Nothing is quite so cute as the teeny tininess of a newborn baby’s plump, little feet. In ode to those precious paws, we’ve used our softest, finest merino yarn to knit these teeny socks adorned with tiny cables.

Knit Layette Socks | Purl Soho

Although small, these Knit Layette Socks are filled with pretty details, and in Line Weight’s beautiful colors, they also pack a punch. This project is so mini, you can pick a handful of colors like you’re picking flowers. The more the merrier!

Yarn lovers, if you adore the yarn used in this project, you’ll love exploring all of our other yarn collections! Discover over 45 thoughtfully designed yarns in nearly every natural fiber and in every spectacular color you can imagine. Only available here at Purl Soho’s online yarn store, where every skein is created with care and your creativity in mind!

Knit Layette Socks | Purl Soho

Knit Layette Socks are the perfect gift for all those expecting a newcomer this spring. Like tulips on their stems, top off a new babe’s stalks with these pretty, little socks! -Laura

Knit Layette Socks | Purl Soho

PS: Our Knit Layette Socks are just one of three patterns included in our Knit Layette Pattern. You’ll also find a matching cardigan and hat, each made from our Line Weight yarn and accented with timeless cables. Want to make the whole set in classic Heirloom White with mother-of-pearl buttons? Buy the Kit!

Knit Layette Socks | Purl Soho

Designed by Purl Soho designer, Laura Ferguson.

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Materials

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  • Purl Soho’s Knit Layette Pattern
  • 1 skein of Purl Soho’s Line Weight, 100% merino wool yarn. Each skein of this fingering weight yarn is 494 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 60 yards required. We used the colors Heirloom White, Wheat Flour, Honey Pink, Ginger Orange, Peony Pink, and Super Pink, shown above clockwise from top left.
  • A set of US 2 (3mm) double pointed needles
  • A set of US 1 (2.5mm) double pointed needles
  • A few yards of scrap yarn and a crochet hook to match, for Provisional Cast-Ons

Gauge

36 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch with larger needles

Sizes

0-3 (3-6) months

  • Finished Foot Circumference: 4 1⁄4 inches
  • Finished Leg Circumference: 4 1⁄4 inches
  • Finished Foot Length: 3 1⁄2 (3 3⁄4) inches
  • Finished Height from Heel to Top of Cuff: 3 3⁄4 inches

Samples: The socks pictured here are Size 0-3 months.

Pattern

Knit Layette Socks | Purl Soho

You can find this sock pattern in our Knit Layette Pattern, available as either a hard copy or PDF download. The pattern also includes instructions for the little cardigan and hat, pictured above!

Knit Layette Socks | Purl Soho

Looking for more inspiration? Explore all of our free knitting patterns and knitting tutorials, buy one of our many knitting kits and yarn bundles, and shop for beautiful yarn. We have over 35 gorgeous natural fiber yarns in 100’s of magnificent colors, designed to bring integrity, beauty, and joy to your next knitting project and only available at Purl Soho!