I made this pattern because I always have extra yarn over from projects and I wanted a good way to use it up. So I made up this pattern. They are pretty quick to knit up. They are very simple and attractive. These socks are great for donating. Debbie was kind enough to knit these and told me that they are more like slipper socks/booties and they should fit from 0 to 3 months. Click here to see a picture of her socks made in Bernat Baby Camo.
Type: Knit
Difficulty: Easy
Yarn weight: Worsted Weight
Needle type: 2 normal needles
Needle size: US-8
Gauge: 4 sts per 1 in.
Each sock takes up less than 1/2 ounce of worsted weight yarn.
Cuff: Cast on 20 sts. Rib for 4 rows by doing k 1, p 1 across the row. Work 6 more rows in stst. Bind off 5 sts at beg of next row. K to the end of the row (15 sts remaining). Bind off 5 more stitches at beg of next row. P to the end of the row. (10 sts)
Top of foot: Work 12 rows in stst.
Toe: *Decrease once at the beg and end of next row. Next row: purl all sts.* Repeat between *'s until there are only 4 sts remaining. End repeat with the second row. *Inc one at beg and end of next row. Next row: Purl all sts.* Repeat between *'s until there are 10 sts on the needle. End repeat with the second row.
Bottom of foot: Work 13 rows in stst.
Heel: *Decrease once at the beg and end of next row. Next row: knit all sts* Repeat between *'s until there are 6 st remaining. End repeat with the second row. Next row: Decrease once at the beg and end of next row (4 sts). *Inc once at the beg and end of next row. Next row: Purl all sts.* Repeat between *'s until there are 10 sts on the needle. End repeat with the second row. Bind off.
TO PUT THE SOCK TOGETHER
Using matching yarn, sew the cuff so that it is round and the seam is in the back. Next sew the bind off row to the back of the cuff. Next, sew the angles of the heel. Also sew the angles of the toe. Finally, sew the sides of the foot together. Hide all loose ends.
Other fun things to do with this project
Make the toe, heel, and cuff in a different color.
