The New Classique - Baby Booties by Megan Lefranc Hastings

The New Classique - Baby Booties

Knitting
November 2023
Sport (12 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
158 - 200 yards (144 - 183 m)
newborn, 3 months, 6 months, 9+ months
English
This pattern is available for $3.50 USD
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This easy knitting pattern is accessible to all skill levels. Featuring a cable knit braid in the center, it is the perfect pattern to try cable knitting for the first time or just a cute take on a newborn classic.

These New classique baby booties are made with 2 straight needles, knitted from top to bottom in one piece. This pattern will be sent to you in English only for 3 sizes (Newborn-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9+ months). Free Mini Pompom Instructions included!

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

o - Difficulty: Beginner
o - Sizes : Newborn-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9+ months
o - Materials :

  • Needles 2.5 mm. (US 1.5) or higher depending on gauge/tension
  • 1 yarn about 158 yds / 1.75 oz (150 m. / 50 g.) per pair.
  • 2 Stitch holders
  • Cable Needles
  • Stitch holders (safety pins) or circular needles to put stitches on hold.
  • Tapestry needle
  • Option: a different color yarn to create two decorative pompoms

o - Tension/Gauge: Using № 3.5 mm (US 4), stocking stitch knit 23 stitches x 29 rows to obtain 10x10cm (4”x4”).

o - Techniques: (All techniques are explained in the pattern/instructions) Garter Stitch, Simple decrease, SKP (skip, knit, pass over), Cable 2/1/2LPC & RPC

I know cable knitting can seem intimidating at first but it truely is an easy technic that is so fun to make ;)