Shark Week on The Discovery Channel will be here soon, so I thought it would be fun to get into the spirit with these crochet shark booties! I made these in newborn size as a baby shower gift for a good friend who loves sharks. This crochet pattern is very creative and unique. The mouth and nose are so perfectly proportioned that these really look like baby great whites! I love the fact that the sharks' mouths are designed to nibble a baby's toes (although they actually nibble the baby's leg).
Pattern
- Shark Slipper Socks by Stacie Ratcliff ($5 on Etsy)
- All sizes from infant to adult are included!
Supplies
- Yarn: Caron Simply Soft, worsted weight
- soft grey heather and white
- Hook: 3.5mm
- Buttons: black shank 5/8 inch (need 4) <--(affiliate link)
- Stitch markers <--(affiliate link)
Tips
This pattern is very easy to follow. It is not crocheted in the round so it requires some assembly, but I found the assembly instructions to be straightforward. I made one tiny modification, which was crocheting only in the back loops of the stitches around the mouth while adding the teeth. This resulted in a subtle "gum line" that separates the teeth from the grey skin (shown in closeup photo on the right). I used single crochet for the seams, but the next time I make these, I plan to sew the seam using a whip stitch because I think it will look cleaner and eliminate a bulky seam on the inside that might be uncomfortable, especially if these are made for someone who is walking (not an issue with the 0-3 months size that I made). I sewed the buttons on as securely as possible, but they were still not as snug as I'd like. I think this is due partly to the fact that the shank did not fit into the hole between the stitches, as I intended. Embroidered or safety eyes might be a nice alternative to the buttons. I contemplated adding a tail to make these anatomically correct, but decided that the absence of a tail is just enough to keep these sharks looking more like booties than wearable amigurumi. 
Will these great white shark booties be
nibbling your baby's toes during Shark Week?
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