Pairs perfectly with the Prickle Me Cozy Preemie Beanie!
MATERIALS
4 Skeins Hobbii Fluffy Day https://hobbii.mvk.co/28snl
1 Skein Dusty Rouge
1 Skein Terra Cotta Rose
1 Skein Cactus
1 Skein Sage
4 mm crochet hook
Tapestry Needle
ABBREVIATIONS
St = stitch
Sl St = slip stitch
Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet
Hdc = half double crochet
Dc = double crochet
Sc2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together
Hdc2tog = half double crochet 2 stitches together
Dc2tog = double crochet 2 stitches together
PATTERN
Round 1: With both strands of green yarn held together, make a slip knot. Ch 9.
3 Sc in 2nd Ch from hook, Sc in next 3 Ch, Hdc in next Ch, Dc in next 2 Ch, 7 dc in last Ch.
Now working across the opposite side of base Ch: Dc in next 2 Ch, Hdc in next Ch, Sc in next 3 Ch. Sl St to the first Sc in round. Ch 1, do not turn.
Round 2: 2 Sc in first 3 St. Sc in next 7 St. Work 2 Sc in next 5 St. Sc in next 7 St. Sl St to the first Sc in round. Ch 1, do not turn.
Round 3: *Sc in next St. 2 Sc in next St* 3 times. Sc in next 7 St. *Sc in next St. 2 sc in next St* 5 times. Sc in next 7 St. Ch 1, do not turn.
Round 4: Sc in next 36 St. Hdc in last St. Sl St to first Sc in round. Ch 1, do not turn.
Round 5: Dc in next 10 St. Hdc in next St. Sc in next 26 St. Sl St to first Dc in round. Ch 1, do not turn.
Round 6: Sc2tog. Sc in next 6 St. Sc2tog. Sc in next 5 St. Sc2tog 7 times. Sc in next 5 St. Sl St to first Sc in round. Ch 1, do not turn.
Round 7: Hdc2tog. Hdc in next 4 St. Hdc2tog. Sc in next 5 St. Dc2tog 4 times. Sc in next 4 St. Sl St to first Hdc in round. Ch 1, do not turn.
Round 8:
Right Shoe: Sl St 11. Ch 9. Sc into 5th Ch from hook. Sc in next 4 St. Sl St into next St on the shoe. Sl St in next 12 St. Tie off and weave in ends.
Left Shoe: Sl St in next 23 St. Ch 9. Sc into 5th Ch from hook. Sc in next 4 St. Sl St into next St on shoe. Sl St in next 3 St. Tie off and weave in ends.
FLOWER BUTTON
(Make 2)
Holding both strands of pink yarn together, tie a slip knot. Ch 2. Make 6 Sc in the 2nd Ch from hook. Sl St to the first Sc in the round to join. Tie off, leaving an 8'' tail for assembly.
ASSEMBLY
Using the remaining 8'' tail and a tapestry needle, secure the flower button across from the strap on the shoe using a few whip stitches. Tie off and weave in ends.
Have fun with this pattern, and I'd love to see what you create! I hope you'll donate your finished products to a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit or non-profit organization in your community. Tag me on your pictures in Instagram @mel.crochets to show me your finished Prickle Me Cozy Preemie Booties!