LOOPY BABY BOOTS Gauge: G hook: 5 sc = 1; 4 sc rows = 1 H hook: 4 sc = 1; 4 sc rows = 1 I hook: 3 sc = 1; 3 sc rows = 1

Note: If you find that your swatch has more stitches and rows than the gauge, you are working too tightly so change to a larger hook and try again. If you have fewer stitches and rows in the area, you are working too loosely and should try a smaller hook. Keep changing hook size or yarn until you arrive at the proper gauge. This pattern is registered and protected by copyright. All material (including all pattern/s and photographs) may not be altered, reproduced, shared, or published in print or electronic form without consent. This material is intended for private use only. Permission to sell and photograph completed items is granted with purchase of pattern.

Skill Level 1: Intermediate Materials Needed: Size Small: G (4.00mm) hook Size Medium: H (5.00mm) hook Size Large: I (5.50mm) hook Medium worsted weight yarn in any color. (I used Red Heart Super Saver in Tan Fleck and Brown) 4 buttons Tapestry needle

Stitches and Terms Used: ch: chain dc2tog: double crochet 2 together hdc: half double crochet sc: single crochet sl st: slip stitch sk: skip st: stitch

Pattern Notes: Finished sole for size SMALL: 3 Finished sole for size MEDIUM: 4 Finished sole for size LARGE: 5 Left handed crocheters should switch the left and right pattern in order to be successful.

Loopy Baby Boots: Sole & Instep (Make Two): Using your chosen yarn color and the correct hook for the size you are working: Ch 12 Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 7, hdc in next, 2 hdc in next, 5 hdc in end ch. Working down opposite side of starting ch, 2 hdc in next, hdc in next, sc in next 7, 2 sc in next. (28 sts) Rnd 2: 2 sc in first sc of last rnd, sc in next 10 sts, [2 sc in next, sc in next] 3 times, sc in next 9, 2 sc in next, sc in next. (33 sts) Rnd 3: 2 sc in next, sc in next 11, [2 sc in next, sc in next] twice, [sc in next, 2 sc in next] twice, sc in next 11, 2 sc in next, sc in next, sl st in first sc of rnd (counts as st), ch 1, turn. (40 sts) Rnd 4: Working in Back Loops only for this rnd, 1 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in each st around, sl st in first sc (counts as st). (40 sc) Fasten off if changing yarn color or move to Rnd 1 of instep if not changing yarn color. Instep: Rnd 1: Join new color with a sl st and ch 1 in the direct center of the heel of your bootie (Or simply ch 1 if using the same color). Working in both loops for remainder of pattern: 1 sc in 1st sc, 1 sc in each st around, sl st in first sc. (40 sc) Note: From Rnd 2 through remainder of Instep you will work in a continual round. Use stitch markers to note your place in the bootie to ensure correct counts. Rnd 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in 1st sc, 1 sc in each of the next 13 sts, sk next st, hdc in next st, sk next st, dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog, dc in next 2 sts, sk next st, hdc in next st, sk next st, 1 sc in next 14 sts. (35 sts, 4 sk) Rnd 3: 1 sc in the next 13 sts, sk next st, sc in next st, sk next st, 1 sc in next 3 sts, sk next st, sc in next st, sk next st, 1 sc in next 13 sts. (31 sts, 4 sk) Rnd 4: 1 sc in next 12 sts, [sk next st, sc in next st] 4 times, 1 sc in next 11 sts. (27 sts, 4 sk) Rnd 5: 1 sc in next 11 sts, sk next st, 1 sc in next 3 sts, sk next st, 1 sc in the next 11 sts, 1 sc in the first sc of round, sl st in next st, finish off. (25 sts, 2 sk)Ankle: Left: With toe pointing away from you, find your center stitch from rnd 5 and count two sts to the left. Join yarn in the next st with a sl st. Ch 1. Rnd 1: Working side of boot toward heel: 1 sc in same sp as join, 1 sc in next st, 1 loop stitch in each st around, ch 3, turn. (2 sc, 23 loop sts, 3 chs) Rnd 2: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each st around, ch 1, turn. (27 sc) Rnd 3: 1 sc in 1st sc, 1 sc in next sc, 1 loop stitch in each st around leaving the last two sts unworked, 1 sc in each of last two sts, ch 1, turn. (4 sc, 23 loop sts) Rnd 4: 1 sc in 1st sc, 1 sc in each st around, ch 1, turn. Repeat rnds 3 and 4ending on a loop rnd, until you have 4 complete loop rnds. (27 sc) Edging: Rnds 1 & 2: *fpsc around post of next st, bpsc around post of next st, repeat from * around, ch 1, turn. DO NOT turn after finishing rnd 2. DO NOT finish off. (27 sts) Button loops: Note: the amount you chain for your button hole is directly related to how big your buttons are. Larger buttons should have more chains than smaller buttons. Chains listed are suggestions only. Ch 4 and attach with a sl st on the side of the opening making one button loop. Sl st down the side until you are happy with the placement of another button, ch 4, attach with a sl st making another button loop, sl st to bottom of flap and finish off. Weave in tails. Using your tapestry needle, sew your buttons to the loopy boot on the opposite side. Ankle: Right With toe pointing away from you, find your center stitch from rnd 5 and count two sts to the right. Before you join your yarn, ch 2, join yarn in the next st with a sl st. Ch 1. Rnd 1: Working side of boot toward toe: 1 loop stitch in each st around leaving the last two sts unworked, 1 sc in each of last two sts, ch 1, turn. (2 sc, 23 loop sts, 2 chs) Rnd 2: 1 sc in 1st sc, 1 sc in each st around, ch 1, turn. (27 sc)Rnd 3: 1 sc in 1st sc, 1 sc in next sc, 1 loop stitch in each st around leaving the last two sts, 1 sc in each of last two sts, ch 1, turn. (4 sc, 23 loop sts) Repeat rnds 2 and 3ending on a loop rnd, until you have 4 complete loop rnds. Edging: Rnds 1 & 2: *fpsc around post of next st, bpsc around post of next st, repeat from * around, ch 1, turn. Finish off after rnd 2. (27 sts) Button loops: Note: the amount you chain for your button hole is directly related to how big your buttons are. Larger buttons should have more chains than smaller buttons. Chains listed are suggestions only. Attach your yarn with a sl st to the top corner of the outer flap on your boot. Ch 4 and attach with a sl st on the side of the opening making one button loop. Sl st down the side until you are happy with the placement of another button, ch 4, attach with a sl st making another button loop, sl st to bottom of flap and finish off. Weave in tails. Using your tapestry needle, sew your buttons to the loopy boot on the opposite side.