In this pattern you will find instructions for three sizes of baby bootie: 0–3 months, 3–6 months and 6–12 months, in four yarn weights (aran/worsted, chunky, light super chunky and super chunky).

The pattern has been written in collaboration with Jayne Tucker of Two Little Rainbows for use with her gorgeous faux suede soles. These come in sizes 0–3 months and 3–6 months. You can, of course, choose to knit a sole for these sizes instead and a knitted sole is the only option for 6–12 months for safety reasons. We do not recommend that babies walk in the pre made bootie soles.

Skill Level ~
The pattern is suitable for advanced beginners onwards! You’ll find plenty of picture and video tutorials below.

Method ~
To make the booties with the soles from Two Little Rainbows, we will use a crochet hook to pull the yarn through the soles before knitting the main body in seamless rounds. You can use your preferred method for knitting in the round, such as double-pointed needles (DPNs), two sets of circulars, magic loop, or ‘flexi’ needles. If you are making the booties without the pre made soles, we will knit in rows for the sole section.

Size ~
0 - 3 months - Length 9 cm/3.5”
3 - 6 months - Length 10 cm/4”
6 - 12 months - Length 11.5 cm/4.5”

Suggested Yarn ~
Aran/Worsted ~ Malabrigo Rios, Scheepjes Stonewashed XL
Chunky ~ Malabrigo Chunky, Manos Del Uruguay Cardo
Light Super Chunky ~ Malabrigo Noventa, Manos Del Uruguay Franca
Super Chunky ~ Malabrigo Rasta, Baah Yarn Mammoth
You can substitute any yarn providing you meet the gauge and achieve a suitable fabric.*

Needles and Notions ~
Optional faux suede soles from Two Little Rainbows
Yarn in chosen weight
DPNs or preferred needles in sizes given for each yarn weight
4 mm/US 6 crochet hook if using soles
Optional stitch marker
Darning needle

Gauge ~
Gauge is given in stockinette, knitted in the round using the larger recommended needle size for each yarn weight. Measurements should be taken unstretched and unblocked.

Aran/Worsted ~ 22 sts and 30 rnds = 10 cm x 10 cm/4” x 4”. WPI - 11
Chunky ~ 18 sts and 26 rnds = 10 cm x 10 cm/4” x 4”. WPI - 8
Light Super Chunky ~ 14 sts and 20 rnds = 10 cm x 10 cm/4” x 4”. WPI - 7
Super Chunky ~ 10 sts and 16 rnds = 10 cm x 10 cm/4” x 4”. WPI - 6

Techniques ~
Working in rows and in the round
Use of crochet hook if using soles
Knit
Purl
Decreasing
Knit and purl cast on
Binding off
Weaving in ends

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Kind regards,
Karysha.