Knitted Crocodilly Mocs for Newborns
Imagine your little one snuggled up in the coziest Knitted Crocodilly Mocs! These adorable and soft handmade booties are perfect for keeping your newborn's tiny feet warm and stylish. With their cute crocodile design, they'll bring smiles to everyone who sees them. Made with love and care, these Mocs are not just practical but also a cute addition to any baby outfit. Treat your little bundle of joy to the comfort and cuteness of Knitted Crocodilly Mocs and see them waddle around in style!
Materials & Tools
- Worsted weight yarn approx. 105 yds.
- U.S. Size 6 knitting needles
Gauge: 5 sts per inch.
Abbreviations:
- K = knit
- P = purl
- k2tog = knit 2 together
- p2tog = purl 2 together
- sl 1 = slip one
- psso = pass slipper stitch over
- yo = yarn over
- yon = yarn over needle
- wyif = with yarn in front
- wyib = with yarn in back
- WS = wrong side
- RS = right side
INSTRUCTIONS: Starting at the sole....
Using Long tail cast-on, cast on 23 stitches.
Row 1: K1, yo, k10, yo, k1, yo, k10, yo, k1. [27 sts.]
Rows 2, 4, 6: Knit (knit the yo's through the back of the stitch)
Row 3: K2, yo, k10, yo, k3, yo, k10, yo, k2. [31 sts.]
Row 5: K3, yo, k10, yo, k5, yo, k10, yo, k3. [35 sts.]
Row 7: (RS) Knit
Row 8: (WS) Purl
Row 9: (RS) Knit
Row 10: (WS) Purl
Row 11: (RS) Knit
Row 12: (WS) Purl
Row 13: (RS) K19, sl 1, k2tog, PSSO, turn.
Row 14: (WS) sl 1, p5, p3tog, turn.
Row 15: (RS) sl 1, k5, sl 1, k1, PSSO, turn.
Row 16: (WS) sl 1, p5, p2tog, turn.
Row 17: (RS) sl 1, k5, sl 1, k1, PSSO, turn.
Row 18: (WS) sl 1, p5, p2tog, turn.
Row 19: (RS) sl 1, k5, sl 1, k1, PSSO, turn.
Row 20: (WS) sl 1, p5, p2tog, turn.
Row 21: (RS) sl 1, k5, sl 1, k1, PSSO, knit to last 4 sts, k2togtbl, k2.
Row 22: (WS) P14, p2tog, purl to last 4 sts, p2tog, p2.
Row 23: (RS) [P1, k1] 4x, p2tog, k1, *p1, k1, rep fom * to end. 20 sts.
Begin Crocodile stitch for cuff.
Row 24: (WS) sl 1 wyib, then bring yarn to front, *sl 1, yon, p1, repeat from * to last st, k1.
Row 25: (RS) sl 1 wyib, then bring yarn to front, *p1, sl 2, yon, repeat from * to last st, k1.
Row 26: (WS) sl 1 wyib, *k3tog, p1, repeat from * to last st, k1.
Row 27: (RS) sl 1, wyib, *k1, p1, repeat from * to last st, k1.
Row 28-31: repeat rows 24-27 once more.
Row 32: (WS) Bind off in p1, k1. Cut yarn and leave 12” tail for seaming.
Sew Seam.
