Friday 8 February 2013

Baby Bee Shoes


At the Christmas craft fairs this year, I had one or two people ask me if I did my little knitted shoes in baby sizes. So I decided to scale down the pattern and make a baby version. 

 My original children's pattern comes in two varieties: the daisy pump (which can be knitted in two colours), and a garter stitch version, which I called puppy paws, as they are embroidered to look like little paws.

 I thought I could do both types in a baby version. I have knitted quite a little pile of garter stitch boots, and now I can't quite decide. I really love the way they look plain. I know they are very simple, but that is what appeals to me. But I have no idea whether other people will like them. So here they are plain ...




 .... and here they are decorated.


When Frankie was a baby we called her Baby Bee for a while, so that is why I decided to embroider the bees. As our second child she was our B Baby, and she also had a little stripey suit that made her look like a Bumble Bee. 




Puppy Paws

I am going to put all the pictures on the pattern, so I guess the decorating is just an option. The pattern has two sizes: 0 - 3 month and 3 - 6 months. And as usual I have written these out separately, as I find patterns with brackets confusing.

They are knitted in double-knit wool, on quite a small needle, which means they are a firm knit. Any double-knit wool would work, but I have recommed some of the Sirdar wools I used in my samples. I wanted the booties to be quite structured, almost with the feel of a felted shoe. More shoe-like that sock-like. I really like knitting them, as it almost seems magical, how with a little bit of shaping the shoe shape is formed. And as they are on two needles with just one seam to sew up they are fairly simple. 

Knitted With Sirdar Snuggly Tiny Tots DK

What I am excited about is that I have a real baby model lined up. So expect a few more pictures next week. 

The pattern is available on ravelry. Follow the link in my side bar.

I have started work on the daisy version, which should be ready soon.



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48 comments:

  1. Maria8 February 2013 at 04:40

    Those baby booties are super cute! Love the bee and bear additions!

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  2. Unknown8 February 2013 at 04:51

    awww they are just gorgeous, I am knittingv on rav, can you let me know when the pattern is done please? have a knitty friday x

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  3. HannahW8 February 2013 at 06:54

    So very precious! We call my youngest niece "Bee"!! Please consider sharing them with us at Eco-Kids Tuesday Link-UP! http://likemamalikedaughter.blogspot.com/2013/02/garden-planning-at-eco-kids-tuesday.html

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    1. HannahW19 February 2013 at 04:57

      Thanks for sharing with us at Eco-Kids Tuesday! Please join us again today! http://likemamalikedaughter.blogspot.com/2013/02/melt-my-heart-eco-kids-tuesday.html

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  4. My Serenity Craft Shack8 February 2013 at 07:29

    So very cute!

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  5. Unknown8 February 2013 at 07:34

    love the bee, so little feet, sweet.

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  6. Anonymous8 February 2013 at 07:55

    Those are adorable!

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  7. martine8 February 2013 at 09:31

    those are so dinky:-)

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  8. softearthart8 February 2013 at 10:09

    Oh so sweet, cheers Marie

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  9. Jazz8 February 2013 at 10:53

    Lovley shoes! My favorites are the paws.

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  10. Ali8 February 2013 at 11:04

    They are so cute. I love the little bees. Have a lovely weekend.
    Ali x

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  11. Lydia8 February 2013 at 11:34

    Those are darling! Love them!

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  12. ACraftyKnitter8 February 2013 at 13:36

    I love the little bees!

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  13. steph8 February 2013 at 14:56

    adorable!

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  14. Sam9 February 2013 at 19:42

    They are super cute!

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  15. WonderWhyGal9 February 2013 at 20:56

    Those are totally adorable! I love the puppy paws one the best.

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  16. Cynthia9 February 2013 at 21:31

    So cute, I have had no luck with shoes, I keep trying different patterns for indoor shoes but they just don't seem to come out right, I'll have to look up your larger pattern, my littles are wearing a 7 toddler now.

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  17. Martha10 February 2013 at 09:01

    oh my goodness, how cute they are! little booties for little gnomes :)
    i really admire your knitting skills :)

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  18. Chrysalis10 February 2013 at 10:49

    Thanks for sharing these - they are gorgeous! I need to make some booties for new babies, and these will be ideal. Thanks again, and have a great week. Chris x

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  19. Blue Forest Jewellery10 February 2013 at 11:53

    They are all so cute, I like the bees best if I had to choose.

