High top

sneakers

Skill level: intermediate

4 SIZES: from newborn to 9 months baby

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MATERIALS AND TOOLS:
Original yarn: DROPS Safran (100% cotton,
160m/175 yds per 50g/1.8 oz skein) approx.
140-160 yards.
Alternative yarn: Fingering / 4-ply / Super
Fine 100% cotton - green in the table.

Hook: 2.00 mm for booties and 1.75 mm for

lace and logo.

Notions: measurement tape, scissors, stitch

markers, tapestry needle, textile glue, size 5X5"
polyester felt 1mm (.039”)
Alternative yarn:
Hobbii Baby
Cotton Organic
Mercerized

Gauge: 32 sc* 36 rnds = 4’’ (10cm). Always use a crochet hook size that
will result in the correct gauge after blocking.
If the size of the sole when crocheting you get more than you need, then
crochet tighter or use a hook 0.25-0.5 mm smaller.

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ABBREVIATIONS: all stitches are listed in US terms!
Abbreviation Description

BLO back loop only

ch chain stitch
dc double crochet
FLO front loop only
hdc half double crochet
hdc2tog half double crochet 2 stitches together

inc increase - work 2 sc in 1 st of previous rnd

dc inc double crochet increase - work 2 dc in 1 st of
previous rnd
PM place marker
RS right side
sc single crochet

Abbreviation Description
sl st slip stitch
WS wrong side
(…) number of sts in total
rep (...) *N repeat in brackets N times
rep repeat
invisible join cut the thread approx. 4 cm, pull through the last
sc, insert the hook into the first st of the previous
round, yarn over and pull the tail of yarn through
st before the last WS, fasten off.
dc2tog double crochet 2 stitches together

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SIZES:
Before crocheting the booties, you need to measure the foot inner
length (as shown in the picture). If this is not possible, then use the
table.
It gives average data for different ages of children. Remember that all
children are different and unique :)

Foot inner length

Foundation Crochet
Age Foot inner length
chain hook
cm inches chain mm
newborn 8 3 18 1,75
0-3 months* 9 3,5 18 2,00
3-6 months 10 4 20 2,00
6-9 months 11 4,5 22 2,00

• Video tutorial is only for this size.

Pattern for booties size for newborn baby is the same for baby 0-
3 months BUT crochet it using crochet HOOK 1,75 mm!

For sizes 3-6 and 6-9 months, the required number of loops is
indicated at the end of each step.
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1. THE SOLE/BOTTOM Rnd 4: ch 1, 1 sc in each st by the end of
rnd. Invisible join in the round (70) [fig 4]
Chain 18. Stitches are worked around both
sides of the foundation chain.
PM to indicate the beginning of the round.
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Rnd 1: ch 2, 2 dc in the 18th ch, 16 dc, 5 dc

in one st; turn around and work onto the
backside of the foundation chain: 16 dc, 2 dc
in one st, sl st (42) [fig 1]

Rnd 2: ch 1, 2 inc, 7sc, 2 hdc, 7dc, rep (dc

inc) *5, 7 dc, 2 hdc, 7sc, 2 inc, 1 sc, sl st (52)
[fig 2]

Note: to adjust the size of the sole up to 2-3

mm, work hdc instead of sc in Rnd 4

Rnd 3: ch 2, rep (dc inc)*4, 16 dc, rep (dc inc increase - work 2 sc in 1 st of
inc)*10, 16 dc, rep (dc inc)*4, 1dc, sl st (70) previous rnd
[fig 3]
dc inc double crochet increase - work 2
3 dc in 1 st of previous rnd

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STEP 1. THE SOLE/BOTTOM (make 2)

Size 3-6 months baby

Chain 20.
Rnd 1: ch 2, 2dc in the 20th chain, 18 dc, 5 dc in the last ch; turn
around and work onto the backside of the foundation chain: 18 dc,
2dc in the last ch, sl st (46)
Rnd 2: ch 1, 2 inc , 8sc, 2hdc, 8dc, 2dc in each of the next 5 st, 8dc,
2 hdc, 8sc, 2 inc, 1 sc, sl st (56).
Rnd 3: ch 2, 2dc in each of the next 4 st, 18 dc, 2dc in each of the
next 10 st, 18 dc, 2dc in each of the next 4 st, 1dc, sl st (74
Rnd 4: ch 1, 1 hdc in each st by the end of rnd, sl st. (74)

