How to knit socks for a newborn with a crochet hook, knitting needles. Schemes with descriptions, photos

To crochet simple socks for a newborn baby, you don't need to have any knitting experience. Any mother can do it warm and elegant booties your baby, following detailed instructions and diagrams.

Choosing yarn for socks for newborns

A large selection of modern yarn provides scope for creativity. You can knit decorative socks, or warm ones from natural wool. The priority for choosing the material is the health and comfort of the baby.

Some natural yarns can irritate a child's skin, and yarns with unstable dyes can cause allergies.

Suitable for children's products:

• synthetic yarn;

• natural, mixed with synthetic fibers of acrylic, polyester, nylon, polyamide;

• pure wool: sheep, dog, goat, rabbit;

• cotton, linen, bamboo.

Requirements for yarn for children's products:

• softness;
• hypoallergenic;
• thermal conductivity;
• wear resistance.

Crocheted socks for newborns can be either warm or light and lacy. Avoid choosing yarn that is too thick or too thin. Socks should be comfortable and fit properly on the baby's foot without causing discomfort.

Selecting knitting needles and a hook

In order not to make a mistake in choosing knitting needles or a hook, you need to read the information on the yarn label. Usually, it indicates the size of knitting tools that are optimal for use with a given type of thread. In the absence of information, for yarn of normal thickness, take a hook No. 2.3 or 3.5. The appropriate knitting needle size is 3 or 3.5 mm.

Determining the size and consumption of yarn

To determine the size of socks, you need to take measurements from the baby's foot or use the average statistical data provided in the table:

Age of the child	Foot length
from birth to 3 months	9 cm
3 – 6 months.	10 cm
6 – 9 months.	11.5 cm
9 – 12 months.	12 cm
12 – 18 months.	13 cm
18 – 24 months.	14 cm

If you knit according to a pattern from a magazine or master class, then they usually provide the average yarn consumption. If not, then you need to calculate it yourself. A simple option is to take the consumption for a similar model from a magazine. Then you need to add 20-25% if you are making a relief pattern. And vice versa, subtract 10% if the socks are openwork.

How to calculate the number of loops?

To cast on stitches on knitting needles, you need to know the length of the circumference of the baby's foot. This measurement determines the comfortable fit of the product on the foot. To calculate, you will need to knit a sample from the threads that will be used for knitting and find out how many stitches are in 1 cm. Multiply the number of stitches in 1 cm by the length of the circumference of the foot and get the number of stitches needed for knitting.

To crochet, it is also important to know the main dimensions: length and foot circumference. You will also need a knitting sample to find out the number of stitches in 1 cm. By multiplying the length and circumference of the foot, you can find out how many stitches you will need to knit in length and width.

Master classes for beginners on knitting tiny socks

The patterns for children's socks are simple. A beginner knitter can create a cute pair in 1.5 - 2 hours.

On 2 needles

The model has the shape of the letter "G", which is then sewn with a needle. In the work, do not knit the first edge loop, knit the last one with a purl loop.

For a leg 9 cm long you will need

• yarn weighing 25 g;
• knitting needles No. 3.5.

Progress of work:

1. Cast on 36 stitches and knit 12 rows in rib pattern.
2. Heel: from 13th to 16th row, stockinette stitch.
3. In the next 2 rows, close the outer 8 loops in sequence.
4. On the middle 18 loops from rows 19 to 38, alternate front and back rows.
5. From row 39, knit twice: edge loop, 2 together knit to the left, knit loops, knit the 2 penultimate loops to the right, edge loop. Reverse side - purl loops.
6. From row 43, add 2 stitches twice in each front row. Knit additional stitches before edge stitches. Knit the back side with purl stitches.
7. Rows 47–66 – stockinette stitch.
8. Repeat the sequence of points 5 and 6.
9. Close work.
10. Sew the product. Insert the needle into the outer edge arches from the front side. First connect the cuff line, sew the sock fabric to the free bottom. Sew the sides.

On 4 needles

Grandma's favorite method will never lose its relevance, as socks knitted this way have a good fit.

