Knitted Baby Bootees

Knitted baby bootees are an adorable and cozy accessory for the tiniest feet. These little booties are not only cute but also keep those precious baby toes warm and snug. The soft yarn and meticulous stitching make them a perfect gift for baby showers or new arrivals. With a variety of colors and patterns to choose from, you can customize them to match any baby outfit or nursery theme. Putting on these bootees will surely bring a smile to your face as you imagine those tiny feet wiggling around in comfort and style. Whether you're a seasoned knitter or just starting out, creating these baby bootees can be a fun and rewarding project that will be cherished by both parents and little ones alike.

Materials:

4 ply yarn

size 4 knitting needles

36 inches of ½ ribbon, cut in half.

Cast on 26 stitches

Row 1: K2, P2,

Row 2: P2, K2, for 1 inch, inc 1 stitch after the last row of ribbing. (27 stitches).

Row 3: Beading row: * K1, yo, k 2 tog. repeat from * across row.

Rows 4, 6, 8: purl

Rows 5, 7: knit

Work Instep:

K 9, place last 9 stitches just knit on holder, knit to end of row, turn,

P 9, place these 9 stitches on holder and work to end of row. Work 16 rows on center 9 stitches, ending with a purl row. Cut yarn, turn.

Work Foot:

K 9 stitches from holder, pick up and knit 8 stitches from side of instep, k 9 center sts, pick up and k 8 on side of instep, k 9 sts from holder. (43 stitches).

Work even (p 1 row, k 1 row) for 6 rows, ending with k row.

Decease row:

Row 1: p 1, p 2 tog, p16, p 2 tog, p1, p2 tog, p to last 3 stitches, p2 tog., p 1. (39 stitches)

Row 2: knit

Row 3: p 1, p 2 tog, p 14, p 2 tog, p 1, p 2 tog, purl to last 3 stitches, p 2 tog, p 1. (35 stitches)

Finishing:

Bind off, sew seams, run ribbon thru beading rows on booties.