Acanthus Baby Socks - English

Construction:
The socks are knitted from the top down. Firstly, the cuff is worked in stockinette stitch while making holes for the I-cord. The work is folded down and knitted into a doubled cuff, where the I-cord is placed. Afterwards the sock is worked with lace pattern on the front and in stockinette on the back. The heel is formed with short rows. The length of the sock is adjusted according to age, and increases are made towards to toes. Finally, the stitches are closed off with Kitchener stitch.

Sizes:
New born to around 18 months.

Length:
Can be knitted in length from 9.5 to 13.5 cm. 

Gauge:
28 stitches x 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch.

Needles:
2.5 mm needles.

Yarn suggestion:
1 strand Mayflower 1 Class (50 g = 210 m) held together with Mayflower Super Kid Silk (25 g = 195 m) or Filcolana Arwetta (50 g = 210 m) held together with Filcolana Tilia (25 g = 210 m). 

Amounts:
50 g Mayflower 1 Class or Filcolana Arwetta.
25 g Super Kid Silk or Tilia (this strand can be left out).

Other tools & materials:
Tapestry needles, stitch markers.