Pumpkin Baby Set

There's just something adorable about a cute little hat on a baby's head. Since knitting baby hats takes no time at all, you can have one (or more!) for every holiday.

This pumpkin hat is designed for newborns to babies of about 12 months, depending on the size of baby's head. It's practical, since it's getting cool most places by the end of October, and it makes a great quick "costume" with the addition of a Halloween colored onesie. Booties and mittens to match.

SIZES

0-3 months (3-6 months) (6-12 months) When only one number is given, it applies to all

sizes.

MATERIALS

100grm Orange Double Knit yarn (8 ply yarn. (11wpi) )

50grm Green Double Knit yarn (8 ply yarn. (11wpi) )

3.75mm Knitting Needles

4mm knitting Needles or size needed to obtain gauge

Tapestry Needle

GAUGE

4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm.) in stockinette stitch: 22 stitches x 28 rows with larger needles.

ABBREVIATIONS

K: knit

P: purl

M1: make 1 by knitting front and back of next stitch.

K2tog: knit 2 stitches together

K2togtbl: knit 2 stitches together through the back of loop.

Sizes

0-3 months – hat circumference approx 12” (30cm) - fits head size up to 14” (35cm)

3-6 months – hat circumference approx 13” (33cm) - fits head size 14-16” (35-40cm)

6-12 months - hat circumference approx 14” (36cm) - fits head size 16-18” (40-45cm)

Hat

Instructions.

Using your smaller needles and Orange yarn cast on 66(72)(78), place stitch marker and join to begin knitting in the round.

Work 8 rows in stockinette stitch

Change to your larger needles and continue in stockinette until the hat measures 4 ¼,(4 ¾)(5) ins (11,(12)(13)cm)

Next Round: [K2tog,K4] to end 55(60)(65)sts

Knit 1 round

Next Round: [K2tog, K3] to end 44(48)(52)sts

Knit 1 round

Next Round: [K2tog, K2] to end 33(36)(39)sts

Knit 1 round

Next Round: Change to green [K2tog, K1] to end 22(24)(26)sts

Knit 1 round

Next Round: [K2tog] to end 11(12)(13)sts

Knit 1 round

Next Round: [K2tog, K1] 3(4)(4) times, K2(0)(1)sts 8(8)(9)sts

Knit 1 Round

Cut the yarn, leaving a tail about 3feet long. Close the top of the hat by drawing yarn through all but 4 of the remaining stitches. Pull tight and fasten securely on the inside. Bring the yarn back through to the outside, just to the right of the needle containing the 4 remaining stitches. Work 4-st I-cord* for 1.5 inches and fasten off by drawing thread through stitches, pulling tight and fastening securely.
Weave in ends.

Booties

Finished Measurements:

Sole measures 3 (3.75, 4.5)inches 8 (10, 12)cm

Instructions

Using your larger needles and orange yarn cast on 25 (29,35)sts

Row 1 (RS) (K1, inc, K9(11,14), inc) twice, k1 29,33,39 sts

Row 2,4,6 & 8 knit

Row 3, (k1, inc, k11(13,16), inc) twice, k1 33,37,43 sts

Row 5, (k1, inc, k13(15,18), inc) twice, k1 37,41,47 sts

Row 7, k17(19,22), inc, k1,inc, k17(19,22) 39,43,49 sts

Work next 6 rows even (garter st)

Shape Instep

Set up row, K22(24,28), k2togtbl, turn, leaving remaining sts unworked

Row 1, (WS) sl1, p5(5,7), p2tog, turn

Row 2, (RS) sl1, k5(5,7), k2togtbl, turn

Repeat Rows 1&2 until 9(11,10)sts remain on each side 25,29,29sts

Next Row (RS) knit across instep and next 9(11,10)sts

Next Row, purl across

Next Row knit across

Repeat last 2 rows one more time increasing 1 stitch in last row. 26,30,30sts

Cuff

Change to green and smaller needles work in k2,p2 rib for 2.5 inches (6.5cm) ending on a wrong side row.

Cast off in rib.

