UPDATE: To get the pattern for a matching Cowboy Hat CLICK HERE!!
Every crocheter loves a free pattern, right? Yes, we might be accused of hoarding them but it’s only because we NEED them to help use up our monstrous yarn collections that we keep feeding every time we go near a craft shop. We really can’t be blamed.
Enjoy this freebie pattern, showing you how to make a pair of darling little cowboy booties in tiny baby sizes. These shoes will fit 3-6 month old babes.
Without further ado, let’s get on with that free pattern…
BASIC INFORMATION
- Written in US terminology
- SIZE: 3-6 months
- DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Easy
- NECESSARY SKILLS: Basic sewing, and the crochet stitches mentioned below in abbreviations
- GAUGE: 10 x 10 cm block = 17 DC x 11 Rows, using size D hook
- YARN WEIGHT: Double Knit (Light Worsted / 8ply/ 11wpi)
SUPPLIES
- Yarn
- 3mm/ size D Hook
- Scissors
- Yarn Sewing Needle
ABBREVIATIONS
- R = Row
- CH = Chain
- ST = Stitch
- SS = Slip stitch
- SC = Single crochet
- HDC = Half Double Crochet
- DC = Double crochet
- (…) Section to be repeated
CROCHET INSTRUCTIONS…
SOLE
R1: Ch14. 3 DC in 3rd ch from hook, DC in next 10 ch, 3 DC in last ch. Working down opposite side of ch, 3DC in 1st ch, DC in next 10 ch, 3 DC in last ch. Join with a SS into 1st DC. (32)
R2: CH 2, 2DC in next 3 sts. DC in next 10 sts. 2 DC in next 6 sts. DC in next 10sts. 2 DC in next 3 sts. Join with a SS into 1st DC. (44)
R3: CH 2, (HDC in next st, 2HDC in next st) 3 times. HDC in next 10 sts. (2HDC in next st, HDC in next st) 3 times. (HDC in next st, 2HDC in next st) 3 times. HDC in next 10 sts. (2HDC in next st, HDC in next st) 3 times. Join with a SS into 1st HDC. (56)
BOOT
R1: Working into the back loops only, join new colour to the sole at the 1st HDC of the last round with a SS. Ch 1, SC into every st. Join with a SS into 1st SC. (56)
R2: Now work in both loops again. Ch 2, DC, DC next 2 sts together, DC in next 50 sts, DC next 2 sts together, DC, Join with a SS into 1st DC. (54)
R3: Ch 2, DC into every st. Join with a SS into 1st DC. (54)
R4: Ch 2, DC into next 14 sts. (DC next 2 sts together) 13 times. DC into next 14 sts. Join with a SS into 1st DC. Tie off (41)
R5: Skip 1st 14 sts, join new yarn with a SS. DC into same st. (DC next 2 sts together) 6 times. DC in next st. Ch 2, turn. (8)
R6: (HDC next 2 sts together) 4 times. Ch 1, turn. (4)
R7: (SC next 2 sts together) 2 times, turn. (2)
R8: SS into 1st SC. Ch 1, 4 SC into sides of sts (along throat line of shoe), SC in next 13 sts, 2SC in next st, SC in next 13 sts, 4 SC into sides of sts. Join with a SS into 1st SC. Tie off. (36)
R9: Working in back loops only, join new colour at centre back with a SS, ch 2, DC into every stitch, join with a SS into 1st DC, ch2(36)
R10: DC into every stitch, join with a SS into 1st DC, ch2 (36)
R11: 2 DC in next st, DC in next 17 sts, 2 DC in next st, DC in next 17 sts, join with a SS into 1st DC, ch2. (38)
R12-13: DC into every stitch, join with a SS into 1st DC, ch2 (38)
R14: SC in next 6 sts, HDC in next st, skip next st, DC in next st, 4 DC in next st, DC in next st, skip next st, HDC in next st, SC in next 12 sts, HDC in next st, skip next st, DC in next st, 4 DC in next st, DC in next st, skip next st, HDC in next st, SC in next 6 sts, join with a SS into 1st SC, tie off. (40)
R15: Join new yarn at centre back, ch 1, SC in next 9 sts, 2 SC in next st, SC in next 19 sts, 2 SC in next st, SC in next 10 sts join with a SS into 1st SC, ch1 (42)
R16: SC in next 10 sts, 2 SC in next st, SC in next 20 sts, 2 SC in next st, SC in next 10 sts join with a SS into 1st SC, tie off. (44)
TONGUE
R1: Working in the 5 center stitches at the front of the boot, and working in front loops only, join new yarn with a SS, ch 1, SC in next 5 sts, ch1, turn. (5)
R2: SC in each st, ch2, turn (5)
R3: (SC, HDC) in next st, DC in next st, 3 DC in next st, DC in next st, (HDC, SC) in next st, tie off, leaving a long thread (+/-20cm). Sew edge down. (8)
STAR
R1: 10 HDC In magic ring. Join with a SS into 1st st. (10)
R2: (Ch 4, SC into 2nd ch from hook, HDC in next ch, DC in next ch. Skip 1 st and then SS into next st.) 5 times. Tie off and leave long thread (+/-30cm) for sewing Star to Boot.
Assembly: Lay the Boot flat on its side. Align the star with the center of the boot’s ankle, between Row 10- 13 and sew in place.
Alternatively, sew a thread of Chain stitches to the side of the boot for decoration. (20)
FINISHING & CARE
Sew in all the loose ends, and block the shoes if needed. To block, place some stuffing in any parts of the shoe that need support. Spritz lightly with water and allow to dry.
Hand-wash only and lay flat to dry. Follow the washing and care instructions on the yarn’s tag.
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