This pattern was designed especially for the 2022 West Yorkshire Spinners Christmas socks, Gingerbread. You can read the blog post about this pattern and the yarn here: Gingerbread – WYS Christmas 2022 yarn
This is one of four patterns designed for a whole “gingerbread family” from baby to adult and this pattern is written in three sizes: 0-6 months, 6 months and 12 months especially for the tiniest members of the family.
Buddy features a rolled ribbed cuff to help the socks stay on, with plenty of room in the foot to wiggle those tiny toes.
As always, the pattern is based on my Basic 4ply Socks pattern so if you’re new to socks or need a refresher, you can use the Sockalong tutorials to help you.
Useful to know
Size
To fit age 0-6 months: 6 months: 12 months
Yarn
1 x 100g ball West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply in Gingerbread
1 x 100g ball West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply in Milk Bottle
For WYS yarn stockists, click here.
Materials
2.5mm needles – short circular needle, DPNs (double pointed needles) or 80cm circular for magic loop
1 set DPNs size 3.0mm (optional for a looser cuff)
1 set DPNs size 2.5mm (not required for magic loop)
Stitch holder (optional)
Stitch markers
Wool needle
Tension
30 sts to 10 cm (4 ins) in stocking stitch (worked in the round) on 2.5mm needles.
This pattern is for:
- Knitters who can confidently cast on, knit and purl.
- Knitters who want a quick-knit super-cute baby sock … they don’t come cuter than these!
- People who want to knit socks for the whole family – there’s a size to suit everyone with the “gingerbread family” patterns!
This pattern is based on my Basic 4ply Socks pattern, which means that you can find photo and video help in the Winwick Mum Sockalong tutorials. You can find out more here:
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