    Have a great week,
    Alison x

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  20. Chrysalis10 February 2013 at 12:25

    Me again - thanks for visiting my blog. Yes, Lidl do sell great cotton yarn but, like all their special offers, you just have to keep an eye out for them as they only have them occasionally - likewise their other crafty stuff, like knitting needles and crochet hooks. Everything I've had from them has been good quality though. Happy hunting! Chris x

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  21. Fiddly Fingers10 February 2013 at 14:35

    These are so cute. Love the bumble bees :)

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  22. Anonymous10 February 2013 at 15:09

    TOO Cute tiny little shoes!!! Love the Puppy Paws!

    Thanks for sharing at Sharing Saturday!

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  23. Free Spirit Designs10 February 2013 at 15:37

    Soooo cute!!! I adore the puppy paws and the baby bees come in a very close second! :)

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  24. Trudy10 February 2013 at 23:29

    These are just gorgeous!! Love them plain, and decorated. The bees are very cute! Can just imagine little toes and feet in them : -)

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  25. Anonymous11 February 2013 at 00:52

    Happy Monday.
    Visit from The Inspire Me Monday Community.
    Nan
    www.blogshe.net

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  26. fatmonica11 February 2013 at 00:59

    I love them all,both plain and decorated.They look so comfy!

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  27. Anonymous11 February 2013 at 02:32

    Toooooo cute! The bees are adorable and so are the paws - but then again they're gorgeous plain too. Can't wait to see them on a real model - that will be unbearably cute won't it?! xxx

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  28. Old Magnolia Tree11 February 2013 at 03:36

    Hi,
    I have nominated your blog for the Liebster Award. More details on my last post.
    Rosie x

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  29. Christmas Pie Crafts11 February 2013 at 06:25

    Aaaaah, they are all so lovely, but I especially like the ones with the bees on. All very cute. Hope you have a good week

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  30. Anonymous11 February 2013 at 07:41

    I, like you liked the plain ones but then I saw the decorated ones. I think that the decorated ones will sell well if I know parents and people buying for babies. Cuteness counts!

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  31. Handbags by Helen11 February 2013 at 10:34

    Your bee bootees made me smile

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  32. CatkinJane11 February 2013 at 10:36

    As has already been said by knitrun4sanity - I thought I really liked the plain ones until I saw the decorated ones! Love the bees :)

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  33. Wendy11 February 2013 at 11:02

    Aaah! What amazingly cute little shoes! I love the bee version especially.

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  34. Gertie11 February 2013 at 11:51

    Love the paws. So cute !!!

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  35. Unknown12 February 2013 at 00:29

    Ohhh they're just gorgeous! I love the bees on the while shoes, but the puppy paws are even cuter! What a lovely gift they'd make :-) Simmi x

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  36. Our Neck of the Woods12 February 2013 at 09:13

    Oh my gosh, these are too cute! I adore them! Such a great idea.

    Visiting from Eco-Kids Tuesday :)
    Tammy
    ourneckofthewoods.net

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  37. bee13 February 2013 at 13:59

    These are so adorable,I love the paws- very clever: ) I just popped in via Sunshinex3s linky : )

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  38. Leonie13 February 2013 at 19:28

    Adorable! I love the plain and decorated ones equally. I'm sure people are going to love them! thanks for linking :)

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  39. CHD13 February 2013 at 20:11

    They are adorable. The little paw ones made my heart skip a beat. So sweet. Cx

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  40. momto513 February 2013 at 23:31

    oh my! those are so sweet! <3

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  41. Elisabeth Andree14 February 2013 at 04:05

    Super super cute:)

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  42. Christy14 February 2013 at 12:10

    These are so adorable! Makes me wish I knew someone having a baby so I could make them!

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  43. Shannon Barefoot15 February 2013 at 15:56

    These are super cute! Visiting from Diana Rambles Pin Me party - I'm pinning this now! Thanks for sharing :) I hope you'll stop by to visit: www.sewingbarefoot.blogspot.com

    Shannon @ Sewing Barefoot

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  44. Amy15 February 2013 at 17:01

    They are gorgeous! I love the bees.

    Thanks for linking up to And Sew We Craft Together :)
    http://www.andsewwecraft.com/2013/02/and-sew-we-craft-together-linky-party-30/

    Amy x

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  45. Amanda Keeys16 February 2013 at 16:29

    Gosh, so cute! I adore the little bees.

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  46. Diana of Diana Rambles21 February 2013 at 17:12

    How adorable! Thanks for sharing this at my Pin Me Linky Party.

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  47. Mamma22 February 2013 at 14:14

    These are very very cute. Wish I had seen this before the baby shower. Will queue them for future babies.

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