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Sc2tog) twice. 1 sc in each of next 10 (11) sc. Join. 52 (56) sts.
3rd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 5 (6) sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 7 sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 15 (17) sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 7 sts. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 10 (11)sc. Join. 48 (52) sts.
4th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 5 (6) sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 5 sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 15 (17) sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 5 sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 10 (11) sc. Join. 44 (48) sts.
5th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 5 (6) sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 15 (17)sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 10 (11) sc. Join. 40 (44) sts.
6th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 5 (6) sc. (Sc2tog) 3 times. 1 sc in each of next 15 (17) sc. (Sc2tog) 3 times. 1 sc in each of next 8 (9) sc. Join. 34 (38) sts. Fasten off. Sew bottom of sole.
Ankle: With RS facing, join yarn with sl st to right corner ch-2 sp of Motif.
1st rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. Work 7 sc evenly across side of Motif. 1 sc in next ch-2 sp. Working in rem loops of ch, 1 sc in each of next 27 (31) ch. Join. 36 (40) sc.
2nd rnd: (Eyelet row). Ch 3. 1 dc in next sc. *Ch 2. Skip next 2 sc. 1 dc in each of next 1 (2) sc. Rep from * around, omitting last 1 (2) dc. Join.
3rd rnd: Ch 3. *1 dc in next 1 (2) dc. 2 dc in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * around. Join.
4th rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc in each dc around. Join.
5th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each dc around. Join.
6th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. *Ch 3. Sl st in 3rd ch from hook – picot made. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Rep from * around. Join. Fasten off.
Drawstring: Ch 80. Beg with 2nd ch from hook, sl st into each “bump” along back of ch. Fasten off. Weave drawstring through eyelet row at ankle.