Finishing

Sew foot and back seam, sewing cuff from right side for folded area.

Make a second bootie the same.

Mittens

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

0-3 months: 10 cm. (4”) from cuff to tip - 7 cm. (2,75”) wide.

3-6 months: 12 cm. (4,75”) from cuff to tip - 7 cm. (2,75”) wide.

6-12 meses: 14 cm. (5,50”) from cuff to tip - 9 cm. (3,55”) wide.

Intructions

With your smaller needles Cast on 24 (24) (32) stitches in green yarn.

Continue in k2, p2 ribbing for 3 (3,5) (4) cm. [1,18” (1,38”) (1,58”)]

Next row: change to orange yarn, 0-3 and 3-6 months: k1,m1, *k3, m1* repeat from * to * (now you have 32 st.)

6-12 months: k1, m1, *k4, m1* repeat from * to * (now you have 40 st.)

Next row: purl

continue in stockinette stitch until work measures 10(12) (14) cm [4” (4,75”) (5,50”)] including cuff.

Cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing and thread a tapestry needle, then thread through all stitches and pull tightly to close the tip. Sew the side seam.

Weave in ends.

When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam,
May luck be yours on Halloween.
 Author Unknown

Fit For a Princess

Here is a set - shrug, headband and shoes that is indeed fit for a princess. Basic easy to knit items made special by adding knitted flowers with a crystal bead in the center.

FLOWERS
You wil need  6 for shrug (or more if you desire) 1 for headband and 1 each shoe = 9 in total

Cast on 4 stitches.
Row 1. Knit front & back of 1st stitch, knit 3 (5sts)
Row 2. Knit front & back of 1st stitch, purl 4 (6sts)
Row 3. Knit front & back of 1st stitch, knit 5 (7sts)

Row 4. Knit front & back of 1st stitch purl 6 (8sts). Cut yarn leaving a 4'' tail and leave on a spare needle.
Repeat 4 more times but do not cut yarn on last petal
Row 5. Join all petals by knitting across (40 sts)
Row 6. Purl 2 together across row (20 sts)
Row 7. Knit 2 together across row (10sts)
Row 8. Purl 2 together, purl 3 together, prul 2 together, purl 3 together
Thread yarn through stitches and pull tight.
Sew into place


SHRUG

MEASUREMENTS

To fit ages 3-6(6-9:9-12) months.

Actual measurements

Chest 51(55:60)cm;

Length to shoulder

24(27:29)cm; Sleeve length 13(15:17)cm.

MATERIALS

100(150:150)grms double knitting type yarn

5mm straight knitting needles.

5mm circular knitting needle.

4.5mm circular knitting needle.

TENSION

18 sts and 24 rows to 10cm square over st-st using 5mm needles.

ABBREVIATIONS

m1 make one st by picking up and working into back of loop lying between st just worked and next st;

skpo slip 1, k1, pass slipped st over;

BACK, FRONT and SLEEVES

(worked in one piece)

With 5mm needles cast on 8 sts.

P 1 row.

Beg with a k row, work in st-st.

Cast on 10(11:12) sts at beg of next 4 rows. 48(52:56) sts.

Beg with a k row, work 20(24:26) rows in st-st.

Change to 5mm circular needle.

Shape sleeves

Cast on 5(6:7) sts at beg of next 8 rows. 88(100:112) sts.

Work a further 18(22:24) rows.

Divide for fronts

Next row K36(41:47) sts, leave these sts on a holder.

cast off next 16(18:18) sts, knit to end.

Cont on last set of 36(41:47) sts for left front.

Work 5(5:7) rows straight, ending at front edge.

Next row (RS) K3, m1, knit to end.

Work 3 rows straight.

Rep the last 4 rows 2(3:3) times more and the inc row once more. 40(46:52) sts.

Sleeve shaping

Cast off 5(6:7) sts at beg

of next and 3 foll alt rows. 20(22:24) sts.

Work 8(10:10) rows straight.

Shape front

Next row (RS) K1, skpo, knit to end.

Next row Purl to end.

