Lion Brand^® LB Collection Cashmere

GAUGE:

22 sts + 38 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in Garter st (k every row). 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.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

M1 (make 1) An increase worked by lifting horizontal thread lying between needles and placing it onto left needle. Knit this new stitch through the back loop. sk2p Slip 1 as if to knit, knit 2 tog, pass slipped stitch over—2 sts decreased. ssk (slip, slip, knit) Slip next 2 sts as if to knit, one at a time, to right needle; insert left needle into fronts of these 2 sts and knit them tog.

BOOTIES
RIGHT BOOTIE
Beg at center of sole, cast on 28 (32, 36) sts.
Row 1: Purl.
Row 2: Knit.
Row 3: P12 (14, 16), (m1, p1) 4 times, m1, p12 (14, 16) – 33 (37, 41) sts.
Row 4: Cast on 3 sts, knit to end of row.
Row 5: Cast on 3 sts, purl to end of row – 39 (43, 47) sts. Knit 8 (10, 10) rows.

Shape Top
Row 1: K13 (15, 17), ssk, k9, k2tog, k13 (15, 17) – 37 (41, 45) sts.
Row 2: K13 (15, 17), ssk, k7, k2tog, k13 (15, 17) – 35 (39, 43) sts.
Row 3: Knit.
Row 4: K13 (15, 17), ssk, k1, sk2p, k1, k2tog, k13 (15, 17) – 31 (35, 39) sts.
Row 5: Knit.
Row 6: K7 (8, 9) and sl to a holder (for button tab), bind off 7 (8, 9) sts, k3 and sl to a holder (for t-strap), bind off 7 (8, 9) sts, k7 (8, 9).
Strap
Continuing on last 7 (8, 9) sts.
Row 1: K7 (8, 9), cast on 16 (19, 21).
Row 2: Knit.
Row 3 (buttonholes): Knit to last 6 (9, 9) sts, (k1, yo, k2tog) 2 (3, 3) times.
Bind off.
Button Tab
Sl 7 (8, 9) sts from holder back to needle, join yarn and k 3 rows. Bind off.
T-Strap
Sl 3 sts from holder back to needle, join yarn and k 18 (22, 26) rows. Bind off.

LEFT BOOTIE
Work as for Right Bootie through Shape Top.
Button Tab
Continuing on last 7 (8, 9) sts, k 3 rows. Bind off.
Strap
Note: Only one buttonhole is used, additional buttonholes are to allow strap length to be adjusted.
Row 1: Cast on 16 (19, 21) sts onto empty needle, with same needle k across 7 (8, 9) sts from holder.
Row 2: Knit.
Row 3 (buttonholes): (ssk, yo, k1) 2 (3, 3) times, knit to end of row.
Bind off.
T-Strap
Sl 3 sts from holder back to needle, join yarn and k 18 (22, 26) rows. Bind off.

FINISHING
Seam cast on edges tog for center of sole. Sew back seam and seam at base of heel. Fold 3/4 in. (2 cm) of T-Strap to wrong side and sew in place for loop. Thread strap through loop. Sew a button onto each button tab. Weave in ends.

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