Step: 1

Gauge
9 sc = 4-inches. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Step: 2

Finished Size
Boots to fit 6-12 months.
Length: 4-inches (10.16cm).

Step: 3

Special Stitch
hdc2tog = [Yo, insert hook into st and draw up a loop] twice, yo and draw through all 5 loops on hook.

Step: 4

Abbreviations
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
dec = decrease
hdc = half double crochet
sc = single crochet
st(s) = stitch (es)
yo = yarn over
* or ** = repeat

Step: 5

Tip
To ensure that booties will fit properly, be sure to check your gauge.

Step: 6

BOOTIE [make 2]
Ch 8.

Step: 7

Round 1: Work 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in next 4 ch, 6 dc in last ch, turn to work along opposite side of beginning ch, dc in next 4 ch, 3 dc in last ch, slip st in top of beginning ch to join.

Step: 8

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in back loops only in each st around, slip st in beginning ch to join.

Step: 9

Round 3: Ch 1, sc in next 5 sts, [hdc2tog] 4 times, sc in next 6 sts, slip st in beginning ch to join.

Step: 10

Round 4: Ch 1, sc in next 5 sts, [hdc2tog] 2 times, sc in next 6 sts, slip st in beginning ch to join.

Step: 11

Rounds 5-7: Ch 1, sc in each st around, slip st in beginning ch to join.

Step: 12

Round 8: Ch 1, slip st in each st around, slip st to beginning ch to join.

Step: 13

Fasten off.