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February 10, 2008 - Posted by Alice Schnebly

Itty Bitty Booties

Project Specs
Pattern: Saartje's Bootees by Saartje de Bruijn
Pattern Source: Saartje Knits
Size Completed: Smaller
Yarn: Cherry Tree Hill Supersock in Quarry Hill, less than 50 yards
Needles: US2 Susan Bates Straights
Date Started: 2/9/08
Date Finished: 2/9/08
See them on Ravelry

I've seen tons of pictures of these finished booties before, but I still wasn't quite prepared for how utterly cute these really are! They're absolutely adorable. And talk about a quick knit, you could probably knit a pair of these booties (finishing and all) in less than two hours. No wonder there's over 1000 of these little guys on Ravelry!

I knit this little pair last night for a friend who just had a baby. They're so tiny, and I imagine they'll fit the baby right now but I don't for how much longer! They're slightly less than 3" long. I don't even know if I remember Camdyn's feet being so tiny! I think I may make another pair in the larger size to go with these just in case. I guess even if they don't fit for too long they’ll look cute on a shelf or hanging from a rear view mirror.

This design looks absolutely perfect for little feet. Since both of the straps can be unbuttoned it will be easy to get baby's feet in. The straps look to be snug enough to fit little newborn ankles. I found the pattern easy to understand and even though these little booties are seamed, they're so small it wasn't terrible. If you’re really not into seaming though, you can knit the booties in the round, like Adrian did. The most time consuming part of the whole process was adding the loops that fit over the buttons. I used this tutorial and it worked out great and is easy to understand. The button loops are very sturdy, so I'm happy!

I think I’ll be knitting this pattern for every future baby I know. Like many have done before, I think these booties would be perfectly paired with a Baby Surprise Jacket or February Baby Sweater. I may have to check out my stash to find the perfect yarns!

Comments

February 26, 2008, 1:21 am - Laura (http://potentialofyarn.blogspot.com)
Oh, the booties and sweaters together are wonderful!
February 17, 2008, 4:59 am - Rachel (www.happycollegeknitter.blogspot.com)
Those are just too cute. I need to make a pair immediately...
February 14, 2008, 3:04 pm - beth (www.plumstitches.typepad.com)
very sweet - every pair I see, I love!
February 13, 2008, 8:31 pm - Heather (http://theaddknitter.blogspot.com)
Really striking, love the pinkie pinkie buttons.
February 12, 2008, 6:14 pm - Octopus Knits (http://octopusknitting.blogspot.com/)
Very cute! I know someone with a baby coming soon - I think I'll have to make a pair!
February 12, 2008, 1:31 pm - Emily (www.ehirschklau.blogspot.com)
So so cute.
February 11, 2008, 11:09 pm - ducky (http://www.freewebs.com/dragonflyducky/myblog.htm)
Love the way the pink buttons look. I need to find some babies to knit for.
February 11, 2008, 4:28 pm - Jill P. (http://www.jillandjill.wordpress.com)
Fantastic! I've been dying to make a pair as well, but have been waiting to actually have some extra sock yarn left over from an adult size pair of socks. I'm getting there though... I'm almost done a pair of Monkeys from STR lightweight and am sure to have plenty leftover! I think I might try the booties with ties instead of buttons though... we'll see!
February 11, 2008, 1:21 pm - Shannon (www.minervaturkey.com)
Absolutely adorable! I don't have any babies to knit for, but I want to make these anyway.
February 11, 2008, 12:46 pm - tiennie (http://tiennie.com)
What sweet little booties!
February 11, 2008, 8:13 am - Elinor (http://exercisebeforeknitting.com)
How cute! I think I'm the only knitter who hasn't made a pair! My friends and relatives need to start reproducing!
February 10, 2008, 11:20 pm - mai (http://www.morningstar113.com/blog/)
those are so ctue! i've been wanting to make a pair as well, but i can't seem to find the motivation!
February 10, 2008, 9:12 pm - melissa (www.knittingschooldropout.com)
aww, so cute.
February 10, 2008, 8:59 pm - Katie (http://grevillea.wordpress.com)
they really are cute. I love your choice of buttons.
February 10, 2008, 7:02 pm - Ginger aka Beethoven (http://twoguineapigs.blogspot.com)
Wah.... so pretty!
February 10, 2008, 6:37 pm - Adrienne (www.adriennenixon.com)
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww
February 10, 2008, 5:17 pm - Oiyi (www.oiyi.blogspot.com)
They are so cute! Yes, they are fast to whip up. I made the larger size and it looks small to me, but it's still a bit too big for my baby. I put them on her and she kicked them off!
February 10, 2008, 5:15 pm - kim (http://www.yarnabuse.com)
Eeeeeh! So cute! The hand photo is slaying me with adorablness.
February 10, 2008, 4:16 pm - heather (paperclips.wordpress.com)
So cute! they are in my queue - just need to get bumped up a bit...
February 10, 2008, 3:40 pm - Mandy (wishiwerebuffy.wordpress.com)
These are on my "to-do" list. They are so cute!!
February 10, 2008, 2:58 pm - Jennifer (www.nuttyirishmanknits.typepad.com)
ha! aren't these so sweet! i just finished my third pair a few minutes ago! (addictive little suckers...)
this yarn is adorable!

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