Garter Stitch Baby Booties Step-by-Step Pattern and Video Tutorial
Learn how to make the cutest little booties with my Garter Stitch Baby Booties Step-by-Step Pattern and Video Tutorial—a simple and cozy project perfect for tiny toes!
Looking for the perfect baby shower gift or a quick and adorable knitting project? These garter stitch baby booties are as cute as they are easy to make! Whether you’re a beginner knitter or just want a simple, relaxing project, this step-by-step pattern (with a video tutorial!) will guide you through creating soft, cozy booties for little feet.
Why You’ll Love This Pattern
Beginner-friendly – Uses only basic stitches.
Quick knit – Finish a pair in no time!
Customizable – Play with colors and yarn weights.
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Garter Stitch Baby Booties Step-by-Step Pattern and Video Tutorial
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Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable in Jade
Needles: Size US 8 straight knitting needles
Also needed: stitch holders, 3rd knitting needle for the bind off
Gauge: 18 sts = 4 inches
Sizes: 6 months, 12 months
Finished sole: 4, (4 1/2) inches
Pattern instructions:
Booties (make 2)
For the cuff
Cast on 25 (28) sts.
Work in Garter Stitch until the piece measures 3 1/2 (4) inches from the cast on edge.
Next Row (Wrong Side) Increase: *K3, m1; repeat from * to last stitch, k1 33 (37) sts.
(Note: A Make 1 (M1) stitch is a way to increase stitches by lifting the bar between two stitches. This method creates a nearly invisible increase without leaving a hole. Here’s how to do it:
Steps for a Make 1 (M1) Increase:
Identify the Bar Between Stitches:
Look at your knitting and find the horizontal strand of yarn between the stitch on your left-hand needle and the stitch you just knit.
Lift the Bar onto Your Left Needle:
Using the tip of your left-hand needle, pick up this bar from front to back (this twists the stitch and prevents a hole).
Knit Through the Back Loop)
Shape the Top of the Foot
Row 1 (Right Side): K11 (12) sts and place on stitch holder, k11 (13) sts for top of foot, place remaining 11 (12) sts from left-hand needle on second stitch holder.
Next Rows: Work in Garter Stitch over remaining center 11 (13) sts for 13 (15) rows. Cut yarn.
Next Row (Right Side): With the Right Side facing, place 11 (12) sts from first stitch holder back on right-hand needle, pick up and k6 (7) sts evenly spaced across right-hand edge of top of foot, k11 (13) top of foot sts from left-hand needle, pick up and k6 (7) sts evenly spaced across left-hand edge of top of foot, k11 (12) sts from second stitch holder 45 (51) sts.
Next Rows: Work in Garter stitch for 8 (10) rows.
Shape the Sole
Row 1 (Wrong Side): K2, k2tog, k16 (19), k2tog, k1, ssk, k16 (19), ssk, k2 41 (47) sts
Row 2: Knit across
Row 3: K2, K2tog, k14 (17), k2tog, k1, ssk, k14 (17), ssk, k2 37 (43) sts.
Row 4: Knit across
Row 5: K2, K2tog, k12 (15) , k2tog, k1, ssk, k12 (15), ssk, k2 33 (39) 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.
A three-needle bind off is a technique used to join two pieces of knitting with a sturdy, seamless edge. It’s especially useful for joining shoulders or other seams where extra stability is needed. Here’s how to do it
Steps:
- Hold the Pieces Together:
- Arrange the two knitted pieces with the right sides facing each other (wrong sides out).
- Hold one needle with live stitches in front and the other behind.
- Insert the Third Needle:
- Using a third needle, insert it knitwise into the first stitch on both needles at the same time.
- Knit the Stitches Together:
- Wrap the working yarn around the third needle and pull it through both stitches, creating a new stitch on the third needle.
- Slip the original stitches off the left-hand needles.
- Repeat:
- Continue knitting the first stitch from both front and back needles together until you have two stitches on the third needle.
- Bind Off:
- Pass the first stitch on the third needle over the second stitch, just like a regular bind off.
- Continue Binding Off:
- Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you’ve worked across all stitches and only one stitch remains.
- Finish Off:
- Cut the yarn, leaving a tail.
- Pull the tail through the last stitch to secure it.
- Weave in the ends.
Finishing the Booties:
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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