Baby Converse Booties Knitting Pattern

Description

Knit these adorable baby booties inspired by Converse sneakers for the little one in your life. This pattern is perfect for baby showers or as a thoughtful handmade gift.

Materials

• DK weight yarn in black, white, and contrasting color
• US 5 / 3.75mm and US 3 / 3.25mm knitting needles
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers

Gauge

24 stitches x 32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch with larger needles

Size

Finished sole length: 3.5 inches (0-6 months size)

Instructions

1. Sole: With black yarn and larger needles, cast on 36 stitches. Work in garter stitch for 10 rows.
2. Continue in stockinette stitch, decreasing 1 stitch at each end of the next row and every following 4th row until 20 stitches remain.
3. Work even until piece measures 3 inches from cast on edge.
4. Shape toe: Decrease 1 stitch at each end of the next row and every following alternate row until 8 stitches remain.
5. Bind off. Sew back seam.
6. Upper: With white yarn and smaller needles, pick up and knit 40 stitches along the top edge of the sole.
7. Work in stockinette stitch for 6 rows.
8. Shape heel: Row 1 - Knit 7, ssk, knit 8, k2tog, knit 7 (38 stitches).
9. Row 2 - Purl.
10. Row 3 - Knit 6, ssk, knit 6, k2tog, knit 6 (34 stitches).
11. Row 4 - Purl.
12. Row 5 - Knit 5, ssk, knit 4, k2tog, knit 5 (30 stitches).
13. Row 6 - Purl.
14. Row 7 - Knit 4, ssk, knit 2, k2tog, knit 4 (26 stitches).
15. Row 8 - Purl.
16. Row 9 - Knit 3, ssk, k2tog, knit 3 (22 stitches).
17. Row 10 - Purl.
18. Row 11 - Knit 2, ssk, k2tog, knit 2 (18 stitches).
19. Row 12 - Purl.
20. Row 13 - Knit 1, ssk, k2tog, knit 1 (14 stitches).
21. Row 14 - Purl.
22. Row 15 - Ssk, k2tog, ssk (8 stitches).
23. Row 16 - Purl.
24. Row 17 - Ssk, k2tog (4 stitches).
25. Bind off. Fold upper in half and sew back seam. Attach contrasting color laces.

These cute baby Converse booties will keep tiny feet stylish and cozy. Enjoy knitting!