Owlette Booties by Elizabeth Blank

Owlette Booties

Knitting
April 2018
Sport (12 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in Reverse Stockinette Stitch
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
80 yards (73 m)
Newborn
English
This pattern is available for free

These sweet little booties have a classic style with a beautiful diamond cable on the front and folded, ribbed cuff. The seamless, top-down construction is straightforward and suitable for a first bootie or cable pattern. Pair with the matching Owlette Hat for the perfect newborn gift!

Size
Newborn

Finished Measurements
Circumference - 4” / 10 cm

Yarn
1 skein Swans Island Organic Washable Sport (100% merino wool, 360 yds / 329 m, 100 g per skein) in Snowy Owl or 167 yds / 153 m of another sport weight wool

Needles
US 1 / 2.25 mm and US 2 / 2.75 mm DPNs or size needed to achieve gauge;
1 long circular needle or 2 shorter circular needles may be substituted for DPNs

Gauge
32 sts and 40 rows = 4” / 10 cm in reverse stockinette with larger needles, blocked

Notions
Cable needle, scissors, 3 stitch markers, tapestry needle

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