Booties are a great way to keep your feet warm and comfortable, whether you're lounging at home or out and about. And while booties might look complicated to make, you can actually create a simple and seamless pair with just two skewers! In this post, we'll guide you through the process of making the easiest seamless two-skewer booties, step by step.
Materials You'll Need
Before we get started, here's what you'll need to make a pair of cozy and seamless booties:
Worsted weight yarn in your color choice
Size 8 (5mm) knitting needles
Tapestry needle
Scissors
If you're new to knitting, you may be wondering what "worsted weight" yarn means. Worsted weight yarn is a medium weight yarn that's versatile and easy to work with. It's a great choice for making booties, as it provides enough warmth without being too bulky.
Choosing the Right Size
Before you start knitting, it's important to determine the size of the booties you want to make. The table below shows the foot length and yarn required for small, medium, and large sizes.
Size
Foot Length (inches)
Yarn Required (yards)
Small
7-8
100
Medium
8-9
120
Large
9-10
140
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Sole
Cast on 20 (24, 28) stitches.
Knit 1, purl 1 ribbing for 10 rows.
Knit in stockinette stitch until the piece measures 3 (3.5, 4) inches from the beginning, ending with a purl row.
Step 2: Top of the Foot
Knit 4 (5, 6) stitches, turn the work and purl 8 (10, 12) stitches.
Turn the work again and knit 8 (10, 12) stitches.
Repeat steps 1-2 until you have worked across all 20 (24, 28) stitches, ending with a purl row.
Step 3: Heel and Ankle
Knit in stockinette stitch until the piece measures 5
