"Hampus Bootees" - Booties Knitting Pattern in MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran

Hampus Bootees – Baby Booties Knitting Pattern by MillaMia

The Hampus Bootees are a charming pair of knitted baby booties designed by MillaMia, worked in their signature MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran yarn. Sized to fit babies aged 6–9, 9–12, and 12–18 months, these cosy little shoes are described as ideal for keeping tiny feet warm during colder winter months. The pattern is rated Beginner / Improving, making it an excellent choice for knitters who are just starting out or building their confidence with small garment construction.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a pair of classic baby bootees — snug, soft footwear designed for infants. The finished bootees feature decorative bobbles that are added after the main knitting is complete, giving them a playful, textured appearance. The pattern notes suggest experimenting with the number of bobbles depending on the size being made, as shown in the accompanying photographs. These bootees make a wonderful handmade gift for a new baby and are practical as well as adorable.

Techniques Used

• Worked flat – The bootees are knitted back and forth in rows on straight needles, rather than in the round.
• Seamed construction – Once the flat pieces are knitted, they are joined together using seaming, giving the bootee its three-dimensional shape.
• Bobble embellishment – Decorative bobbles are created and attached after the main knitting is finished, adding a fun, tactile detail to the design.
• Two-colour knitting – The pattern calls for two distinct yarn colours, labelled Colour A and Colour B, used across the bootee construction.
• Shaping – Standard knitting shaping techniques are employed, including k2tog (knit two stitches together), k3tog (knit three stitches together), p2tog (purl two stitches together), m1 (make one stitch), and m1p (make one stitch purlwise) to shape the toe, sole, and upper of the bootee.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (Stockinette stitch) – The primary stitch pattern used across the body of the bootees, creating a smooth, classic knitted fabric.
• Garter stitch – Used in sections of the bootee to add texture and structure.
• Moss stitch (Seed stitch) – Incorporated into the design for decorative or structural effect.
• Rib stitch – Likely used around the cuff or ankle opening to provide stretch and a neat, fitted finish.
• Bobble stitch – Applied as a post-knitting embellishment for the signature decorative detail of this design.

Materials Required

Yarn

The pattern uses MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran, an aran weight yarn available exclusively through LoveKnitting. Two colours are required:

• Colour A: Glaze Paradise Orange (shade 245) – 1 x 50g / 1¾oz ball
• Colour B: Slate (shade 200) – 1 ball

The pattern also suggests a range of alternative colourways for those who wish to personalise their bootees, including Latte (203), Blush (229), Bark (204), Stone (202), Ultramarine (246), and Pink (223), allowing for plenty of creative flexibility.

Needles

• A pair of 3.75mm (US size 5) knitting needles
• A pair of 4mm (US size 6)