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Free Red Heart Knit Garter Stitch Baby Booties Pattern (6 Months)

There’s something utterly delightful about handmade baby booties. Not only do they keep tiny toes warm, but they also serve as a charming accessory for babies’ outfits. If you’re looking to craft a pair of adorable booties for a little one aged around six months, you’re in the right place! This article presents a straightforward pattern for knit garter stitch baby booties using Red Heart yarn.

Materials Needed

To create these precious booties, gather the following materials:

• Red Heart Yarns (or any soft, baby-friendly yarn) in your choice of colour
• 3.75mm (US 5) knitting needles
• Darning needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors
• Tape measure (optional, for measuring)

Gauge

Before you begin, it’s essential to check your gauge to ensure that your booties fit properly. To ensure the correct fit, your gauge should measure approximately 18 stitches and 24 rows per 4 inches in garter stitch.

Size

This pattern is designed to fit a baby aged around six months. It is typically suitable for babies with a foot length of approximately 4.5 inches (11.5 cm).

The Pattern

Abbreviations

• K – knit
• P – purl
• RS – right side
• WS – wrong side
• st(s) – stitch(es)

Instructions

Cast On
Cast on 28 stitches.

Rows 1-12
Knit every row (garter stitch) until you have completed 12 rows.

Shape the Bootie

1. Row 13 (RS): K14, turn (leave the remaining stitches unworked).
2. Row 14 (WS): P14, turn.
3. Repeat rows 13 and 14 until you have completed 6 short rows.

Create the Heel

1. K6 (from the previously left stitches), turn.
2. P14, then k6.
3. You should now have a total of 20 stitches on your needle.

Form the Top of the Bootie

1. K1, k2tog, knit to the last 3 stitches, k2tog, k1.
2. You will have 18 stitches on the needle.
3. Repeat this decrease every other row until 12 stitches remain.

Final Rows

1. K all remaining stitches until the piece measures approximately 10 cm from the cast-on edge.
2. Bind off the stitches.

Finish the Booties

1. Sew the Toe and Heel: Fold the bootie in half with the right sides together. Using the darning needle and leftover yarn, sew the toe and heel seams securely.
2. Weave in Ends: Ensure all ends are neatly woven in to avoid irritation to the baby’s sensitive skin.

Optional Decorative Touch

To make your booties even more charming, consider adding a crochet edging or attaching a small decorative button or embellishment.

Making a Second Bootie

Simply repeat the instructions above to make the second bootie.

Conclusion

These knit garter stitch baby booties are not only simple to make but also become a treasured keepsake as they adorn the feet of a little one. Whether crafting for your own child or as a thoughtful gift for a baby shower, these booties in a classic red heart shade will bring smiles to any parent’s face. Happy knitting, and may your creation bring warmth and joy to the tiny feet of a special little one!

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