Easy Knit Baby Booties (Flat Knit, Seam Up)

These adorable and soft baby booties are knitted flat, making them perfect for beginners. Shaped with simple garter stitch and a bit of folding and seaming, they keep tiny toes cozy and are great for baby showers or gifts.

Materials
– DK weight baby yarn (approx. 30g)
– 4 mm knitting needles
– Tapestry needle
– Scissors
– Optional: ribbon or small buttons

Instructions

These booties are made in one piece per foot, then seamed.

Cast On:
- Cast on 32 stitches using a stretchy cast-on method.
Work Sole & Body:
- Knit 18 rows in garter stitch (knit every row). This forms the base of the bootie.
Begin Instep Shaping:
- Row 19: Knit 12, bind off 8 stitches, knit remaining 12.
- Now work on each side separately (you will return to the middle later).
Sides:
- Row 20–24: Knit 12 stitches on each side separately (you now have 2 flaps).
- After finishing both, break yarn.
Instep Flap:
- Join yarn at center (between the two flaps).
- Pick up 1 stitch from each side to reduce hole.
- Knit 6 rows across center 8 stitches only.
Joining the Front:
- Pick up and knit 12 stitches along one side, then knit the 8 center, then pick up and knit 12 along other side = 32 stitches again.
Cuff:
- Work 6 rows in K2, P2 ribbing or garter stitch.
Bind Off:
- Bind off loosely in pattern.
Finishing:
- Fold the bootie in half vertically.
- Seam the sole and back with mattress stitch.
- Optional: Add a ribbon through the cuff or sew a small button on the front.

How To

Flat Construction: No knitting in the round required — ideal for straight-needle users.
Garter Stitch Perk: Very stretchy and squishy, perfect for baby feet.
Sizing Tip: For newborn size, follow pattern. Add 4 sts for 3–6 month size.
Make It Fancy: Change cuff to ribbing or add a pom-pom for variety.
Yarn Choice: Use baby-safe yarns (soft, hypoallergenic, washable).

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