Size 6-9 months baby

Chain 22.
Rnd 1: ch 2, 2dc in the 22nd chain, 20 dc, 5 dc in the last ch; turn
around and work onto the backside of the foundation chain: 20 dc,
2dc in the last st, sl st (50)
Rnd 2: ch 1, 2 inc, 9sc, 2hdc, 9dc, 2dc in each of the next 5 st, 9dc,
2 hdc, 9sc, 2 inc, 1sc, sl st (60)
Rnd 3: ch 2, 2dc in the next ch from hook, 2dc in each of the next 3
ch, 20 dc, 2dc in each of the next 10 ch, 20 dc, 2dc in each of the
next 4 ch, 1dc, sl st (78)
Rnd 4: ch 1, 1 hdc, 1 hdc in each ch by the end of rnd, sl st (78)

TIP: to make the booties the same, I recommend crocheting both at

once - that is, crochet the sole of one and immediately crochet the sole
of the second booties.
Crocheted the sides of the sole of one and followed by the side of the
sole of the other, and so on.

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2. THE SIDES OF SOLE 3. STITCHING
Size newborn and 0-3 months Same for all sizes.
With the sole WS up, start working on the • Black Stitching
sides. PM the middle of the heel to indicate
PM1 to indicate 22nd st from the middle of
the beginning of a round.
the heel to the right,
5 PM2 to indicate 22nd st from the middle of
the heel to the left [42 sts].
Using black yarn, work sl st from PM1 to
PM2, between rnds 2 and 3 from the sole.
Second stitch from the hook
Cut the yarn, leaving approx. 2 cm, weave
in ends. [fig 8}

Rnd 1: crochet blo: ch 1 [fig 5], 69 sc, sl st

under the beg of rnd (70) [fig 6]

• Red Stitching
Using red yarn sl st along the last rnd of
Rnd 2: ch 1, 69 sc, sl st under the beg of rnd the sole.
(70)
Cut the yarn, leaving approx. 2 cm, weave
Rnds 3 - 5: rep Rnd 2 (70) in ends. [fig 9]
Cut the yarn, invisible join in the round [fig 7] You also can use black yarn instead red.

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TIP: Slip stitch counted in total

stitches.
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STEP 2. THE SIDES OF SOLE

Size 3-6 months

Rnd 1: crochet BLO: ch 1, 73 sc, sl st (74)
Rnd 2: ch 1, 73 sc, sl st (74)
Rnds 3 - 4: rep Rnd 2 (74)
Cut the yarn, invisible join in the round.

Size 6-9 months

Rnd 1: crochet BLO: ch 1, 77 sc, sl st (78)
Rnd 2: ch 1, 1 sc in the same ch, 76 sc, sl st (78)
Rnds 3 - 5: rep Rnd 2 (78)
Cut the yarn, invisible join in the round.

Go to Step 3. Stitching.

TIP: Slip stitch counted in total stitches.

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4. TOE link on video
Same for all sizes. Row 4: 8 sc, turn [fig 13]
Work back and forth.
PM1 to indicate 18th st from the middle of the
front of shoe to the left, 13
PM2 to indicate 18th st from the middle of the
front of shoe to the right [34 sts]. [fig 10]

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Second stitch from the hook

Row 5: 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dec, 1 hdc, sl st. Cut
the thread, fasten off. [ fig 14,15]

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Row 1: Crochet blo: ch 1, 1 sc, 16 dec, 1 sc,

ch 1, turn. [fig 11]

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Row 2: 18 sc, ch 2, turn.

Row 3: 8 dec, 1 dc, ch 1, turn.

dec=dc2tog [fig 12]

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5. TONGUE OF SNEAKERS 6. SHOE SIDES
Same for all sizes. Size newborn and 0-3 months
Crochet back and forth. Start from the right side. Insert the hook into
Row 1: ch1,16 sc, ch 2, turn. the third half loop [fig 18] from the right
Row 2: 16 dc, ch 1, turn. edge of toe and stretch the working thread.
Rows 3 - 8: rep Rows 1-2 [fig 16]
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Work back and forth.

Row 1: ch 1, 1 sc flo, 38 sc, 2 sc flo, ch 2,
turn (41) [fig 19]

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Row 9: 2 sc, 2 hdc, 7 dc, 2 hdc, 2 sc, sl st.

