Knitted Pom-Pom Booties

Oh, those knitted pom-pom booties are just too adorable! They are the perfect combination of cozy and cute, keeping your little one's feet warm with a touch of charm. The fluffy pom-poms add a playful flair to any outfit, making them irresistible for both babies and parents. Whether it's for a special occasion or just a cozy day at home, these booties are sure to bring a smile to everyone's face. So, get ready to add a sprinkle of sweetness to your little one's wardrobe with these delightful knitted pom-pom booties!

Skill Level: Beginner/intermediate

Sizes

0–3 (3–6, 6–12) months

Materials

• 1 (1, 1) 50 g ball RYC Cashsoft Baby DK (57% extra-fine merino, 33% microfiber, 10% cashmere; 143 yds [130 m]) in #801 Horseradish
• US 3 (3.25 mm) straight needles
• US 6 (4 mm) straight needles
• 2 twisted cords 12" (30 cm) long
• 4 (1" [2.5 cm]) pom-poms
• Needle and thread to match yarn

Gauge

22 sts and 28 rows make 4" (10 cm) on larger needles in garter st

Step 1:

BOOTIE (Make 2)
Begin at center of sole.

On larger needles, CO 27 (33, 39) sts.

Row 1 and all odd rows: Knit.
Row 2: K1, *inc1, k10 (13, 16), inc1; rep from * once—31 (37, 43) sts.
Row 4: K1, *inc1, k12 (15, 18), inc1, k1; rep from * once—35 (41, 47) sts.
Row 6: K1, *inc1, k14 (17, 20), inc1; rep from * once—39 (45, 51) sts.
Row 8: K1, *inc1, k16 (19, 22), inc1, k1; rep from * once—43 (49, 55) sts.
Knit 5 (7, 9) rows.

Step 2:

INSTEP SHAPING

Row 1: K24 (28, 30), k2tog tbl, turn.
Row 2: (K1, p1) 2 (3, 3) times, k1, p2tog, turn.
Row 3: (P1, k1) 2 (3, 3) times, p1, k2tog tbl, turn.
Row 4: (K1, p1) 2 (3, 3) times, k1, p2tog, turn.
Repeat Rows 3–4 until 31 (33, 37) sts rem.
Next row: (P1, k1) 2 (3, 3) times, p1, k2tog tbl, knit to end—30 (32, 36) sts.
Change to smaller needles.
Knit 2 rows.
Next row (eyelet row): K2, *yo, k2tog; rep from * to end.
Knit 15 (17, 17) rows.
BO.

Step 3:

FINISHING

Join back, heel, and sole seam. Thread twisted cord through eyelets of each bootie, and sew pom-poms to ends of cords.

Step 4:

POM-POMS

Pom-poms are easy to make and add a vintage element to the tops of caps and hoods or the ends of cords.

To make them, cut 2 circular pieces of cardboard the width of the desired pom-pom (cereal boxes are a good source of cardboard), and cut a center hole in each. Holding the two circles together, insert your yarn needle and desired yarn through the hole and around the outside of the cardboard many times, working around the circle. When you can’t fit the needle through the hole any longer, you are finished.

Pull the two cardboard circles apart, and cut the yarn between them around the circle. Tie a length of yarn tightly around the strands between the two circles. Remove the cardboard, and trim the pom-pom to size.