Two Button Moccasins

Two Button Moccasins by Mon Petit Violon

What is Being Made

Two Button Moccasins are crocheted baby booties designed for newborns and infants. These adorable footwear pieces are perfect as gifts for newborns and photograph beautifully on tiny feet. The booties feature button details and are available in two sizes to accommodate different infant ages: 0-3 months with a sole length of 9 cm (3 ½ in) and 6-9 months with a sole length of 10 cm (4 in).

Crochet Techniques and Construction

This intermediate-level crochet project uses fundamental techniques suitable for crafters with some experience. The pattern employs a combination of basic crochet stitches worked in rows and rounds to construct the bootie structure. The gauge for this project is 20 stitches and 20 rows in single crochet, measuring 10x10 cm (4x4 in), which helps ensure proper fit for the intended sizes.

The construction method includes working incomplete stitches that are combined together—a technique where you begin to work a double crochet in one stitch but leave it incomplete with 2 loops on the hook, then work another incomplete double crochet in the next stitch to create 3 loops on the hook, and finally yarn over and pull through all 3 loops to complete the combined stitch. This technique adds texture and structure to the bootie design.

Stitches Used

• Chain stitch (ch) – Used to create the foundation and foundation chains for the pattern
• Single crochet (sc) – The primary stitch used throughout the project, forming the base fabric and establishing the gauge
• Half double crochet (hdc) – Used in construction of the bootie structure
• Double crochet (dc) – Employed both as individual stitches and in the combined stitch technique
• Slip stitch (sl st) – Used to join rounds and finish edges

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Two Button Moccasins pattern calls for approximately one skein of worsted weight or aran weight yarn. The recommended yarn is Cascade 220, which is 100% wool, available in 100g (3.5 oz) skeins with 200 meters (219 yards) of yardage. A very small amount of contrasting color yarn is also required for accent details, designated as CC (contrasting color) in the pattern, while the main yarn is referred to as MC (main color).

The pattern is designed to be worked with appropriate crochet hooks sized for worsted and aran weight yarns, though specific hook sizes are referenced in the full PDF pattern documentation.

Project Notes

For crafters concerned about keeping the booties securely on infant feet, the designer provides helpful tips and tricks available on their website at monpetitviolon.com. The downloadable PDF format makes this pattern convenient for digital access and printing.