Entertaining Baby Shower Ideas Crocheted Baby Booties The soft pastel colors used in this pattern make these shoes a perfect springtime gift. The little bows and buttons make adorable accents, sure to elicit "oohs" and "ahhs." By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 8, 2019 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: SIMON PASK Before you begin, learn how to crochet. Making something by hand for an arriving baby is a thoughtful gesture on the part of a friend or relative—and it's also a nice way for an expectant mom to pass time toward the end of her pregnancy. These adorable shoes are an excellent project for any crocheter. Gauge 17 sts and 13 rows equals 4 inches in half double crochet Abbreviations ch = chain stitch dc = double crochet st = stitch sl st = slip stitch B = beginning RS = right side hdc = half double crochet hdc2tog = half double crochet 2 stitches together Size Age: Infancy to 6 months Foot circumference: 4 inches Foot length from heel: 3 1/4 inches For more ideas, scroll through our entire collection of crocheting projects and handmade baby gifts. What You'll Need Materials Worsted weight 100 percent cotton, 1.75 ounces, in ecru (A), lilac (B), sky blue (C), lime green (D), pale yellow (E), apricot (F) Crochet hook, U.S. size G6 (4 mm) Tapestry needle Buttons, 5/8 inches Instructions shoe sole : Foundation ch: With A, ch 9, Round 1: work 3 dc in third ch from hook, 1 dc in each of next 5 ch, 7 dc in last chain, turn piece with remaining edge of foundation ch at top, 1 dc in each of next 5 ch, 3 dc in last ch, join with a sl st in first dc. (23 sts) Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in next 3 sts, 1 dc in next 5 sts. 2 dc in each of next 7 sts, 1 dc in next 5 sts, dc in each of next 3 sts, join with a sl st in top of first dc. (36 sts). Fasten off. Upper Shoe : Round 1: with B and RS facing, ch 1, work hdc in back loop only of each st around, join with a sl st in first hdc. (36 sts) Round 2: Ch 1, sc around, join with a sl st in first sc. Round 3: Ch 1, sc in next 10 sts, hdc2tog 3 times, hdc in next 4 sts, hdc2tog 3 times, sc to end, join with a sl st in first sc. (30 sts remain) Round 4: Ch 1, sc in next 6 sts, hdc in next st, dc2tog 6 times, hdc into next st, sc to end, join with a sl st in first sc. (24 sts remain)Fasten off. Weave in all ends. Straps (make 2) : Foundation ch: With B, ch 16. Row 1: Beg in sixth ch from hook work hdc in next st to form button loop, then hdc to end. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Bow : Foundation ch: With B, ch 10. Row 1: Beg in second ch from hook, hdc in each ch to end, change to C.Row 2: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across, change to D. Row 3: Ch 2, turn, hdc across, change to E. Row 4: Ch 2, turn, hdc across, change to F. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, hdc across, change to B. Row 6: Ch 1, turn, hdc across. Fasten off. Finishing : Weave in all ends. Sew one strap to each shoe, making sure straps are on opposite sides to each other. Sew a button to each shoe on opposite straps. Pinch center of bow together using photo as a guide, sew a few sts around center of bow with B, then sew bow to show