Baby Bootees: A Loom Knit Pattern

I want to say a huge thank you for the donations that have been made to the MS society. You guys are wonderful! In just one weekend, we have gathered $135. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

To show you my appreciations, here is another freebie pattern. These are just so cute--tiny little things and they work up so fast. They will make a great present to a Mommy and baby. Note, I have only used the yarn that I provided below and with gauge provided, if you substitute yarn, the size will vary. 

Again, thank you for your donations!

Materials:

Yarn: 50 yards of Bulky Weight yarn (Weight 6). Sample was knit using KnitPicks Swish in Honey Dew

Loom: Pink Long Loom by Provo Craft and 1 Loom Clip by Provo Craft

Notions: knitting tool, tapestry needle, 2 size 8 double pointed needles

Size: 3-6mos

Gauge: 3.5sts and 4.5rows=1 in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations

k=knit (in knit stitch or flat stitch) not e-wrap

p=purl

sts=stitches

bo=bind off

PATTERN NOTES

Wrap =Lift the loop off the peg. Hold it with your fingertips. Take working yarn to the inside of the loom and e-wrap the peg. Place the loop back on the peg.

DIRECTIONS

Make 2

Prepare loom: Insert Loom Clip in the Long Loom to have a circle with 16 pegs.

Cast on 16sts, join to work in the round.

Rnd 1-9: *k2, p2; rep from * to the end of rnd.

Rnd 10: k

Rnd 11-20: *p2, k2; rep from * to the end of rnd

**Short Row Shaping for Heel-(knitted as a flat panel on 8 pegs)

Knit from peg 1-7. Wrap and turn on peg 8.

Knit from peg 7 to peg 2. Wrap peg 1.

Knit from peg 2 to peg 6. Wrap peg 7.

Knit from peg 6 to peg 3. Wrap peg 2.

Reverse Short Row Shaping for Heel

Knit from peg 3 to peg 7. (Lift both loops on peg 7 as one.)

Knit from peg 7 to peg 2. (Lift both loops on peg 2 as one.)

Knit from peg 2 to peg 8. (Lift both loops on peg 8 as one.)

Knit from peg 8 to peg 1. (Lift both loops on peg 1 as one.)**

FOOT--knitted in the round

Work in the round in knit stitch until foot measures 3 inches from back of heel.

TOE

Repeat instructions from ** to **

FINISHING

Place stitches from pegs 8-1 on one double pointed needle

Place stitches from pegs 16-9 on the second double pointed needle.

Graft the stitches with the kitchener stitch.

TO WEAR

Fold down the cuff--the row of knit stitch will help to provide a nice fold

Enjoy!

Comments

[Kim C.]

Isela, Thank you so much for the help! I am going to start tonight as soon as the kids are in bed. I can't wait to try it, and I am so thankful for friendly, helpful and talented people like you! Thank you so so much! Kim :)

[Isela]

Well, if you were to get the same Knit Gauge that I got of 3.5sts per inch, and let's say the toddler's foot was about 6 inches in circumference. You will then need to use 6 (circumference of foot) x 3.5 (gauge)=21stitches. I would make it a nice even number and do 20stitches. Then I would measure the child's food from tip of big toe to the heel. Then I would subtract the heel length, about 1/2 inch from the measurement and 1/2 inch for the toe too. I would cast on 20stitches, knit the cuff, then knit the heel (using 10stitches), knit the length of the foot minus the inch from the heel and toe shaping, then I would knit the toe. Bind off with the Kitchener stitch and you are set.

Hope this helps to start you in the right direction!

Isela

typepad@sixapart.com wrote:

[Kim]

Hi, I saw this pattern on a different site, and am very excited to try it. I just purchased the long looms today. So I am wondering how you would adjust the size to fit toddler feet? Can you help me with this? Thanks so much! These are such cute socks, and I can't wait to try them.

[Debora]

hi love your site love your patterns was wondering if you have a pattern socks Im new at this and I wanted to make a simple tube sock I order the wonder knitting loom and I have the kniffty knitter do you have a simple pattern let me thanks alot Debora

[Estelita Robinson]

Hi! I'm very-very interested in a Video, if and when you create one. Count me in!! Whooohooo! I've been looking forward to having your Awesome Instrucutions on a DVD.
Girl...You Rock!

[Mari J]

HI! I need major help with the classic cable scarf pattern I bought from you last week... I have tried everything to get those cables crossed! I used all types of yarn, wraped very loosely and nothing works. Do you have any suggestions? I really want to make it. BTW, I'm was using the yellow knifty knitter loom...I even tried the little pink one....HELP!!!!!!

Thanks

[Cindy Mott]

Thanks Isela, these are darling! Us grannies love to make things like this for our grandies.

[Marianne]

Thank you - these look very sweet. Great job raising money for MS.

[Robin McCoy]

Aw, precious booties, Isela. Thanks for the gift. :)

[Jenny]

Very cute :)

Congrats on the amount you've been able to raise for MS. Way to go!