Crocheted Bootees Pattern #5010

Starting at sole, ch 36 (to measure about 3½ inches). 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. 3rd row: 2 sc in 1st sc (increase), sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Repeat the last 2 rows alternately 2 more times. Work straight for 4 rows. Then, on next row, starting at toe edge (the edge with increases), dec. 1 sc (to dec. work off 2 sc as 1 sc), sc in each sc across. Hereafter dec. 1 sc at toe edge every other row 2 more times.

Hereafter work is done in rnds instead of rows. Make sc in each sc all around. Repeat the last rnd for ½ inch. Mark center toe edge with a colored thread. Make sc in each sc across to ½ inch beyond colored thread, ch 1, turn. Next row: Work sc in each sc across to ½ inch beyond colored thread, ch 1, turn. Work back and forth over this last inch for 2 inches. Break off. Sew this piece in place along both edges. Attach yarn and work a row of sl st all around top edge. Break off.

Strap. Make a chain to measure about 6½ inches. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. Work 2 more rows of sc. On next row make a buttonhole 4 sts in from one end (to make a buttonhole, on one row ch 4, skip 3 sc, sc in each sc across; then on next row make sc in sc and in each ch across). Work 2 more rows of sc. Break off. Place center of strap at center back of bootee and pin the remainder of strap along both sides of upper, leaving 1 inch on each side free. Sew on button to correspond with buttonhole. Make another same as this.