Tiny Toes Socks

05/26/2025

Level of difficulty

Sizes: 6 months, 12 months, 18 months and 24 months

Measurements and Stitch Counts

Size	Foot Length (inches)	Sock Circumference (inches)	Leg Length (inches)	Cuff Height (inches)	Total Height (inches)	Stitch Count
6 mo	2.0	4.5	1.5	0.75	6.75	28
12 mo	2.75	4.25	2.0	0.75	7.0	28
18 mo	3.25	4.75	2.25	0.75	7.75	30
24 mo	3.75	5.25	2.5	0.75	8.5	32

Materials:

- Yarn:

  - Let it Sock Color 9960 (toe & heel)

  - Let it Sock Color 9534 (foot & leg)

- Needles:

  - Magic Loop: 3.5 mm (US 4) circular needle, 32” or longer

  - Two Circulars: Two 3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles (24” or 32”)

  - 5 DPN: Set of five 3.5 mm (US 4) double-pointed needles

- Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors

Gauge:

- 6 stitches = 1 inch

- 7 rows = 1 inch

Size 6 Months

Magic Loop Method

Toe:

1. With color 9960, cast on 12 sts using Judy’s Magic Cast-On (or Turkish cast-on for DPNs). Distribute evenly per method.

2. Increase to 28 total sts (14 per side for Magic Loop/2 Circs; evenly across 4 DPNs):

   - Round 1: Knit all.

   - Round 2: On each section: K1, M1R, knit to last st, M1L, K1.

   - Repeat until 28 total stitches.

Foot:

3. Switch to color 9534. Knit in the round until foot measures 2.0".

Heel Flap:

4. Switch back to color 9960. Work flat over 14 heel stitches:

   - Row 1 (RS): Slip 1, knit to end

   - Row 2 (WS): Slip 1, purl to end

   - Repeat for 14 rows (~2.0") to form square flap.

Turn Heel:

5. Short rows:

   - Row 1: Knit 8, SSK, turn

   - Row 2: Sl1, purl 5, P2tog, turn

   - Row 3: Sl1, knit to 1 before gap, SSK, turn

   - Row 4: Sl1, purl to 1 before gap, P2tog, turn

   - Continue until all sts are worked (14 sts remain).

Gusset:

6. Pick up 7 sts along each side of the heel flap. Total sts: 28 + 14 = 42.

7. Resume in color 9534. Begin gusset decreases:

   - Round 1: Knit all.

   - Round 2:

     - Gusset side: Knit to 3 before end, K2tog, K1.

     - Instep side: K1, SSK, knit to end.

   - Repeat until back to 28 total sts.

Leg:

8. Work even in stockinette for 1.5".

Cuff:

9. Work 1x1 ribbing (K1, P1) for 0.75". Bind off loosely.

Finishing:

- Weave in ends and block lightly.

Two Circular Needles Method

Toe:

1. With color 9960, cast on 12 sts using Judy’s Magic Cast-On (or Turkish cast-on for DPNs). Distribute evenly per method.

2. Increase to 28 total sts (14 per side for Magic Loop/2 Circs; evenly across 4 DPNs):

   - Round 1: Knit all.

   - Round 2: On each section: K1, M1R, knit to last st, M1L, K1.

   - Repeat until 28 total stitches.

Foot:

3. Switch to color 9534. Knit in the round until foot measures 2.0".

Heel Flap:

4. Switch back to color 9960. Work flat over 14 heel stitches:

   - Row 1 (RS): Slip 1, knit to end

   - Row 2 (WS): Slip 1, purl to end

   - Repeat for 14 rows (~2.0") to form square flap.

Turn Heel:

5. Short rows:

   - Row 1: Knit 8, SSK, turn

   - Row 2: Sl1, purl 5, P2tog, turn

   - Row 3: Sl1, knit to 1 before gap, SSK, turn

   - Row 4: Sl1, purl to 1 before gap, P2tog, turn

   - Continue until all sts are worked (14 sts remain).

Gusset:

6. Pick up 7 sts along each side of the heel flap. Total sts: 28 + 14 = 42.

7. Resume in color 9534. Begin gusset decreases:

   - Round 1: Knit all.

   - Round 2:

     - Gusset side: Knit to 3 before end, K2tog, K1.

     - Instep side: K1, SSK, knit to end.

   - Repeat until back to 28 total sts.

