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Knitting materials and tools:
Circular or straight knitting needles 3.5 mm (US 4).
Red Heart, Comfort – 100% acrylic.
Weight Category – (4) Medium. Quantity – 50 grams.
Stitch markers, yarn needle.
Flat knit baby socks size:
Size: 0-5 month (8-9 cm)
Gauge: 18 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette
Common abbreviations of knit stitches:
k – knit
k2tog – knit two together
p – purl
pm – place marker
sel s – selvage stitch: always slip the first stitch knitwise, work to the last stitch, purl the last stitch.
Flat knit baby socks pattern:
Cast on 40 stitches.
Rows 1-13: sel s, knit all stitches, sel s.
Place stitch markers in the following order 15 sts, pm, 10 sts, pm, 15 sts.
Row 14: sel s, knit all stitches, sel s.
Row 15: sel s, k14, p10, k14, sel s.
Row 16: sel s, k12, k2tog, k10, k2tog, k12, sel s.
Row 17: sel s, k13, p10, k13, sel s.
Row 18: sel s, k11, k2tog, k10, k2tog, k11, sel s.
Row 19: sel s, k12, p10, k12, sel s.
Row 20: sel s, k10, k2tog, k10, k2tog, k10, sel s.
Row 21: sel s, k11, p10, k11, sel s.
Row 22: sel s, k9, k2tog, k10, k2tog, k9, sel s.
Row 23: sel s, k10, p10, k10, sel s.
Row 24: sel s, k8, k2tog, k10, k2tog, k8, sel s.
Row 25: sel s, k9, p10, k9, sel s.
Row 26: sel s, knit all stitches, sel s.
Row 27: sel s, k9, p10, k9, sel s.
Row 28: sel s, [k2, p2] – repeat across, sel s.
Row 29: sel s, [k2, p2] – repeat across, sel s.
Repeat the last 2 rows until the ribbing part measures 9-10 cm in length. Finish the ribbing with a row on the right side, then bind off all stitches on the wrong side.
Cut the yarn, leaving a 50 cm tail. Fold the sock with the wrong side facing out. Sew the ribbing part on the wrong side using a mattress stitch. Then, turn the sock right side out and continue sewing the heel and sole. For the sole, insert the needle through the initial cast-on stitches. Do not finish sewing the sole yet. To shape the front section of the sole (the area near the toes), use the yarn tail to thread through the last 8 stitches—4 stitches from each side of the opening. Pull the yarn gently to gather these stitches and form a rounded shape at the toe. This method is similar to shaping the crown of a knitted hat. Weave in all ends to complete.
10 comments
I have begun knitting Flat Knit Baby Socks Pattern. I have come to the row when I added Markers., k15, marker, K10, marker, K15.
The pattern for the following rows does not make sense, as the numbers don’t add up. i.e. I started with 40 stitches, and the numbers after placing the markers add up to 30
Am I missing something.
Because you start making decreases. Which Row exactly you have problem with? I will help to calculate
I made these for my soon to be born niece and they are the cutest thing ever! Thank you so much for the pattern and for the detailed youtube tutorial. I am a beginner (very beginner) so the video was super helpful.
Thank you for your feedback!
These look so nice! How complicated would the pattern be to adjust for a 12 mth old (using 4.5mm needles) and extra stitches. Thanks
I would add 5 stitches. Place stitch markers as 17-11-17. You may also use a bigger size needles
Not a great project for beginners. I ran into multiple issues and was ultimately unsuccessful in making these. The numbers were not adding up for me either. Video needs to be slowed down as it is very difficult to see what is happening with the yarn.
Sorry to hear about your experience. I would like to know where is the problem exactly
This looks like a great pattern to go with the blankets and sweaters that I knit for charity. Each year I try to donate several boxes to Catholic Charites. This year. I am rushing because, I spent a lot of time caring for my sister with cancer. Now that she is no longer with us I’ll pick up and get started again. Thank you for sharing and let you know how it goes.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your story. I’m truly sorry for your loss — your love and care for your sister show how much heart you put into everything you do. It’s incredibly inspiring that, even through such a difficult time, you’re continuing your generous work for charity. I’m honored that this pattern might be part of that. Please do let me know how it goes — I’d love to see what you create. Sending you strength and warm wishes 💛