Rep the last 2 rows 1(2:3) times more.

Next row Cast off 2 sts, knit to end.

Next row Purl to end.

Next row Cast off 3 sts, knit to end.

Next row Purl to end.

Next row Cast off 4 sts, knit to end.

Next row Purl to end.

Next row Cast off 5 sts, knit to end.

Next row Purl to end.

Leave rem 4(5:6) sts on a holder.

Right Front

With WS facing, join yarn to rem 36(41:47) sts on holder, purl to end.

Work 4(4:6) rows straight, ending at side edge.

Next row (RS) Knit to last 3 sts, m1, k3.

Work 3 rows straight.

Rep the last 4 rows 2(3:3) times more and the inc row once more. 40(46:52) sts.

Work 1 row, so ending at sleeve edge.

Sleeve shaping

Cast off 5(6:7) sts at beg of next and 3 foll alt rows. 20(22:24) sts.

Work 7(9:9) rows straight.

Shape front

Next row (RS) Knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.

Next row Purl to end.

Rep the last 2 rows 1(2:3) times more.

Next row Knit to end.

Next row Cast off 2 sts, purl to end.

Next row Knit to end.

Next row Cast off 3 sts, purl to end.

Next row Knit to end.

Next row Cast off 4 sts, purl to end.

Next row Knit to end.

Next row Cast off 5 sts, purl to end.

Leave rem 4(5:6) sts on a holder.

FRONT EDGING

With RS of lower right front facing and 4.5mm circular needle, k4(5:6) sts from holder, pick up and

k22(24:26) sts evenly round right front to top of shaping, 11(11:13) sts along straight edge, then

16(18:20) sts to shoulder, 24(26:28) sts from back neck, 16(18:20) sts down left front to beg of neck shaping, 11(11:13) sts along straight edge, and k22(24:26) sts evenly round shaped edge, then k4(5:6) sts from holder. 130(142:158) sts.

1st row P2, * k2, p2; rep from * to end.

2nd row K2, * p2, k2; rep from * to end.

Rep the last 2 rows once more and 1st row again.

Cast off in rib.

LOWER BACK EDGING

With RS facing and 4.5mm needles, pick up and k54(58:62) sts along lower edge of back.

Work 5 rows in rib as given for front edging.

Cast off in rib.

CUFFS

With RS facing and 4.5mm needles, pick up and k30(34:42) sts along lower edge of sleeve.

Work 5 rows in rib as given for front edging.

Cast off in rib.

TO MAKE UP

Join side and sleeve seams. Add flowers and beads.

SHOES

Sizes:
3-6 months (3.5 inches)
6-9 months (4 inches)
9-12 months (4.5 inches)
Materials:
Small amount of DK yarn
Set of 3.5 mm dpns
Two small buttons
Two beads

Pattern:

1. Cast on 28,( 32, 36) sts

2. Join in the round, being careful not to twist

3. Knit

4. K1, m1, k12,( 14, 16), m1, k2, m1, k12,( 14, 16) m1, k1               32,( 36, 40) stitches

5. Knit

6. K2, m1, k12,( 14, 16), m1, k4, m1, k12,( 14, 16) m1, k2               36,( 40, 44) stitches

7. Knit

8. K3, m1, k12,( 14, 16), m1, k6, m1, k12,( 14, 16) m1, k3               40,( 44, 48) stitches

9. Knit

10. K4, m1, k12,( 14, 16), m1, k8, m1, k12,( 14,16) m1, k4              44,( 48, 52) stitches

11. Knit four rounds even

12. K2tog, k12,( 14, 16) ssk x 4, k2tog x 4, k12,( 14, 16), ssk.         34,( 38, 42) stitches

13. K

14. K12,( 14, 16) ssk x2, k2, k2tog x 2, k12,( 14, 16)                        30,( 34, 38) stitches

15. K8, cast of to last 8 sts, k8

Right shoe:

• Knit across first 8 stitches, putting all the stitches on one needle. Cast on 10 stitches immediately following.