Leg:

8. Work even in stockinette for 1.5".

Cuff:

9. Work 1x1 ribbing (K1, P1) for 0.75". Bind off loosely.

Finishing:

- Weave in ends and block lightly.

5 DPN Method

Toe:

1. With color 9960, cast on 12 sts using Judy’s Magic Cast-On (or Turkish cast-on for DPNs). Distribute evenly per method.

2. Increase to 28 total sts (14 per side for Magic Loop/2 Circs; evenly across 4 DPNs):

   - Round 1: Knit all.

   - Round 2: On each section: K1, M1R, knit to last st, M1L, K1.

   - Repeat until 28 total stitches.

Foot:

3. Switch to color 9534. Knit in the round until foot measures 2.0".

Heel Flap:

4. Switch back to color 9960. Work flat over 14 heel stitches:

   - Row 1 (RS): Slip 1, knit to end

   - Row 2 (WS): Slip 1, purl to end

   - Repeat for 14 rows (~2.0") to form square flap.

Turn Heel:

5. Short rows:

   - Row 1: Knit 8, SSK, turn

   - Row 2: Sl1, purl 5, P2tog, turn

   - Row 3: Sl1, knit to 1 before gap, SSK, turn

   - Row 4: Sl1, purl to 1 before gap, P2tog, turn

   - Continue until all sts are worked (14 sts remain).

Gusset:

6. Pick up 7 sts along each side of the heel flap. Total sts: 28 + 14 = 42.

7. Resume in color 9534. Begin gusset decreases:

   - Round 1: Knit all.

   - Round 2:

     - Gusset side: Knit to 3 before end, K2tog, K1.

     - Instep side: K1, SSK, knit to end.

   - Repeat until back to 28 total sts.

Leg:

8. Work even in stockinette for 1.5".

Cuff:

9. Work 1x1 ribbing (K1, P1) for 0.75". Bind off loosely.

Finishing:

- Weave in ends and block lightly.

Size 12 Months

Magic Loop Method

Toe:

1. With color 9960, cast on 12 sts using Judy’s Magic Cast-On (or Turkish cast-on for DPNs). Distribute evenly per method.

2. Increase to 28 total sts (14 per side for Magic Loop/2 Circs; evenly across 4 DPNs):

   - Round 1: Knit all.

   - Round 2: On each section: K1, M1R, knit to last st, M1L, K1.

   - Repeat until 28 total stitches.

Foot:

3. Switch to color 9534. Knit in the round until foot measures 2.75".

Heel Flap:

4. Switch back to color 9960. Work flat over 14 heel stitches:

   - Row 1 (RS): Slip 1, knit to end

   - Row 2 (WS): Slip 1, purl to end

   - Repeat for 14 rows (~2.0") to form square flap.

Turn Heel:

5. Short rows:

   - Row 1: Knit 8, SSK, turn

   - Row 2: Sl1, purl 5, P2tog, turn

   - Row 3: Sl1, knit to 1 before gap, SSK, turn

   - Row 4: Sl1, purl to 1 before gap, P2tog, turn

   - Continue until all sts are worked (14 sts remain).

Gusset:

6. Pick up 8 sts along each side of the heel flap. Total sts: 28 + 16 = 44.

7. Resume in color 9534. Begin gusset decreases:

   - Round 1: Knit all.

   - Round 2:

     - Gusset side: Knit to 3 before end, K2tog, K1.

     - Instep side: K1, SSK, knit to end.

   - Repeat until back to 28 total sts.

Leg:

8. Work even in stockinette for 2.0".

Cuff:

9. Work 1x1 ribbing (K1, P1) for 0.75". Bind off loosely.

Finishing:

- Weave in ends and block lightly.

Two Circular Needles Method

Toe:

1. With color 9960, cast on 12 sts using Judy’s Magic Cast-On (or Turkish cast-on for DPNs). Distribute evenly per method.

2. Increase to 28 total sts (14 per side for Magic Loop/2 Circs; evenly across 4 DPNs):

   - Round 1: Knit all.

   - Round 2: On each section: K1, M1R, knit to last st, M1L, K1.

   - Repeat until 28 total stitches.

Foot:

3. Switch to color 9534. Knit in the round until foot measures 2.75".

Heel Flap:

4. Switch back to color 9960. Work flat over 14 heel stitches:

   - Row 1 (RS): Slip 1, knit to end

   - Row 2 (WS): Slip 1, purl to end

   - Repeat for 14 rows (~2.0") to form square flap.

