Rock-a-billy ) Baby BootsRock-a-billy Baby Boots Original Desjyns. by Annie Potter Materials: 4 ply yarn is used throughout. This yarn can. vary across the different brands, Some is very soft and some very stiff. Try to use soft yarn for the boots because it is easier to work with and is Teally necessary for the Newborn size where you use an E hook. Use EB, For G hook depending on size. Yarn needle. A little white glue or Fray Check. Some fiberfill About 1 ounce is required for any main color and just small amounts for the trim- ming, Sizes are approximate. Your baby may have smaller or larger feet for the age. Length of sole is given for each size so you can gauge which size to make. Check length as you finish the first sole. Preemie to NewBorn: Be sure to use a very soft 4ply yarn for this size. Use small directions and an E hook for about a 3 1/2” finished solc. | Amie Potter Originals Small (3-6 months): Use small directions and an F hook for about a 4” finished sole. Medium (9-12 months): Use small directions and an G hook for about a 4 1/2” fin- ished sole, Large (13-18 months): Use large directions and an G hook for about a 5” finished sole. Special Stitches 2dc cluster =Work 2 de in same sp or st leaving last loop of each de on hook, yo and pull through all loops on hook bl = back loop n= remaining loop Jong se = insert hook into st, pull a loop through, yo, pull through one loop, yo, pull through 2 loops BASIC BOOT Do not join rnds unless told to do so. Always count sts when you finish a md, if it doesn’t match pattern count you needto recheck what you have done. Because this is designed to be seamless at the back, sts gradually move a little to right making it off center just a little from one round to the next. Adjustment sts are occasionally added to bring beginning of rnd back to cen- ter back. Just make sure you follow instructions. Always mark the beginning of rnd. 1 know some of you won't want to do this because 1 fit in the category of not lik- ing to take the time to mark things. But believe me it will save you much frustration if you will do so. Someone seems to always interrupt and you can loose count so casily. Itis helpful if you have a dozen or so 3” lengths of con- trasting yarn Lo use as mark- ers before you start. Leaye markers in until you have fi ished the bootic so you will always know where begin- ning of rnd is in case you mis- count and have to ravel back. Insiructions are written for small size with changes for large size in bold brackets. Sole Rnd 1: Loosely ch 12 [14], sc in 2nd ch from hook, se in next 7 [9] chs, hdc in next, 2 hdc in next, 5 hdc in end ch, working down other side of ch, 2 hde in next remaining loop, hdc in next, sc in next 7 [9], 2 se in last. (Do not join ‘but mark beginning of next rd by placing 3" length of yarn between last sc on this rnd and first sc of next md.) (28) [32] Don’t forget to count your sts. Rnd 2:2 sc in first se, se in next 11 [13] sts, (2 sc in next, sc in next) 3 times, se in next 8 [10], 2 sc in next, sc in next, (33) B71 Rnd 3: Sc in first sc (don’t for- get to mark), 2 se in next, sc in next 11 [13], (2 sc in next, se in next) twice, (sc in next, 2 sc in next) twice, sc in next 10 [12], 2 se in nest, sc in next, sl St in first sc of rnd. Cut yarn leaving 4” tail, pull tail through last sl st. Insert hook from back to frent under back loop of next st. Pull tail to back, (pull it tight enough so you can’t see the tail on front of work, secure and trim. (39,43) You must have the correct number of sts. Rock-a-hilly Bahy Boos 2Shoe of Boot Rnd 1: Working in bl only for this md, with loop on hook, insert hook in bl of last sl st where you just fastened off, pull up a loop through this st, yo, pull through one loop, yo, pull through 2 