INFANT’S HIGH KNITTED BOOTEES
Reading edition
(Courtesy of Bear Brand Yarn Mfrs.)
3-Fold Saxony, 2 Skeins
1 Pair Steel Needles No. 16
Cast on 50 stitches. Knit 6 ridges. Next row: knit 1, * thread over twice, knit 2 together. Repeat from * to end of row. This makes holes for ribbon or elastic. Next row: knit, thread over as 1 stitch. Knit 6 ridges. Knit 1 row. To shape knee, knit 28 stitches, turn, knit 6, turn, knit 8, turn, knit 10, and so on till all your stitches are used. Knit 26 ridges more, then narrow 1 stitch at each end of row, every other needle, 3 times. This is done on right side of work. Knit 6 ridges without decreasing.
Take the middle 16 stitches on separate needle, and knit 20 ridges to form instep. Pick up the stitches on both sides of instep, take all stitches on 1 needle, knit 1 ridge. Now knit 12 ridges, decreasing 1 stitch in every other row, at each side of toe. Knit sole together, and sew up the back. Finish with ribbon, elastic or crocheted cord.