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Knitted Baby Socks by Winwick Mum

Abbreviations Pattern Notes

cm centimetre(s) It is often easier to cast on using DPNs before changing
cont continue to the short circular needle. If you want to use magic
loop you will be able to cast on with the larger circular
DPNs double pointed needles
needle if you prefer to do so, but remember not to pull
foll following your cast on stitches too tight. If you use DPNs, you
in inch(es) might find it easiest to cast on and work 2 rows before
K knit dividing the stitches across the needles.
K2tog knit two stitches together When using self-striping yarn to acheve matching
socks, start using at the first colour change into the
P purl
ball, making a note of the colour. Start your second
P2tog purl two stitches together sock at the same point. You will need to pull yarn until
rep repeat you get to the colour you started with.
rnd(s) rounds(s)
Sl1 slip one stitch purlwise holding yarn to the Finishing
back of your work
SSK slip the first stitch on the left hand needle Once your socks are complete it is essential to
knitwise onto the right-hand needle, slip block your knitting. Pin your socks out to the size
the second stitch on the left-hand needle stated in the pattern, cover with a damp cloth and
purlwise onto the right-hand needle, slip leave to dry.
both stitches back onto the left-hand
needle and knit together through back loop
st(s) stitch(es)
() repeat instructions inside brackets

75% WOOL / 25% NYLON

4ply 3.25mm
US3
3.25mm
US3

Tension
10cm/4”sq
400 437 100g
Metres Yards Ball
36 rows

Reshape whilst damp

28 sts Do not tumble dry
75% WOOL / WOLLE / L ANA / L AINE / YLLE / VILL A
2 5% N Y LON / POLYA MID / POLI A MIDA / POLYA MIDE / POLYA MID / POLYA MIDI

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Knitted Baby Socks by Winwick Mum Level:

Size
0–6 months [6 months : 12 months]
To Fit Ball of Foot Circumference Foot Length
cm 11 12 13 cm 9 10 12
in 4¼ 4¾ 5¼ in 3½ 4 4¾

Yarn Tension
West Yorkshire Spinners – Signature 4ply 30 sts to 10cm (4in) in stocking stitch (worked
in the round) on 2.5mm needles.
A – Gingerbread (1109) Always use the size of needles to achieve the
Milk Bottle 010 1 x 100g
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correct tension.
It is essential to work to the stated tension to
B – Milk Bottle (010) ensure success.
1 x 100g
Pattern Note
Equipment These socks are knitted on 2.5mm needles, not
3.25mm as stated on the ball band.
2.5mm needles, DPNs or 80cm circular for magic loop This will produce a different tension but will ensure a
One set of 2.5mm DPNs (not required for magic loop) firmer, more hard-wearing fabric for your socks. The
Stitch holder (optional) ideal tension for these socks is 30 sts to 10cm (4in) so
Stitch markers use whatever size needles are required to reach that
tension and do check that your knitted fabric is firm
Wool needle but not stiff.

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Pattern Cont in this way, adding one st between slip stitch and
SSK or P2tog on each row (ie, Row 5: Sl1, P6, P2tog,
Cuff P1, turn; Row 6: Sl1, K7, SSK, K1, turn; etc) until all of
the heel sts are used. Depending on how many sts
Using Milk Bottle (B), cast on 32 [36:40] sts using are in your heel flap, you may find that the K1 and P1
2.5mm DPNs. This pattern has been written for a cast stitch is not required at the end of the last 2 rows.
on with straight needles; if you wish to join into the
Knit across heel sts if required to bring you to the left
round straight away, work row 1 twice and omit row 2.
hand side of the heel flap (with the outside of the flap
Row 1: *K3, P1, rep from * to end, turn. facing you), ready to pick up 1 stitch for every 2 rows
Row 2: *K1, P3, rep from * to end, turn. of heel flap knitted. Remember that if you made the
Change to a 2.5mm circular needle for magic loop heel flap bigger, you will need to pick up more sts.
or divide the stitches across DPNs and join into a Once you have picked up the stitches, place marker.
circle, place marker. You will sew up the small gap Knit across the top of the foot sts, place marker, then
where you knitted the first two rows later. pick up 1 stitch for every 2 rows of heel flap knitted up
Cont in rib for 14 more rnds. the other side of the heel. Knit across the top of the
heel and then shape gusset as below.
Note: If you are using DPNs and/or have placed
Leg your stitches on a stitch holder, you can arrange the
Break off B and push the cuff inside your needles needles as follows: Needle 1 for stitches across heel,
so that the outside of the sock is facing you. Join Needle 2 for picked-up stitches down side of foot,
Gingerbread (A) onto the stitch where you finished Needle 3 for stitches across top of foot (knit stitches
with B and work K3, P1 rib to end. Doing this will off stitch holder if required), Needle 4 for picked-up
allow you to turn the cuff down over the sock and stitches on other side of foot. You may find that stitch
it will be the right way round. markers are not required at first.
Work 16 rnds of K3, P1 rib.
Shape Gusset
Rnd 1: K to 3 sts before marker, K2tog, K1, slip marker,
Heel Flap
K to next marker, slip marker, K1, SSK, K to marker.
You may prefer to place the spare stitches from the Rnd 2: Slip marker, K to next marker, slip marker,
top of the foot onto a stitch holder if you are using Kto 3 sts before marker.
DPNs whilst you work the heel. Rnd 3: K2tog, K1, slip marker, K to next marker,
Row 1: K2, (sl1, K1) until you have 16 [18:20] sts on slip marker, K1, SSK, K to marker.
your needle, turn. Rep rnds 2 and 3 to shape the gusset. Cont in this way,
Row 2: Sl1, P to end, turn. decreasing by 2 sts at the gusset on every other rnd
Row 3: (Sl1, K1) to end, turn. until there are 32 [36:40] sts on the needle.
Rep rows 2 and 3 until heel measures 2½ [2½:3.75]cm; Once you have reached the required number of sts,
1 [1:1½]in or desired length, finishing on row 3. cont to knit each round until you reach approximately
2.5cm; 1in before the desired length ready to start
the toes. Use the foot measurement at the beginning
Turn Heel of the pattern and don't be afraid to try your sock on
Row 1: Sl1, P8 [9:10], P2tog, P1, turn. before decreasing for the toes.
Row 2: Sl1, K3, SSK, K1, turn.
Row 3: Sl1, P4, P2tog, P1, turn.
Row 4: Sl1, K5, SSK, K1, turn.

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Note: At some point whilst decreasing for the toes,
if you are using a short circular needle you may need
to change back to DPNs or use the magic loop method
as the number of stitches becomes too small for the
circular. It's up to you when you choose to do that,
and how you distribute the stitches across the
needles; just keep following the pattern as set below.
Create the toes as follows:
Rnd 1: K1, SSK, K10 [12:14] sts, K2tog, K1, place
marker (if required), K1, SSK, K10 [12:14] sts, K2tog,
K1. 28 [32:36] sts.
Rnd 2: K to end, slipping markers as you come
to them.
Rnd 3: K1, SSK, K to 3 sts before marker, K2tog, K1,
slip marker, K1, SSK, K to 3 sts before marker, K2tog,
K1. 24 [28:32] sts.
Rep rnds 2 and 3 until you have 16 [20:24] sts left and
divide these between two needles so that front and
back of socks match.
Graft toes using kitchener stitch, weave in all ends and
sew up the small gap at the cuff where you cast on.

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