In every family, having a baby is a long-awaited event. Many moms are still in an interesting position, but they are already taking up the knitting needles and knitting the cutest things for their child. Grandmothers come to their aid, who try to impose as many things as possible on their grandson or granddaughter. In specialized stores where only knitwear is sold, eyes run up from the abundance of cute items for babies. Knitted booties with braids will be a great gift for a baby. In cold weather, they will warm small legs. And the child will feel comfortable.
Knitted booties with knitting needles
Such a thing as booties, boots with braids, knitting needles, on the legs of a baby or baby look amazingly beautiful. They cause affection for everyone who holds such a thing in their hands. Any woman wants to create something touching for her crumbs with her own hands. You can start with knitting booties with a braid.
Choose yarn
Booties are a universal thing. On the one hand, they do not constrain the baby’s forming foot, and on the other, they will not crawl from the leg due to the ties. In order for the boots to be soft, warm and beautiful, you need to choose the right yarn. Threads must meet the following requirements:
- hypoallergenic;
- medium thickness;
- soft to the touch;
- not prickly;
- soft pastel colors (for beautiful photos).
The size of the booties can be calculated using a simple sheet of paper, where it is necessary to note the length and width of the baby's foot with a small margin. You can knit a product on two, four or five knitting needles. Booties can be of various shapes, colors, with drawings and without them. You can decorate the product with buttons, ribbons, brushes and pompons. It is advisable not to overdo the decorations.
Knitting booties with braids
Knitting needles knit simply and quickly. The pattern is not complicated and looks very attractive and gentle. You need to choose yarn, stocking knitting needles and proceed with the product. Description of booties with oblique knitting needles is as follows:
- Start knitting with the cuff of the product. On the knitting needles, you need to dial 34 loops in width and knit the hem, then 4 loops with a scarf, 1 wrong loop, 8 loops, then another 1 wrong, 18 loops, 1 hem and so on up to 16 cm. After that, close all the loops.
- On the wrong side with a side of 18 loops connected by a scarf, remove 12 loops on additional knitting needles from both sides and set aside. After them, the sides of the product will be formed.
- Tie 12 loops in the center with the wrong side of the stitch (it should turn out 5 cm), and in the 14 and 15 rows, reduce one loop on each side. You should get 8 loops.
- Now you can proceed to the sides. From 12 loops on the right side, remove 10 loops from the top of the booties. From the middle, take 8 loops, and then remove 10 loops on the left side of the upper part of the product (initially it was 12). The result should be 52 loops. Tie 2.5 cm of the sides of the booties with a garter method.
We knit the sole of the product:
- First row. Connect two loops together with the front, 23 loops just the front, again two loops together with the front and again 23 front. Repeat two loops together with the front.
- Second row. Link only facial.
- Third row. To connect two loops together with the front, 21 loops only front, 3 loops together with the front, 21 front, and then two loops together with the front.
- Fourth row. Only facial.
- Fifth row. Knit two loops together with the front, 19 front, 3 together with the front and again 19 front loops. At the end of 2 loops, knit together the front.
- Sixth row. Repeat second or fourth.
After closing all the loops.
Booties with transverse braids knitting elegantly will look with bonnets or caps that are connected in the same style. It will be a great baby present.
How to care for knitted booties?
Knitted booties with knitting needles with braids require appropriate care. The product should be washed manually and at a temperature of 30 degrees. Soak booties in water for 20 minutes before washing. Wash with soft movements. You do not need to rub the product - in the end, the baby will not be able to stain his clothes so much.
For washing, laundry soap, powder for children's things or baby shampoo are suitable. Rinse the booties with the same temperature as the wash. After rinsing, squeeze the boots slightly and gently spread them on a towel. When the booties are slightly moist, you should give them the right shape and leave to dry completely. Proper care of the product will extend its life.