• Knit

Knit to last 2 sts, yo, k2tog

• Knit

• Cast off

Left shoe:

• Knit across first 8 stitches, putting all the stitches on one needle.

• Knit, cast on 10 stitches

• Knit

• Knit to last 2 sts, yo k2tog

• Knit

• Cast off

Finishing:
Sew up bottom seam. Sew in loose ends. Sew on button. Sew on flower and bead in center.


Headband

With size 3.75mm needles Cast on 68 ( 72,84) sts
Work 7 (7,9) rows in  knit 3, purl 1 rib
Cast off.

Cute Sheep Baby Booties

These ingeniously shaped booties, which are about as cute as cute can be, are guaranteed to please parents and baby alike. Ribbing at the ankles helps to assure a snug fit so that the booties will stay put on baby's feet.

Finished Size: 3 (3½, 4, 4½)" (7.5 [9, 10, 11.5]
cm) foot length. To fit infant shoe size 1 (2, 3, 4).
Yarn: 100% cotton; 115yd [105 m]/50 g). white (MC) and black, 1 ball each. 
Needles: Body—Size 3 (3.25 mm): set of 4 doublepointed (dpn).
 Ribbing—Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of 5 dpn.
 Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain correct gauge.


Gauge: 28 sts and 34 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st on larger needles.


Instructions
Sole
With larger dpn and MC, CO 10 sts.
Row 1: (WS) Purl.
Row 2: K1, M1, knit to last st, M1, k1—2 sts inc’d.
Row 3: Purl.
For sizes large and extra-large only: Rep Rows 2 and 3 once—12 (12, 14, 14) sts.
For all sizes: Cont in St st until piece measures 2½ (3,3½, 4)" (6.5 [7.5, 9, 10] cm), ending with a WS row. *Next row:
K1, ssk, knit to 3 sts from end, k2tog, k1—2 sts dec’d. Purl 1 row.
 Rep from * until 8 sts rem, ending with a RS row.
With working yarn and RS facing, pick up and knit 40 (44, 48,52) sts evenly spaced around perimeter of sole, then k4 of the 8 rem sole sts—48 (52, 56, 60) sts.
 Place marker (pm) and join into a rnd. Purl 1 rnd, and at the same time, arrange sts so that there are 16 (18, 20, 22) sts each on needles 1 and 3, and 16 sts on needle 2 (bootie front).


Foot
Knit 4 (5, 6, 7) rnds, ending 2 sts before m on last rnd. 
Tail:
Worked on the last 2 sts of needle 3 and first 2 sts of needle 1—4 sts. 
Work these 4 sts in St st for 8 rows. Fold tail and attach as foll: *Lift purl bump from WS of st 8 rows below current row and place on needle,
 knit this lifted st tog with st on needle; rep from * 3 more times, knit to end of rnd.
Head:
 Worked in short rows on the 16 sts on needle 2.
Rnd 1: Knit to last 2 sts on needle 1, k2tog, k16, turn, p16, turn, [k2tog, yo] 7 times, k2tog, turn, p15, turn, k15, ssk, knit to end of rnd.
Rnd 2: Knit to last 2 sts on needle 1, k2tog, knit next 15 sts forming crimps by knitting sts on needle tog with purl bumps from WS of sts 4 rows below as for tail, ssk, knit to end of rnd.
Face:
Rnd 1: Knit to last 2 sts on needle 1, k2tog, k4, join CC and use CC as foll: K7, turn, p7, turn, k7, turn, p7, k7 sts with purl bumps from sts 4 rows below as before, k1 (additional st in CC), turn, sl 1, p8, turn, sl 1, k9, turn, sl 1, p10, turn, sl 1, k11, turn, sl 1, p12, turn, cut off CC and cont with MC only, knit to end of needle 2, ssk, knit to end of rnd.
Rnd 2: Knit to last 2 sts on needle 1, k2tog, k15, ssk, knit to end of rnd.
Rnd 3: (Make ears) Knit to last 2 sts on needle 1, k2tog, *[k3, turn, p3, turn] 6 times, knit these 6 sts again while forming crimp as for tail (picking up purl bumps from sts 12 rows below)**, k9, repeat from * to **, ssk, knit to end of rnd.
Rnd 4: (Make “eyebrows”) Knit to last 2 sts on needle 1, k2tog, k15, turn, p15, [k2tog, yo] 7 times, k1, turn, p15, turn, k15, ssk, knit to end of rnd.
Rnd 5: Knit to last 2 sts on needle 1, k2tog, knit the next 15 sts while forming crimp with sts 4 rows below, ssk, knit to end of rnd.
Rnd 6: Knit to last 2 sts on needle 1, [k2tog] 4 times, k1, k2tog, [ssk] 4 times, knit to end of rnd. Cut off MC.
Rnd 7: Join CC and knit.


