These incredibly cute ballerina socks will keep tiny toes warm and pretty. Shiny pink satin ribbons are crisscrossed softly around the ankle and tied in a bow, so that baby can't lose them while practicing those high kicks when out in the stroller or relaxing in the crib. Even so, it might be useful to knit a spare pair—just in case. You Will Need: Pair of size 3 (3.25 mm) needles Pair of size 6 (4 mm) needles 1(1: 1) 2 oz (50 g) ball light worsted knitting yarn in color A (white) 1(1: 1) 2 oz (50 g) ball light worsted knitting yarn in color B (pink) 2 1/2 yds (2.3 m) of ¼ in (6 mm) wide pink satin ribbon Bodkin To Fit Sizes : 0–3 months: chest 16 in (41 cm) 3–6 months: chest 18 in (46 cm) 6–12 months: chest 20 in (51 cm) Note: The socks are designed to fit an average-sized baby Gauge : 22 stitches and 30 rows to 4 in (10 cm), measured over stockinette stitch, using size 6 (4 mm) needles Note: The actual weight of the finished pair of socks is 1 oz (25 g)—you can use this weight to calculate how much yarn you will need if using leftovers from other projects Ballerina Socks (make 2 alike) : Using size 3 (3.25 mm) needles and col A, cast on 27 (31: 35) sts. Work in k1, p1 rib for 3 in (8 cm), ending with a ws row. Next row: rib 17 (20: 23) sts, turn, rib 7 (9: 11) sts. With rs facing, work 6 (6: 8) rows in rib on the rem 7 (9:11) sts. Change to size 6 (4 mm) needles and col B, and cont in st st for 2 (4: 4) more rows. Instep Shaping : With rs facing, break off yarn, and rejoin col B to beg of instep. Pick up and knit 8 (10: 12) sts along side of instep, then work across 7 (9: 11) sts at toe. Now pick up and knit 8 (10: 12) sts along other side of instep, then work across sts on needle. There are now 43 (51: 59) sts in total. Work in st st for 7 (9: 9) rows. Sole Decrease : With rs facing, *k1, k2tog); rep from * to last 1 (0: 2) sts, then k to end. There are now 29 (34: 40) sts. Purl 1 row. Next row: *k1, k2tog; repeat from * to last 2 (1: 1) sts, then k to end. There are now 20 (23: 27) sts. Purl 1 row. Bind off all sts in rib, and fasten off securely. Sewing Together : Use matching colored yarns to join sole and leg seams. Cut the length of ribbon in half, and thread one piece through each of the socks in a crisscross pattern over the insteps, using the picture as a guide. The ribbons can be tied around the baby's ankles in pretty bows. Courtesy of Wacky Baby Knits - available at Amazon.com