Create adorable plush animal booties with this step-by-step crochet pattern. You will make soft, cozy baby booties with a shaped muzzle, ears, horns and decorative details. The pattern uses plush velvet yarn and simple amigurumi shaping to produce charming, gift-ready footwear. Follow clear photos and rounds to assemble a delightful pair your little one will love.
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— Sole :
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Watch the video - https://youtu.be/VDyoVYXuscQ
Round 1 :
ch16. Start in the second chain from the hook: 14 sc, 4 sc in the last chain. Continue on the other side of the chain: 13 sc (hide the yarn tail while crocheting), inc in the first chain (33)
Round 2 :
inc, 13 sc, 4 inc, 13 sc, 2 inc (40)
Round 3 :
Sc, inc, 13 sc, (sc, inc)*4, 13 sc, (sc, inc)*2, sl st (47)
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Cut the yarn. The sole is ready.
— Change color and BLO :
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Watch the video - https://youtu.be/Iy3AFs951fs
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Mark the middle of the toe (15-16 stitches)
Round 4 :
BLO sc to the marker in gray color, 15 sc in white color (crochet the gray thread into the stitches), sc to end of row in gray color.
Round 5-6 :
Repeat round 4 through both loops.
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Cut the yarn. Singe the end of thread using a lighter and weave in.
— Front (muzzle) :
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Fold the booties in half twice. Find the center and mark it with pins from both sides. Crochet this part from one marker to another. The author had 26 sc but you can have another number of stitches. Crochet this part of the booties alternating sc and dec.
Round 7 :
(sc, dec)*8, 2 sc (18)
Round 8 :
ch1, turn, crochet dec to the end of row from the wrong side (9 dec) – you can have another number of decreases.
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The front side of the booties is ready.
— Top :
Round 10-16 :
Crochet in a spiral with sc (7 rounds) (27)
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Crochet the sole with slip stitches through the front loops only.
— Horn for Unicorn (2 pieces) :
Round 5 :
2 sc, dec (3) fasten off.
— Horns for Giraffe (4 pieces) :
Round 5-8 :
5 sc (5) fasten off.
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Stuff the upper part slightly.
— Ears (the same for all) :
Info :
Watch the video - https://youtu.be/jHMxVr9x9Vs
Round 1 :
ch6, from the second chain on the hook: 5 sc
Round 3 :
Ch1, dec, sc, dec (3)
Round 6 :
Ch1, crochet the ear around with sc – 3 sc on the one side, inc in the top, 4 sc on the other side, hide the yarn tail while crocheting. Fasten off. Fold the ear in half and sew to the booties.
— Ties (2 pieces) :
Item Name (P1) :
ch60-65. Singe the thread ends using a lighter.
— Assembly :
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First sew on the horns and ears. Then attach the ties as per the photo. Pass the chain through the loops between rounds 4 and 5 from the sole. Tie it on the back with a bow. Embroider the eyes and nostrils with a mouline or any similar thread.
— For deer booties and penguin booties (muzzle) :
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The base is crocheted in the same way as above.
Round 1 :
Ch3, from the second chain on the hook: 2 sc
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Cut the ends of the thread and singe with a lighter. Then sew these pieces to the booties as shown in the photo (where there was an increase, sew to the top to the main color)
— Nose :
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With complementary color.
Round 1 :
6 sc in MR. Join in a ring, fasten off and sew it to the muzzle.
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For penguin booties, that's it. Embroider eyes and booties are ready.
— Deer Ears (specific) :
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Begin crocheting with the main color.
Round 2 :
5 inc: 1st and 2nd increase with the main color, 3rd inc in white, 4th inc (1 sc in white, 1 sc with the main color), 5th inc with the main color (10)
Round 3 :
4 sc with the main color, 3 sc in white, 3 sc with the main color (10)
Round 4 :
4 sc with the main color, 3 sc in white, 1 sc with the main color. Cut the white yarn and singe with a lighter.
Round 5 :
Fold the ear in half and crochet 5 sc through both sides.
Round 6 :
Fold in half again and crochet 2 sc.
— Deer Horns (YarnArt Jeans) :
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Crochet with yarn YarnArt Jeans 2 parts, stuff and sew them together.
Variant A Round 1 :
6 sc in MR
Variant A Rounds 2-5 :
6 sc (work rounds 2-5 as 6 sc)
Variant B Round 1 :
5 sc in MR
Variant B Rounds 2-3 :
5 sc (work rounds 2-3 as 5 sc)
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Embroider eyes, sew on all the pieces and attach the strands. Hurrah! Your booties are ready.
Assembly Instructions
- First sew on the horns and ears securely to the booties using matched yarn ends and a yarn needle, positioning them as shown in the photos for symmetry.
- Attach the ties by passing the chain through the loops between rounds 4 and 5 from the sole, then tie on the back with a bow so the booties can be adjusted.
- Sew the muzzle pieces (where increases were made) to the top of the sole main color section so the white muzzle sits centered at the toe.
- Embroider the eyes and nostrils with a mouline thread or black sewing thread, using reference photos to place features evenly and with character.
- For deer and giraffe horns, stuff lightly, sew the two horn parts together and position them on the top front of the bootie before securing with stitches.
Important Notes
- 💡Booties vary from 8 to 13 cm depending on hook size and tension — do not pick fewer than 10 or more than 18 chains for the starting chain.
- 💡When changing colors and working with plush yarn, singe the cut ends carefully with a lighter and weave in to prevent fraying.
- 💡Use stitch markers and pins to mark centers and placement for muzzles, ears and horns to ensure symmetrical assembly.
- 💡Hide yarn tails while crocheting the sole and edges to keep a tidy finish and avoid visible loose ends on the plush surface.
These plush booties are a delightful combination of snuggly velvet yarn and playful animal details that make perfect baby gifts. Crafted with soft textures and careful shaping, they become a keepsake of handmade love. Customize colors and characters to match every tiny wardrobe — happy crocheting and enjoy gifting! 🧶👶
