Handknits by Linda Largent

Fair Isle Baby Socks

 
 
 

This is a basic sock pattern, with fair isle patterning worked in.  These socks are sized for newborn up to 6 months, depending on baby's size.
I think they would be a great "new baby" gift, then the socks will be ready when baby can fit into them.  A Baby Hat, and Mitten pattern will be arriving soon to match the socks.  Kits for the Baby Socks are available now.  If interested, please e-mail me for ordering information. benlargent@aol.com

With MC cast on: 28sts.  work K1, P1, rib for x4 rnds.  Knit even 2 more rows.
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     Knit 2 rnds even with MC.
Heel:  Center 1st and last 7sts on #1 needle. Do this by knitting the 1st 7sts, and slipping the last 7.
          Center remaining 14sts on #2 needle. (front of sock)
          Working with sts. on #1 needle only:  Row #1: Slip 1 as if to purl, purl across.
                                                                   Row #2: Slip 1 as if to knit, K1, Sl 1, across.
          Repeat these 2 rows 3 more times.
Turn Heel:  Starting with a purl row:
                  Slip 1, purl x7 sts, p2tog, p1, turn.
                  Slip 1, knit x3 sts, ssk, k1, turn.
                  Slip 1, purl x4 sts, p2tog, p1, turn.
                  Slip 1, knit x5 sts, ssk, k1, turn.
                  Slip 1, purl x6 sts, p2tog, turn.
                  Slip 1, knit x6 sts, ssk.
Foot:  Using same needle, #1, pick up x5 sts along side of heel.  Needle #2, knit across center 14
          sts.  Needle #3, pick up x5 sts along other side of heel, and knit x4 sts off next needle.  You
          should now have on your needles: 9sts, 14sts, 9sts.
          Knit 1 rnd.
          Decrease rnd: K6, k2tog, k1.  K across 14 sts.  K1, ssk, k6.
          Repeat these 2 rnds x, 28st remain.
          Knit around x7 rnds.
Toe:  Decrease rnd: K4, k2tog, k1.  K1, ssk, k8, k2tog, k1.  K1, k2tog, k4.
         Knit 1 rnd.
         Repeat these 2 rnds until 12 sts left. Put foot bottom 6 sts on one needle and top foot 6 sts on another.  Close toe using kitchner stitch.