How To Knit Baby Socks With 2 Needles
Easy socks on 2 needles.
How to knit baby socks with 2 needles. Next knit the heel and start decreasing the width when there are only 6 stitches left. I have designed a pair of socks knitted on 2 needles in newborn size suitable for a preemie. I loved making these cute 2 needle baby socks. I have the instructions written down below as well as a downloadable pdf on my ravelry here.
You will need only 2 needles and you will knit in rows which is very comfortable. These cute little striped socks look cute with a ribbon but look great on their own. Have fun with colors and patterns. These cute knit baby socks are a great way to get rid of excess yarn while making an adorable baby accessory.
Baby to make larger or smaller socks simply go up or down a needle size materials. The two needle baby socks are a great way to learn how to knit baby socks with just two needles as opposed to the traditional four needle or circular needle way. This pattern will teach you how to knit a very simple sock. Patterns generally are difficult to come by in this size.
Knitting socks is a popular project for beginning and experienced knitters. See more pics and get the patterns on etsy. After finishing the heel knit around the foot area until you have the desired length. Most sock patterns are knit in the round on double pointed needles and can start either at the toe or at the cuff.
In sports weight 12 wpi 5 ply wool yarn and knitting needles size 35 mm 23 stitches in garter stitch makes 10 cm 4 in. K knit p purl sl slip st stitch. The original pattern was written out by hand by a friend and given to me 25 years ago in the days before photocopying scanning or cut and paste. Seam with a contrasting yarn for a bit of added fun or matching yarn to hide the seam.
Written instructions for baby socks gauge and size. Approximately 175 yards fingering weight yarn we love koigu for these double pointed needles size 225 mm or size to get gauge of 8 stitches 1 inch stitch marker darning needle abbreviations. This a a tutorial for a quick and easy knit for babies baby socksboots. I made several pairs of these for my beautiful babies and for loads more baby shower gifts for friends they are easier to make than the length of the instructions suggests.
These easy to knit socks are knitted flat on two needles.