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SIZES:

Newborn (0-3mo, 3-6mo, 6-12mo // 12-18mo, 18-2yo)

For corresponding booties’ sole measurement of up to: 3 (3.5, 3.75, 4 // 4.5, 5) inches or 7.5 ( 9, 9.5, 10 // 11.5, 13) cm.

Note: Babies’ feet vary a lot in size, so it’s best to go by the child’s actual foot measurement if possible when selecting the appropriate size.

CONSTRUCTION:

The booties’ soles are knit flat, then stitches are picked up and worked seamlessly in the round from the sole to the cuff. A fold-over casing and I-cord ties ensure that the booties will stay on the child’s feet. Note: A version in which the ties are replaced by an elastic is also possible.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast-on, knitting, purling, picking up and knitting stitches, knitting in the round, increasing, decreasing, binding off, making I-cords for ties (explanations provided), seaming (for the casing).

YARN REQUIREMENTS:

Approximately 60 (70, 80, 90 // 100, 110) yards or 55 (64, 73, 82 // 91, 100) meters of sport or dk weight yarn.

Size 3mo sample above is knit in Cashmerino by Lang Yarns in colorway 15.

GAUGE:

24 sts x 48 rounds (i.e. 24 ridges) = 4 inches or 10 cm in garter stitch in the round using larger needles after blocking.

Please adjust your needle size if needed to achieve gauge

NEEDLES:

• Set of 5 US 4 or 3.5 mm diameter double-pointed needles or size needed to match garter stitch gauge

• Two US 2 1/2 or 3 mm diameter double-pointed needles for I-cord ties

NOTIONS:

• 1 stitch marker

• tapestry needle

• optional, if using elastic in the casing instead of ties: a length of 1/4 inch or 6.5 mm elastic band for sewing. Note: Length should be child’s ankle circumference, without stretching.