Baird's Socks by Sparrow Line

Baird's Socks

Knitting
August 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
8 stitches and 12 rows = 1 inch
in Stockinette
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
82 - 487 yards (75 - 445 m)
Baby - Adult
English
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This sock is knit cuff down with a slip stitch heel flap and gusset. It is designed to create delicate mosaic patterns on the cuff and toes which resemble the speckles in the feathers of the Baird’s Sparrow.

SIZES
These socks are intended for the whole family, with sizes from Baby to Adult.

Sizes include: 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8) detailed sizing information is included in the pattern.

The finished circumference of the socks:

  • {inches} 4” (5, 5.5, 6) (6.5, 7, 8, 9)
  • {cm} 10 cm (13, 14, 15) (17, 18, 20, 23)

YARN
Fingering sock yarn (100 g, 460 yds / 420 m - 80% Merino 10% Cashmere 10% Nylon)

More yarn may be needed if length is increased.

NEEDLES
Needles used are US 1 /2.25 mm for the cuff and US 2 /2.75 mm for the leg, heel, foot, and toes

GAUGE
1” / 2.5 cm = 8 sts x 12 rows in stockinette