Princess Charlotte Baby Booties — Easy Crochet Pattern for 0–12 Months
Make these charming Princess Charlotte baby booties with a soft DK yarn and simple crochet techniques. This easy pattern (US terms) includes materials, gauge, finished sizes and step-by-step rounds to crochet sweet booties featuring a crown applique, button strap and pearl detail — perfect for gifting or newborn photography.
Front/top view of the Princess Charlotte crochet booties with crown applique and button strap.
Materials
3mm (11) crochet hook
3.5mm (E/4) crochet hook
80 yds [95 yds] King Cole Cottonsoft DK (229 yds/100g)
- “Rose Petal” (1 [1] skeins)
- “Ecru” (1 [1] skeins)
Tapestry needle; 2 buttons (1 cm/0.4″); 2 pearls.
Finished Size
Pattern made for 0–6 months. Changes for size 6–12 months are shown in [ ].
Finished measurements (sole length): 0–6 months: 3.5″ (9 cm); 6–12 months: 4″ (10 cm).
Gauge
20 stitches + 16 rows = 4″/10 cm in half double crochet (hdc).
Stitches & Abbreviations (US terms)
st(s) – stitch(es)
ch – chain stitch
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
sc2tog – single crochet 2 together
camel sc – camel single crochet
Single Crochet 2 Together (sc2tog)
Insert your hook into the next stitch. YO, pull back through that stitch (2 loops on hook). Insert your hook into the next stitch. YO, pull back through that stitch (3 loops on hook). YO, pull through all the loops on your hook.
Camel Single Crochet (camel sc)
Insert hook in the next st, but not through the front OR back loop, instead an extra loop that is behind the st. YO, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook). YO, and pull through 2 loops on hook.
Skill Level
Easy — you should be familiar with basic crochet stitches. Directions are written in standard US terms.
PATTERN
Note: This bootie is worked in the round, from bottom to top. The crowns are worked in the row, and sewn onto the front of the booties.
SOLE
Ch11 [13] using ‘Ecru’ yarn and 3.50mm hook.
Rnd 1: 2 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in next 8 [10] sts, 5 hdc in next st. (Note: You are now going to be working on the opposite side of foundation chain.) 1 hdc in next 8 [10] sts. 3 hdc in last st. (26 [30] sts) Do not sl st in 1st hdc of this rnd.
Rnd 2: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. 2 hdc in next 2 sts. 1 hdc in next 8 [10] sts. 2 hdc in next 5 sts. 1 hdc in next 8 [10] sts. 2 hdc in next 3 sts. (36 [40] sts) Do not sl st in 1st hdc of this rnd.
Pair of finished Princess Charlotte booties showing crown detail and button strap placement.
Rnd 3: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. *2 hdc in next st. 1 hdc in next st. Repeat from the * twice. 1 hdc in next 8 [10] sts. *2 hdc in next st. 1 hdc in next st. Repeat from the * 5 times. 1 hdc in next 8 [10] sts. *2 hdc in next st. 1 hdc in next st. Repeat from the * 3 times. Sl st in 1st st of this rnd. (46 [50] sts)
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.
TOP OF SHOE
Rnd 1: Attach yarn (Rose Petal) right in the middle of the heel. Ch1, 1 sc in the same st, but only through the back loop. (Note: Continue crocheting the sts in this rnd, only in the back loop.) 1 sc in next 45 [49] sts. Do not sl st in 1st sc of this rnd.
Rnd 2 – 3: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. 1 sc in every st all around. Do not sl st in 1st sc of this rnd. (Note: If you’re creating the 6 – 12 month size, add 1 extra rnd to the original 2.)
Rnd 4: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. 1 sc in next 13 [15] sts. *1 sc2tog. 1 sc in next st. Repeat from the * 7 times. 1 sc in next 12 [14] sts. Do not sl st in 1st sc of this rnd. (39 [43] sts)
Close-up of one bootie highlighting the crown sewn to the toe and the strap/button detail.
Rnd 5: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. 1 sc in 1st st, 1 sc2tog. 1 sc in next 9 [11] sts. *1 sc2tog. 1 sc in next st. Repeat from the * 5 times. 1 sc in next 9 [11] sts. 1 sc2tog. 1 sc in next st. Do not sl st in 1st sc of this rnd. (32 [36] sts)
BUTTON STRAP
Left Bootie Strap
Rnd 6: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. 1 camel sc in the next 22 [25] sts. Ch10 [12] (this creates button strap). 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Ch1, 1 hdc in next 8 [10] ch sts. 1 camel sc in 23rd [26th] of ‘Rnd 6’. 1 camel sc in next 9 [10] sts. Sl st in 1st st of this rnd.
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends. Sew 1 button onto each bootie, right across from the button strap.
Right Bootie Strap
Rnd 6: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. 1 camel sc in the next 10 [12] sts. Ch10 [12] (this creates button strap), 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Ch1, 1 hdc in next 8 [10] ch sts. 1 camel sc in 11th [13th] of ‘Rnd 6’. 1 camel sc in next 21 [23] sts. Sl st in 1st st of this rnd.
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends. Sew 1 button onto each bootie, right across from the button strap.
CROWN
Row 1: Ch6 using “Ecru” yarn and 3.0mm hook, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next 4 sts. Turn your work. (5 sts)
Row 2: Ch1, 1 sc in same st. 1 sc in next 4 sts. Turn your work. (5 sts)
Row 3: Ch4, 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 hdc in 4th ch from hook. Sl st in 2nd st of ‘Row 3’. Ch5, 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 hdc in 4th ch from hook, 1 dc in 5th ch from hook. Sl st in 4th st of ‘Row 3’. Ch4, 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 hdc in 4th ch from hook. Sl st in last st of ‘Row 3’.
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends. Sew 1 pearl onto the centre of each crown. Sew 1 crown onto each bootie, towards the front.