loops (a begin - ning long sc made), long sc in next st (which had the tail end of previous rnd pulled through it), long sc in next 4 [5], sc in next 28 [30], long sc in next 5 [6], do not join. (39) [43] Cheek to make sure you have worked this nd correctly and have the right number of sts. Rad 2:81 st in first st of last md (place marker in this st), sc in next 13 [15] sts, sc next 2 sts together as one, hdc in next, de in next, (de next 2 sts together as one) twice, de in next, hdc in next, se next 2 sts together as one, sc in next 13 [15] sts. (35) [39] Rand 3: Se in first sl st (always mark first st of md), sc in next 12 [14], skip next, sc in next, skip next, sc in next 4, skip next, sc in next, skip next, sc in next 12 [14]. (31) 135] Rnd 4; Sc in first si, sc next 2 together as one, sc in next 11 113], skip next, sc in next 2, 3 Auuie Patter Originals skip next, sc in next 10 [12], se next 2 together as one, sc in last. (27) [31] For small size go to last md. Extra Rnd for Large Size only: Sc in first st, sc next 2 st together as one, sc in next 13, 8¢ next 2 sts together as one, scin next 13. [29] Go onto Jast rnd. Last Rnd of boot section: Sc in first st, sc in next 5 [6], sl st in next 6, ch 4, skip next 4 sts, sl st in next 6, 8c in next 5 [6]. (23 sts + 4 chs = 27) [25 sts + 4 chs = 29] sl st in next (make sure this s] st isn’t too tight, it helps to put a marker in this st). End off same as for Sole. Front Emblem Row 1: Work with toe of shoe pointed towards you, join with de in first of 4 skipped sts at front of shoe, de next 2 sts together as one, de in 4th st, ch 1, turn. Sc in cach of 3 sts, ch 3, turn. Hde in very first st, in mid- dle st work (dc, ch 2, de), hde in last st, ch 3, sl st in same st, sl si in side of sc on row below. End off leaving 12” tail. Knot beginning and endingtails together in back of emblem. Do not trim tails until Leg of Boot has been completed. Pinch the ch 2 together to form point. Leg of Boot Rnd 4: Working in I only for this md, with F [G] hook join with sc (marked st), in bl of sl st where you fastened off at end of Last Rnd of Boot sec- tion, sc in bl of next st (which is where the tail of sole was pulled through), sc in bl of next 8 [10], sc next 2 together as one, 2 sc over ch 4, sc next 2 sc together as one (careful not to miss the first st as it can look like a ch), sc in next 9 [8], for large size only, sc next 2 together as one. (23) [25] Rad 2: SI st in first se, se in next 10 [12], sc 2 center sts together as one, sc in next 10 [10]. (22) [24] Rnds 3-4: Sc in first sl st (mark this st) and in each sc around. (22) [24] For Large size: repeat Rnd 4. Rnd 5 [6 for large]: Se in first se (mark), se in next 4,2 se in next, sc in next 15 [17], 2 sein last. (24) [26] Rnds 6-7 [7-8 for large] Sc in first sc (mark this st) and in each sc around. (24) [26] adjusting sts, at end of md 7 [8].sc in first 3 [4] sc of next tnd to bring to center back. Rnd 8 [9 for large] Shaping Rnd: Sc in next sc (mark this as new beginning of rd), sc in next 2 [3]. *hde in next, de in next, 3 de in next, de in next, hdc in next,* sc in next 7 [8], repeat between *, se in next 3, sl st in last st of rnd. Tike to put a little fiberfill in shoe part af the boot befare continuing. This helps to shape it and makes adding the sole edging easier. Also if giving the booties as a gift the fiberfill gives them a preity presenta - tion and is easy to remove. Bring top edges of boot together so the 3de increases on sides maich each other. See if center front and back are in correct place. Front emblem should line up with center front. If any adjustments need to be made for center front to be in right place, make them in the front sis between the increases. Mark center front with pin. End off as