<p>The easiest solution is to use a smaller hook. You might also need thinner yarn so your booties aren't too stiff/thick.</p>

<p>If you don't have a smaller hook, you'll have to change the pattern. It's hard to tell you exactly how without having crocheted the pattern because a bootie has a fairly complicated shape. One strategy you can try is to make one bootie as written to get a better idea of the construction. It would be a fast job since it's a small item, and once you've completed it you might find you'll have a better idea of how to make it smaller.</p>

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<p>I am crocheting a set of baby booties for an infant using this pattern:  </p>

<p><a href="http://lacycrochet.blogspot.ca/2014/01/crochet-baby-booties-size-0-6-months.html" rel="noreferrer">http://lacycrochet.blogspot.ca/2014/01/crochet-baby-booties-size-0-6-months.html</a> </p>

<p>I need the booties to be about 3/4 the size for which the pattern is written.  I am using a #3 yarn and a 3.5 mm (E) hook.</p>

<p>How do i adjust the pattern to accomplish this?</p>

<p>Thank you for any help.</p>

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How do I resize (smaller) baby bootie crochet pattern?
K. Smith
# How do I resize (smaller) baby bootie crochet pattern?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2017-03-06)

I am crocheting a set of baby booties for an infant using this pattern:

<http://lacycrochet.blogspot.ca/2014/01/crochet-baby-booties-size-0-6-months.html>

I need the booties to be about 3/4 the size for which the pattern is written. I am using a #3 yarn and a 3.5 mm (E) hook.

How do i adjust the pattern to accomplish this?

Thank you for any help.

**Tags:** crocheting, pattern-drafting


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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2017-03-08. Score: 4

The easiest solution is to use a smaller hook. You might also need thinner yarn so your booties aren't too stiff/thick.

If you don't have a smaller hook, you'll have to change the pattern. It's hard to tell you exactly how without having crocheted the pattern because a bootie has a fairly complicated shape. One strategy you can try is to make one bootie as written to get a better idea of the construction. It would be a fast job since it's a small item, and once you've completed it you might find you'll have a better idea of how to make it smaller.


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