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Easy Booties
Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice®
GAUGE:
12 sc + 15 rows = 4 in. (10 cm). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
NOTES:
Bootie is crocheted in one piece: first the sole, beginning at the heel, then the sides of the Booties, the top of the foot and then the cuff.
BOOTIE (make 2)
Sole
Ch 5 (7, 9, 9). Foundation Row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across - 4 (6, 8, 8) sc. Next 5 (6, 7, 9) Rows: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across. Next Row: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc to last sc, 2 sc in last sc - 6 (8, 10, 10) sc. Next 4 (7, 10, 12) Rows: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across.
Place marker in last st worked. Move marker up as work progresses. Sides
Rnd 1: Do not turn, work 10 (14, 18, 22) sc evenly spaced down side of sole; work 4 (6, 8, 8) sc along opposite side of foundation ch (this is the heel); work 10 (14, 18, 22) sc evenly spaced along other side of sole; work 6 (8, 10, 10) sc across to marker - 30 (42, 54, 62) sc. Next 2 (3, 4, 5) Rnds: Working in front loops only, sc in each sc around. Top of Foot
Note: When working top of foot, do not ch 1 at the beginning of rows. Row 1: Sc in next 1 (1, 2, 2) sc, sl st in next sc, turn, sk sl st, working in front loops only, sc in next 6 (8, 10, 10) sc; working in both loops, sl st in next 2 sc; leave remaining sts unworked. Next 4 (8, 12, 14) Rows: Turn, sk first 2 sl sts, working in front loops only, sc in next 6 (8, 10, 10) sc across top of foot; working in both loops, sl st in next 2 sc along side of Bootie. Next Row: Turn, sk first 2 sl sts, working in front loops only, sc in next 6 (8, 10, 10) sc across top of foot; working in both loops, sl st in next sc along side of Bootie. Cuff
Rnd 1: Turn, sk first sl st, working through both loops, sc in each sc around entire Bootie opening; do not join - 18 (22, 26, 30) sc. Note: If you would like cuff to be a little tighter, when working Rnd 2, work 3 decreases evenly spaced around as follows: draw up a loop in each of next 2 sts, yarnover and draw through all 3 loops on hook. Rnd 2: Sc in each sc around.
Rep last rnd until cuff measures 1 1/2 (2, 3, 4) in. (4 (5, 7.5, 10) cm). Fasten off.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.
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Easy Booties Reviewed by Wendy J Mecca on 2013-02-20
These booties are pretty easy. I just made the largest size. One problem that I had; when starting the top, if I did the 2sc then slip stitch, then turned and completed the first row, it would be off-center. I skipped the 2sc, just did the slip stitch, then turned, skipped the sl st, and finished the row. The rest of the top was fine. I did as many folks here suggested, and used the stitch markers. (I use them a lot-they really help--I have been crocheting for years). I made the larger size for my 5 year old granddaughter for her birthday. After she wore them all evening, I decided to add an extra sole. I made it 2 stitches wider, and 2 rows longer than the one for the slipper. Slip stitched it on the bottom, to make it a bit firmer. For the baby ones, I'm sure that's not necessary. Of course, adorned it with a pretty bow...I thought the top of the cuff needed reinforced also. Added contrasting color using hdc, then sl stitch around. When doing this, I added extra stitches on each end to tie the bow. She's very girlie, and had to have a flower on the toes, too. The second pair is going much quicker. I wish I had a camera so I could send a photo.. I love these booties, love the pattern.
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