Knitted Two Needle Cable Baby Booties
Knitted Two Needle Cable Baby Booties are not only adorable but also a joy to create for the little ones in your life. With just a few simple supplies and basic knitting skills, you can craft these cozy and stylish booties that will keep those tiny toes warm and snug. The intricate cable pattern adds a touch of elegance to the design, making them the perfect accessory for any baby outfit. Whether you are a seasoned knitter or new to the craft, these booties are a great project to work on and can make a thoughtful and handmade gift for a special baby. So, pick up your needles, choose a soft yarn in your favorite color, and start stitching these charming booties that are sure to be cherished by both the little one and their parents.
Materials:
Size 6 US (4.25 mm) needles
Lily Chin Gramercy
100% Superwash Merino Wool
127 yards/50 grams
1 skein Color 8637-Peacock
Gauge:
22 sts and 32 rows=4" in St st
Instructions
Beginning at the sole, CO 26 sts.
Work 2 rows St st.
Row 3: k1, knit into front and back of next st, k9, k into front and back of next st, k2, knit into front and back of next st, k9, knit into front and back of next st, k1 - 30 sts
Rows 4, 6, and 8: P
Row 5: k1, knit into front and back of next st, k11, k into front and back of next st, k2, knit into front and back of next st, k11, knit into front and back of next st, k1 - 34 sts
Row 7: k1, knit into front and back of next st, k13, k into front and back of next st, k2, knit into front and back of next st, k13, knit into front and back of next st, k1 - 38 stsThese rows form the sides of the booties.
(RS) P 1 row.
K 2 rows, p 2 rows twice.
K 1 row.
This section is the top of the bootie.
k15, p2, k4, p2, k1, leave remaining sts unworked.
Slip all sts with yarn in front:
Row 1: Sl 1 from left to right needle, turn, p2, k2, p4, k2, p1
Row 2: Sl 1, turn, k2, p2, slip two sts to cable needle and hold in front, k2, k2 from cable needle, p2, k2
Row 3: Sl 1, turn, p3, k2, p4, k2, p2
Row 4: Sl 1, turn, k3, p2, k4, p2, k3
Row 5: Sl 1, turn, p4, k2, p4, k2, p3
Row 6: Sl 1, turn, k4, p2, slip two sts to cable needle and hold in back, k2, k2 from cable needle, p2, k4
Row 7: Sl 1, turn, p5, k2, p4, k2, p4
Row 8: Sl 1, turn, k5, p2, k4, p2, k5
Row 9: Sl 1, turn, p6, k2, p4, k2, p5
Row 10: Sl 1, turn, k6, p2, slip two sts to cable needle and hold in front, k2, k2 from cable needle, p2, k5
Row 11: Sl 1, turn, p7, k2, p4, k2, p6
Row 12: Sl 1, turn, k7, p2, k4, p2, k to end of row
P 1 row.
Eyelets:
k1, *k2, yo, k2tog; rep from *, end k1Knit in k1, p1 rib for 2 inches for cuff. BO in pat, leaving a long tail for seaming.
Finishing
Seam back and sole of bootie with tail. Weave in ends on WS.
Use a length of ribbon yarn from your stash to weave through eyelets and tie. Or make a crochet chain or I-Cord over 2 sts.