Any of your friends giving birth to a new baby girl? Knit a pair of booties for his/her baby rather than buy a hamper, that would be much more useful to them. You can finish this in just 1 day.

Steps

With MC, co 35 sts (start with the slipknot about 20″ from the yarn end. This will leave you with a tail long enough to use later to close the bottom seam)

Row 1 (Right Side): k17, pm, k1, pm, k17
Row 2: kbf, k to m, m1, k1, m1, k to last st, kbf
Row 3: k
Row 4: kbf, k to m, m1, k3, m1, k to last st, kbf
Row 5: k
Row 6: kbf, k to m, m1, k1, m1, k3, m1, k1, m1, k to last st, kbf
Row 7: k
Row 8: kbf, k to m, m1, k1, m1, k7, m1, k1, m1, k to last st, kbf (55 st)
Row 9-20: k, removing markers as you come to them
Cut yarn, leaving 5″ tail
Continue with CC
Row 21: k
Row 22: k17, (ssk) 5 times, k1, (k2tog) 5 times, k17
Row 23-25: k
Row 26: k11, bo 23, k11
Right strap
Row 27: k11, co 12 using longtail cast on and second strand of CC as the thumb strand, cut second strand leaving 8″ tail
Row 28-29: k23
Row 30: bo 23
Left strap
Row 27: co 12 using longtail cast on and second strand of CC as the thumb strand, cut second strand, k11
Row 28-29: k23
Row 30: bo 23, cut yarn leaving 8″ tail

Weave in the short yarn ends. Using the longer yarn ends, close the bottom and back seam. Use the yarn ends at the end of the straps to create a button loop at the end of the straps. Sew on the buttons.

*This design is originated and copyrighted by Saartje de Bruijin.

Difficulty : 2/5

Required Techniques

  • Knit
  • Knit front and back of same stitch
  • Slip, slip, knit

You Need

  • 2 knitting needles (2.5mm)
  • 4ply yarn (White, Pink)
  • Scissors
  • Tapestry needle
  • Buttons (4)

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