Here are two free and adorable knit baby booties patterns that are perfect for beginners and experienced knitters alike. These booties make great gifts for baby showers or can be a cozy addition to your little one’s wardrobe!
1. Classic Baby Booties
Materials Needed:
- Yarn: Worsted-weight yarn (about 50 yards)
- Needles: US size 8 (5 mm) straight needles
- Tapestry needle: For weaving in ends
- Buttons (optional): For decoration
Pattern Instructions:
Gauge: 16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.
Cast On: 30 stitches.
- Cuff:
- Row 1: Knit across.
- Row 2: Purl across.
- Repeat these two rows until the cuff measures 2 inches.
- Body:
- Continue in stockinette stitch (knit one row, purl one row) until the piece measures 4 inches from the cast-on edge.
- Shape the Toe:
- Row 1: K2, k2tog; repeat to end (24 stitches).
- Row 2: Knit across.
- Row 3: K1, k2tog; repeat to end (16 stitches).
- Row 4: Knit across.
- Row 5: K2tog; repeat to end (8 stitches).
- Finishing:
- Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the toe.
- Fold the cuff down and sew the side seams to create the bootie shape.
- Attach buttons for decoration if desired.
- Weave in all ends.
2. Baby Mary Jane Booties
Materials Needed:
- Yarn: Sport-weight yarn (about 50 yards)
- Needles: US size 6 (4 mm) straight needles
- Tapestry needle: For weaving in ends
- Ribbon or yarn: For the strap
Pattern Instructions:
Gauge: 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.
Cast On: 28 stitches.
- Cuff:
- Row 1: Knit across.
- Row 2: Purl across.
- Repeat these two rows until the cuff measures 1 inch.
- Body:
- Row 1: K6, k2tog; repeat (24 stitches).
- Row 2: Purl across.
- Row 3: K5, k2tog; repeat (20 stitches).
- Row 4: Purl across.
- Row 5: K4, k2tog; repeat (16 stitches).
- Row 6: Purl across.
- Shape the Toe:
- Row 7: K2, k2tog; repeat (12 stitches).
- Row 8: Purl across.
- Row 9: K1, k2tog; repeat (8 stitches).
- Row 10: Purl across.
- Row 11: K2tog; repeat (4 stitches).
- Finishing:
- Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight.
- Fold down the cuff.
- Use a piece of ribbon or yarn to create a strap. Sew it across the top of the bootie.
- Weave in all ends.
Conclusion
These two free knit baby booties patterns are simple yet adorable, making them perfect for any little one. You can customize them with different colors or embellishments to suit your style. Enjoy knitting these sweet booties!