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Bunny Booties Baby Crochet Pattern

Bunny Booties Baby Crochet Pattern
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4-5 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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About This Bunny Booties Baby Crochet Pattern

This Bunny Booties pattern is designed to create functional and absolutely adorable footwear for babies from newborn to 12 months. The pattern features a structured sole with increases for the perfect foot shape, a comfortable ribbed upper section using front and back post double crochet stitches, and charming bunny ears that are sewn on for extra cuteness. Each bootie is finished with shoelaces woven through the top for adjustability and security.

Bunny Booties Baby Crochet Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern is worked in rounds starting from the sole, building up through the sidepiece and toe sections, then finishing with a ribbed upper cuff. The adorable bunny ears are made separately and sewn on to complete the look.

Why You'll Love This Bunny Booties Baby Crochet Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines practicality with pure adorable charm. There's something magical about creating tiny shoes that will keep a baby's feet warm while making everyone who sees them smile. I love how the bunny ears add such personality without being overly complicated to make. The ribbed cuff gives these booties a professional, boutique-quality finish that makes them perfect for gift-giving. What really wins me over is the adjustable shoelace feature—it means these booties will actually stay on those wiggly baby feet! Plus, with four size options included, you can make multiple pairs as your little one grows, creating a sweet collection of handmade memories.

Bunny Booties Baby Crochet Pattern step 1 - construction progress Bunny Booties Baby Crochet Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Bunny Booties Baby Crochet Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Bunny Booties Baby Crochet Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love putting my own creative spin on these adorable Bunny Booties to make each pair truly unique and special. One of my favorite variations is switching up the color palette—instead of traditional pastels, I've made them in bold jewel tones like emerald green with cream ears or dusty rose with gray accents for a modern, sophisticated look.

I also experiment with different ear styles by making them slightly shorter for a more compact bunny look, or adding a bit of stuffing inside the ears before closing them to give them more body and dimension. Sometimes I'll even add a tiny pompom tail to the back heel using a contrasting color, which adds an extra dose of cuteness.

For special occasions, I've embellished the booties with tiny ribbon bows between the ears or used variegated yarn for the upper ribbed section to create a beautiful ombre effect. Another fun modification I enjoy is replacing the standard shoelaces with satin ribbon in coordinating colors—it gives them a more formal, gift-worthy appearance perfect for baby showers or newborn photography sessions. The ribbed texture also looks stunning when worked in two alternating colors for a striped effect that really makes the post stitches pop!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not checking gauge carefully which can result in booties that are too tight or too loose for baby's feet ✗ Forgetting to stuff the toe section before closing it up, making it difficult to shape properly later on ✗ Sewing ears too far forward without securing them to the back posts, causing them to flop down instead of standing up ✗ Pulling shoelaces too tight through the upper section which can distort the ribbed pattern and affect the fit ✗ Missing stitch counts at the end of rounds, especially during sole increases, leading to misshapen bootie foundations ✗ Not measuring baby's actual foot length before starting, resulting in booties that don't fit despite following pattern size

Bunny Booties Baby Crochet Pattern

Create the most adorable bunny-themed booties for your little one with this charming crochet pattern. These precious baby shoes feature sweet bunny ears that stand up proudly, ribbed cuffs for a snug fit, and adjustable shoelaces to keep them secure. Perfect for babies aged 0-12 months, these booties combine practicality with irresistible cuteness. The pattern includes detailed instructions for four different sizes, making it easy to create the perfect fit as your baby grows. Whether you're crafting for your own little bunny or creating a heartfelt handmade gift, these booties will become a treasured keepsake.

Intermediate 4-5 Hours

Materials Needed for Bunny Booties Baby Crochet Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Vita Cotton Lily 100% mercerized cotton, 1.75oz (50g) / 137 yds (125m)
  • 02
    1 hank for sizes 9/10cm (0-6 months)
  • 03
    1.5 hanks for sizes 11/12cm (6-12 months)
  • 04
    Alternative yarns: Scheepjes Catona, Schachenmayr Catania, or Patons Grace

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook C/2 (2.5mm) or B/1 (2mm)
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Tapestry needle or smaller crochet hook for weaving
  • 04
    Shoelaces 55cm length (macrame cord 100% polyester 3-4mm recommended)
  • 05
    Stitch markers
  • 06
    Measuring tape

