Sneaker booties are always crocheted using yarn in two colors. One of the colors must be white to achieve the look of real sneakers.
Size: 0-3 months.
You will need:
- 50 g white and 50 g blue yarn, 100% cotton, 450 m/100 g;
- 2 mm crochet hook.
Technique: crochet according to the chart.
Gauge: loose, not critical.
Making the Pieces
Sole
Chain 20 (numbering starts from the beginning of the work, meaning the first chain is where the tail is left, and the chain currently on the hook is the 20th). Chain 1. From the 19th to the 11th chain, work 1 sc in each – 9 sc total. From the 10th to the 2nd chain, work 1 dc in each – 9 dc total.
In the first chain, work 7 dc. Work 9 dc (one in each stitch). Next, work 9 sc (one in each stitch). In the last chain, work 6 sc. Close the round with a slip stitch.
Round 2. Chain 3 to turn. Work 19 dc, one in each stitch. In the next 5 stitches, work 2 dc each. Work 20 dc, one in each stitch. In the next 5 stitches, work 2 dc each. Close the round with a slip stitch.
Round 3. Chain 3 to turn. Work 19 dc, one in each stitch. Then work: 2 dc in one stitch, 1 dc, 2 dc in one stitch, 1 dc, 2 dc in one stitch, 2 dc in one stitch, 1 dc, 2 dc in one stitch, 1 dc, 2 dc in one stitch. Work 20 dc, one in each stitch.
Then work: 2 dc in one stitch, 1 dc, 2 dc in one stitch, 1 dc, 2 dc in one stitch, 2 dc in one stitch, 1 dc, 2 dc in one stitch, 1 dc, 2 dc in one stitch. Close the round with a slip stitch.
Round 4. Chain 3 to turn. Work the entire round in dc, one in each stitch (total 20+16+20+16=72 stitches). Close the round with a slip stitch.
Round 5. Chain 3 to turn. Work the entire round in dc, one in each stitch. Close the round with a slip stitch.
Round 6. Chain 1 to turn. Work the entire round in sc, one in each stitch. Close the round with a slip stitch. Work the last stitch of round 6 with the blue thread (do not cut the white thread).
Round 7 (work with blue thread). Chain 1 to turn. Work the entire round in sc, one in each stitch. Close the round with a slip stitch. Work the last stitch of round 7 with the white thread (cut the blue thread).
Round 8 (work with white thread). Chain 1 to turn. Work the entire round in sc, one in each stitch. Close the round with a slip stitch. Cut the thread.
Side Part
Mark the beginning of round 9 on the bootie with a pin. To do this, fold the bootie lengthwise (the fold is the center); from the center, count 7 stitches, and begin working in the 8th stitch. Work round 9 with blue thread. Round 9. Chain 3 to turn. Work 58 dc, one in each stitch. The remaining 14 stitches stay unworked. Round 10. Turn the work. Chain 1 to turn. Work the entire round in sc. Round 11 (start). Turn the work. Chain 4, work a dc into the 4th chain from hook. Continue working 1 dc in each stitch.
Round 11 (end). At the end of round 11, leave the last 3 stitches unworked. Instead, work one treble crochet (dc with 2 yarn overs) into the last stitch.
Round 12. Turn the work. Chain 1 to turn. Work the entire round in sc. Rounds 13, 15, 17, 19 are worked the same as round 11. Rounds 14, 16, 18 are worked the same as round 12.
Tongue
Chain 4 with white yarn. Round 1. In the first chain, work 6 dc (7 stitches total). Round 2. Turn the work. Chain 3 to turn. Work 2 dc in each stitch. Then work 10 sc from the end of round 2 back to the beginning of round 2. Cut the thread.
Round 3. Work with blue yarn (do not turn the work). Chain 3 to turn. Work 9 dc (one in each sc of the previous round). Round 4. Turn the work. Chain 1 to turn. Work 9 sc. Work 11 rows in the same way.
Assembly and Finishing
Sew on the tongue with a needle. Work 1 round of sc around the top edge. Chain 170 for each of 2 laces, work 1 row of sc, tie knots at the ends. Thread the laces through the holes and tie.
Stitch Charts:
Quick note for anyone starting these booties: soft cotton or a baby-safe acrylic works best, and a firm tension on the sole helps them keep their shape. What yarn did you use?