Finally, a light weight version of your favourite bootie pattern!

In this pattern, you will find instructions for three sizes of baby bootie: 0–3 months, 3–6 months and 6–12 months, in two yarn weights: chunky and aran/worsted. This is the perfect pattern for using up those yarn scraps as it can be knitted in contrasting colours for sole, body and cuff!

The pattern has been written in collaboration with Jayne Denny of Two Little Rainbows for use with her gorgeous faux suede soles. These come in sizes 0–3 months, 3–6 months and 6-12 months and are linked in the pattern. You can, of course, choose to knit a sole for these sizes instead.

Skill Level ~
The pattern is suitable for adventurous beginners onwards! You’ll find plenty of pictures and video tutorials included.

Method ~
For use with the soles from Two Little Rainbows, we will be using a crochet hook to pull the yarn through the soles before continuing with the main body, which will be knitted seamlessly in rounds. When making the booties without using the soles, we will be knitting in rows for the sole section. You can use your preferred method for knitting in the round. I personally favour DPNs, but you can use two sets of circulars, magic loop or ‘flexi’s’ if you would rather.

Gauge ~
Aran/Worsted ~ 22 sts and 30 rnds = 10 cm x 10 cm/4” x 4”. WPI - 11
Chunky ~ 18 sts and 26 rnds = 10 cm x 10 cm/4” x 4”. WPI - 8

Needles and Notions ~
Optional faux suede soles from Two Little Rainbows
 Yarn in chosen weight
 DPNs or preferred needles in sizes given for each yarn weight
 3.5 mm/US E/4 crochet hook if using soles
 Optional stitch marker
 Darning needle

Techniques ~
 Working in rows and in the round
 Use of crochet hook if using soles
 Knit
 Purl
 Increasing and decreasing
 Binding off
 Weaving in ends

Yarn ~
Yarn Size 0–3 months 3–6 months 6–12 months
Aran/Worsted Sole - 15 m/16 yds Sole - 17 m/19 yds. Sole - 20 m/22 yds
Body - 12 m/13 yds Body - 28 m/31 yds Body - 20 m/22 yds
Cuff - 15 m/16 yds Cuff - 22 m/24 yds Cuff - 23 m/25 yds
Chunky Sole - 14 m/15 yds Sole - 16 m/17 yds Sole - 17 m/19 yds
Body - 18 m/20 yds Body - 20 m/22 yds Cuff - 17 m/19 yds
Cuff - 14 m/15 yds. Body - 24 m/26 yds Cuff - 18 m/ 20 yds

Suggested Yarn ~
Aran/Worsted ~ Malabrigo Rios, Scheepjes Stonewashed XL, We Are Knitters The Cotton.
Chunky ~ Malabrigo Chunky, Manos Del Uruguay Cardo. You can substitute any yarn, providing you meet the gauge and achieve a suitable fabric

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Kind regards,

Karysha.