Progress Tracker

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— Sole :

Rnd 1 :

Ch 19/22/25/28. 2dc in the 4th st from the hook, dc in next 14/17/20/23 sts, 6dc in the last st, cont to work along the opposite side of the chain, dc in next 14/17/20/23 sts, 3dc in the last st. Finish with sl st in ch. (40/46/52/58 sts)

Rnd 2 :

ch1 (do not count as st), 2sc in the same st, sc in next st, 2sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 7/10/13/16 sts, 2dc in each of next 6 st, dc in next 7/10/13/16 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 5 sts, 2sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in the last st. Finish with sl st in 1st sc. (50/56/62/68 sts)

Rnd 3 :

ch3 (counts as 1 dc), dc in the same st, [dc in next st, 2dc in next st] 2 times, dc in next 14/17/20/23 sts, [2dc in next st, dc in next st] 6 times, dc in next 14/17/20/23 sts, 2dc in next st, [dc in next st, 2dc in next st] 2 times. Finish with sl st in ch. (62/68/74/80 sts). Do not cut yarn. The sole is ready.

— Sidepiece :

Rnd 1 :

Cont to work with RS facing you, sc, inserting the hook not in the st but under the post of dc of the previous rnd of the sole. RS is inside the bootie. Work as follows: ch1 (do not counts as st), sc in next 62/68/74/80 post of dc. Finish with sl st in 1st sc. (62/68/74/80 sts)

Rnd 2 :

ch2 (do not counts as st), dc in next 62/68/74/80 sts. Finish with sl st in 1st dc. (62/68/74/80 sts)

Rnds 3-4 :

ch1 (do not counts as st), sc in every sts. Finish with sl st in 1st sc. (62/68/74/80 sts). Fasten off and cut yarn. The sidepiece is ready.

Info :

If the baby's foot is roly poly or has a high arches, I recommend repeat round 3 1-2 more times to make higher sidepiece.

— Toe (sizes 9/10 cm) :

Row 1(WS) :

Join yarn at 16th/17th st from the BOR, ch2, dc in next st, [dc2tog 15/17 times].

Row 2(RS) :

ch2, turn, dc in next st, [dc2tog 7/8 times].

Row 3(WS) :

ch 2, turn, dc7tog/dc8tog. Do not cut yarn. Toe is ready.

— Toe (sizes 11/12 cm) :

Row 1(WS) :

Join yarn at 18th/19th st from the BOR, ch2, dc in next st, [dc2tog 19/21 times].

Row 2(RS) :

ch1, turn, sc in each of next 20/22 sts.

Row 3(WS) :

ch2, turn, dc in next st, [dc2tog 9/10 times].

Row 4(RS) :

ch 2, turn, dc9tog/dc10tog. Do not cut yarn. Toe is ready.

— The Upper Part (sizes 9/10 cm) :

Rnd 1 :

Continue to work with wrong rounds. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), dc 6 in horizontal sts of the toe. Works DC's along the whole length until we reach the opposite side toe, dc 5 in horizontal sts of the toe. Finish with sl st post ch. (42/44 sts)

Rnds 2-4 :

Work all next rnds alternating bpdc and fpdc. Ch2, *bpdc in next st, fpdc in next st; rep from *, round ending with bpdc. (42/44 sts). Finish with sl st post ch. Fasten off, cut yarn, weave in all tails.

— The Upper Part (sizes 11/12 cm) :

Rnd 1 :

Continue to work with wrong rounds. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), turn, dc 6 in horizontal sts of the toe. Works DC's along the whole length until we reach the opposite side toe, dc 7 in horizontal sts of the toe. Finish with sl st post ch. (48/50 sts)

Rnds 2-5 :

Work all next rnds alternating bpdc and fpdc. Ch2, *bpdc in next st, fpdc in next st; rep from *, round ending with bpdc. (48/50 sts). Finish with sl st post ch. Fasten off, cut yarn, weave in all tails.

— Ears (Make 4) :

Info :

Ears are worked in a continuous spiral. Do not join in the rnd, just work sc in the next st. Place marker or use contrasting color yarn to mark BOR.

