Free Knitting Pattern: LB Collection® Cashmere Lavish Booties

Free Knitting Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn, formatted for input to refreshable Braille displays or Braille software
Lavish Booties
Lion BrandŽ LB Collection^® Cashmere
Pattern Number: 80758AD These classic booties will quickly become an heirloom piece.

SKILL LEVEL: Easy +
SIZE: Newborn, 3-6 mos, 9 mos
Finished Length 3 (3 1/2, 4) in. (7.5 (9, 10) cm)
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS

483-098 LB Collection Cashmere: Natural Off white, oatmeal
Quantity needed: 1 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 14.00

Lion Brand Knitting Needles- Size 6 [4.00 mm]
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 3.60

Lion Brand Stitch Holders
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 5.99

Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 3.59

Additional Materials
2 buttons, 1/4 in. (6 mm) diameter
GAUGE:
22 sts + 38 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in Garter st (k every row). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
Exact gauges is not imporant to this project.

STITCH EXPLANATION:
M1 (make 1) An increase worked by lifting horizontal thread lying between needles and placing it onto left needle. Knit this new stitch through the back loop. sk2p Slip 1 as if to knit, knit 2 tog, pass slipped stitch over-2 sts decreased. ssk (slip, slip, knit) Slip next 2 sts as if to knit, one at a time, to right needle; insert left needle into fronts of these 2 sts and knit them tog.

INSTRUCTIONS

BOOTIES RIGHT BOOTIE Beg at center of sole, cast on 28 (32, 36) sts. Row 1: Purl. Row 2: Knit. Row 3: P12 (14, 16), (m1, p1) 4 times, m1, p12 (14, 16) - 33 (37, 41) sts. Row 4: Cast on 3 sts, knit to end of row. Row 5: Cast on 3 sts, purl to end of row - 39 (43, 47) sts.Knit 8 (10, 10) rows. Shape Top Row 1: K13 (15, 17), ssk, k9, k2tog, k13 (15, 17) - 37 (41, 45) sts. Row 2: K13 (15, 17), ssk, k7, k2tog, k13 (15, 17) - 35 (39, 43) sts. Row 3: Knit. Row 4: K13 (15, 17), ssk, k1, sk2p, k1, k2tog, k13 (15, 17) - 31 (35, 39) sts. Row 5: Knit. Row 6: K7 (8, 9) and sl to a holder (for button tab), bind off 7 (8, 9) sts, k3 and sl to a holder (for t-strap), bind off 7 (8, 9) sts, k7 (8, 9). Strap Continuing on last 7 (8, 9) sts. Row 1: K7 (8, 9), cast on 16 (19, 21). Row 2: Knit. Row 3 (buttonholes): Knit to last 6 (9, 9) sts, (k1, yo, k2tog) 2 (3, 3) times. Bind off. Button Tab Sl 7 (8, 9) sts from holder back to needle, join yarn and k 3 rows. Bind off. T-Strap Sl 3 sts from holder back to needle, join yarn and k 18 (22, 26) rows. Bind off. LEFT BOOTIE Work as for Right Bootie through Shape Top. Button Tab Continuing on last 7 (8, 9) sts, k 3 rows. Bind off. Strap Note: Only one buttonhole is used, additional buttonholes are to allow strap length to be adjusted. Row 1: Cast on 16 (19, 21) sts onto empty needle, with same needle k across 7 (8, 9) sts from holder. Row 2: Knit. Row 3 (buttonholes): (ssk, yo, k1) 2 (3, 3) times, knit to end of row. Bind off. T-Strap Sl 3 sts from holder back to needle, join yarn and k 18 (22, 26) rows. Bind off. FINISHING Seam cast on edges tog for center of sole. Sew back seam and seam at base of heel. Fold 3/4 in. (2 cm) of T-Strap to wrong side and sew in place for loop. Thread strap through loop. Sew a button onto each button tab. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
k = knit
p = purl
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
sl = slip
st(s) = stitch(es)
tog = together
yo = yarn over

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