Baby Mocs
We have permanently removed this pattern but are leaving this page active in order to publicly apologize for having shared it in the first place. We are deeply and truly sorry that we exploited and commodified Indigenous culture by taking what is not ours to take.
We cannot undo the damage of having created these “moccasins,” but we would like to do our best to pay real honor to the artistic achievements of Indigenous cultures. Instead of attempting to borrow from those achievements, we are happy to say we are now supporting them with a donation to the Redhawk Native American Arts Council, a not-for-profit organization that organizes, supports, and serves Native American artists in the New York City area.
If you’re reading this and are confused and disappointed that you can’t access this pattern anymore, please consider downloading and reading the Think Before You Culturally Appropriate Guide from IPinchH, a research project on the subject. They have nothing to do with this post or with Purl Soho, but we think they do a great job of explaining where we went wrong!
Hi there, what a great pattern, especially for beginners, I never felt I was knitting things correctly so it's good to be able to see what it should look like, big thanks given because this is just FAB!!!
Hi! Thanks for the lovely pattern. I'm knitting a pair right now but I'm stuck on the pick up stitch part? How exactly do you pick up the 41 stitches in the CC? Do you just weave the yarn in and out of the bound off stitches?
Thanks!
Hi Molly B,
Picking up stitches is a very useful knitting technique. To do it, you insert the right needle into the edge of the knitting, wrap the yarn clockwise around the tip of right needle (just like knitting), and pull the stitch through the fabric onto the right needle.
We don't have a tutorial on this subject (yet!), but there are many on the internet. Just search "picking up stitches".
Thanks for your question and good luck!
Whitney
I'm totaly in love whit the baby moccasins I will make them for a friend who gets two grantchildren and is becoming granny for the very first time.
hi im confused by the part of the pattern that says knit two together then slip one knit one and bring slip stitch over knit stitch.
thanks!
Hi n,
I think you're talking about this round:
Next Round: K3, k2tog, k3, ssk, k1, slip 1, k2tog, pass the slipped stitch over, k1, k2tog, k3, ssk, k3. (19 stitches)
For the part of the round you're asking about, you should slip 1 stitch purlwise, then knit the next 2 stitches together, then insert the left needle into the front of the slipped stitch (which is now the second stitch on the right needle) and lift it over the first stitch on the needle (the k2tog) and let it fall off the needle. This is a 2-stitch decrease.
I hope this clears things up for you. If not, please let us know and we'll try again! Thanks for your question and good luck!
Whitney
Hi I was wondering what "knit to 2 stitches before next marker" means?
How would you do this? What does it do?
Thanks, Renae
Hi Renae-
It means to continue knitting until you are two stitches from the marker. Then you do the next instruction, which in this case is ssk, or slip slip knit. The ssk is a decrease, and a video tutorial for it can be found here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/knitting-tutorials-decreases/
Thank you!
Molly
Could you please convert this pattern to two at a time moccossins using the Magic Loop method?Thanks, Alice
Hi Alice-
We don't have plans to convert this pattern at this time but thank you for the suggestion.
Best-
Molly
This is the cutest thing I've seen in a long time. Your tutorial is, as always, perfect. Thank you for all the time you put into making patterns available for free. I just wanted to know if you ever converted this pattern to larger sizes. If not, I think I can do the math well enough to figure it out. Thank you again for this LOVELY pattern…we're having a baby boom here in Roanoke, VA and I shall be using it many many times! If I can figure how to upload a photo I will send pictures of them when finished.
Thanks so much for this pattern! I made these for my youngest granddaughter when she was a newborn and my daughter loved them. She has asked me to make her another pair but she is almost 2 now and I’m not sure how to make them larger. Could I just use a little thicker yarn and bigger needles or would I need to adjust the stitches? Thanks again.
Hi Karen,
Yes, I would give bigger yarn (and needles) a try… Great idea!
Thanks for asking and good luck!
Whitney
I love these and have an abundance of spud and Chloe fine. Can I substitute or do I need to double up on the yarn to get the same gauge?! I’d love to use what I have thanks!!
Hi Amanda-
Spud and Chloe fine is a bit thinner so it wouldn’t be a great substitution knit single ply. We don’t have any experience doubling it so you might try knitting a swatch to see if you can get the correct gauge.
Thanks for getting in touch!
Molly
I used a sock yarn doubled and it turned out great!
I love all of your work. Do you have a pattern for adult knitted moccasins? or how can I modify the infant one? larger size needed and yarn weight?
Hi Joanne-
We don’t have an adult pattern for moccasins and modifying this pattern for a much larger foot wouldn’t be very simple. You might want to check out all of our Sock, Bootie and Legwarmer patterns to see if something else strikes your fancy? Sorry we can’t be of more help with this! https://www.purlsoho.com/create/category/knit/projects-knit/accessories-projects-knit/socks-booties-slippers-leg-warmers-projects-knit/
Best-
Molly
I am very confused and stuck… I’ve picked up all 41 stitches as mentioned… but have about 7 stitches gap on both side of the instep before the end of toe.