Rnd 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 :

[inc, sc 2] * 2 (8)

Rnd 3 :

[inc, sc 3] * 2 (10)

Rnd 4 :

[inc, sc 4] * 2 (12)

Rnd 5 :

[inc, sc 5] * 2 (14)

Rnd 6 :

[inc, sc 6] * 2 (16)

Rnd 7 :

[inc, sc 7] * 2 (18)

Rnd 8 :

[inc, sc 8] * 2 (20)

Rnds 9-18 :

sc 20, 10 rounds (20)

Info :

Fold the ear in half and sc 9 sts along the edge, by connecting opposite sts. Now fold the ear in half again and sew as shown in the pattern. Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly Instructions

  • For sizes 9/10cm: Sew the ears to the stitches indicated in the pattern photos, positioning them symmetrically on each side of the bootie.
  • For sizes 11/12cm: Sew the ears to the stitches indicated in the pattern photos for larger sizes, ensuring proper placement.
  • To prevent the ears from falling forward, sew the back of the ears to the fpdc and bpdc posts as shown in the pattern diagrams.
  • Using a crochet hook, insert the shoelaces into the last round of the upper part, weaving them around the ribbed section.
  • Weave in all remaining yarn tails securely using a tapestry needle to ensure durability.
  • Steam block gently if needed to shape the booties and help the ears stand up properly.
  • Test the fit and adjust shoelace tightness before gifting or using on baby.

Important Notes

  • 💡Always check gauge before starting - 26 dc x 13 rows should equal 4 inches (10cm) for proper sizing
  • 💡Measure the baby's actual foot length before choosing a size for the best fit
  • 💡If baby has chubby feet or high arches, add 1-2 extra rounds to the sidepiece for better comfort
  • 💡Use stitch markers to track the beginning of rounds, especially during the sole construction
  • 💡Make four ear pieces total (two for each bootie) and stuff them lightly if desired for more structure
  • 💡The right side (RS) starts inside the bootie during sidepiece construction, so pay attention to orientation
  • 💡Keep shoelaces at appropriate length (55cm recommended) to prevent choking hazards for babies

These precious Bunny Booties bring together functionality and undeniable cuteness in one delightful package. Perfect for baby showers, newborn gifts, or your own little one, these booties feature thoughtful construction with adjustable laces and a ribbed cuff that keeps them securely on tiny feet. The charming bunny ears add personality that will make everyone smile, while the mercerized cotton yarn ensures softness and durability. With four size options covering ages 0-12 months, you can create a growing collection as your baby develops. 🐰🧶 Happy crocheting! ✨

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FAQs

What size should I make for my baby?

The pattern includes four sizes: 0-3 months (9cm foot), 3-6 months (10cm foot), 6-9 months (11cm foot), and 9-12 months (12cm foot). For the best fit, measure your baby's actual foot length before starting. If your baby has chubby feet or high arches, consider adding 1-2 extra rounds to the sidepiece section.

Can I use different yarn than what's specified?

Yes! While the pattern calls for Vita Cotton Lily, you can substitute with any similar weight mercerized cotton yarn. Suggested alternatives include Scheepjes Catona, Schachenmayr Catania, or Patons Grace. Just ensure your substitute yarn matches the gauge of 26 dc x 13 rows = 4 inches to maintain proper sizing.

How do I keep the bunny ears standing up instead of flopping forward?

The pattern includes specific instructions to prevent floppy ears. After sewing the ears to the indicated stitches, you must also sew the back of each ear to the front post and back post double crochet stitches of the upper ribbed section. This anchoring technique keeps the ears upright and secure.

Are these booties suitable for beginners?

This is an intermediate level pattern. You should be comfortable with working in rounds, creating increases and decreases, reading stitch patterns with multiple sizes, and working post stitches (bpdc and fpdc). If you're a confident beginner with some experience, you can tackle this pattern by following the video tutorials provided.

How long will it take to complete one pair of booties?

Most crocheters can complete one pair of Bunny Booties in approximately 4-5 hours. This includes time for the sole, sidepiece, toe, upper ribbed section, making four ear pieces, and assembly. Your actual time may vary depending on your crochet speed and familiarity with the techniques used.

What type of shoelaces work best for these booties?

The pattern recommends using 55cm macrame cord made of 100% polyester in 3-4mm thickness. This type of cord is sturdy, won't fray easily, and threads well through the ribbed upper section. You can also use ribbon, leather cord, or decorative shoelaces as long as they're approximately the same length and thickness.