Baby socks 'Pinky' by VknitB

Baby socks 'Pinky'

by VknitB
Knitting
February 2024
DK (11 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 17 rows = 2 inches
US 4 - 3.5 mm
77 - 98 yards (70 - 90 m)
English
This pattern is available for £3.00.

This sweet knitting pattern makes adorable baby socks that fit baby feet from newborn up to 3 m. Features charming mouse details - eyes and ears embroidered with a duplicate stitch, and whiskers with a simple overlapping running stitch. A perfect way to use up leftover yarn and create a thoughtful baby gift.

MATERIALS: light grey DK yarn approximately: 15 - 18 g (100 g/ 300 m)
handful pink DK yarn
string of black DK yarn and white sewing thread for embroidery

KNITTING GAUGE: 14 sts and 17 rows to 5 x 5 cm = 2” x 2” in stocking stitch (knit row on right side, purl row on wrong side) and 3.5 mm needles.

NEEDLES:
3.5 mm (US4) double pointed needles or long circular needles for a magic loop method

NOTIONS:
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
White sewing thread
Sewing needle
Crochet hook (optional)

STITCHES & TECHNIQUES TO KNOW:
Judy’s Magic cast-on method
Knit Stitch
Stoking sts
Purl Stitch
Cast off
Work in the round Duplicate knit sts

Difficulty level: intermediate

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or request.

Happy knitting!