Itsy Bitsy Socks by Kathryn Doubrley-The Answer Lady

Itsy Bitsy Socks

Machine Knitting
July 2017
Lace ?
8 stitches and 11 rows = 1 inch
in stockinette
50 - 100 yards (46 - 91 m)
6 sizes for dolls, jewelry or decor
English

These are the smallest socks the machine can make. Any machine may be used. They may be used on Barbie dolls but mostly they are decorative. Each sock takes only about 5 minutes of knitting. They take a few minutes to finish, too but the investment in time and yarn is very minor. large to the miniature design. Keeping them as small as possible is the most attractive look. The pattern is presented in 6 gauges. Size will change with gauge.

FUN THINGS TO DO WITH ITSY BITSY SOCKS
Make a whole bunch and decorate a wreath with them
Use them as dangly ornaments anytime, anywhere
Add them to greeting cards
Attach them to earring wires
Use them on nametags for crafting events
Hang a string of them on a doll clothes line
Outfit Barbie, Ken and similar dolls with cozy socks
Attach them to barrettes or hair combs

this is part of the Socks of All Sorts 3 book. Here is the table of contents

All about short rowing
Sock Size info

Frilled to Thrill Toe Up Socks Small-large adult sizes are included. Use a standard gauge Japanese machine with ribber, Passap or Superba. The design relies on 2 beds & Patons Stretch Sock yarn. 2 top trim options given

Flower Child Socks Sized to fit ladies size 4-12 feet using stretchy #1 sock yarn. 2 beds are required. Standard or Passap machine

Crazy Legs Leggings-2 styles sized to fit big girls and ladies using oddments of sock yarn. 3 gauges given so any machine may be used including Passaps.

Fairisle for Feet for use on standard gauge machines. No ribber required. Passaps may be used but Passap notes are not included. You must know how to achieve fairisle and to short row. 2 fingering weights yarn, one that is stretchy required. Adult sizes.

Mini Me Real socks in infant sizes. 4 sizes cover from birth to 12 months. 4 gauges allow for the use of any machine. May be used with or without a ribber. Passaps are ideal and notes are included.

Head Socks Deborah Norville sock yarn is so soft and comfy we just had to include a hat. Standard or Passap machines in big kids to adult sizes. Only 1 bed required

Itsy Bitsy Socks are as tiny as the machine can make. Useful for decoration, earrings, cards, nametags and Barbie dolls. 6 gauges. All machines. Single and double bed versions given
In Cahoots with your Boots. 5 styles of boot topper from easy to extraordinary. 3 gauges are given for all versions. Any machine may be used.
Easy Peasy Ribbed Toppers
Mock Rib Toppers for single bed machine
Fairisle Toppers
Ruffles and Lace requires 2 beds
Compound Cable