Breaking Rule #1 (Baby Booties) by Joan of Dark with an assist by 4 Leaf Cleaver

Breaking Rule #1 (Baby Booties)

Knitting
August 2008
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
25 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches
in garter st
US 3 - 3.25 mm
89 yards (81 m)
English

Pattern description from Knockdown Knits: “When we recruit new girls we always tell them rule #1: don’t get pregnant! however, roller girls know better than anyone that rules are meant to be broken. When Cleo Poundya came to practice one night with flip-flops on and no skates in sight, we knew that her dream of being a mom was fulfilled, but we were going to be short an awesome blocker for our upcoming season! No matter how sad we are to lose a girl on the team, it’s a joy to know that there is a future little skater on the horizon. Use these booties to get them started on their skates early! they knit up in just about an hour and are easy to adjust for different little feet. for the extra crafty gal, try this challenge: 4 Leaf Cleaver turned these little booties into Christmas ornaments for every girl on the team. Simply use a smaller-size needle, say a US 1, cast of fewer stitches in an odd number, and adjust the decreases. Instead of knitting the wheels, use some little pom-poms that are available at your local craft store! Attach a hook and you have an awesome new Christmas ornament for your tree!”

Materials:

  • Berroco Touche (50% cotton, 50% modal rayon, 89 yd. 82m per 1.75 oz. 50g skein): 1 skein #7900 Bleach (MC) and 1 skein #7999 Jet (CC)
  • US 3 3.25mm straight needles
  • Tapestry needle

Finished Measurements:

  • Foot length: 4.25”

  • Height: 3”