Knitted 2-needle Baby Socks
Knitted baby socks using two needles are a delightful project for any knitter. These charming little accessories not only keep tiny feet warm but also make for thoughtful gifts. The process is straightforward, allowing for creativity in color and pattern choices, making each pair unique. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced knitter, crafting these socks can be a rewarding experience that brings joy to both the maker and the recipient.
Materials:
- DK yarn
- 3 ¼ mm and 4mm needles
Foot length : 9cms (3 ½ “)
Using 3 ¼ mm needles cast on 26 stitches and work 6 rows in k2, p2 rib.
Change to 4mm needles and work in garter stitch (every row knit) for 30 rows.
Break off yarn.
Divide stitches for the heel
Slip first 7sts onto a holder, rejoin yarn and knit 12sts, slip these sts onto a holder for the instep, knit to end then continue knitting across the 7 sts on the holder from the beginning of the row.
Turn and work on these 14sts to make the heel –
Work 7 rows in stocking stitch beginning with a purl row.
Shape the heel
K8, slip 1, k1, psso, turn
Slip 1, p2, p2 tog, turn
Slip 1, k3, slip 1, k1, psso, turn
Slip 1, p4, p2 tog, turn
Slip 1, k5, slip 1, k1, psso, turn
Slip 1, p6, p2 tog
Break off yarn and slip remaining 8sts onto a holder.
With right side of work facing, pick up and knit 6sts along the side of the heel, knit across the 8sts on the holder and pick up and knit 6sts along the other side of the heel. (20sts)
Knit 1 row.
Shape the sole
K1, slip 1, k1, psso, knit to last 3sts, k2 tog, k1.
Knit 1 row.
Repeat the last 2 rows until 12sts remain, then work straight until the sole measures 5cms ( 2”), ending after a wrong side row.
Shape the toe
K1, slip 1, k1, psso, knit to last 3sts, k2 tog, k1.
Purl 1 row.
Repeat these 2 rows until 6sts remain.
Slip these 6sts on to a holder or a safety pin.
Instep
With wrong side of work facing, knit across the 12sts left on a holder.
Work in garter stitch (every row knit) until instep measure the same as the sole to the start of the toe shaping, ending after a wrong side row.
Shape the toe
K1, slip 1, k1, psso, knit to last 3sts, k2 tog, k1.
Purl 1 row.
Repeat these 2 rows until 6sts remain.
Slip the 6sts stitches from the holder or safety pin onto a needle, and with right sides together cast off the 2 sets of stitches together.
To finish
Join back and foot seams.
Make another sock to match.