Change to smaller dpn. Work k1, p1 ribbing for 1" (2.5 cm).
Change to larger dpn and cont as established for 1" (2.5 cm) more.
 BO all sts in patt.
Finishing

Weave in loose ends. With MC, work one fly 
stitch for each eye.











design by Sue Flanders

'Thoughful Thursday' The Mending Hearts Project

'Thoughful Thursday'  Featuring today The Mending Hearts Project.

The Mending Hearts Project is a non-profit organization, providing warm apparel, blankets and basic necessities to those who are experiencing traumatic conditions, personal emergencies, and other difficult circumstances.  Gifts are handcrafted by a team of volunteer members, who sew, knit and crochet apparel and blankets for babies and young children.  They also accept new and gently used donations of clothing, outerwear, shoes, and toys that can be shared with those in need.

Located in Riverside, California, they serve many low income districts throughout southern California,  and other surrounding areas.  The primary focus is to assist underprivileged, abused and neglected children and also make every effort to assist the elderly, new mothers, and patients of all ages, who may benefit from small gifts of hope.  Donations to The Mending Hearts Project are distributed to local hospitals, churches, homeless shelters, and other patient care facilities. Gifts are provided at no charge, to any family or child in need.  They are distributed at the discretion of nurses, care givers, and facility administrators. 

Established in March 2010, The Mending Hearts Project has already donated over 2000 gifts to families and children in need.  Gifts from donors have included:
hats, booties, sweaters, and blankets for newborn babies; caps for chemotherapy patients; lap blankets for geriatric patients; and an assortment of blankets, clothing and tiny stuffed toys for abused and neglected children.

Urgent Appeal!

For a second year, The Mending Hearts Project has been asked to help sponsor a baby shower for the young mothers-to-be, at Casa Teresa in Orange, CA.

Casa Terea is a shelter for young, homeless, and abandoned pregnant women.  Many have been forgotten or disowned by their families, and often arrive at the shelter with nothing but the clothes on their back.  The Mending Hearts project will be donating layette gift sets to each new mother.

If you are interested in sewing/knitting/crocheting a "set" as a baby shower gift for one (or more) of the moms, please read and follow our basic guidelines:  

• Each layette set will consist of a baby hat, booties, and a crib size blanket
• You do not have to make all 3 pieces...  matching items can be added  to complete your set
• Please use very soft, sport weight or baby yarns only. (No wool or worsted weight materials)
• Blankets should be no smaller than 32"x32", although 36" x 36" is preferred. 
• Hats should be Newborn size (also called "Going Home" size) for a head circumference of 13-14"
• Booties should be Newborn size with soles measuring at least 3.5" long
• Please refer to Mending Hearts Baby Sizes document to ensure that your hat & booties can be worn at the same time.   

If you would like to commit to making a hat, blanket, booties, or an entire "gift set" of 3 matching pieces, please contact Mending Hearts and let them know how many pieces you wish to donate.  Please also indicate if your donations will be for a boy, girl, or a unisex design.  They will need 5 girl sets, 5 boy sets, and 5 unisex sets.  In order for your gifts to be included in the baby shower, they MUST BE RECEIVED BY JUNE 2, 2012.  There are no restrictions on the pattern or design of these pieces, so feel free to make them as whimsical, ornate, or simple as you wish. 