For socks for a baby up to 6 months, prepare:

• yarn;
• 5 knitting needles size 3.

Knitting order:

1. Cast on 24 stitches and distribute evenly onto each needle.
2. Knit 14 rows with a simple elastic pattern.
3. Next, knit 5-6 rows with the front surface. Leave the knitting on one needle.
4. Forming the heel: knit 12 rows of garter stitch on 18 loops.
5. Bottom of heel: continue knitting in 2 directions, knitting together the last stitch from the 1st needle and 1 stitch from the 2nd needle and the last stitch from the 2nd needle and 1 stitch from the 3rd needle in each row on the front row. Decrease until the number of stitches on the needle is 6.
6. Along the edges of the heel, on the edge loops, cast on 6 loops again and continue knitting on 4 needles.
7. Knit 25 rows in stockinette stitch and close the knitting as follows: decrease 4 loops in each row (the last 2 loops on each needle).
8. When there are 4 loops left, thread the thread through them with a hook, secure, and hide the thread inside.

On circular needles

You can knit 2 socks at the same time if you use circular knitting needles. This method is suitable for more experienced mothers. Beginners should make simple booties that have no seams and are knitted in a circle.

Materials:

• medium thickness yarn 50 g;
• double-pointed knitting needles No. 2.5.

Knitting progress:

1. Cast on 50 stitches and make a 6 cm long elastic band. You can choose a different pattern, for example, alternate between satin stitch and textured braids.
2. Then continue according to the pattern: combine 2 loops with a purl stitch, 3 loops again with a purl stitch, throw 1 loop over 2, 12 loops with the front ones, decrease again as at the beginning of the row.
3. Continue knitting on 16 loops of the top in 2 directions and knit 3 cm. Set aside the loops for the heel (30 pcs.) from work.
4. Repeat the sequence: 2 loops together purlwise, 3 loops purlwise, yarn 1 loop over 2, knit, decrease again as at the beginning of the row. 12 loops will remain.
5. Next, cast on 6 stitches along the edge stitches, knit the heel stitches, cast on 6 stitches along the edge stitches and join into a circle.
6. Knit with pearl fabric 2 cm.
7. Make a row of purl stitches.
8. Close the loops, except for 12 pcs. top.
9. Make the sole from 9 cm pearl knit.
10. Close the knitting and sew the sole through the edge arches.

Crochet

Socks for newborns, crocheted, are textured and easy to make. For knitting, use single crochet or single crochet.

It is better to take a thin yarn, cotton or bamboo, and choose the appropriate hook. It is better to use No. 3 or 3.5.

Work order:

1. To knit an elastic band, cast on a chain of 8 loops.
2. 1 row should consist of 7 columns (to do this, skip the first loop of the air chain).
3. Row 2: 1 lifting loop and 7 single crochets. Repeat this sequence 24 times.
4. Use connecting posts to “sew” the elastic band of the sock.
5. Using a different color thread, knit 24 single crochet stitches in a circle, close the row.
6. 2 lifting loops and 24 double crochets. Knit 4 rows like this.
7. Start the heel with the first color thread: 1 air loop, 12 single crochets, turn the knitting. Make 3 more rows. Close the bottom of the heel from the sole side with connecting columns.
8. Using yarn of color 2, make 6 rows of 24 double crochets in a circle.
9. The toe should be closed as follows: knit 2 columns of the previous row in pairs with a single crochet. Reduce in the same way in the next row.
10. Using a crochet hook, thread the end of the yarn through the remaining 4 loops, tighten and hide it on the wrong side.

Ideas, patterns and description of knitting techniques for socks for newborns from 0 to 8 months. Master classes crochet, knitting needles

Knitting small socks does not always require clear patterns. Baby booties are often decorative, so deviations from the rules and variations are allowed. It is always appropriate to add new decorative elements or change the knitting pattern.

