Carol Huebscher Rhoades adapted the pattern for “Child’s Fancy Knit Sock” from Weldon’s Practical Needlework, Volume 1. Knit these sweet socks for your baby.

Finished Size 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) foot circumference and 4.25 inches (10.8 cm) long from back of heel to tip of toe; foot length is adjustable

Yarn Jagger Spun Zephyr, 50% merino/50% silk yarn, laceweight, 1,120 yard (1,024.1 m)/100 gram (3.5 oz) skein, less than 1 skein of Sage

Needles Double pointed, size 0000 (1.25 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions Marker; stitch holder; locking ring marker or fine, smooth waste yarn; tapestry needle; crochet hook, steel, size 10 (1.25 mm) in case stitches drop

Gauge 16 sts and 20 rnds = 1 inch (2.5 cm) in St st