Knitting pattern for cozy baby socks, ideal for 6-9 month olds. Requires Laines du Nord Dolly Maxy yarn, and involves techniques like ribbing, garter stitch, and cable twists. Includes shaping for heel and toe, suitable for experienced knitters

The chart represents a knitting pattern for a cable stitch, which is a classic design in knitting that creates a twisted, rope-like texture. Each square on the chart corresponds to one stitch. The blank squares represent purl stitches, which are knitted with the yarn in front. The squares with a dot signify knit stitches, which are worked with the yarn at the back. The key at the bottom indicates that the symbol with a cross represents a cable stitch, where 6 stitches are transferred onto a cable needle and held in front, then 3 stitches are knit from the left-hand needle, followed by the 3 stitches from the cable needle. This technique twists the stitches to create the cable effect. To follow the pattern, read the chart from bottom to top and from right to left on right-side rows, and left to right on wrong-side rows, which is the standard for flat knitting. However, for knitting in the round, you would read every row from right to left.

Knitting Description For Baby Socks

(Size: 6-9 months, Foot Length = 11 cm) using Laines du Nord Dolly Maxy yarn (87 m/50 g):

Cast on 32+1 stitches on size 3 knitting needles to join in the round.
Knit in 1x1 ribbing for 18 rows.
Row 19: Knit all stitches.
Stitches on the first needle: Knit 1, then 4 in garter stitch, and 3 knit stitches. On the second needle: Knit 3, then 4 in garter stitch, and 1 knit stitch. On the third and fourth needles: Knit all stitches. Repeat this pattern for 7 rows, adding a cable twist in the 5th row (cable of 6 knit stitches at the top of the sock).

Continue the pattern, repeating every 6th row.
For the heel, set aside the stitches on the first and second needles. On the third and fourth needles, continue knitting the heel in turning rows with 13 rows of garter stitch.
Divide the heel stitches into three parts (5/6/5), gradually decreasing stitches at the edges in each knit row.
Pick up 8 stitches on each side of the heel, then continue knitting in the round.
Repeat the pattern on the first and second needles, knitting plain stitches on the third and fourth needles. Make decreases on the third and fourth needles every other row.
After the last decrease, knit another 13 rows following the pattern.
Shape the toe, decreasing stitches on each needle until 8 stitches remain. Gather and secure these stitches with yarn.
The second sock is knitted in the same way.

This pattern is designed for experienced knitters, as it requires knowledge of various knitting techniques.

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