SKILL LEVEL: EASY

ABBREVIATIONS:

Approx= Appromiate(ly)
K = Knit
K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together
M1 = Make 1 stitch by picking up horizontal loop lying before next stitch and knitting into back of loop
RS = Right side

Ssk = Slip next 2 stitches knitwise one at a time, then knit through back loops together.
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Yo = Yarn over

Size U.S. 6 (4 mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge. 2 buttons. 1 ball makes approx 13 pairs of booties.

SIZES
To fit baby’s foot: 3/6 (12/18) mos.

GAUGE
22 sts and 28 rows = 4″ [10 cm] in stocking st.

INSTRUCTIONS

The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for largest size, the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black it applies for both sizes.
Cast on 29 (33) sts.

1st row: (RS). (K1. M1) twice. K 11 (13). (M1. K1) twice (place marker on last st). M1. K1. M1. K11 (13). (M1. K1) twice. 37 (41) sts.
2nd row: Purl.

3rd row: (K1. M1) twice. Knit to 2 sts before marked st. (M1.K1) 3 times. M1. Knit to last 2 sts. (M1. K1) twice. Rep last 2 rows 0 (1) time more. 45 (57) sts. Beg with a purl row, work 3 (5) rows in stocking st.
Shape Instep
1st row: K 10 (13). (K1. ssk) 4 (5) times. K1. (K2tog. K1) 4 (5) times. K10 (13). 37 (47) sts.
2nd row: Purl.
3rd row: K10 (13). (ssk) 4 (5) times. K1. (K2tog) 4 (5) times. K10 (13). 29 (37) sts. Knit 2 rows. Cast off knitwise.
Strap (make 2). Cast on 31 (37) sts.
1st row: Knit.
2nd row: K1. K2tog. yo. Knit to end of row.
3rd row: Knit.
Cast off knitwise.

FINISHING
Sew back and sole seam. Sew Strap to Bootie as shown in picture. Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes.