Boy's Striders

Boy's Striders by Shehnaa Afzar
Find this pattern in issue 70 of Inside Crochet magazine.

Hook these adorable booties for a special tot.

MATERIALS
● Loops & Threads Impeccable, 100% acrylic, 128g/245m/268yds
Shade: Aran, Grass or True Gray x 1 ball
● 3.75mm hook
● Sewing needle with thread
● Two wooden buttons, 13mm/½in for smallest size, 19mm/¾mm for larger sizes

YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any worsted/heavy DK weight yarn that works to the right tension for a similar effect.

TENSION
Work the sole of the booties to match the measurements below using 3.75mm hook, or size required to obtain tension.

MEASUREMENTS
To fit 0–3 mths (3–6 mths, 6–9 mths, 9–12 mths).
Sole length: 9 (9.5, 11, 11.5)cm/ 3½ (3¾, 4¼, 4½)in.
Sole width: 5 (5, 5.5, 5.5)cm/ 2 (2, 2¼, 2¼)in.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Shehnaaz is a self-confessed craft addict with a passion for baby accessories. Read her blog at www.crochetdreamz.blogspot.co.uk.