Simple model of socks for a child up to 3 months

Socks for newborns with crochet hook No. 2.7 from mixed yarn can be knitted according to the following pattern:

1. You need to start from the toe, knitting a circle of half double crochets so that the number of loops after finishing the 4th row reaches 30 pieces.
2. Next, make 5 rows with a contrasting thread without adding extras.
3. Heel: knit 15 half double crochets and turn the knitting. Repeat 5 times. Sew the edge of the heel with slip stitches.
4. Make 30 half-double crochet stitches in a circle and knit 2 rows.
5. Next, make an elastic band from relief front and back columns with a yarn over according to the 2 by 2 pattern.

If the baby's foot is full, you can add more columns when knitting the toe and then the sock will be larger in size.The simplest socks can be knitted in the form of booties. The part is knitted on 2 knitting needles and then sewn. It will take no more than 1.5 hours to make.

Manufacturing scheme:

1. Cast on 20 stitches and knit 50 rows of front stitches.
2. Close the first 6 loops and continue the piece on the remaining loops using the garter stitch pattern. Make 15 accordion stripes. Finish knitting by closing the last row.
3. At the end, you need to sew the product at the bottom and on the side. Gather the top of the accordion and decorate it with pompoms or tassels.

Plain knitting

White plain socks look very elegant. Such booties are suitable for babies who cannot walk yet. Older children can knit plain socks of dark colors.

Relief motifs are suitable for knitting in one color. Such products can be knitted more densely, then the patterns will look spectacular. Children's socks can be made of wool, mixed yarn. Due to the density of knitting, they will warm the baby's feet well.

An example of knitting plain socks on knitting needles:

1. Cast on 10 stitches and knit 4 rows in stocking stitch.
2. Increase 1 stitch at each end to make 12 stitches.
3. Knit to row 30, where decrease one loop evenly along the edges to get 10 loops. Make 4 more rows.
4. Cast on 17, 10 and 17 stitches along the edges using 3 knitting needles.
5. Knit 9 rows in garter stitch.
6. Knit the toe on a knitting needle from 10 loops, evenly knitting together the outer loops of the narrow strip with the outer loops of the side sides.
7. When there are 10 loops on the side needles, start knitting the elastic and make 24 rows.
8. Close the loops.
9. Fold the elastic band in half.

Ornament

Inexperienced craftswomen can start practicing knitting items with patterns by alternating simple stripes and ornaments. For mothers who know how to knit, we can offer many patterns with ornaments that are knitted with knitting needles by changing the main and auxiliary threads. The pattern can also be embroidered with contrasting threads over the finished product.

Christmas socks with snowflake patterns look cute. You can use standard knitting patterns and then embroider on the loops. You can also make a knitted ornament by alternating the colors of the threads.

For the snowflake ornament you will need 2 colors of thread, white and blue. The pattern shows the front rows. If the knitting is double-sided, then from the back side the pattern is knitted with purl loops. The pattern does not take into account the edge loops.

1. 1 loop in white, 1 loop in blue, 4 loops in white.
2. 3 loops with blue thread. 3 with white thread.
3. 1 loop in white, 1 loop in blue, 4 loops in white.

Jacquard

Knitting jacquard is the same as creating an ornament using threads of different colors. Jacquard involves large drawings alternating with ornaments. It is unlikely that you will be able to place a large deer on small socks, but you can knit a small kitten.

Knitting pattern (garter stitch):

1. 4 loops of the main color, 2 loops of the auxiliary color, 6 loops of the main color, 2 loops of the auxiliary color, 2 of the main color.
2. 3 loops of the main color, 2 of the auxiliary color, 6 of the main color, 2 of the auxiliary color, 4 of the main color.
3. Repeat the previous row.
4. 2 loops of the base color, 3 of the auxiliary color, 5 of the main color, 2 of the auxiliary color, 5 of the main color.
5. 2 loops - main, 3 - auxiliary, 4 - main, 3 - auxiliary, 1 - main, 2 - auxiliary, 2 - main.
6. 1 loop of the main color, 11 pcs. of auxiliary, 2 of the main. 2 of auxiliary, 1 of the main.
7. 1 piece of primary color, 15 of secondary color, 1 of primary color.
8. Repeat the row, knitting 14 loops with an additional thread.
9. 1 loop of the base color, 10 pcs. of auxiliary, 6 of the main color.
10. 1 pc. - main, 7 - auxiliary, 1 - based, 5 - auxiliary.
11. 1 - auxiliary, 1 main, 5 pcs. - auxiliary, 1 - based, 3 - auxiliary, 1 - main, 3 auxiliary, 2 - main.
12. 1 pc. auxiliary, 2 - main color, 4 - auxiliary, 1 - main, 5 - auxiliary, 1 - main, 1 - auxiliary, 2 - main.
13. 1 loop of auxiliary color, 7 of base color, 7 of auxiliary color, 2 of main color.
14. 2 pcs. of auxiliary color, 7 of primary, 5 of auxiliary, 3 of primary.
15. 2 - auxiliary, 6 - main, 2 - auxiliary, 3 - main, 2 - auxiliary, 2 - main.
16. 8 loops of the main color, 1 of the auxiliary color, 5 of the main color, 1 of the auxiliary color, 2 of the main color.

