INSTRUCTIONS:
- Starting at bottom edge, ch 27.
- Row 1: Insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, hook yarn and draw lp through, keeping lp on hook (2 lps now on hook), * draw up a lp in next ch and keep on hook; rep from * across. Number of lps on hook equals same number of starting chs. Drop yarn (do not cut). Slide work to other end of hook and TURN.
- Row 2: With 2nd skein of yarn, hook yarn and draw through first lp on hook, * hook yarn again and draw through 2 lps on hook LOOSELY (otherwise it is difficult to pick up lps on next row); rep from * across until one lp remains on hook. This lp counts as first lp of next row. DO NOT TURN.
- Row 3 (inc row): Continuing with same yarn and keeping all lps on hook, * draw up a lp in st BEFORE next vertical lp (insert hook under top strand of st - inc made), draw up a lp in each of next 12 vertical lps, draw up a lp in st BEFORE next vertical lp (inc made), draw up a lp in next vertical lp; rep from * once more (31 lps now on hook). Drop yarn, slide work to other end of hook and TURN.
- Row 4: Pick up first ball of yarn and work off lps in same manner as Row 2. At end of row, DO NOT TURN.
- Row 5 (inc row): Continuing with same yarn and keeping all lps on hook, * draw up a lp in st BEFORE next vertical lp (inc made), draw up a lp in each of next 14 vertical lps, draw up a lp in st BEFORE next vertical lp (inc made), draw up a lp in next vertical lp; rep from * once more (35 lps now on hook). Drop yarn, slide work to other end of hook and TURN.
- Row 6: Same as Row 2.
- Row 7: Continuing with same yarn and keeping all lps on hook, draw up a lp in each vertical lp across. Drop yarn, slide work to other end of hook and TURN. Rep Rows 6 and 7 twice, then rep Row 6 once more. DO NOT TURN, work instep as follows:
- Instep: Cut both yarns, then rejoin one ball of yarn with a sl st in 15th vertical lp. Keeping all lps on hook, draw up a lp in each of next 6 vertical lps (7 lps now on hook), leave rem 14 vertical lps unworked. Drop yarn, slide work to other end of hook and TURN. Join another ball of yarn, then rep Rows 6 and 7 (before instep) five times, then rep Row 6 once more. DO NOT TURN. Continue with top shaping as follows:
- Top Shaping: Cut both yarns, rejoin ball ball of yarn with a sl st in first lp at edge to your right. Keeping all lps on hook, draw up a lp in each of next 8 vertical lps, sk next 5 vertical lps and side of instep, draw up a lp in each of next 7 vertical lps across top of instep, sk other side of instep and next 5 vertical lps, draw up a lp in each of rem 9 vertical lps (25 lps now on hook). Drop yarn, slide work to other end of hook and TURN. Join another ball of yarn, rep Rows 6 and 7 (before instep) until top of bootie measures 1 1/2" from instep, ending by working off lps. Do not finish off and do not turn. Sl st in each vertical lp across. Finish off.
- Finishing: Sew sides of instep to bottom section of bootie. Sew back and bottom seam. Weave in ends. Weave 18" length of 1/4" wide ribbon through sts around ankle of each bootie, starting and ending at center front. Trim ends.
- Enjoy!
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Crocheted Baby Booties
