Step into the swamp with a smile using this Amigurumi Shrek Baby Booties crochet pattern! These hilariously adorable booties bring everyone’s favorite ogre to life in the tiniest, coziest form—complete with green ears and a whole lot of personality. Whether you’re crafting a playful baby shower gift, dressing up your little one for a themed photo shoot, or just love turning iconic characters into wearable cuteness, this pattern lets you stitch up a pair of ogre-sized laughs for the tiniest feet. 🧶👶💚
Designed for fun and flair, this pattern invites you to play with soft green yarns, clever shaping, and whimsical details that capture Shrek’s unmistakable charm. Add a little vest detail, tiny ears that stick out, or even a mini crown for a royal twist. Whether they’re worn by a future fairytale fan or displayed as a keepsake, these Amigurumi Shrek Baby Booties are a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade mischief to every stitch! ✨🧦🌿
💚 Shrek-Inspired Baby Booties Crochet Pattern
Make your little one smile with these cozy, hilarious Shrek baby booties! Featuring the iconic green ogre face, expressive eyebrows, and fun ears, they’re perfect for fans of the swamp-loving hero.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves shaping, color changes, embroidery, and small detail work.
📏 Finished Size
Fits babies 3–6 months (Adjustable by changing hook/yarn size).
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (DK or light worsted):
- Green (Shrek face and ears)
- Brown (Bootie sole and ankle trim)
- Black, white, red, dark brown (for details)
- Crochet hook: 2.5–3.5 mm
- Fiberfill stuffing (for ears)
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Safety eyes or black yarn for embroidered eyes
- Optional: fabric glue for securing embellishments
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- hdc – Half Double Crochet
- dc – Double Crochet
- inc – Increase
- dec – Decrease
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- ch – Chain
- st – Stitch
👢 Bootie Base (Make 2 – Start with Brown)
- Sole
- Ch 10
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 7, 3 sc in last ch, rotate to bottom, sc in next 7, 2 sc in last ch (20)
- Row 2: (sc in next 8, inc x3, sc in next 8, inc x2) (25)
- Row 3: sc around in back loops only (25)
- Row 4: sc around (25)
- Body (Switch to Green)
- Rows 5–8: sc around (25)
- Row 9: (sc in next 2, dec) around (19 approx.)
- Row 10: sc around (19), fasten off.
🧦 Ankle Ribbing (Green)
- Join yarn to back center.
- Ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (9)
- Sl st to next st on bootie, ch 1, turn
- BLO sc in each stitch back up
- Repeat all the way around the ankle
- Seam ribbing edges together with sl st or whip stitch
Fasten off.
🧑🏻 Shrek Face – Front Flap
Face Oval (Green – Make 2)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Fasten off with tail for sewing. Sew to front of bootie.
Muzzle/Nose
- Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch, hdc, sc, turn
- Work around with sc border
- Sew in center bottom of face oval
Ears (Make 4 pieces – 2 per bootie)
- MR, 6 sc
- sc in each around (6) – for 4–5 rounds
- Fold flat and sl st across top
- Stuff lightly and sew to sides of head flap
👁 Facial Features
- Eyes:
- White felt or small white crocheted ovals (or safety eyes)
- Black and brown yarn embroidery or felt pupils and brows
- Optional: red yarn for cheek smile/line under eyes
- Eyebrows:
- Use brown yarn, embroider gently arched brows above eyes
- Smile:
- Embroider with dark red or brown yarn
- Make sure the corners are curved up for a friendly expression
🧷 Assembly
- Sew Shrek face ovals onto the front top of each bootie
- Attach ears to sides securely
- Embroider or attach eyes, nose, eyebrows, and mouth
- Add any final detailing (e.g. tiny nostrils, blush, etc.)
🥳 Final Touch
Your baby now has their very own swamp-style slippers! These Shrek booties are sure to spark laughter and admiration – a cozy and creative gift for any tiny ogre-in-training.