for sole. Trim Rod: Working in bl only for this end, join with de in bl of last sl st, (working over beginning tail) de in bl of each st around with 2 de in middle de of the 3dc group on cach side. Join. End off. Rock-a-hilly Raby Roots 4Final Trim Rnd: S| st in bl of each st around. End off. Sole Edging A. With one size larger hook and top opening of boot pointed towards you, go to remaining loops of sole edge at center back and pull up a loop through a remaining loop to the left of joining st of sole, sl st in cach remaining loop around making sure sts are not too Light, when you reach first remain- ing loop where you pulled up the working loop, sl st in it, B. (invisible ending) cut yarn leaving about 4” tail and pull tail looscly through last loop on hook, insert hook from backside to front through both loops of first sl st and pull tail through, insert hook from backside ta front through back loop of last sl st, pull tail through. Adjust this last loop to form a st the same size of other sts. ‘You should have perfect look- ing sts. Tie beginning and end- ing tails together behind sts and pull to inside of shoe (be careful not to pull too tight), knot to secure. Attaching Front Emblem Thread yarn needle with 12” tail. Match top of boots together and pin so you can 5 Anmic Potter Originals find exact center front. Pin top of emblem so it is on cen- ter. Unpin boots at top. Now tack emblem to front of boot. Deputy Dude Boot Materials: Uscs dk rust for sole and trim, copper for boot and turquoise for boot leg. 2 skeins grey embroidery floss. for spur stars. Sole: With dk rust work Basic Sole. Shoe of Boot: Work basic shoe in copper. Front Emblem: Work in cop- per. Leg of Boot: Using turquoise work Basic Boot Leg. Trim Rnd: With copper and working in bl only for this rnd, join with sc in bl of last sl st, (working over beginning tail) sc in bl of each st around with 2 sc in middle de of the3de group group on each side of boot, join with sl st in first Se. Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with sl st. End off. Final Trim Rnd: With dk rust, s! st in bl of each sc around. End off. Attach Front Emblem same as Basic Boot. Sole Edging: Using dk rust, work section A of Basic Sole Edging, then loosely sl st in bl of each s| st around. Then work section B. Side Emblem for Boot Leg With copper, ch 3, se in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch, ch 1, turn, sc in each of the 2 sc, ch 3, turn, hde in first se, dc in same, ch 2, dc in next sc, hdc in same, (squish the ch 2 to make a point), ch 2,slst in same, sl st in side of sc on row below, sl st in remaining loop of very first sc, ch 3, work 2 dein same remaining loop, 3 de in next remaining loop, ch 3, sl st in same, sl st in side of sc in row below. End off. Tack of glue to side of boot as shown in photo, Star: With dk rust, ch 5, sl st in first ch to form ring (or use a slip ring, check my website for a video on the slip ring), ch 1, work 10 sc in ring, sl st in first sc. (ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hde in next ch, skip next st on ring, sl st in next) 5 times, end- ing with sl st in first sl st. End off. Tack or glue to boot. Spur Strap: With dk rust ch 16, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch. End of. Trim tails close, dab with white glue or fray check. Tack to boot, Spur Star (Make 4) With grey embroidery floss and #6 hook, work same as star for sides. Tack or glue to spur. Tassel Boot Materials: Uses It tan for sole and trim, off white for boot and pink for boot leg, tiny amount of turquoise for tassel trim. Rock-achilly Baby Boots 6Sole: With It tan work Basic Sole. Shoe of Boot and Front Emblem: With off white work Basic Shoe of Boot and Front Emblem. Boot Leg: With pink work Basic