Do the 41 stitches I pick up cover the stitches all around the instep? I’ve followed every step correctly … If the “pick up stitches” supposed to cover all around the instep, then I will end up with more than 41 stitches… please help and explain…
thanks!
x
Hi Chi!
Keep in mind that on some of the sides, you will be skipping some of the rows on the two sides, in order to evenly distribute the 9 stitches along the side. There is the toe with 5 stitches, the two sides with 9 stitches each, and 9 stitches on each side of the heel. That should give you 9 X 4 + 5 = 41 stitches total.
Hope I was able to clarify!
Thomas
Would like to copy the pattern with no pictures
I know I could copy & paste and delete, but was hoping you had
a better option. Really cute booties.
Hi Betty-
We do!
To print or save any of our free patterns as a PDF you can use our print feature! If you’re on a desktop version of the site, you will find a “print” icon in the right column just below the date and tags. If you’re on a mobile version of the site, you will find a “print” icon below the pattern and above the comments.
Follow the easy on-screen instructions to delete whichever parts of the pattern you don’t want to print or save. For example, you may decide to shorten the pattern by omitting certain images or the list of materials.
Hi,
I just started this but I am kind of stuck on instep round 1. It says knit 20, bind off 9, but we started with 30 sts. I’m not sure what I missed but what happened to the 30th st?! Thanks for your time.
Hi Shama,
Thanks for your comment. After you knit 20 and bind off 9 you will bind off that 30th stitch with either a removable stitch marker or scrap yarn and then you will bind off 8 more stitches. This will leave you with 12 stitches on your needles and 18 stitches have been bound off. The pattern is written like this so you can identify where the center stitch is for when you have to pick up those stitches to make the heel.
I hope this helps and don’t hesitate to write back if more questions arise!
Happy Knitting!
Jake
On the instep section Put all 12 stitches on one needle and work back and forth on those stitches for 9 rows beginning and ending with a purl row………Mine began with a knit row…what am I missing.
Hi Renea,
Thank you for the comment! Since you are the working those 12 stitches with flat knitting you should be able to work across that row with the wrong side is facing you in order to purl for the first row.
I hope that clarifies and feel free to write back if you have anymore questions!
Good Luck!
Jake
Hi- I love this pattern and am in the process of making a pair!
Should you soak these when you are done to block them or leave them as is? Also, what is the best way to wash them? I used the same wool that you suggested.
If you could let me know, that would be great!!
Hello Leah!
The Blue Sky Alpaca Sport is a very delicate yarn. It can respond dramatically to blocking or any wet agitation. I would recommend just spot cleaning as needed instead of ever submerging them completely.
We’re so glad you loved the pattern! Enjoy! -Alyson
Will give this pattern to a Grandchild.
THANK YOU
I love these! I actually have a friend who is having a baby next month who is going with the naitive theme for her baby’s room. I would love to make these for her but I am still at the utmost beginning stages of become a knitter, I was wondering if you have a video tutorial or plan on making one? And if there is a more prominent, cheaper yarn I could use.
Thanks!~
Hi, Brittany!
Thank you very much for writing in! I am sorry about the delayed response! First, congrats to your friend (who has probably had her baby)! We don’t have a video tutorial for this pattern and we don’t have plans on making one, sorry! We do have a great and less expensive yarn that you can substitute, I recommend Cascade’s 220 SuperWash Sport.
Again, thank you so much for your questions, we appreciate it!
Best wishes,
Kumeko
Hello
I just made four pair of these baby moccasins and I just want to thank you for such an EASY pattern to follow….absolutely no problem following your instructions! It was a pleasure and I know this gift for a “first time mommy” will be treasured. Again, thank you.
Lori
Hi, Lori!
Thank you so much for your kind words!
Best,
Kumeko
Hello there! I finished making a trial bootie and ended up just shy of 3 inches. I am counting about 6.5 stitches per inch. Any suggestions for adding a few stitches to this pattern? I am using worsted wool and the correct needle sizes. I tried a larger needle size and I just don’t like it.
Hi Nina,
These mocs are so cute! Glad you’re making them. I suggest you cast on at least four more stitches (maybe more if you’d like) and widen the top instep part. By widening the instep it will take you longer to decrease and thus, you will achieve a longer moc. Since you are simply picking up stitches, you can pick up in the brown yarn and decrease for the bottom foot as the pattern. The only difference is that you’ll do a few more decrease rounds. I hope this is clear.
Best,
Adam
This are so cute. But I would love an adult pair!! Can you please write a pattern for it ?
Hi Jackie,
Thanks for writing in and for the kind words! We will certainly keep your suggestion in mind for the future.
Best,
Cassy
Hi! I want to increase the pattern to fit a man. Is it possible?
Thanks!
Hi Amanda,
Thanks for writing in! At present, this pattern is only available in baby size and would require a fair amount of reworking to scale it up to a men’s foot. We will certainly keep your request in mind for the future!
