Gauge:
5 sts/inch in stockinette
Lace Pattern:
Row 1: *sl 1, k 2, psso (over the 2 knit sts), k3, repeat from *
Row 2: *p4, yo, p1, repeat from *
Row 3: *k3, sl 1, k2, psso (over the 2 knit sts), repeat from *
Row 4: *p1, yo, p4, repeat from *
Instructions:
Cast on 36 sts.
Knit 2 rows.
Work 16 rows of lace pattern. As you complete each row, odd rows will
have 30 sts; even rows, 36 sts.
Knit 1 row.
Purl 1 row.
Beading row: *k2, k2tog, yo repeat from * 4 times, k2, *k2, k2tog, yo, repeat from * 4 times, k2.
Purl 1 row.
Instep: Knit 23 sts, turn work, 13 sts remain unworked on the left needle.
Row 1 and all odd (WS) rows: sl 1, p 9. (Now 13 sts remain unworked
on each needle)
Row 2 and all even (RS) rows: sl 1, k 9.
Work 12 rows thusly ending with an RS row. Pick up and knit 7 sts from
the left side of the instep. Knit the 13 sts that have been held on the
needle. Purl 30, pick up and purl 7 sts from the right side of the instep.
Purl the 13 sts that have been held on the needle. (50 sts on needle)
Garter st 6, 8 or 10 rows (3, 4 or 5 ridges on the right side).
More rows will give you a deeper bootie, which is good for bigger or
chubbier babies.
Foot decreases:
Row 1: K2, k2togtbl (knit 2 together through back loops), k 19, k2tog,
place marker, k2togtbl, k 19, k2tog, k2. (46 sts)
Rows 2, 4, 6: Knit.
Row 3: K2, k2togtbl, k 17, k2tog, slip marker, k2togtbl, k 17, k2tog, k2. (42 sts)
Row 5: K2, k2togtbl, k 15, k2tog, slip marker, k2togtbl, k 15, k2tog, k2. (38 sts)
You may cast off here and sew a seam in the sole of the bootie, leaving a long tail to sew the back seam as well. Or do as I do, and use a bind off that doubles as a seam:
Final row and bind off: k 19, fold bootie in half right sides together. Use a crochet cast off or a three needle bind off starting at the tip of the toe. When done cut a long tail and use it to sew the back seam. Turn right side out.
Make a twisted cord and run it through the eyelets. (Alternately, you may use an 18" length of 1/4" ribbon)
To make a twisted cord for a bootie: Take a piece of yarn about 4 feet
long and tie the two ends together with a slipknot. Holding the knot between
your fingers hook the yarn over your big toe, the finger of a willing friend,
or a similar post. Holding the yarn relatively taut, roll the knot
between thumb and forefinger until it begins to twist on itself. Holding
the knot firmly, take the other end of the yarn from your toe and bring
the folded end and the knotted end together. Smooth the cord with your
finger to make it twine evenly. Tie a slipknot on each end. You may trim
the
ends with scissors to make them more uniform and attractive (like mini
tassels).