The pattern for the toddler socks...

I got around to working out the heel on the larger sock, but if it doesn't work out, just modify it until it does, and let me know any corrections you have!

A close up of the toe...

.. and the basketweave.

The pattern - to fit approx 18mths (24 mths)

I used a set of 4 2.5mm dpns and woolhunter BFL super sock wool which is a 4ply yarn. The tension isn't really important (well I don't think so as kiddies feet are all slightly different)

Cuff

Cast on 42 (48) sts and join in the round

work 10 rows of K1 P1 rib (or 20 rows if you want a turned cuff).

pattern - rows 1-4 * K3, P3* repeat to end

rows 5-8 * P3, K3* repeat to end

work 3 (4) repeats of the pattern or length desired to heel

Heel flap -

knit across 21 (24) sts, turn

S1, purl to end, turn

*S1, knit to end, turn

S1, purl to end, turn*

repeat last 2 rows 8 (10) more times

knit 12 (14) sts, SSK, K1, turn

S1, purl 5 (6) P2tog, P1, turn

S1, knit to 1 st before gap, SSK, K1, turn

S1, purl to 1 st before gap, P2tog, P1, turn

repeat until all sts used up - you should end on a purl row. For the larger size I think you will have one gap left on the knit row, so just knit all the stitches on this row with no decrease 13 (16) sts on needle.

knit across all 13 (16) sts.

pick up for heel

N1 - knit 10 (12) st down side of heel, N2 continue in pattern on 21 (24) sts, N3 knit 10 (12) down other side of heel and 6 (8) sts from needle 1.

N1 17 (20) sts, N2 21 (24) sts, N3 16 (20) sts - 54 (64) sts in total.

instep shaping

next round (round 1)- N1 knit to last 3 sts, K2tog K1, N2 pattern across all sts, N3 K1 SSK, knit to end

next round (round 2)- N1 knit, N2 continue in pattern, N3 knit

repeat these two rows until you have 42 (48) sts

continue knitting as round 2 for 15 (19) rows or length required before toe shaping.

decrease for toe

round 1 - N1 knit to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1, N2 K1 SSK, knit to last 3 st, K2tog, K1, N3 K1 SSK, knit to end

round 2 - knit across all needles.

continue until 14 (16) sts left

knit sts from N1 to needle 3 - 7 (8) st on each needle and graft these together

hope you like knitting this up - please do NOT use for commercial purposes but feel free to knit up for friends and family!

new toddler socks!

I have been working on a little pattern for some basketweave socks, and this willl be posted later today (just have a few sizing issues with the second size).

Here is a quick sneak preview!!

I hope you all like it!

My own little rabbit.....

I just wanted to show my little rabbit design I made before I found the fuzzy mitten patterns. It wasn't quite as good as I had hoped but it wasn't bad for my first own toy pattern!

For those of you interested here is the pattern - I used sirdar snowflake DK and 3.75 mm needles. A different yarn may have a different effect as this yarn isn't as bulky as normal DK yarns. If there are any problems please let me know as it was a while ago I jotted the pattern down in my notebook!

Head

cast on 15 sts, purl 1 row

knit into front and back of every stitch - 30 sts

P 1 row

Knit front and back into every other stitch - 45 sts

starting purl, st st 9 rows

next row - *K2tog K3* nine times - 36sts

st st 3 rows

*K3 K2tog* until last stitch, K1 29 sts

st st 3 rows

K2tog 7 times, K1, K2tog 7 times 15 sts

st st 3 rows

K2tog 3 times, K3, K2tog 3 times

P 1 row

K2tog all across the row

bind off

Ears (make 2 the same)

cast on 10 sts

st st 10 rows

K1 (knit front and back next stitch, K2) 3 times - 13 sts

st st 3 rows

K2tog 3 times, k1, k2tog 3 times - 7 sts

st st 3 rows

(K1 K2tog) 2 times, K1 - 5 sts

P 1 row

K2tog K1 K2tog - 3 sts

bind off

body

cast on 15 sts

st st 3 rows

inc into every other stitch - 30 sts

st st 3 rows

inc into every other stitch - 40 sts

st st 21 rows

K1 K2tog across the row - 30 sts

st st 7 rows

cast off

leg (make two the same)

begin at foot

cast on 10 sts

P 1 row

inc into every stitch - 20 sts

st st 3 rows

increase into every other stitch (by knitting front and back) - 30 sts

st st 7 rows

K3 tog 10 times - 10 sts

increase into every other stitch across row - 15sts

st st 25 rows or length required for leg

K1 k2tog to end 10 sts

st st 5 rows

cast off

arms (make 2)

cast on 20 sts

st st 30 rows

K2 tog K1 to 9 sts

bind off

join all seams by mattress stitch.

Embroider face or use safety eyes on the head.

Wrap yarn around the decreases of foot to make a defined foot shape.

Join arms, legs, head and ears to the body.

make a pom pom tail if you want :o)

pattern for the baby socks...

As promised, here is the pattern for the baby socks! If there are any mistakes, please bear with me as this is my first attempt at creating my own pattern :o)

I used a 4ply yarn and 4 2.5mm dpns.

Cast on 36 stitches and split 12 on each needle and join in the round. (place marker)

K1,p1 rib for 8 rounds.

St st 20 rounds (or length required) to heel flap.

heel flap

knit 10 st, turn work and work on two needles only.

S1, purl 19, turn.

S1, knit 19, turn.

S1, purl 19, turn.

repeat these last 2 rows 7 more times.

Heel shaping.

Knit 12, ssk, K1 turn

S1, purl 5, P2tog P1, turn

S1 knit to 1 st before gap, ssk K1 turn,

S1, purl to 1 before gap, p2tog P1, turn

repeat these two rows until all stitches are used up.

Needle 1 - knit across all stitches, knit 10 down side of heel

Needle 2 - knit across all 16 sts,

needle 3 knit 10 down side of heel and across 6 sts of needle 1

N1 16 sts, N2 16 sts, N3 16 sts. (48 in total)

gusset shaping

N1 knit to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1, N2 knit, N3 K1 ssk, knit to end

round 2 - knit

repeat these 2 rows to 36 stitches

Continue straight for 12 rows or length of foot required (less about 1cm)

decrease for toes

N1 Knit to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1, N2 K1 ssk, knit to last 3 sts k2tog K1, N3, K1 ssk, knit to end.

repeat until 12 stitches remain.

knit 2 stitches from N2 to N1, and slip 2 sts from N2 to N3 (6 sts on each)

Graft the remaining edges together.

I hope that makes sense! It is very easy and if you are familiar with sock knitting I am sure you will be able to correct any mistakes I have made :o)