Description
This knitting pattern PDF is for the Jack Baby Socks. A perfect gift for baby, these socks come with two design options. The generous rib cuff helps keep these socks in place - on baby’s feet!
These cute socks with minimal finishing are worked in one piece, without seams, beginning with the single rib cuff. The stocking stitch instep can be worked in a single colour or in one-row stripes.
After the instep is worked, the foot stitches are picked up and worked in garter stitch. The contrasting sole is worked in stocking stitch and shaped with short rows. The sole is closed using Kitchener Stitch.
The Jack Baby Socks require intermediate knitting skills.
To fit approx age newborn (0-3 months, 3-6 months)
Leg length from ankle approx 5 (6, 7) cm/2 (2¼, 2¾) ins
Foot length approx 7 (8, 9) cm/2¾ (3¼, 3½) ins
Yarn Used: 8 ply/DK weight yarn
Main Colour (M): 1 ball
Contrast Colour (C): 1 ball
These quantities will make several pairs of socks.
Reverse colours to maximise yarn usage.
Needles and notions
- set each of 3.25mm/US 3 and 2.75mm/US 2 double-pointed needles (sets of 5 needles)
- 1 removable stitch marker or small safety pin
- yarn needle
Tension
25 sts and 34 rows to 10cm/4ins over stocking st, using 3.25mm needles.
These socks have been knitted on smaller needles and at a firmer tension than usual for this yarn to help the socks retain their shape with wear.