Baby


NEWBORN SOCKS



Baby yarn (Note: Thicker baby yarns work best!!- no fingering or the like!)
F or G hook
Use F hook for Newborn size around 3-31/2"
G hook for 0-3mos size 31/2-4"

Chain 2

Row 1: Work 9 DC in 2nd chain from hook and join with a slip stitch to first ch2.

Row 2: Ch 2, Dc in same space, *Dc in next space, 2 Dc in next space, repeat from * around, join with a slip stitch.

Row 3: Ch 2, Dc in next Dc, *2 Dc in next stitch, Dc in the next 2 Dc. Repeat from * around and join with a slip stitch.

Row 4-6: Ch 2, Dc in each dc around and join with a slip stitch at the end.

Row 7: Slip stitch in the first 5 stitches, then Dc in each stitch around to first slip stitch. TURN and do not join

Row 8 & 9: Chain 2 and Dc in each stitch around, TURN

Now to form the heel, slip stitch in the first 7 stitches (down the side of the heel to the bottom), now hold sock with side facing you and toe pointing to your left and slip stitch the 2 sides of the heel together. (Note: you will be working back up the other side of the heel, stitching the unworked side and the side you just put the slip stitches in together)DO NOT FINISH OFF

Cuff:

Turn sock so heel and bottom of foot are on the bottom (as if you would hold it if you were putting it on)

Row 1: Chain 2, Dc in each stitch and space between each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch to beginning stitch. Hint: you should have 18 Dc all the way around including the ch 2 at the beginning.

Rows 2-4: Chain 2, Dc in each Dc around.

Optional: you may repeat rows 2-4 for a total of 8 rows then fold down if you want a thicker cuff.

THIS PATTERN COPYRIGHT 2003-2006 MARLA CANEER POTTER AND IS NOT TO BE SOLD, NOR IS THE GARMENT MADE FROM IT TO BE SOLD. THE PATTERN IS FREE TO ANYONE WHO WANTS TO USE IT FOR PERSONAL USE OR CHARITY USE. IF YOU'D LIKE TO LINK THIS PATTERN OR THE NURSERY TO YOUR SITES, PLEASE FEEL WELCOME TO DO SO. YOU MAY COPY OR PASS IT ALONG AS MANY TIMES AS YOU LIKE FOR PERSONAL/CHARITY USE. IF YOU MAKE ONE FOR PERSONAL USE OR AS A GIFT, PLEASE MAKE AN EXTRA ONE AND DONATE TO NEWBORNS IN NEED.

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