Basic Garter Stitch Baby Booties
Basic Garter Stitch Baby Booties- discover an easy-to-follow knitting pattern for creating adorable baby booties using the simple garter stitch, perfect for both novice and experienced knitters.
Today, we’re diving into the delightful world of baby knits with a project that’s perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike: Basic Garter Stitch Baby Booties. These adorable little booties are not only a charming addition to any baby’s wardrobe but also a wonderful way to practice the fundamentals of knitting. Using the simple yet elegant garter stitch, this project is straightforward and quick, making it an ideal choice for a heartfelt handmade gift. This beginner-friendly pattern will ensure that you create a cozy pair of booties that are as comfortable as they are cute.
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Basic Garter Stitch Baby Booties
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Yarn: #4 worsted weight yarn
Needles: size US 8 single point knitting needles
Gauge: 18 sts = 4”
Size: 6 months old
Pattern instructions:
Booties (make 2)
For the cuff
Cast on 25 sts.
Work in Garter Stitch until the piece measures 3 1/2 inches from the cast on edge.
Next Row (Wrong Side) Increase: *K3, m1; repeat from * to last stitch, k1 (33 sts).
Shape the Top of the Foot
Row 1 (Right Side): K11 sts and place on stitch holder, k11 sts for top of foot, place remaining 11 sts from left-hand needle on second stitch holder.
Next Rows: Work in Garter Stitch over remaining center 11 sts for 13 rows. Cut yarn.
Next Row (Right Side): With the Right Side facing, place 11 sts from first stitch holder back on right-hand needle, pick up and k6 sts evenly spaced across right-hand edge of top of foot, k11 top of foot sts from left-hand needle, pick up and k6 sts evenly spaced across left-hand edge of top of foot, k11 sts from second stitch holder (45 sts)
Next Rows: Work in Garter Stitch for 8 rows.
Shape the Sole
SHAPE SOLE
Row 1 (Wrong Side): K2, k2tog, k16, k2tog, k1, ssk, k16, ssk, k2 (41 sts)
Row 2: Knit across
Row 3: K2, K2tog, k14, k2tog, k1, ssk, k14, ssk, k2 (37 sts)
Row 4: Knit across
Row 5: K2, K2tog, k12, k2tog, k1, ssk, k12, ssk, k2 (33 sts)
Row 6: Knit across first 16 sts, k2tog, slip k2tog back to left-hand needle. There should be 16 sts on each needle. Holding needles parallel, using 3-needle bind off method, bind off all stitches.
Cut yarn leaving an 20 inch tail. With yarn needle and yarn tail, sew heel and back seam closed. Weave in ends and turn the cuffs over.
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