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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Kansas
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 Posted - Apr 13 2010 : 11:51:46 AM
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Ladies, This is embarrassing, but Help!!! I am a VERY beginner knitter. I need a 2 needle, basic (ribbing, garter) type baby bootie pattern. I have checked online and even some of those I am not sure I understand. Slowly I am learning! Any ideas or patterns you could share? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated! Blessings, Linda
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beekeepersgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
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Posted - Apr 13 2010 : 12:08:14 PM
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Hi Linda -
This is my favorite bootie pattern of all time - an oldie but goodie! Hope it works for you.
Luanne
beekeepersgirl #691
“Stay-On” Knit Booties:
This bootie pattern originally came from Workbasket magazine. They are made with old fashioned fine gauge baby yarn (about 1 ounce). The pattern calls for size 3 or 4 knitting needles, but I have to use a size 2 to make them small enough (I knit very loose). There was no gauge given with the original pattern, so it may take a couple of tries to get a size you are happy with.
Also, I don’t make the crocheted chain and pompoms at the end. Instead, I use 1/8” ribbon in a coordinating color and lace it through the eyelet row.
Starting at the sole seam, cast on 40 stitches.
Row 1: K1, inc 1, k 16, inc 1, k 2, inc 1, k 16, inc 1, k1 (44 stitches)
Rows 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10: K
Row 3: K1, inc 1, k 17, inc 1, k 4, inc 1, k 17, inc 1, k 1 (48 stitches)
Row 5: K1, inc 1, k 18, inc 1, k 6, inc 1, k 18, inc 1, k 1 (52 stitches)
Row 7: K 21, inc 1, k 8, inc 1, k 21 (54 stitches)
Row 9: K 21, inc 1, k 10, inc 1, k 21 (56 stitches)
Row 11: K 21, inc 1, k 12, inc 1, k 21 (58 stitches)
K next 6 rows.
Instep: K 34, k 2 tog, turn, k 11, k 2 tog, turn (continue in this manner until 34 stitches remain on the needs, then k to end of row).
K one row.
Eyelet row: *K2 tog, yo, repeat from * ending with k 2.
P one row.
K 2 tog, inc in next and then every 5th stitch across row, k 1 (41 stitches).
Ribbing: *K3, p1, repeat from * ending with k 1. Continue in this manner for 2-1/2”.
Bind off and sew seam.
Chain: Chain 75 to 80. Slip stitch, fasten off. Weave chain through eyelet row. Make and attach small pompoms to ends of chain.
Fold top of bootie over like an anklet.
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
1874 Posts
Linda
Kansas
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Posted - Apr 13 2010 : 9:22:19 PM
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Thank you Luanne. I will give it a try! Blessings, Linda
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Ric Rac and Polka Dots
True Blue Farmgirl
87 Posts
Julie
Pleasant Prairie
WI
USA
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Posted - Apr 14 2010 : 09:03:17 AM
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| Hi, I am also a very beginner knitter and crocheter, and I found a lot of patterns on Etsy. One seller in particular, enter the name Hectanooga, has lots of easy beginner patterns, and I thought her patterns were good. Best of luck. |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Apr 15 2010 : 06:04:35 AM
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Linda,
If we lived closer, I'd teach you! Just keep trying, you'll get it!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
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