Booties Go Bragh--Free Pattern of the Month
Alright, my Irish heritage coupled with the fact that my best friend is due with her 2nd son on St. Patrick's day, has me on 11 when it comes to shamrock inspired design. These babies knit up in an evening so start now, and your wee laddy or lass will be doing a jig, just in time! xoxo, Vickie
Bootie Go Bragh
Shamrock Baby Shoes
MATERIALS:
1 Ball "LOVE" (Vickie Howell Collection). Color (MC): Wesley & Buttercup (white).
Scraps "LOVE" (Vickie Howell Collection). Color (CC): Mulder & Scully (jade green).
US size 6 DPNS
Tapestry needle
SIZE
0-6 Months
DIRECTIONS
With MC, CO 35 sts. Using only two of the dpns, work in garter stitch (knit every row) for 1 3/4". BO.
Count in 14 sts. in from the top right-side. With MC, pu 9sts.
Next row (WS): Purl
RS: Knit
WS: Purl
Repeat last 2 rows 3 more times.
Leaving 9 sts on hold on needle, seam up bottom, heal and top foot panel.
Using tapestry needle and CC and back stitch, embroider Shamrock (or whatever design yourlittle heart desires) onto the top foot panel.
With MC and 2nd & 3rd DPNS, pu 17 sts around the ankle of bootie.
Next row: In MC, k1, p1 to end.
Next row: Switch to CC, *k1, p1 to end.
Repeat last 2 rows once more.
Next TWO rows: In MC, k1, p1 to end.
BO.
Weave in ends. Stuff toes with tissue to block.
Copyright Vickie Howell, Inc. 2007. All rights reserved.
Labels: booties, free pattern, knitting
posted by Vickie Howell @ 8:04 PM
7 Comments:
Adorable! I almost wish my babes were that small again! MMMM, well no. But Anywho. I got lots of expecting peeps in my life, so guess what they'll be getting?!
Like always, you ROCK!
Congrats on the engagement!
Thanks, Vicki! I'll keep this one in the wait until my little Irish guy and his bride give me a new little one.
And in keeping with the day: "May you be in heaven an hour before the Devil knows you're dead."
Iris in Iowa
too cute!
These booties are soooo cute! Wish I had someone to knit them for. Congratulations on your engagement!
Very cute! My bosses wife is having a baby soon so this will be something nice I can make them and something new to try!l
Oh, I came across these too late! They are so cute!
Very cute!
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