Turn Heel:

5. Short rows:

   - Row 1: Knit 8, SSK, turn

   - Row 2: Sl1, purl 5, P2tog, turn

   - Row 3: Sl1, knit to 1 before gap, SSK, turn

   - Row 4: Sl1, purl to 1 before gap, P2tog, turn

   - Continue until all sts are worked (14 sts remain).

Gusset:

6. Pick up 8 sts along each side of the heel flap. Total sts: 28 + 16 = 44.

7. Resume in color 9534. Begin gusset decreases:

   - Round 1: Knit all.

   - Round 2:

     - Gusset side: Knit to 3 before end, K2tog, K1.

     - Instep side: K1, SSK, knit to end.

   - Repeat until back to 28 total sts.

Leg:

8. Work even in stockinette for 2.0".

Cuff:

9. Work 1x1 ribbing (K1, P1) for 0.75". Bind off loosely.

Finishing:

- Weave in ends and block lightly.

5 DPN Method

Toe:

1. With color 9960, cast on 12 sts using Judy’s Magic Cast-On (or Turkish cast-on for DPNs). Distribute evenly per method.

2. Increase to 28 total sts (14 per side for Magic Loop/2 Circs; evenly across 4 DPNs):

   - Round 1: Knit all.

   - Round 2: On each section: K1, M1R, knit to last st, M1L, K1.

   - Repeat until 28 total stitches.

Foot:

3. Switch to color 9534. Knit in the round until foot measures 2.75".

Heel Flap:

4. Switch back to color 9960. Work flat over 14 heel stitches:

   - Row 1 (RS): Slip 1, knit to end

   - Row 2 (WS): Slip 1, purl to end

   - Repeat for 14 rows (~2.0") to form square flap.

Turn Heel:

5. Short rows:

   - Row 1: Knit 8, SSK, turn

   - Row 2: Sl1, purl 5, P2tog, turn

   - Row 3: Sl1, knit to 1 before gap, SSK, turn

   - Row 4: Sl1, purl to 1 before gap, P2tog, turn

   - Continue until all sts are worked (14 sts remain).

Gusset:

6. Pick up 8 sts along each side of the heel flap. Total sts: 28 + 16 = 44.

7. Resume in color 9534. Begin gusset decreases:

   - Round 1: Knit all.

   - Round 2:

     - Gusset side: Knit to 3 before end, K2tog, K1.

     - Instep side: K1, SSK, knit to end.

   - Repeat until back to 28 total sts.

Leg:

8. Work even in stockinette for 2.0".

Cuff:

9. Work 1x1 ribbing (K1, P1) for 0.75". Bind off loosely.

Finishing:

- Weave in ends and block lightly.

Size 18 Months

Magic Loop Method

Toe:

1. With color 9960, cast on 12 sts using Judy’s Magic Cast-On (or Turkish cast-on for DPNs). Distribute evenly per method.

2. Increase to 30 total sts (15 per side for Magic Loop/2 Circs; evenly across 4 DPNs):

   - Round 1: Knit all.

   - Round 2: On each section: K1, M1R, knit to last st, M1L, K1.

   - Repeat until 30 total stitches.

Foot:

3. Switch to color 9534. Knit in the round until foot measures 3.25".

Heel Flap:

4. Switch back to color 9960. Work flat over 15 heel stitches:

   - Row 1 (RS): Slip 1, knit to end

   - Row 2 (WS): Slip 1, purl to end

   - Repeat for 15 rows (~2.25") to form square flap.

Turn Heel:

5. Short rows:

   - Row 1: Knit 8, SSK, turn

   - Row 2: Sl1, purl 5, P2tog, turn

   - Row 3: Sl1, knit to 1 before gap, SSK, turn

   - Row 4: Sl1, purl to 1 before gap, P2tog, turn

   - Continue until all sts are worked (15 sts remain).

Gusset:

6. Pick up 8 sts along each side of the heel flap. Total sts: 30 + 16 = 46.

7. Resume in color 9534. Begin gusset decreases:

   - Round 1: Knit all.

   - Round 2:

     - Gusset side: Knit to 3 before end, K2tog, K1.

     - Instep side: K1, SSK, knit to end.

   - Repeat until back to 30 total sts.

Leg:

8. Work even in stockinette for 2.25".

Cuff:

9. Work 1x1 ribbing (K1, P1) for 0.75". Bind off loosely.

Finishing:

- Weave in ends and block lightly.

