Just love these sweet little shoes, such a simple but darling pattern. I needed a 3-6 mos. size, so I used a larger needle and did one extra increase row (+ one additional row) and then distributed the 4 extra stitches evenly around - one on each of the sides and the other 2 in the toe section, making it K10, K2tog on the toe decreases (same number of decreases as written). Did two extra rows on the section before beginning toe decreases. Added 7 extra stitches to the strap for the larger size and to accommodate the chubbier ankle of an older baby.

Knit in the round by purling odd rows for rows 1- 17, keeping rows 18 -28 as written, purling row 29 (once again working in the round, Purl 13 (instead of K21) and P2tog (instead of K2tog) at designated stitches). For back and strap you will not set stitches aside, but knit them all at once being mindful to continue to switch between knitting and purling at center back to maintain garter stitch (one half will be knit both sides, the other purl both sides).

Unfortunately I didn’t end up knitting my straps in the same direction due to having to turn one bootie inside out because of a noticeable snag, so they don’t look identical, but I’m fine with it…okay…I might redo the left shoe if there’s time :)