Baby socks are quick, fun to knit, and make excellent gifts for new parents. These are pretty simple, knit toe-up with an hourglass heel on three double-pointed needles. For seamless toes, use the Turkish cast-on method or, if you prefer to work with a long circular needle rather than dpns (as I do), the magic loop cast-on. I designed these using a soft Superwash merino cashmere blend, but you can use any worsted-weight yarn that’s suitable for baby clothes.

Difficulty level: Easy/Medium

Supplies:
3 US 4 (3.5 mm) double-pointed needles
1 ball Lion Brand Superwash Merino Cashmere (87 yds/80 m, 1.4 oz/40g, 72% Superwash merino wool, 15% nylon, 13% cashmere)

Size: 0-3 months

Finished measurements:
Toe to back of heel: 3”
Foot circumference: 5”
Heel to top of rib: 2.5”

Skills required:
Cast on and bind off
Knit and purl
Wrap stitches
Working in the round on double-pointed needles