Easy Baby Booties

I found a wonderful pattern for a much quicker and simpler baby booties.  Except I modified it a little bit to have a slightly wider stockinette stitch top foot and also a ribbed ankle band that has a contrasting color edge.

 

You will need:
Yarn: worsted weight
Needles: Size 4.0mm straight needles
Notions: Yarn needle

Method: 
1) CO 45 st.
2) K 12 rows.
3) Begin decreases for instep:
Row 1: K 16, K2tog, K5, SSK, K across.
Row 2: P 15, P2tbl, P5, P2tog, P across.
Continue decrease pattern until 31 st remain.
4) Work in K1, P1 rib for 10 rows.
5) Using a contrasting color, Work in K1, P1 rib for 2 more rows.
6) Bind off, leaving a 12 inch tail to sew booties up.
7) Fold piece in half right sides facing each other and whip stitch booties closed.