Two Circular Needles Method

Toe:

1. With color 9960, cast on 12 sts using Judy’s Magic Cast-On (or Turkish cast-on for DPNs). Distribute evenly per method.

2. Increase to 30 total sts (15 per side for Magic Loop/2 Circs; evenly across 4 DPNs):

   - Round 1: Knit all.

   - Round 2: On each section: K1, M1R, knit to last st, M1L, K1.

   - Repeat until 30 total stitches.

Foot:

3. Switch to color 9534. Knit in the round until foot measures 3.25".

Heel Flap:

4. Switch back to color 9960. Work flat over 15 heel stitches:

   - Row 1 (RS): Slip 1, knit to end

   - Row 2 (WS): Slip 1, purl to end

   - Repeat for 15 rows (~2.25") to form square flap.

Turn Heel:

5. Short rows:

   - Row 1: Knit 8, SSK, turn

   - Row 2: Sl1, purl 5, P2tog, turn

   - Row 3: Sl1, knit to 1 before gap, SSK, turn

   - Row 4: Sl1, purl to 1 before gap, P2tog, turn

   - Continue until all sts are worked (15 sts remain).

Gusset:

6. Pick up 8 sts along each side of the heel flap. Total sts: 30 + 16 = 46.

7. Resume in color 9534. Begin gusset decreases:

   - Round 1: Knit all.

   - Round 2:

     - Gusset side: Knit to 3 before end, K2tog, K1.

     - Instep side: K1, SSK, knit to end.

   - Repeat until back to 30 total sts.

Leg:

8. Work even in stockinette for 2.25".

Cuff:

9. Work 1x1 ribbing (K1, P1) for 0.75". Bind off loosely.

Finishing:

- Weave in ends and block lightly.

5 DPN Method

Toe:

1. With color 9960, cast on 12 sts using Judy’s Magic Cast-On (or Turkish cast-on for DPNs). Distribute evenly per method.

2. Increase to 30 total sts (15 per side for Magic Loop/2 Circs; evenly across 4 DPNs):

   - Round 1: Knit all.

   - Round 2: On each section: K1, M1R, knit to last st, M1L, K1.

   - Repeat until 30 total stitches.

Foot:

3. Switch to color 9534. Knit in the round until foot measures 3.25".

Heel Flap:

4. Switch back to color 9960. Work flat over 15 heel stitches:

   - Row 1 (RS): Slip 1, knit to end

   - Row 2 (WS): Slip 1, purl to end

   - Repeat for 15 rows (~2.25") to form square flap.

Turn Heel:

5. Short rows:

   - Row 1: Knit 8, SSK, turn

   - Row 2: Sl1, purl 5, P2tog, turn

   - Row 3: Sl1, knit to 1 before gap, SSK, turn

   - Row 4: Sl1, purl to 1 before gap, P2tog, turn

   - Continue until all sts are worked (15 sts remain).

Gusset:

6. Pick up 8 sts along each side of the heel flap. Total sts: 30 + 16 = 46.

7. Resume in color 9534. Begin gusset decreases:

   - Round 1: Knit all.

   - Round 2:

     - Gusset side: Knit to 3 before end, K2tog, K1.

     - Instep side: K1, SSK, knit to end.

   - Repeat until back to 30 total sts.

Leg:

8. Work even in stockinette for 2.25".

Cuff:

9. Work 1x1 ribbing (K1, P1) for 0.75". Bind off loosely.

Finishing:

- Weave in ends and block lightly.

Size 24 Months

Magic Loop Method

Toe:

1. With color 9960, cast on 12 sts using Judy’s Magic Cast-On (or Turkish cast-on for DPNs). Distribute evenly per method.

2. Increase to 32 total sts (16 per side for Magic Loop/2 Circs; evenly across 4 DPNs):

   - Round 1: Knit all.

   - Round 2: On each section: K1, M1R, knit to last st, M1L, K1.

   - Repeat until 32 total stitches.

Foot:

3. Switch to color 9534. Knit in the round until foot measures 3.75".

Heel Flap:

4. Switch back to color 9960. Work flat over 16 heel stitches:

   - Row 1 (RS): Slip 1, knit to end

   - Row 2 (WS): Slip 1, purl to end

   - Repeat for 16 rows (~2.25") to form square flap.