For more Information on The Mending Hearts Project the web site is:            http://www.atimetomend.org 

 and you can find them on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/ATimetoMend

Please support  their efforts to share a little warmth, hope and kindness with those who need it most.  The Mending Hearts Project's wish is that every broken heart and wounded spirit will begin to heal, and soon find a time to mend...  

Here is a link to free pattern for knitted baby blanket Baby Butterfly Blanket  

Lucky Shamrock Baby Set.

Give your new baby the luck of the Irish! These Bootie Baby Shoes, mittens and shamrock hat are an easy knitting pattern that you can quickly whip up and celebrate  St. Patrick's day!

Size: New born
Hat measures 12 inches (30 cm) in diameter; length 5 inches (13 cm) from rim to crown.

Materials:
Size 4 mm (5 US) needles
Baby Soft DK weight yarn White,  and small amount of emerald green.
Gauge 21.5 sts= 4 inches (10 cm)

Instructions
Hat
Starting at brim, with  green CO 64 sts change to white and work in K1, p1 8 rows.
Then work in St st for 22 rows

Shape Top Of Hat
Still in white 
Row 1 *k2 tog, k7 rep from* to last 2 sts k2tog- 56 st
Rows 2, 4,6 and 8  Purl
Row 3  K 1, *k 4, k2tog; rep from * to last st, k 1 - 47 sts.
Row 5 K 1, *k 3, k2tog; rep from * to last st, k 1 - 38 sts.
Row 7 K 1, *k 2, k2tog; rep from * to last st, k 1 - 29 sts.
Row 9 K 1, *k2tog; rep from * across - 15 sts.
Row 10 *P2tog; rep from * to last st, p 1 - 8 sts.

Cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing seam. With large-eyed blunt needle, thread tail through remaining sts on needle. Pull tightly and secure. Sew back seam.


Shamrock
Wıth green Cast on 4 stitches.

Row 1. Knit front & back of 1st stitch, knit 3 (5sts)
Row 2. Knit front & back of 1st stitch, purl 4 (6sts)
Row 3. Knit front & back of 1st stitch, knit 5 (7sts)

Row 4. Knit front & back of 1st stitch purl 6  (8sts). Cut yarn leaving a 4’’ tail and leave on a spare needle.

Repeat 2 more times but do not cut yarn on last petal

Row 5. Join all petals by knitting across (24 sts)
Row 6. Purl 2 together across row (12 sts)

Row 7. Knit 2 together across row (6sts)

Row 8. Purl 2 together, three times

Thread yarn through stitches and pull tight and sew into place. Secure all loose ends. Add stem by crocheting 5 or 6 chain stiches. Sew into place on hat.


Booties

 In Green Cast on 32st
Change to white  and work 10 rows k1, p1 rib

Next row (RS) eyelets k1,*yo,k2 tog to last yo,k1 - 33sts
Next row purl


Divide for Instep
Knit 22sts turn leaving remaining sts unworked
Next purl 11sts turn and leave remaining sts unworked
Work 12 rows in St st across the 11sts for instep, break yarn


With right side facing rejoin yarn to last st on right hand needle pick up 7sts down righ tside of instep,
knit across 11sts of instep and pick up 7sts down left side then knit 11 sts from left hand needle 47 sts in all.
knit 11 rows garter (every row knit).


Shape Heel and Toe


Row 1 (RS)  k2, k2tog, k17, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k17,k2tog, k2
Row 2 knit
Row 3 k2, k2tog, k15, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k15, k2tog,k2
Row 4 knit
Row 5 k2, k2tog, k13, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k13, k2tog, k2
 Cast off loosely
Sew seam and thread green ribbon or cord through eyelets.


Mittens

With green cast on 28 sts change to white and work in K1, p1 for 8 rows

work in St st for 2 rows.,

Eyelet row: k1,*yo,k2tog, k1, rep from* to end
next row purl

Work 10 more rows in St st.


