Step into fall with the Pumpkin Baby Booties, a cozy crochet project that’s as festive as it is adorable! 🎃🧶 These tiny treasures feature a rich orange hue, ribbed texture to mimic pumpkin ridges, and a playful green stem detail that brings the whole look together. Perfect for autumn strolls, Halloween costumes, or seasonal photo shoots, these booties wrap little toes in warmth and whimsy.
Ideal for crocheters who love themed accessories and thoughtful gifts, this pattern offers just the right mix of charm and practicality. You can customize the shades, add leaf appliqués, or pair them with a matching hat for extra cuteness. Whether you’re crafting for a newborn, a baby shower, or just celebrating your love of fall, the Pumpkin Baby Booties are a delightful way to stitch up seasonal joy—one snug little loop at a time! 🍂👶
🎃 Pumpkin Baby Booties Crochet Pattern
These adorable Pumpkin Baby Booties are perfect for fall, Halloween, or as a cozy seasonal gift. With their ribbed pumpkin-like body, snug cuff, and cute stem with leaves, they’re guaranteed to keep little toes warm and stylish.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – involves shaping, color changes, working in BLO, and sewing small parts.
📏 Finished Size
- 0–6 months: 9–10 cm (3.5–4 in) sole length
- 6–12 months: 11–12 cm (4.25–4.75 in) sole length
- Toddler: 12–13 cm (5 in) sole length
👉 Adjust size by changing hook or yarn thickness, or by adding/removing one sole increase round.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight yarn (Medium #4):
- Orange (bootie body)
- Green (stem & leaves)
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E) for newborn, 4.0 mm (G) for larger sizes
- Stitch marker
- Yarn needle
- Polyfill stuffing (optional, for stem)
- Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- inc – increase (2 sts in same st)
- dec – decrease (hdc2tog)
- sl st – slip stitch
- BLO – back loop only
- FO – fasten off
🍂 Bootie Pattern
Sole (Make 2) – Orange
For 0–6 months
- Ch 11.
- R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 8 sts, 3 sc in last st. Continue around other side of chain: sc in 8 sts, 2 sc in last st. (22)
- R2: sc in next 9, inc ×3, sc 9, inc ×2 (27)
- R3: sc in next 10, inc ×3, sc 10, inc ×2 (32)
👉 Stop here for 0–6 months. For bigger sizes, add one more increase round (+4–6 sts evenly).
Sl st, FO. Make 2 soles per bootie if you want extra sturdiness (sew or sc them together).
Body (worked upward) – Orange
Attach yarn to back of sole.
- R1: sc BLO around (32).
- R2–6: hdc BLO around (32) → this creates the deep pumpkin ridges.
- R7: hdc 10, dec ×6, hdc 10 (26).
- R8: hdc 8, dec ×5, hdc 8 (21).
- R9: hdc 6, dec ×4, hdc 7 (17).
👉 Stuff lightly if desired for round pumpkin shape.
Cuff – Orange
- R1: sc BLO around (17).
- R2–6: sc BLO around to create ribbing. (Height can be adjusted—photo shows about 5 rows.)
FO, weave in ends.
🌱 Stem & Leaves
Stem – Green
- MR, 6 sc (6).
- R2–5: sc around (6).
👉 Lightly stuff for firmness. FO, leave tail to sew.
Leaves × 2 – Green
- Ch 6.
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc, hdc, sc. (5 sts)
- FO, leaving tail.
This makes a slightly rounder, plump leaf (just like the photo).
🪡 Assembly
- Sew the stem to the center toe top of each bootie.
- Attach two leaves at the base of the stem, angled outward.
- Shape with your hands to emphasize the ridges and plumpness.
🎉 Finishing Touches
Your pumpkin booties should now look exactly like the photo:
- Plump, ribbed pumpkin texture from hdc BLO rounds.
- Compact sole for baby feet.
- Short, stubby stem with two rounded leaves for decoration.
These booties are not just adorable—they’re comfy, seasonal, and a sweet handmade keepsake! 🍁👶
