😍🥰💁‍♀️ easy baby knitting shoes | Video tutorial

here is a detailed step-by-step pattern for making easy baby knitting shoes. This pattern is designed to be simple and suitable for beginners.

Materials You Will Need:

Yarn: Approximately 50-75 yards of DK weight yarn (light worsted). You can choose any color you like.
Knitting Needles: US size 6 (4.0 mm) straight or circular needles (circular needles can be easier to manage for smaller projects, but straight needles will work fine).
Tapestry Needle: For weaving in yarn ends.
Scissors: To cut the yarn.

Gauge (Optional but Recommended):

While not strictly necessary for a small project like baby shoes, knowing your gauge can help ensure the finished size is as expected.

Gauge: Approximately 22 stitches and 30 rows in 4 inches (10 cm) in garter stitch (knit every row).

Abbreviations:

Pattern Steps:

1. Making the Sole:

CO 25 sts.
Row 1 (RS): K all sts.
Row 2 (WS): K all sts.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 (Garter Stitch) for a total of 40 rows. This will create a rectangular shape for the sole. The length can be adjusted slightly depending on the desired shoe size (longer for bigger babies).

2. Shaping the Upper Part of the Shoe:

Row 41 (RS): K 7 sts, turn your work.
Row 42 (WS): K 11 sts (you will be knitting back across the 7 sts you just knitted and picking up 4 more sts from the main piece). Turn your work.
Row 43 (RS): K 11 sts. Turn your work.
Row 44 (WS): K 11 sts. Turn your work.
Repeat Rows 43 and 44 a total of 10 times. You will now have a small knitted rectangle forming the front/toe part of the shoe.

3. Creating the Sides of the Shoe:

Row 65 (RS): K 7 sts (these are the remaining 7 sts from the right side of the sole). Turn your work.
Row 66 (WS): K 11 sts (knit across the 7 sts and pick up 4 sts from the edge of the toe piece). Turn your work.
Row 67 (RS): K 11 sts. Turn your work.
Row 68 (WS): K 11 sts. Turn your work.
Repeat Rows 67 and 68 a total of 10 times. You have now knitted one side of the shoe’s upper.

4. Finishing the Upper and Creating the Ankle Opening:

Row 89 (RS): K the remaining 11 sts on your needle (these are the 4 sts you haven’t worked on yet from the middle of the sole, plus the 7 sts on the left side of the sole). You should now have all 25 original stitches back on your needle.
Row 90 (WS): K all 25 sts.
Row 91 (RS): K all 25 sts.
Row 92 (WS): K all 25 sts.
Repeat Rows 91 and 92 (Garter Stitch) for 8 more rows (total of 10 rows). This creates a small cuff around the ankle opening.

5. Binding Off:

6. Finishing and Sewing:

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail (about 12-18 inches).
Thread the tapestry needle with the yarn tail.
Fold the knitted piece in half lengthwise along the center of the sole. The toe piece you knitted will be at one end.
Sew the back seam: Starting from the cuff edge, sew the back of the shoe together using a mattress stitch or your preferred seaming method. Go down to where the upper part meets the sole.
Sew the sole: Continue sewing along the edges of the sole, connecting the sides of the upper to the bottom of the sole. Work your way around the entire sole.
Weave in all yarn ends securely using the tapestry needle. Trim any excess yarn.

Making the Second Shoe:

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Tips for Beginners:

Keep your tension consistent: This will help your shoes look more even.
Don’t pull the yarn too tight when seaming: This can make the seams pucker.
Practice your knit stitch: If you’re new to knitting, practice the knit stitch on some scrap yarn before starting the project.
Adjust the size: You can adjust the size of the shoes by adding or subtracting rows in the sole section. A few extra rows will make the shoes longer.
Get creative with colors: Feel free to use different colors of yarn for the sole, upper, and cuff.
Add embellishments (optional): Once the shoes are finished, you can add small buttons, ribbons, or embroidered details for a personal touch.