Shaping

Next row: (k2tog, k11) twice, k2tog - 25 sts

Next row: purl

Next row: k2tog, k10, k2tog, k to last 2 ts, k2tog - 22 sts
Next row: purl


Next row: (k2tog, k8) twice, k2tog - 19 sts
Next row: purl
BO. Cut yarn, leaving a long length of yarn for sewing side seam, Thread green ribbon or cord through eyelets.


Many folk ask the question 'Why is the Shamrock the National Flower of Ireland ?' The reason is that St. Patrick used it to explain the Holy Trinity to the pagans.

Easy Knit Baby Mary Jane Booties

Knit your special little princess a pair of adorable Mary Jane booties. These soft-and-silky booties are as cute as a classic pair of Mary Janes. Knit in baby soft double knit blend, they make a perfect foot covering for baby.

Size

0-6 months
Foot length: Approximately 3 inches (7.5cm)
Ankle: Approximately 4 inches (10cm) circumference with strap buttoned

Needles: US size 3 (3.25mm)
Double knit type yarn
2 small buttons, about 1/4-1/2" (6-1.3cm); sewing needle and thread to match yarn

Gauge

24 stitches and 52 rows=4" (10cm)

Making the Left Bootie

Cast on 31 stitches.
Row 1: Knit all stitches.
Row 2: Knit 1, make 1, knit 14, make 1, knit 1, make 1, knit 14, make 1, knit 1. (35 stitches)
Row 3: Knit.
Row 4: Knit 2, make 1, knit 14, make 1, knit 3, make 1, knit 14, make 1, knit 2. (39 stitches)
Row 5: Knit.
Row 6: Knit 3, make 1, knit 14, make 1, knit 5, make 1, knit 14, make 1, knit 3. (43 stitches)
Row 7: Knit.
Row 8: Knit 4, make 1, knit 14, make 1, knit 7, make 1, knit 14, make 1, knit 4. (47 stitches)
Rows 9-17: Knit all stitches.
Row 18: Knit 15, (work slip slip knit decrease) 4 times, knit 1, (knit 2 together) 4 times, knit 15. (39 stitches)
Row 19: Knit.
Row 20: Knit 9, beginning with next 2 stitches bind off 21 stitches, knit across remaining 9 stitches. (This includes 1 stitch already on right needle after the bind-off.)
Put first set of 9 stitches on holder.
Rows 21-23: Knit 9 stitches on needle.
Bind off all 9 stitches; cut yarn.
Rejoin yarn where you started binding off 21 stitches. Cast on 12 stitches using cable cast-on method.
Row 21: Knit across 12 new stitches and 9 from holder. (21 stitches total)
Row 22 (buttonhole row): Knit 18, knit 2 together, yarn over, knit 1. (21 stitches on needle)
Row 23: Knit.
Bind off all stitches.

Making the Right Bootie

Work same as for left bootie through row 20. Put first set of 9 stitches on holder.

Row 21: Knit 9 stitches on needle; turn work and cast on 12 stitches at end of row using cable cast-on method.
Row 22: Knit 21 stitches (beginning with the 12 new stitches).
Row 23 (buttonhole row): Knit 18, knit 2 together, yarn over, knit 1.
Row 24: Knit all 21 stitches.
Bind off all stitches on needle. Cut yarn leaving 40 (10cm) tail to weave in later. Rejoin yarn to stitches on holder.
Rows 21-23: Knit 9 stitches on needle.
Bind off all stitches.

Finishing

Fold bootie with wrong sides together, and using the invisible seam for garter stitch, sew together back of bootie.
Bottom edges: With wrong sides together, whipstitch cast-on edges together.
Buttons: On the outside of the bootie, opposite the strap side, attach button with sewing needle and matching thread (used doubled), stitching through the holes in the button (or over a button shank) several times. Weave sewing thread through several stitches to secure. (Note: Small buttons may pose a choking hazard, so be sure to stitch securely to bootie.)
Weave in all yarn ends to wrong side of work.

If you love to knit and you or someone you know is going to have a baby soon there is no better gift you can give than a pair of knitted baby booties. This pattern is really cute and is a great gift for a little baby girl.