Cut the thread, fasten off [fig 17]

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Row 2: 1 dc in the second st last row, 17 dc,

dec, 18 dc, dc2tog , ch 1, turn (38) [fig 20]
Row 3: 38 sc, ch 2, turn (38)
Row 4: 1 dc in the second st last row, 34 dc,
dc2tog, turn (36)
Row 5: 36 sc, ch 2, turn (36) [fig 21]

20 dec – dc2 tog

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 Work sc along the top edge. Crochet 2sc in
21 the corner stitch [fig 24, 25]
23the thread, fasten off.
Cut

Corner stitch 24

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Row 6: 1 dc in the second st last row, 32

dc, dc2tog, turn (34)
Row 7: 34 sc, ch 2, turn (34) [fig 22] 25

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Row 8: 1 dc in the second st last row, 30

dc, dc2tog, turn (32) [fig 23]
Cut the thread.

23 Crochet the second booties using the

pattern.
TIP: to make the booties the same, I
recommend crocheting both at once - that
is, crochet the sole of one and immediately
crochet the sole of the second booties.
Crocheted the sides of the sole of one and
followed by the side of the sole of the other,
and so on.

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STEP 6. SHOE SIDES

Size 3-6 months

Work back and forth.

Row 1: 1 ch flo in the third loop from the edge of toe, 1 sc flo, 42 sc, 2
sc flo, ch 2, turn (45)
Row 2: 1 dc in the second st last row, 19 dc, dec, 20 dc, dc2tog, ch 1,
turn (42)
Row 3: 42 sc, ch 2, turn (42)
Row 4: 1 dc in the second st last row, 38 dc, dc2tog, turn (40)
Row 5: 40 sc, ch 2, turn (40)
Row 6: 1 dc in the second st last row, 36 dc, dc2tog, turn (38)
Row 7: 38 sc, ch 2, turn (38)
Row 8: 1 dc in the second st last row, 34 dc, dc2tog, turn (36)
Cut the thread.
Work sc along the top edge. Crochet 2sc in the corner stitch.
Cut the thread, fasten off.

Size 6-9 months

Work back and forth.

Row 1: 1 ch flo in the third loop from the edge of toe, 1 sc flo, 46 sc, 2
sc flo, ch 2, turn (49)
Row 2: 1 dc in the second st last row, 21 dc, dc2tog, 22 dc, dec, ch 1,
turn (46)
Row 3: 46 sc, ch 2, turn (46)
Row 4: 1 dc in the second st last row, 42 dc, dc2tog, turn (44)
Row 5: 44 sc, ch 2, turn (44)
Row 6: 1 dc in the second st last row, 40 dc, dc2tog, turn (42)
Row 7: 42 sc, ch 2, turn (42)
Row 8: 1 dc in the second st last row, 38 dc, dc2tog, turn (40)
Cut the thread.
Work sc along the top edge. Crochet 2sc in the corner stitch.
Cut the thread, fasten off.

Go to Step 7. Laces

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7. LACES (MAKE 2) 8. LOGO (MAKE 2)
Same for all sizes. Same for all sizes.
You can take ready-made laces and insert Let your imagination run wild and
them into crocheted sneakers or crochet personalize baby booties as you wish!
yourself.
The length of the laces should be 52-55 cm
I will show you 2 options for making a logo:
(20-21”)
Version 1 - Converse Inspired Star [fig 27]
Option 1
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Make a chain of 105 – 115. Cut the yarn. 27
Take time to make these look as neat as
possible.
Option 2
Work with 2 strands approx. 52-55 cm /20
-21”
Cut the yarn.
Slip on the laces and the fashion baby
sneakers are ready! [fig 25, 26]

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Version 2 - embroidered initials of the

baby's name [fig 28]

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8. 1 LOGO (MAKE 2)
Use a 1.75 mm hook. 31
Rnd 1: 10 dc into magic ring, sl st. [fig 29]

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Attach the logo firmly to the booties.

Use textile glue or sew with a blind seam.
Rnd 2: ch 1, 10 inc, invisible join in the
round. The booties are ready!
With approx. 50 cm/ 19” black yarn,
embroider a star (CHART 1 – at the end of
document) in the circle [fig 30]

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Further along the edge we make a line in a

circle. Сut the thread [fig 31]

Make 2 logos.

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8. 2 LOGO (MAKE 2) 4. Cut out the resulting embroidered logo [fig
35]
It is more convenient to embroider letters on
thick felt or any other suitable material.
1. Draw a circle about 3/4 inch (2 cm) in
diameter [fig 32] 35
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2. Draw the letters [fig 33]

Attach the logo firmly to the booties.
Use textile glue.
33 The booties are ready!

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3. We embroider letters and a line in a circle

[fig 34]

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