Mindless Knitting

Yesterday was my Knitting for Children group's annual knitathon. As usual, the best laid plans.... I had a killer headache all night Saturday, better Sunday, but not gone. Between naps I did manage to get a little done, but figured I'd better stick to easy patterns.

The blanket is a simple dishcloth pattern in Homespun, and the bootie pattern is below. I did catch some of the Super Bowl, although I admit I also watched Monk and just tried to catch the commercials. My Broncos didn't play, so I was in mourning. The Bud commercials were funny, but my favorite were the monkeys. Who doesn't love a good monkey commercial?

Back to Plain Jane- she should be finished tonight, so I can start the Hand to Hand at long last. My expreriment with the Buttonhole Bag has gone awry. Hoping I can salvage that this week, too.

Easy Baby Booties

Yarn: worsted weight

Needles: Size 6 and 8 straight needles

Notions: Yarn needle, stitch marker

Directions:

With larger needles, CO 33 st. K 12 rows.

Begin decreases for instep:

Row 1: K 13, K2tog, K3, SSK, K across.

Row 2: P 12, P2tbl, P3, P2tog, P across.

Continue decrease pattern until 21 st remain.

Change to smaller needles. Work in K1, P1 rib for 12. Bind off loosely in rib. Sew back and bottom seams. Weave in ends.

Comments

[Toni]

I've been searching for a simple bootie pattern using worsted weight yarn. Thanks for posting the/your pattern.

[Grace]

I really admire your knitting, you are soo talented! I am desperately trying to knit some baby socks and want to try these. But i used worsted on size 2 needles and the size is huge. Any advice? Blessings, grace
ps. i wish i could knit as lovely as you do and i really like your striped socks too!

[Helen]

I love these booties and I'm going to try to make some for my charity group. What yarn did you use? I love the brighter colors you chose.
Love your blog - I come visit everytime I need a break from work -- often!

Thanks for your wonderful site!

Helen

[Namita Dhakal]

These look adorable! Thanks for posting them. What size are these? I'm planning to knit a pair as part of a layette for my cousin's 1 month old. The sweater I made is for a 0-6 month old. I'd like the booties to match the sweater size. Should I make them bigger?

[Cathy]

Great site! Thanks for sharing the patterns.

[sara]

I am trying out this bootie pattern and they look huge!What age are they meant for?I love all the patterns that you do!

[Sadny]

I've put a copy of your W W booties on my PC, but would love to be able to have a pic to go along with the pattern. No matter how hard I try..I just can't seem to get one. Can you tell me what I doing wrong?

Sandy

[Pooch]

This pattern is fantastic! Quick and easy! Thanks for making it available. Love your blog!

:)

[Katie]

Hi there. I just wanted to thank you for your pattern-designing genius, and for sharing it with the world - I'm a relative beginner, but even I can manage these booties - AND (big plus) they're not knitted in the round! Just one thing, I hate doing p2togtbl, so I substituted that with sl1,p1,psso and I think that works better for me. Thanks.

[Kathy Moore]

I am expecting my first granddaughter in January. I've already made a pink cap for her and was searching for a bootie pattern when I saw yours. One question, what does SSK mean.....I'm familiar with slip stitch but do not recall seeing SSK in a pattern. Thanks.

[Soraya Brophy]

Hi, I just taking a look in this web and i really love.
is very easy pattern. thank you for share

[nancy]

I would also like help with ssk--please explain--thanks.

[Maria]

I have the same questin what does SSK and tbl means? I suggest a glossary with the terms you use. I will love to make this booties for my grandson but as a begginer, I have to wait for your answer.

[Stephanie]

I have been knitting your basic hat as beenies for the shoe boxes for "Operation Christmas Child" each box is filled with goodies for undr priveleged children around the world. I would like to make the easy baby booties but am unsure what the abreviation SSK means. I presume the tbl means through back of loop. And worsted yarn is 8ply

Your hat pattern is great, easy and not too many stitches, my sister and I have done quite a few and enjoying it. I can do one in an evening, so far 18, and all different!
Cheers
Stephanie from Cairns, Australia

[maracome]

I need to know how is it going with the cars, somebody who owns it tell me I?m planning
to buy one of them please advise me :(

[RFischer]

Just a thought, what does everyone think about pulling the #11,#14, and #16 fuses prior to
tuning with the Diablo. I tuned my Rt with the diablo and didn't notice much difference, a little
but not much. Then I pulled the fuses and re-tuned it and WOW what a difference. I thought
about it and it makes sense to me. :(