These are versatile little knitted socks—this illustrated pattern is available here.
Sweet preemie socks for a total foot length starting at 4.5 cm can also be used as
doll socks or
keychains or as gift packaging for money, or even to
decorate a Christmas tree – the only limit is your imagination.
The
pattern together with the sock chart can be used for additional sock sizes up to shoe size 20
.
The download includes 4 files:
- PDF preemie sock chart up to size 20 for baby socks
- PDF pattern for the individual preemie socks, 4.5 cm to 7.5 cm total foot length (23 pages incl. pictures)
- Detailed illustrated PDF pattern for the principle (using newborn socks as an example – 17 pages)
- PDF handwritten sketches (using a newborn sock as an example – 2 pages)
General knitting skills (as well as knitting stitches together) are sufficient.
Required
materials for 1 pair of socks up to newborn size: approx. 10 g 4-ply sock yarn, or leftover yarn. You will also need a set of double-pointed needles size 2.5, measuring tape, scissors, yarn needle for sewing in ends, and, if needed, a key ring.