Free pattern for Lace Baby Socks

Baby Eyelet Socks
A pattern by Designated Knitter

Skill level: Intermediate beginner

Materials:US 0 (2 MM) DPNs, set of 5
Leftover fingering weight sock yarn

Abbreviations:
K = knit
P = purl
K2tog = Knit 2 together
P2tog = Purl 2 together
SK - Slip, Slip, Knit (be sure you slip these knit-wise)
YO = yarn overSts = StitchesRpt = RepeatSl = Slip

Cast on 36 sts and divide onto 4 needles (9, 9, 9, 9)

Join, being careful not to twist

Garter ribbing for 5 rounds (Knit one row, purl one row...)

Begin pattern:

Round 1. *K1, P1, SSK, YO, K1, YO, K2tog, P1, K1* 4 times

Round 2. Knit.

Round 3. Knit.

Round 4. Knit

Repeat these 4 rounds 4 times.
Divide for heel:

Working on 18 stitches.....

• 1. Slip 1, Knit 1 across.
• 2. Slip 1, purl across.
• 3. Slip 1, Knit 1 across.
• 4. Slip 1, purl across.
• 5. Slip 1, Knit 1 across
• 6. Slip 1, purl across.
• 7. Slip 1, Knit 1 across
• 8. Slip 1, purl across.
• 9. Slip 1, Knit 1 across
• 10. Slip 1, purl across.
• 11. Slip 1, Knit 1 across.

Start rounding heel:

• 1. K11, k2tog, k1, turn.
• 2. P6, p2tog, p1, turn.
• 3. K7, k2tog, k1, turn.
• 4. P8, p2tog, p1, turn.
• 5. K9, k2tog, k1, turn.
• 6. P10, p2tog, p1, turn.
  

Begin gusset:

Knit 6 sts. With empty needle (now called needle 1) k next 6 sts. and pick up and k 8 sts. on side of heel.

With empty needle (now called needle 2) work in eyelet pattern *K1, P1, SSK, YO, K1, YO, K2tog, P1, K1* next 9 stitches.

With empty needle (now called needle 3) work in eyelet pattern *K1, P1, SSK, YO, K1, YO, K2tog, P1, K1* next 9 stitches.

With empty needle (now called needle 4) pick up and k 8 sts. on other side of heel, then k 6 sts. from first needle. Sts. are now divided as follows: 14, 9, 9, 14.

(You will continue to knit the stitches on needle 2&3 in the eyelet pattern. After a pattern row, you will knit 3 rows plain.)

Knit one round, then begin decreases:

1. 1st needle: K to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 2nd & 3rd needle: Pattern. 4th needle: K1, ssk, k to end.

2. Knit.
Repeat these two rounds five times. Sts. should now be divided as follows: 9, 9, 9, 9.
Knit 20 more rounds, continuing to work the instep in the eyelet pattern.

Start toe decreases:

Round 1: 1st needle: K to last 3 sts., k2tog, k1. 2nd needle: K1, ssk, k to end. 3rd needle: K to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 4th needle: K1, ssk, k to end.

Round 2: Knit.

Repeat these two rows 5 times. Stitches should now be divided as follows: 5, 5, 5, 5.

K 5 sts. from needle 1 onto needle 4 (10, 10). Graft toe closed.

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