Baby Socks Knitting Pattern (Stripes)

An Easy Level Knitting Pattern

This is an easy pattern for those of you who are advanced beginner level, and the techniques you will need to know are casting on, casting off and knit and purl stitches.

It will also introduce you to shaping, through simple increases and decreases.

You will also need to know how to pick up stitches, this is so you can complete the foot part of the socks.

For a complete guide on learning how to knit, check out this post: How to Knit – A Complete Beginner’s Guide

*Please scroll down to see the free pattern*

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Notes

The socks knit up quickly and the simple design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable knit.

They are knit on a circular needle or DPNs.

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Skill Level – Easy

Size –

• This pattern is to fit the baby’s feet size 3-6 months

Gauge – 10 sts / 12 rows in 1 inch

The Supplies You Need

Yarn

• 4 ply yarn/any superfine 01 yarn 50g x 3 colors:
• Coral (Yarn A)
• Lemon (Yarn B)
• Mint (Yarn C)
• Yarn Weight Guide (+ Conversion Chart)

Needles

• 3mm (US 2.5) 9″ or 16′′ circular needles.
• Everyone has their own preference when it comes to using DPNs or circular needles, so it is whatever is right for you.

Notions

• Tape measure
• Darning needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers

Abbreviations / Knitting Abbreviations And Terms (US And UK) List

• Beg = Begin(ning)
• Cont = Continue(ing)
• K = Knit
• K2tog = Knit 2 sts together
• P = Purl
• P2tog = Purl two stitches together
• Psso = pass slipped stitch over
• Rem = Remaining
• Rep = Repeat
• RIB = K1, P1
• S1 – Slip one stitch
• St(s) = Stitch(es)
• St St = stocking stitch – knit 1 row, purl 1 row

Pattern Instructions

*Place a marker at the beginning of the round.

*Also please note – carry the yarn throughout the pattern unless it tells you to break the yarn

Cuff >

• Using Yarn A cast on 36sts.
• Work 3 rounds in *K1, P1* to end.
• Rounds 4-5 – Using Yarn C, K to end.
• Rounds 6-7 – Use Yarn B, K to end.
• Rounds 8-9 – Use A, and K to end
• Rounds 10-27 – as rounds 4-9 three times.
• You can cut Yarns B and C now and re-join later

Start Heel >

• Using A, K15, turn, leave remaining sts on needles for instep.
• On 15 sts, work 7 rows in stockinette st, starting with a Purl row.

Shape And Turn Heel >

• Row 1 – K9, turn.
• Row 2 – S1, P2, turn.
• Row 3 – S1, K1, S1, K1, PSSO, K1, turn.
• Row 4 – S1, P2, P2tog, P1, turn.
• Row 5 – S1, K3, S1, K1, PSSO, K1, turn.
• Row 6 – S1, P4, P2tog, P1, turn.
• Row 7 – S1, K5, S1, K1, PSSO, turn.
• Row 8 – S1, P6, P2tog, P1.
• Break Yarn.
• Using Yarn A you will now pick up and knit the heel stitches as follows – pick up and knit 6 sts along the heel, 9 sts from the needle, 6 sts along the heel, K to the end of the round, then move stitch marker to here.

Cont as follows >

*Join in Yarn C then B as in the pattern

• Round 1 – using Yarn C, K2tog, K19, K2tog, K to end.
• Round 2 – using Yarn B, K2tog, K17, K2tog, K to end.
• Round 3 – using Yarn B, K2tog, K15, K2tog, K to end.
• Round 4 – using Yarn A, K2tog, K13, K2tog, K to end.
• Round 5 – using Yarn A, K to end.
• Rounds 6-25 – as round 5, keep the stripe pattern correct.
• Break Yarns B and C.

Shape Toe >

• Using Yarn A,
• Round 1 – Knit to the last stitch, and slip this stitch onto the left-hand needle to be the first stitch of the next round.
• Round 2 – *K2tog, K13, S1, K1, PSSO* twice.
• Round 3 – Knit.
• Round 4 – *K2tog, K11, S1, K1, PSSO* twice.
• Round 5 – Knit.
• Round 6 – *K2tog, K9, S1, K1, PSSO* twice.
• Round 7 – Knit.
• Round 8 – Graft toe using the Kitchener stitch.

Second Sock > Make the second sock to match.

Finishing > 

• Graft toe using the Kitchener stitch for no seam and weave in any loose ends.
• It is best to use the Kitchener stitch when sewing up sock toes so that there is no ridge inside that will rub against the skin.
• Block your socks if possible for a better finish.

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