Turn Heel:

5. Short rows:

   - Row 1: Knit 9, SSK, turn

   - Row 2: Sl1, purl 6, P2tog, turn

   - Row 3: Sl1, knit to 1 before gap, SSK, turn

   - Row 4: Sl1, purl to 1 before gap, P2tog, turn

   - Continue until all sts are worked (16 sts remain).

Gusset:

6. Pick up 9 sts along each side of the heel flap. Total sts: 32 + 18 = 50.

7. Resume in color 9534. Begin gusset decreases:

   - Round 1: Knit all.

   - Round 2:

     - Gusset side: Knit to 3 before end, K2tog, K1.

     - Instep side: K1, SSK, knit to end.

   - Repeat until back to 32 total sts.

Leg:

8. Work even in stockinette for 2.5".

Cuff:

9. Work 1x1 ribbing (K1, P1) for 0.75". Bind off loosely.

Finishing:

- Weave in ends and block lightly.

Two Circular Needles Method

Toe:

1. With color 9960, cast on 12 sts using Judy’s Magic Cast-On (or Turkish cast-on for DPNs). Distribute evenly per method.

2. Increase to 32 total sts (16 per side for Magic Loop/2 Circs; evenly across 4 DPNs):

   - Round 1: Knit all.

   - Round 2: On each section: K1, M1R, knit to last st, M1L, K1.

   - Repeat until 32 total stitches.

Foot:

3. Switch to color 9534. Knit in the round until foot measures 3.75".

Heel Flap:

4. Switch back to color 9960. Work flat over 16 heel stitches:

   - Row 1 (RS): Slip 1, knit to end

   - Row 2 (WS): Slip 1, purl to end

   - Repeat for 16 rows (~2.25") to form square flap.

Turn Heel:

5. Short rows:

   - Row 1: Knit 9, SSK, turn

   - Row 2: Sl1, purl 6, P2tog, turn

   - Row 3: Sl1, knit to 1 before gap, SSK, turn

   - Row 4: Sl1, purl to 1 before gap, P2tog, turn

   - Continue until all sts are worked (16 sts remain).

Gusset:

6. Pick up 9 sts along each side of the heel flap. Total sts: 32 + 18 = 50.

7. Resume in color 9534. Begin gusset decreases:

   - Round 1: Knit all.

   - Round 2:

     - Gusset side: Knit to 3 before end, K2tog, K1.

     - Instep side: K1, SSK, knit to end.

   - Repeat until back to 32 total sts.

Leg:

8. Work even in stockinette for 2.5".

Cuff:

9. Work 1x1 ribbing (K1, P1) for 0.75". Bind off loosely.

Finishing:

- Weave in ends and block lightly.

5 DPN Method

Toe:

1. With color 9960, cast on 12 sts using Judy’s Magic Cast-On (or Turkish cast-on for DPNs). Distribute evenly per method.

2. Increase to 32 total sts (16 per side for Magic Loop/2 Circs; evenly across 4 DPNs):

   - Round 1: Knit all.

   - Round 2: On each section: K1, M1R, knit to last st, M1L, K1.

   - Repeat until 32 total stitches.

Foot:

3. Switch to color 9534. Knit in the round until foot measures 3.75".

Heel Flap:

4. Switch back to color 9960. Work flat over 16 heel stitches:

   - Row 1 (RS): Slip 1, knit to end

   - Row 2 (WS): Slip 1, purl to end

   - Repeat for 16 rows (~2.25") to form square flap.

Turn Heel:

5. Short rows:

   - Row 1: Knit 9, SSK, turn

   - Row 2: Sl1, purl 6, P2tog, turn

   - Row 3: Sl1, knit to 1 before gap, SSK, turn

   - Row 4: Sl1, purl to 1 before gap, P2tog, turn

   - Continue until all sts are worked (16 sts remain).

Gusset:

6. Pick up 9 sts along each side of the heel flap. Total sts: 32 + 18 = 50.

7. Resume in color 9534. Begin gusset decreases:

   - Round 1: Knit all.

   - Round 2:

     - Gusset side: Knit to 3 before end, K2tog, K1.

     - Instep side: K1, SSK, knit to end.

   - Repeat until back to 32 total sts.

Leg:

8. Work even in stockinette for 2.5".

Cuff:

9. Work 1x1 ribbing (K1, P1) for 0.75". Bind off loosely.

Finishing:

- Weave in ends and block lightly.

 Disclaimer: Measurements are approximate due to differences between centimeters and inches, needle sizes and tension. All care has been taken to allow accurate completion of the pattern.

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