SIRDAR

Birth to 2 years1434SNOWFLAKE CHUNKY

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BOOTEES (Both alike)Using 4½mm needles and thumbmethod cast on 17 [19:23] stsloosely.1st Row. Knit.This row forms g-st (garter stitch).2nd Row. K2, pick up loopbetween last and next st and workinto back of this loop (this willnow be referred to as m1), k6 [7:9], m1, k1, m1, k6 [7:9], m1, k2. 21 [23:27] sts.3rd Row. Knit.4th Row. K2, m1, k8 [9:11], m1, k1,m1, k8 [9:11], m1, k2. 25 [27:31] sts.5th Row. Knit.6th Row. K2, m1, k10 [11:13], m1,k1, m1, k10 [11:13], m1, k2.

29 [31:35] sts.Change to 5½mm needles andproceed as follows:-1st Row. Knit.2nd Row. Purl.These 2 rows will now be referredto as st-st (stocking stitch).Work 2 [4:6] rows more in st-st.

Shape Instep1st Row. K16 [17:20], s1, k1, psso,turn.2nd Row. P4 [4:6], p2tog, turn.3rd Row. K4 [4:6], s1, k1, psso,turn.Rep 2nd and 3rd rows 2 [2:3]times more, then 2nd row once. 21 [23:25] sts.Next Row. Knit.Change to 4½mm needles andproceed as follows:-

1st Row. K1, * p1, k1, rep from * to end.

2nd Row. * P1, k1, rep from * tolast st, p1.

These 2 rows will now be referredto as 1x1 rib.

Work 2 rows more in 1x1 rib.

Change to 5½mm needles andcont until rib measures 7cm,(2¾in), ending with a ws row.

Cast off loosely in rib.

TO MAKE UP

Join foot and back seam reversingsewing for turnback. See ball bandfor washing and further careinstructions.

SHOES & BOOTEES in SIRDAR SNUGGLY SNOWFLAKE CHUNKY

MEASUREMENTSAGE 0-6 6-12 1-2

months months yearsShoes and Bootees To fit an average size baby’s foot for the age indicated

TENSION14 sts and 19 rows to 10cm, (4in) over stocking stitch on 5½mm needles or the size required to give correct tension. 17 sts and 27 rows to 10cm, (4in) over garter stitch on 4½mm needles or the size required to give correct tension. Check your tension - if less stitches use a thinner needle, if more use a thicker needle.IT IS ESSENTIAL TO WORK TO THE STATED TENSION TO ENSURE SUCCESS.

ABBREVIATIONSalt alternate, C contrast, cm centimetres, cont continue, dec decrease(ing), foll following, g grammes, in inch(es), inc increase(ing),k knit, M main, mm millimetres, 0 no times, p purl, psso pass slipped stitch over, rem remain(ing), rep repeat, s1 slip 1 stitch knitways, st(s) stitch(es), tbl through back of loop, tog together, ws wrong side.Wrap 1 Slip next stitch onto right hand needle and take yarn to opposite side of work between needles slip same stitch back ontoleft hand needle.

1 1 1 25g ball

1 1 125g ball

1 1 125g ball

1 1 125g ball

BooteesF084 Snuggly Snowflake Chunky

Garter Stitch ShoesF084 Snuggly Snowflake Chunky

Bow ShoesF084 Snuggly Snowflake Chunky - 2 colour

Shoes with StrapF084 Snuggly Snowflake Chunky 1 1 1 25g ball

The yarn amounts are based on average requirements when specified tension and yarn is used. You will also need 1 Pair of 5½mm (UK5 – USA9) Knitting Needles for Bootees, Bow Shoes and Shoes with Strap. 1 Pair of 4½mm (UK7 – USA7) Knitting Needles. 2 Buttons for Shoes with Strap.

