Knitted Baby Booties

These adorable little booties are carefully crafted with soft yarn to keep your baby's feet warm and cozy. The intricate knitting pattern adds a touch of charm to these tiny shoes, making them a perfect accessory for any baby outfit. Whether you're looking for a thoughtful gift for a new parent or just want to spoil your own little one, these hand-knitted baby booties are sure to be a hit. These handmade booties are designed with love and attention to detail, ensuring that each pair is unique and special. The high-quality materials used in the knitting process guarantee that these infant shoes are not only cute but also durable and comfortable for your baby to wear. Treat your little one to a pair of custom-made baby booties that are as stylish as they are practical.

Yarn: Any #4 worsted weight yarn
Needles: Size US 6 single point knitting needles, Size US 6 double point knitting needles
Gauge: 10 sts = 2 inches
Size: 9-12 months

Pattern instructions:
For the Right BootieWith the straight knitting needles, cast on 28 sts.
Rows 1, 3, 5 (wrong side): Knit.
Row 2: [K1, m1, k12, m1, k1] 2 times (32 sts.)
Row 4: * K2, m1, k12, m1, k2 * m1, repeat from * to * one more time (37 sts.)
Row 6: K3, m1, k12, m1, k2, m1, k3, m1, k2, m1, k12, m1, k3 (43 sts.)
Rows 7 – 14: Knit across
Row 15: K13, [ssk] 4 times, k1, [k2tog] 4 times, k13.
Row 16: Knit across
Row 17: K8, bind off 19, k8.

For the Strap
Transfer each set of 8 sts onto a double pointed needles. Cut the yarn. Rotate the needles so that the heel edges of the bootie meet. With right side facing, attach yarn to foot edge and work across the sts as follows:

Row 1: K7, k2tog (1 st from each needle to join heel), k7, cast on 13 sts for strap (28 sts.)
Row 2: Knit across
Row 3: K25, yo, ssk, k1.
Row 4: Knit across
Bind off.

For the Left Bootie

Cast on and work same as for Right Bootie to Strap.

For the Strap
Rotate the double point needles so that the back edges of the bootie meet. With wrong side facing, attach yarn and complete same as for the Right Bootie.

Finishing

Sew bottom and heel seams. Weave in yarn ends. Sew button opposite buttonhole on strap.