Crochet Frankenstein Baby Booties for Little Monsters


Crochet Pattern: Frankenstein Baby Booties

Materials

  • Worsted weight yarn in Bright Green (main), Black (sole, hair, mouth), White (eyes, bolts)
  • Crochet hook (e.g., 3.5mm or 4.0mm, or size to achieve desired gauge for baby booties 0-6 months)
  • Tapestry needle
  • Scissors
  • Stitch marker (optional, but recommended for working in the round)

Abbreviations

  • ch: chain
  • sc: single crochet
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
  • dec: decrease (single crochet 2 together)
  • MR: magic ring (also known as magic circle)
  • st(s): stitch(es)
  • rnd(s): round(s)
  • BLO: back loop only
  • FO: fasten off

Instructions

These booties are designed for a baby (approx. 0-6 months). Adjust hook size or yarn weight for different sizes, always checking gauge.

Sole (make 2 – Black yarn):

Ch 10.

Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 7 ch, 4 sc in last ch. Turn to work along the other side of the chain. Sc in next 7 ch, 3 sc in last ch. (22 sts)

Rnd 2: Inc in first st, sc in next 7, (inc) x 4, sc in next 7, (inc) x 3. (30 sts)

Rnd 3: Sc in first st, inc in next st, sc in next 7, (sc in next st, inc in next st) x 4, sc in next 7, (sc in next st, inc in next st) x 3. (38 sts)

Rnd 4: Sc in each st around. Sl st to first sc. FO.

Bootie Body (make 2 – start with Black, then switch to Green):

Join Black yarn to the back loop only (BLO) of any stitch on the sole.

Rnd 1 (Black): Ch 1, sc in BLO of each st around. (38 sts)

Rnd 2 (Black): Sc in each st around. (38 sts) Switch to Green yarn.

Rnd 3 (Green): Sc in each st around. (38 sts)

Rnd 4 (Green, Toe Decrease): Sc in next 10 sts, (sc dec) x 9, sc in next 10 sts. (29 sts)

Rnd 5 (Green, Toe Decrease): Sc in next 9 sts, (sc dec) x 6, sc in next 8 sts. (23 sts)

Rnd 6-12 (Green): Sc in each st around. (23 sts) (Adjust number of rounds here for desired bootie height)

Sl st to first sc. FO.

Hair/Cuff (make 2 – Black yarn):

Join Black yarn to any stitch on the top edge of the green bootie body.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around. (23 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st around. Sl st to first sc. FO.

Eyes (make 4 – White yarn):

MR.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)

Sl st to first sc. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Bolts (make 4 – White yarn):

Ch 4.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch. (3 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (3 sts)

FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly:

  • Using black yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider small black pupils onto the center of each white eye piece.
  • Sew the completed eyes onto the front of the green bootie body, positioned centrally, around R8-R9 of the green section.
  • Using black yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider a jagged mouth below the eyes on the front of the bootie.
  • Sew the white bolt pieces onto the sides of each bootie, positioning them horizontally, roughly aligned with the eyes.
  • Weave in all remaining loose ends securely.

Congratulations on your adorable Frankenstein Baby Booties!



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