MATERIALS

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GARTER STITCH SHOES (Both alike)SOLEUsing 4½mm needles and thumbmethod cast on 7 [7:8] sts loosely.Place marker at centre of cast onsts for centre back of heel.1st Row. Knit.This row will now be referred to asg-st (garter stitch).Working in g-st (throughout)proceed as follows:-Work 3 rows.5th Row. Inc in 1st st, k4 [4:5], incin next st, k1. 9 [9:10] sts.Work 15 [17:19] rows withoutshaping.Next Row. K1, k2tog, k3 [3:4],k2tog, k1. 7 [7:8] sts.Work 1 row.Next Row. K1, k2tog, k1 [1:2],k2tog, k1. 5 [5:6] sts.Work 1 row.Next Row. K1, (s1, k2tog, psso) 1 [1:0] times, (k2tog, k2tog) 0 [0:1]times, k1. 3 [3:4] sts.Cast off loosely knitways.

HEEL PIECEUsing 4½mm needles cast on 35 [38:41] sts loosely.Place marker at centre of cast onsts for centre back of heel.Working in g-st (throughout)proceed as follows:-Work 2 rows.Next Row. K1, k2tog, k11 [13:14],k2tog, k3 [2:3], k2togtbl, k11 [13:14], k2togtbl, k1. 31 [34:37] sts.Work 1 row.Next Row. K1, k2tog, k9 [11:12],k2tog, k3 [2:3], k2togtbl, k9 [11:12],k2togtbl, k1. 27 [30:33] sts.Work 1 row.Next Row. K1, k2tog, k7 [9:10],k2tog, k3 [2:3], k2togtbl, k7 [9:10],k2togtbl, k1. 23 [26:29] sts.Work 1 row.

Next Row. K1, k2tog, k5 [7:8],k2tog, k3 [2:3], k2togtbl, k5 [7:8],k2togtbl, k1. 19 [22:25] sts.Work 2 rows.Cast off loosely knitways.

TOE PIECEUsing 4½mm needles cast on 5 [5:7] sts loosely.Working in g-st (throughout)proceed as follows:-Work 1 row.2nd Row. Inc in 1st st, k2 [2:4], incin next st, k1. 7 [7:9] sts.Work 2 rows inc 1 st at each endof every row. 11 [11:13] sts.Work 3 rows inc 1 st at each endof next and foll alt row. 15 [15:17] sts.Work 12 [14:16] rows withoutshaping.Cast off loosely knitways.

TO MAKE UPSew cast on edge of toe pieceevenly around toe of sole and partway along the sides. Liningmarkers up, sew heel piece to sole.Place ends of heel piece to insideof shoe and sew cast on edge inposition. See ball band for washingand further care instructions.

BOW SHOES (Both alike)Using 5½mm needles, thumbmethod and M, cast on 9 [10:12]sts loosely.1st Row. Knit.2nd Row. Inc in 1st st, p6 [7:9],inc in next st, p1. 11 [12:14] sts.3rd Row. Inc in 1st st, k8 [9:11],inc in next st, k1. 13 [14:16] sts.4th Row. Purl.

For 1st size only5th Row. Knit.

6th Row. Purl.These 2 rows will now be referredto as st-st (stocking stitch).

For 2nd and 3rd sizes only5th Row. K [8:9], wrap 1, turn.6th Row. Purl to end.7th Row. Knit.8th Row. Purl.The last 2 rows will now bereferred to as st-st (stockingstitch).

For all 3 sizesWorking in st-st (throughout)proceed as follows:-Work 2 rows dec 1 st at each endof every row. 9 [10:12] sts.Next Row. Knit to end, cast on 3 [4:4] sts (heel edge). 12 [14:16] sts.Next Row. Purl.Next Row. Inc in 1st st (toe edge),knit to end. 13 [15:17] sts.Next Row. Purl to last 2 sts, inc innext st, p1. 14 [16:18] sts.Work 3 rows inc 1 st at toe edge in1st and foll alt row AT SAME TIMEdec 1 st at heel edge in 1st andfoll alt row. 14 [16:18] sts.Next Row. Cast off 6 [7:8] sts, purlto end. 8 [9:10] sts.Working on rem 8 [9:10] sts onlyproceed as follows:-Work 6 [6:8] rows without shaping.Next Row. Knit to end, cast on 6 [7:8] sts (heel edge). 14 [16:18] sts.Next Row. Purl to last 2 sts,p2tog. 13 [15:17] sts.Next Row. Knit to last 2 sts, inc innext st, k1. 14 [16:18] sts.Work 3 rows dec 1 st at toe edgein every row AT SAME TIME inc 1st at heel edge in 2nd row. 12 [14:16] sts.Work 1 row without shaping.Cast off loosely purlways.

