Baby Booties Knitting Pattern

Description:

These adorable baby booties are perfect for keeping tiny toes warm and stylish. This pattern is suitable for advanced beginners.

Materials:

• Yarn: Light worsted weight yarn (UK: DK, AU: 8ply); 50g (1.75 oz) approximately
• Needles: US size 5 (3.75mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Gauge:

22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Instructions:

1. Sole: Cast on 36 stitches. Work in garter stitch (knit every row) for 10 rows.

2. Body: Row 1 (RS): Knit. Row 2 (WS): Purl. Repeat these two rows until piece measures 2 inches from the beginning.

3. Instep: Next row (RS): K18, place marker, knit to end. Knit even for 6 more rows.

4. Shaping: Row 1 (RS): K1, ssk, knit to 3 stitches before marker, k2tog, k1, slip marker, k1, ssk, knit to last 3 stitches, k2tog, k1. Row 2 (WS): Purl. Repeat these two rows 2 more times. (28 stitches remain)

5. Final Rows: Knit 1 row even. Next row: K1, ssk, k to last 3 stitches, k2tog, k1. Repeat last 2 rows until 8 stitches remain. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches, pull tight, and seam bootie. Weave in ends.

Finishing:

Make a second bootie. Weave in all ends and sew any loose edges. Add buttons or embellishments if desired.

Enjoy your precious baby booties!

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