Crochet
~ Preemie Booties in 3 sizes
(courtesy
of Carewear)
Photo courtesy of FamilyDiva - thanks!!
Using
size E or F hook and
baby yarn, ch 16 (or 18 or 20) st.
ROW 1: Sc in
the back
of the second ch from hook. All remaining sc are worked in back loop
only
for ribbed effect. Sc in back of remaining 14(16-18) st. Ch 1; turn.
ROW 2: Sc in
each st
across. There should be 14 (16-18) st; ch 1 and turn.
ROW 3-20:
Repeat row
2, omitting ch 1 at end of row 20. There should be 10 ridges and 10
valleys.
TO FORM TOE:
Fold so
that rows 1 and 20 face each other. Slip st rows 1 and 20 together for
7(8,9) st. Draw up a loop and remove hook. With a short piece of yarn
and
a needle, whip together the open heel to form the base of the bootie
leg.
Tie off end.
TO MAKE LEG:
Reinsert
crochet hook in loop at instep. Ch 3, dc in each st around leg, join
with
sl st.
*Chain 3, dc in each st around
leg, join with sl st. Repeat from * once more. Join with sl st and
fasten
off.
TO CLOSE TOE: With a
short
piece of yarn and needle, pick up the top st of each ridge of the open
toe.
Draw together and tie
securely.
Add a ribbon or ch a string to weave through ankle and tie in a bow.
Make
another!
