Bitty & Cozy Newborn Socks Knitting Pattern (FREE!)
I can’t help but feel all warm and fuzzy inside looking at these photos. Dean was only a few days old when I took these! I also made him these socks as soon as I found out I was pregnant with him. That would have been last February! It’s kind of crazy to think I have been saving a blog post since then. To be honest, carrying these bitty little socks around everywhere during our move and storing them away in his closet until his arrival, we would all giggle that there was no way his feet would ever fit inside them. They were just so small! But, alas, they did and I think I figured out the perfect size for those newborn tiny toes. These socks stay on his feet really well, and they’ll last us at least another month before they become too tight. While that’s not very long for a hand knit item to last, only about 2-3 months, they’re perfect for a newborn because they don’t take up much yarn at all. It’s a project you could literally finish in a day or a couple of evenings and then not feel guilty about having limited use. Whether you’re a new mama or looking for a gift for one, these make a pretty precious present!
Bitty & Cozy Newborn Sock pattern:
Difficulty Level:
Beginner/Easy
Materials:
Yarn... about 60-80 yards fingering weight yarn
Needles... Set of US Size 1 / 2.25mm DPN Needles or circulars depending on your preference
Notions... Darning needle to weave in ends
Abbreviations:
k: knit
p: purl
k2tog: knit 2 sts together
m1L: increase 1 stitch by picking up the yarn between the needles from the front and knitting into the back of the stitch
m1R: increase1 stitch by picking up the yarn between the needle from the back and knitting into the front of the stitch
ssk: slip slip knit
Pattern:
Cast on 36 stitches and join to work in the round.
Cuff:
(K2, P2) around. Repeat until the cuff is 2 inches long. Make longer if you prefer to fold over socks.
Heel flap:
The heel flap is worked over 18 stitches.
Row 1: Sl 1, k17, turn.
Row 2: Sl 1, p17, turn.
Work rows 1 and 2 seven times for a total of 14 rows.
Turn Heel:
Row 1: sl 1, k10, ssk, k1, turn
Row 2: sl 1, p5, p2tog, p1, turn
Row 3: sl 1, k6, ssk, k1, turn
Row 4: sl 1, p7, p2tog, p1, turn
Row 5: sl 1, k8, ssk, k1, turn
Row 6: sl 1, p9, p2tog, p1, turn (12 sts)
Gusset:
Knit across 12 heel stitches.
Pick up 9 sts down the side of the heel flap.
Work 18 instep sts in the 2x2 ribbing.
Pick up 9 sts up the opposite side of the heel flap (48 sts total)
Position sts on needles as follows:
Needle 1: 6 heel sts and 9 gusset sts
Needle 2: 18 instep sts
Needle 3: 9 gusset sts and 6 heel sts
Round 1:
Needle 1: Knit to last 3 sts on needle, k2tog, k1.
Needle 2: Work across instep sts in ribbing.
Needle 3: K1, ssk, k to end (2 sts decreased)
Round 2:
Needle 1: Knit
Needle 2: Work in ribbing
Needle 3: Knit
Repeat rounds 1 and 2 until 34 sts remain
Work gusset round 2 for 12 more rounds or until you are 1/2 inch from the desired sock length.
Toe:
Needle 1: Knit
Needle 2: K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts on needle, k2tog, k1.
Needle 3: Knit (32 sts total)
Decrease Round 1:
Needle 1: Knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1
Needle 2: K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1
Needle 3: K1, ssk, knit to end
Round 2: Knit
Repeat Decrease Rounds 1 & 2 until 16 sts remain
Cut yarn and graft toe sts together using Kitchener stitch. Weave in ends. Now make the second sock!
This is a wonderful pattern for a first-time knitter or beginner. It’s much easier to learn on something small and short-winded than an entire adult sweater, right? I loved teaching myself to knit on baby and toddler clothing. It’s still my favorite thing to make because of all the love that goes into each piece. I hope that you enjoy this pattern. I have several others (and embroidery too) for sale in our online shop. I’d love if you checked them out!
xoxo Kayla
