BOOTIES
Cast on 24 stitches. Work in garter stitch (knit every stitch on every row) for 38 rows.
TOE
Next Row *Knit next 2 stitches together, repeat from * across row - 12 stitches remain.
Next Row Knit.
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail into large-eyed blunt needle, then one at a time
through the 12 stitches. Pull tail to gather stitches together. Knot yarn to secure. With same yarn,
sew open edges of Bootie together from toe to within 2 1/2 in. [6.25 cm] of opposite end of Bootie.
FINISHING
Sew remaining end of Bootie for back seam. Weave in ends by threading each end into large-eyed
blunt needle, then weaving the end through the knitted stitches.
LACES
Cut an 18 in. [45.75 cm] strand of yarn. Thread strand into large-eyed blunt needle, and weave
through open edge of Bootie, beginning and ending at toe. Repeat for second Bootie.
Tassels (make 4)
1. Wrap yarn around cardboard 10 times. Cut yarn leading from ball.
2. Cut a 4 in. [10.25 cm] length of yarn, thread through top of tassel and tie tightly. Cut yarn
strands at other end of tassel open and remove cardboard.
3. Cut a 6 in. [15.25 cm] length of yarn and wrap around tassel tightly several times at midpoint.
Weave yarn end into tassel.
Tie tassels to ends of Laces. Tie Laces into bows. |
