Sweet Dreams Cloud & Star Baby Booties

Wrap tiny toes in handmade warmth with these adorable crocheted baby booties! Featuring a charming mint green body, delicate pink soles, and sweet cloud and star appliques, these booties are designed to keep little feet cozy and stylish. They make a perfect gift for newborns or a delightful addition to any baby’s wardrobe, crafted with love and soft yarn.

Handmade Comfort for Little Ones

There’s something uniquely special about handmade items for babies. These booties are not just practical; they carry the warmth and care of the maker, offering unparalleled comfort and a touch of whimsy. They are perfect for photo shoots, baby showers, or simply as everyday wear, promising softness against delicate skin and an endearing look.

Pattern Here

Crochet Pattern: Sweet Dreams Cloud & Star Baby Booties

Materials

DK weight yarn in Mint Green (Color A)
DK weight yarn in Light Pink (Color B)
DK weight yarn in Cream/Off-White (Color C)
Small amount of Black embroidery floss
3.5mm (E/4) Crochet Hook
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers

Abbreviations

ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
inc – increase (2 sc or hdc in one stitch)
dec – decrease (sc2tog or hdc2tog)
FO – fasten off
st(s) – stitch(es)
rnd(s) – round(s)
BLO – back loop only

Instructions

Gauge: 5 hdc and 4 rows = 1 inch (2.5 cm) for main bootie body.

Finished Size: Approximately 0-3 months (sole length ~9.5 cm / 3.75 inches)

Sole (Make 2 in Color B – Light Pink)

Rnd 1: Ch 11. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 8 ch, 4 sc in last ch. Working along the other side of the chain, sc in next 8 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Join with sl st to first sc. (24 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, inc in first st, sc in next 8 sts, inc in next 4 sts, sc in next 8 sts, inc in next 3 sts. Join with sl st to first sc. (32 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, inc in next st, sc in next 8 sts, (sc, inc) 4 times, sc in next 8 sts, (sc, inc) 3 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (40 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sts, inc in next st, sc in next 8 sts, (sc in next 2 sts, inc) 4 times, sc in next 8 sts, (sc in next 2 sts, inc) 3 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (48 sts)
FO. Weave in ends.

Bootie Body (Make 2 in Color A – Mint Green)

Rnd 1: With right side of sole facing you, attach Color A with a sl st in any st of the sole. Ch 1, hdc in BLO of each st around. Join with sl st to first hdc. (48 sts) This creates a defined edge for the sole.
Rnd 2-4: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with sl st to first hdc. (48 sts)
Rnd 5 (Toe Shaping): Ch 1, hdc in next 12 sts, hdc2tog 6 times, hdc in next 24 sts. Join with sl st to first hdc. (42 sts)
Rnd 6: Ch 1, hdc in next 12 sts, hdc2tog 3 times, hdc in next 24 sts. Join with sl st to first hdc. (39 sts)
Rnd 7-10 (Ankle/Cuff): Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with sl st to first hdc. (39 sts)
Rnd 11-13 (Cuff Height): Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with sl st to first hdc. (39 sts)
FO. Weave in ends. The top 3 rounds will be folded down to form the cuff.

Cloud Face Applique (Make 2 in Color C – Cream/Off-White)

Rnd 1: Ch 6. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working along the other side of the chain, sc in next 3 ch, 2 sc in last ch. Join with sl st to first sc. (12 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, (inc, sc in next st) 2 times, inc, sc in next 2 sts, (inc, sc in next st) 2 times, inc. Join with sl st to first sc. (18 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, (sc in next 2 sts, inc) 6 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (24 sts)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Embroidery: With black embroidery floss and tapestry needle, embroider two small horizontal lines for eyes on the top half of the cloud. Use Color B (Light Pink) to embroider two small French knots or satin stitches below the eyes for rosy cheeks.

Star/Wing Applique (Make 2 in Color B – Light Pink)

Rnd 1: Make a magic ring. Ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) 5 times into ring. Pull ring tight. Join with sl st to first sc. (10 sc, 5 ch-2 spaces)
Rnd 2: Sl st into first ch-2 space. (Ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) into same ch-2 space. Repeat (Ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) into each remaining ch-2 space around.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. This creates a small 5-point star.

Assembly

Fold down the top 3 rounds of the bootie body to create the cuff.
Position a Cloud Face Applique on the front of each bootie, centered on the toe area, just above the sole. Sew securely using the long tail and tapestry needle.
Position a Star/Wing Applique on the outer side of each bootie, centered vertically on the ankle. Sew securely using the long tail and tapestry needle.
Weave in all remaining ends.