Best,
Cassy
Great and easy project. I came back to do another pair and noticed the links for the duplicate stitch and basic embroidery both lead to pages with a 404 error.
Hi Camille,
Thanks for writing in and thank you for bringing this to our attention! We have corrected all of the broken links!
Best,
Cassy
Hi there! Your design is so beautiful and I’m excited to be knitting it. I’m stuck at a part and I’m hoping you can help!
I’m at the Instep (round 1) where you knit 20 and bind off 9. I’m confused about the binding part that comes after the 20 stitches I’ve knitted.
To explain: I’ve knitted 20 stitches (10 off each of the first two needles) and now I’m moving onto the third needle that currently has 10 untouched stitches on it.
Do I then take my fourth/new needle and knit two more stitches from the 10 stitches onto the new needle, and then bind using those two stitches that are now on my new needle? If so, how many times do I need to do this, or in other words, do I do this until there is just one stitch remaining on my new needle?
OR, do I need to simply move/transfer two stitches from the 10 current stitches onto the new needle (without actually knitting) and then bind, then knit one from the needle with now 8 stitches and bind again (x9)?
Thank you!
Thank you for your help!
Hi Cindy,
Thanks for writing in and for your kind words! You have it correct! You will take your 4th needle, knit two stitches and pass the first stitch over the second stitch. This will bind off one stitch, you will now knit the next stitch and pass it over the remaining stitch, binding off an additional stitch. You will repeat this until you have just one stitch left and the total number of stitches that remain are 21.
I hope that clears things up!
Cassy
I have been watching a lot of You Tube knitting tutorials and knitted my first hat in the round. The person in the video walked me through all the steps. Have you thought of doing a video on how to knit these moccasins from beginning to end step by step?? I have never worked with double pointed needles before.?
Hi Elizabeth,
Thanks for writing in. Unfortunately we don’t have the resources at the moment to do a video tutorial of this, but we will keep your request in mind for the future! Although we don’t have a video to accompany it, we do have a thorough tutorial on Double Pointed Needles which you may find helpful.
Best,
Julianna
Hi, I love love this pattern and would love it in a 3 or 6 month size as well. Is there bigger sizes just not listed in this original pattern? OR can you give me tips of how i can make this pattern bigger…?
Hi Raine,
Thanks for reaching out! This pattern does only come in one size; however, to make it just a bit bigger, you could knit them in DK weight yarn on US 3 and 5 needles. You could also use this same embellishment on any other bootie pattern you like!
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Hello,
I completely understand where you are coming from needing to remove this pattern, but can you please send me a copy of the basic bootie design? I am 3/4 of the way through a bootie and as a novice knitter I would be devastated to scrap it.
Thank you,
Kay
Hi Kay,
Thank you so much for reaching out! We could certainly provide you with the rest of the pattern as you have already started! Please contact us at customerservice@purlsoho.com and we will be happy to assist you.
Best,
Julianna
The Redhawk Native American Arts Council would like to thank Purl Soho for recognizing how sensitive the subject of cultural appropriation can be. Purl Soho was kind enough to make a generous donation to the Redhawk Native American Arts Council as a public apology to the Native American Community.
Hello,
I have made one of those and ran out of yarn which was discontinued (silly me). I finally managed to get my hands on another skein but alas! the pattern is gone. I’m making a plain version of those pretty little socks, would it be possible to email me the pattern and I promise to respect the fact that they need to be kept as plain as possible. Thank you so much in advance!
Hi Clem,
Thank you so much for reaching out! We could certainly provide you with the rest of the pattern as you have already started! Please contact us at customerservice@purlsoho.com and we will be happy to assist you.
Best,
Julianna
Can you knit these on circular needles instead of dpn?
Hello Deb,
Thank you for reaching out! If you use magic loop, you could use circular needles.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hi Purl Soho,
Kudos for addressing cultural appropriation and removing patterns such as the baby mock moccasins.
That said, the shape of these booties is very nice and I would gladly knit it up in grey or green or brown… without calling it a moccasin. Will you be offering this in the future as a new pattern for prospective parents who knit?
Thanks,
Amy.
Hi Amy,
Thanks so much for writing in! At this time we don’t have plans to re-release this pattern, though we know you are not the only one who would like to see an undecorated version of this bootie. I will certainly pass your request along to the design team!
Best,
Julianna
Long before this pattern was removed (which, I agree, was the right thing to do) I knitted it many times for so many friends. I know it’s been some time, but I really do hope you consider re-releasing it but with the obvious appropriate changes. Personally, the hot pink pair and mustard yellow pair I made, ended up being favorites. It truly is just a perfectly shaped pattern for those teeny tiny baby feet. (i’d be more than happy to knit samples for you!) 😉
Hi Jackie,
Thanks for writing in! At this time we don’t have any plans to re-release this pattern, though we know you are not the only one who would like to see an undecorated version of this bootie. I will certainly pass along your request to the rest of the team!
Warmly,
Gianna