Princess Slippers
Discover this quick and easy knitting pattern for adorable baby girl slippers or booties. This charming design features a lovely slipper shape adorned with decorative button detail at the center front, making these booties not only functional but also fashionable. Elevate your creations by selecting from a variety of cute decorative buttons to personalize each pair. One of the great benefits of these booties is their snug fit; they stay on very well, ensuring your little one’s toes are cozy and warm.
This versatile knitting pattern is designed to be knit flat on two needles, but it can easily be adapted for knitting in the round for those who prefer that technique. It comes in five different sizes, catering to premature infants up to 12 months old, ensuring there’s a perfect fit for every stage of your baby girl’s growth. The sizes available are: Premature, Newborn, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months. Each size corresponds to approximate foot lengths of 6, 7, 8, 10, and 11.5 cm, or 2 1/2, 3, 3 1/4, 4, and 4 1/2 inches.
The contrast color cuff is an optional extra, and complete instructions are included to help you create this delightful feature if you wish. To get started, you'll need to gather your materials: 50 g of 4 ply (Sport or Baby weight) wool yarn in your chosen main color for the slippers, and an additional 25 g in a contrast color for the cuff (if desired). You will also need 2 small decorative buttons, either 10 or 12 mm (approximately 1/4 to 3/8 inches). For the knitting needles, a set of 3.25 mm needles will do the trick; you can use straight needles or opt for a 40 cm circular needle, which many find easier to work with for small projects.
Engage in this fun knitting project and create beautiful baby booties that are perfect for gifts or personal use. With this easy-to-follow pattern, not only will you enjoy knitting, but you’ll also create charming booties that are sure to be cherished. Please note, this pattern is copyrighted and intended for personal use only. Happy knitting!
