Newborn Socks Pattern

It occurred to me this morning, while reading through the various Yahoo groups I'm in, that it might be a good idea to post my newborn sock pattern here. I use this pattern for sock yarn I have leftover from my socks. It works up quickly, which is always nice. If you do make these, let me know if I've made any mistakes in the pattern.

Infant Socks

(to fit 3-6 months)
Materials: Any 4 ply sock or fingering weight yarn (socks pictured are done in Supersocke 100, Sierra Collection)

Set of 4 2.75 double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge: 8 stitches = 1 inch on 2.75 dpn in stocking stitch

Cast on 32 stitches. Arrange stitches so that there are 10, 12, 10 stitches on 3 needles. Join. Work 5 rounds in K1, P1 rib.

Work 20 rounds of stocking stitch. Move last two stitches from first needle and first two stitches from third needle on to second needle (instep). Knit the stitches from the first needle onto the third needle (heel flap), so that there are 16 stitches on each needle. (If desired, slip 8 stitches from instep onto another needle to make it easier to knit heel flap).

Heel flap: Beginning with a purl row, work 7 rows of stocking stitch, slipping the first stitch of each row. End with right side facing.

Turning the heel:

Row 1: slip 1, knit 9, slip 1, k1, psso, k1, turn
Row 2: slip 1, purl 5, p2tog, p1 turn
Row 3: slip 1, knit 6, slip 1, k1, psso, k1, turn
Row 4: slip 1, purl 7, p2tog, p1, turn
Row 5: slip 1, knit 8, k2tog, turn
Row 6: slip 1, purl 8, p2tog
Row 7: knit across all stitches

Gusset: Along left side, pick up and knit 6 stitches, knit across instep, pick up and knit 6 stitches across right side, knit heel stitches. Rearrange stitches so that instep stitches remain on second needle and heel stitches are evenly divided on first and third needles.

Row 1: Needle 1 – knit 8, k2tog, k1
Needle 2 – knit
Needle 3 – k1, slip 1, k1, psso, knit 8
Row 2: Knit
Row 3: Needle 1 – knit 7, k2tog, k1
Needle 2 – knit
Needle 3 – k1, slip 1, k1, psso, knit 7
Row 4: Knit
Row 5: Needle 1 – knit 6, k2tog, k1
Needle 2 – knit
Needle 3 – k1, slip 1, k1, psso, knit 6
Row 6: Knit
There should now be 8 stitches on first needle, 16 stitches on second needle, 8 stitches on third needle (32 sts)

Continue working in stocking stitch for 18 rounds.

Toe:
Row 1: Needle 1 – k5, k2tog, k1
Needle 2 – k1, slip 1, k1, psso, k10, k2tog, k1
Needle 3 – k1, slip 1, k1, psso, k5
Row 2: Knit
Row 3: Needle 1 – k4, k2tog, k1
Needle 2 – k1, slip 1, k1, psso, k8, k2tog, k1
Needle 3 – k1, slip 1, k1, psso, k4
Row 4: Knit
Row 5: Needle 1 – k3, k2tog, k1
Needle 2 – k1, slip 1, k1, psso, k6, k2tog, k1
Needle 3 – k1, slip 1, k1, psso, k3
Row 6: Knit (20 stitches total)

Knit stitches from first needle onto third needle. Break yarn and graft toes closed.