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QUERIES. Please contact:- Knitting Helpline. Sirdar Spinning Ltd. Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield. WF2 9ND. West Yorkshire, England. For General Queries:- Tel: 01924 371501. Fax: 01924 290506. For Knitting Helpline Enquiries:- Tel: 01924 231686. (Voice mail service replies within 7 working days) www.sirdar.co.uk • email: Knitting-helpline@sirdar.co.ukWARNING. Reproduction of this publication is protected by copyright. It is sold on the condition that it is only used for non-commercial purposes.All other rights reserved by Sirdar Spinning Ltd.SIRDAR SPINNING LTD CANNOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE RESULT OF USING ANY OTHER YARN.Owing to printing restrictions the colour reproduction is matched as closely as possible to the yarn. Printed in Great Britain.SPDP1434

Bow (Make 2)Main PieceUsing 4½mm needles, thumbmethod and C, cast on 6 sts.Work 13 rows in g-st.Cast off knitways.

Bow CentreUsing 4½mm needles, thumbmethod and C, cast on 3 sts.Work 7 rows in g-st.Cast off knitways.

TO MAKE UPJoin heel seam. With seam tocentre back of sole, sew shoeevenly all round sole allowing forgathering at front of shoe. Gathermain piece of bow at centre andfasten. Join cast on and cast offedges of bow centre to make aring and thread main piecethrough. Attach bow to front ofshoe. See ball band for washingand further care instructions.

SHOES WITH STRAP (Both alike)Using 5½mm needles and thumbmethod cast on 9 [10:12] stsloosely.1st Row. Knit.2nd Row. Inc in 1st st, p6 [7:9],inc in next st, p1. 11 [12:14] sts.3rd Row. Inc in 1st st, k8 [9:11],inc in next st, k1. 13 [14:16] sts.4th Row. Purl.

For 1st size only5th Row. Knit.6th Row. Purl.These 2 rows will now be referredto as st-st (stocking stitch).

For 2nd and 3rd sizes only5th Row. K [8:9], wrap 1, turn.6th Row. Purl to end.7th Row. Knit.8th Row. Purl.The last 2 rows will now bereferred to as st-st (stockingstitch).

For all 3 sizesWorking in st-st (throughout)proceed as follows:-Work 2 rows dec 1 st at each endof every row. 9 [10:12] sts.Next Row. Knit to end, cast on 3 [4:4] sts (heel edge). 12 [14:16] sts.Next Row. Purl.Next Row. Inc in 1st st (toe edge),knit to end. 13 [15:17] sts.Next Row. Purl to last 2 sts, inc innext st, p1. 14 [16:18] sts.Work 3 rows inc 1 st at toe edge in1st and foll alt row AT SAME TIMEdec 1 st at heel edge in 1st andfoll alt row. 14 [16:18] sts.Next Row. Cast off 8 [10:11] sts,purl to end. 6 [6:7] sts.Working on rem 6 [6:7] sts onlyproceed as follows:-Work 6 [6:8] rows without shaping.

Next Row. Knit to end, cast on 8 [10:11] sts (heel edge). 14 [16:18] sts.Next Row. Purl to last 2 sts,p2tog. 13 [15:17] sts.Next Row. Knit to last 2 sts, inc innext st, k1. 14 [16:18] sts.Work 3 rows dec 1 st at toe edgein every row AT SAME TIME inc 1st at heel edge in 2nd row. 12 [14:16] sts.Work 1 row without shaping.Cast off loosely purlways.

Strap (Make 2)Using 4½mm needles and thumbmethod cast on 3 sts loosely.1st Row. Knit.This row will now be referred to asg-st (garter stitch).Work 14 [14:16] rows more in g-st.Cast off knitways.

TO MAKE UPJoin heel seam. With seam tocentre back of sole, sew shoeevenly all round sole allowing forgathering at front of shoe. Sew onstrap and button for strapfastening. Use a suitable spacebetween sts on strap as abuttonhole. See ball band forwashing and further careinstructions.