Wave of Babies Booties Knitting Pattern

Wave of Babies Booties

The Wave of Babies Booties are a quick, fun project suitable for beginning or intermediate knitters. The booties have a seamless construction. A ribbed cuff and an i-cord tie help make sure the booties will stay on baby’s feet.


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Wave of Babies Booties, closeup

Size: 0-3 months and 3-6 monts

Yarn Requirements: Plymouth Encore (75% acrylic, 25% wool; 200yds/183m per 3.5oz/100g ball). Solid-colored bootie requires approx. 60yds/55.5m in chosen color. Multi-colored bootie requires approx. 20yds/18.5m in each of three colors.

Skill Level: Beginner-to-Intermediate


The stitches used in the pattern are simple (stockinette and garter), but the construction techniques may be new to a beginning knitter. This pattern includes:

Wave of Babies Booties, closeup

  • Increasing
  • Decreasing
  • Provisional cast-on
  • Picking up stitches
  • Knitting in the round
  • Short rows
  • I-cord

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