Boot Leg. Trim Rnd: Work in off white with hdc instead of de. Final Trim: Work in It tan. Sole Edging: Using pink, work section A of Basic Sole Edging. End off Then with tt tan, loosely sl st in bl of each pink sl st around. Then work section B, Tassel: Make 2. With It tan (Ch 4 ring. Ch 1, 10 se in ring, join. End off. Cut twelve 9” strands. Pull 2 strands at a time through 3 sts of each emblem and knot. Tie an overhand knot in a 5"length of turquoise yarn. Tie and oyerhand knot right on top of last knot. Gluc knot in middle of tassel ring. Tack or hot glue tassel to boot as shown in photo. 7 Annie Potter Originals Sweetheart Boot Materials: Uses It taupe for sole and shoe, pink for boot and trim. 4 skeins rose embroidery floss for hearts. Sole: Work Sole with taupe yarn. Shve of Boot and Front Emblem: With taupe work Basic Shoe of Boot and Front Emblem. Boot Leg: With pink work Basic Leg of Boot. Trim Rad: Work in taupe. Final Trim: Work in pink but work through both loops of de instead of just the back loop. Sole Edging: Using pink, work Basie Sole. Spur Strap: With taupe ch 15. With pink sl st in bl of each ch, work sl st,ch 1,sl st in last ch, sl st in cach remaining loop on otherside, in end ch work sl st, ch 1, join with sl stin first sl st. End off Trim tails close, dab with white glue or fray check. Tack to boot. Small Heart (Make 4): With rose embroidery floss and #4 hook,ch 4; — in 4th ch from hook work (3 de, hde, sc, ch 2, se, hdc, 3 de), ch 3, sl st in same. End off. Large Heart (Make 4): With rose embroidery floss and #4 hook, ch 2, 6 se in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in first sc, ch 3,4 tr in same st as ch 3, 3.de in next st,2 de in next, ch 1,sl st in front loop of last de, 2 de in next st, 3 de in next, 4 tr in next, ch 3, sl st at base of last tr. End off. Tack or glue one on side of boot and one on front. See photo. Pom Pom (Make 2): Cut a 6” piece of pink yarn. Using an ordinary kitchen fork, wrap pink yarn around tines of fork 25 times, Run 6” length of yarn around wrapped yarn between the middle tines. Tie as tight as possible. Pull pom pom off fork and cut ends. Trim and glue to back of spur. Colorful Boot Materials: Uses lime green for sole, orange for shoe of boot, small amounts of black, white, and yellow for trim. Size 10 thread or embroidery floss in lavender, lime, orange, bright raspberry and black. Sole: Work Sole with lime green yarn. Shoe of Boot and Front Emblem: With orange work Basic Shoe of Boot and Front Emblem. Boot Leg: With bright rasp- berry work Basic Leg of Boot. Trim Rnd: Work in black. Final Trim: With white, s| st in bl of cach black de around, then sl st in bl of each white sl st around. End off. Rock-a-billy Baby Boots &Sole Edging: Using yellow, work section A of Basic Sole Edging, End off. Then with lime green, loosely sl st in bl of each yellow sl st around. Then work section B. Black Motif on Side With F hook ch 6, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 1, in ting work (2 sc, hdc, 3 de, ch 2, sl st through front loop and side bar of last de, 3 de, hde, 2 sc), join with sl st in ch 1. End off. Gluc or tack to side of boot. Flowers: Use #4 hook and embroidery floss or size 1() thread Large lavender Flower (Make 4) Center: With black, ch 4, sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 2, 10 hdc in ring, sl st in first hde. End off. Petals: With lavender join with (sl st in next st, ch 2,2 de in same st, 2 de in next st, sl st in same st) 5 times, End otf. Small Flowers Center: (make 4 lime green, 4 orange, 2 raspberry and 2 lavender. Ch 2,5 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in first se. End off. 9 Aunie Potter Originals Petals: With white, (sl st in next sc,ch 1,2 hdc in same st, ch 1,sl st