The same pattern can be made with a crochet hook. To do this, take the pattern and knit with single crochet stitches, alternating the threads. With a jacquard pattern, you can create any patterns, from simple to complex, using a crochet hook.

Openwork

Socks for newborns can be crocheted in the form of openwork booties. It is better to start from the foot and then decorate the upper part with beautiful openwork.Lace booties are suitable for both boys and girls. For such products, it is better to take smooth threads containing cotton, flax, bamboo with the addition of synthetic components.

Simple pattern for an openwork shoe:

1. Knitting the sole. Its length should be equal to the size of the baby's foot plus 1-2 cm. The sole can be made single or double. Cast on 12 air loops and knit an oval sole with double crochets in 5 rows. Be sure to add double crochets from the heel and toe. Add 6 double crochets evenly in each row. Then make a border of double crochets in 2-3 rows. It is better to knit for the back wall of the edge loop. This will make the sole more defined, and you can add an openwork edging along its edge.
2. Knit the toe. It can be a separate piece or a whole piece. To knit a whole toe, you need to find the transverse middle of the bootie, and having collected double crochets around the circumference, gradually decrease the loops in each row.
3. The bootleg is often made with openwork patterns of chains of loops and various combinations of double and single crochets. To insert a ribbon into the bootleg, you can knit this place with double crochets. A thin ribbon will easily fit into the gaps.
4. Finish the edges with lace fringe or edging.

When decorating booties with beads and bows, you need to make sure that it is safe for the child.

Decorative booties in the form of shoes or sandals can also be crocheted. Openwork can also be created using knitting needles. To do this, you need to choose a pattern you like and include it in the classic knitting pattern for socks. Thus, a single-color model made of garter stitch and a long shaft made with openwork knitting will look very elegant.

Smart socks

Adorable booties with animal and cartoon character faces can be created using knitting needles and a crochet hook.

Socks in the shape of a dog's head with ears and a muzzle are knitted from semi-fluffy or boucle yarn according to a simple pattern:

1. Crochet an oval shape for the sole.
2. Cast on stitches along the edge and knit the edge and toe using stocking stitch.
3. Make the elastic band of the sock using the 1 x 1 pattern, taking into account that it needs to be folded in half.
4. On the sides of the sock, where the brim ends, crochet the dog's ears.
5. Embroider eyes and a nose on the toe.
6. Decorate the border of the sole with a fluffy edging.

For this, select threads of bright contrasting colors. You can design it in the form of any brand, looking at the description in the picture or just make bright original sneakers.

Step-by-step instructions on how to knit:

1. You need to make an oval sole according to the classic pattern and knit the side.
2. Instead of a toe, knit a tongue for sneakers. Its length should be proportional to the size of this part on regular shoes, that is, reach the top of the boot or be a little longer.
3. Knit the bootleg, stepping back from the toe 1/3 of the length of the sole, gradually reducing the loops on the front edges to get a slight bevel.
4. All edges are processed with single crochets. The edges of the side are tied with a contrasting thread to emphasize the shape. Sew stripes on the sides of the sneakers, insert laces.

Clothes for newborns, including socks, require careful selection. Often, comfortable clothing items are best made by yourself, crocheted or knitted, following the provided patterns.

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