in same st) 5 times. End off. Tack or glue flowers to boat as shown in photo. White Lace Boot Materials: About one ounce white 4 ply yarn. 2 skeins lime green embroidery floss for vines. Small amount of pink baby yarn or 3 skeins embrai- dery floss for roses. Work Basic Sole, do not end off at of Rnd 3. Shoe of Boot Rad 1: Working in BI only for this rnd, work sl st in bl of same st where you joined sole with sl st, ch 2 (will net count as st), long sc in bl of next 5[6], sc in next 28 [30], long sc in next 5 [6], long se in bl of joining sl st. (39) [43] Very important that this Sirst md is correct. Count your sts. Rnd 2: Skip the ch 2, sl st in first long sc, sc in next 12 [14] sts, SC next 2 sts together as one, hde in next, de in next, (de next 2 sts together as one) twice, de in next, hde in next, se next 2 sts together as one, se in next 14 [16] sts, (35) [39] Rnd 3: Sc in first sl st, se in fext 12 [13], skip next, se in next, skip next, se in next 4, skip next, sc in next, skip neat, sc in next 12 [15]. (31) [35] Rnd 4: Sc in first st, sc in next 12, (skip next st, sc in next) 3 [4] times, se in next 9 [11], se ext 2 sts together as one, sc in next. (27) [30] Rod 5: Sc in first st, sc next 2 together as one, sc in next 5 [4], sl stin next 5, skip next st, sc in next 2 sts, skip next, s] st in next 5,sc in next 5 [7], for large size only, sc last 2 sts together as one. (24 sts) 126] Rad 6: Sc in first st, se in next 10, skip next, sc in next 2, skip next, sc in next 9, [11]. (22) [24] Extra Rnd for Large size only: Sc in first st, sc in next 9, skip ext, sc in next 2, skip next, sc in next 10. [22] Beginning of Lace Rnd 1: SI st in next 2, ch 3, skip 4, de in next, ch 3, 2de cluster in same st, ch 3, de in same st, ch 3, skip next 4, loosely sl st in next 2, ch 3, skip 4, de in next, ch 3, 2de cluster in same st, ch 3, de in same st, ch 3, skip next 4, sl st in next st. Rnd 2: Ch 3, de in next st, *ch 2, dc in next de, ch 2, 2de cluster in top of next clus- ter, ch 4, 2dc cluster in same st, ch 2, dein next de, ch 2,* de in each of next 2 sl st, repeat between ,* sl st in top af ch 3. Rnd 3: Ch 2, de in next de, skip ch 2, de in next de, *ch 4, sl st in top of next cluster, sl st in each of next 4 chs, si st in next cluster, ch 4, dc in next de,* Rock-u-billy Buby Boots 10de next 2 de together as one, de in next de, Tepeat between *, skip beginning ch 2, join with sl st in top of first de. Rad 4: Sc in ch 4 sp, *(ch 4, 2de cluster over the sl st ch between clusters of last md) 3 times, ch 4, sc over ch 4 right before next de,* ch 2, sc in next ch 4 sp, repeat between *, ch 2, sl st in first sc. Rnd 5: Work 5 sc over each ch 4 sp, and 1 sc over each ch 2 sp, join with sl st in first se. End off. Sole Edging: With white. work same as Basic Sole Edging. Rolled Roses: /nstructions are written for large rose with changes Jor small rose in [brackets]. Make ‘lange rose and 2 small ones for each shoe, ‘With #1 hook and pink baby yam or embroidery floss, ch 7 [6], 2 hde [2 se] in 2nd ch from hook, 3 de [hdc] in bl of next 4 [3] chs, work 5 de [4 hde] in end ch, ch2 [1], sl stin same ch. End off leaving long tail. Roll loosely into rose. Thread tail into yarn needle and stitch to hold shape. Green Vines (Make 2 for each bootie): With green baby yarn or embroidery floss, ch 35, end off. Pull sts at both ends very tight and trim ends very close to knots. Dab with asmall amount of white glue or Fray Check.Roll around in hand until it gets very curly. Fold almost in half to get 2 uneven lengths. Tack or hot gine roses and vines to front of bootie as shown in photo. ‘8.0013 by Amnic Potter Originals « BO. Box 711, Big Sandy, TX 73755 ‘www. anniepotierpresants.com anniepotteroriginalsi@yahoo.comRocka bill i Baby Boots