Type
Knitting
Difficulty
intermediate
Category
socks
AI Thinking Process
Planning
1. **Design Strategy**: The goal is a beginner-friendly sock pattern for an 18-inch doll (e.g., American Girl) using DK weight yarn and US 6 (4.0 mm) needles. While US 6 is large for DK socks, it simplifies the process for beginners by making stitches easier to see and handle. We will use a standard top-down construction with a heel flap and gusset to provide a classic look and realistic fit.
2. **Construction Plan**:
* **Cuff**: 1x1 ribbing for elasticity.
* **Leg**: Stockinette stitch.
* **Heel**: A reinforced heel flap over half the stitches (12 sts), followed by a standard heel turn.
* **Gusset**: Picking up stitches along the heel flap and decreasing back to the original stitch count.
* **Foot**: Straight knitting to the toe.
* **Toe**: Symmetrical decreases followed by a gathered finish or Kitchener stitch.
3. **Quality Assurance**: 18-inch doll feet are approximately 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) in circumference and 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) long. With a gauge of 5.5 sts per inch, 24 stitches will provide 4.36 inches of circumference, allowing for approximately 0.15 inches of negative ease for a snug fit. Using US 6 needles with DK yarn creates a slightly looser fabric than human socks, which is beneficial for sliding the socks over doll feet.
4. **Final Calculations**:
* Stitch Count: 24 sts.
* Heel Flap: 12 sts (50% of total).
* Heel Turn: Reduce 12 sts to 8 sts.
* Gusset: Pick up 6 sts per side.
Verification
[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS]
1. **Completeness**: Includes Cuff, Leg, Heel Flap, Heel Turn, Gusset, Foot, and Toe. Yes.
2. **Consistency**: 24 stitches at 5.5 sts/inch = 4.36". Matches doll foot requirements. Yes.
3. **Constraints**: Uses US 6 needles, DK weight yarn, and US terminology. Yes.
4. **Safety**: Heel turn math (12 sts -> 8 sts) and gusset pickup (6 sts) are verified for a total of 32 sts before decreasing back to 24. Yes.
Pattern
# Basic DK Doll Socks (18-inch Dolls) **Difficulty Level**: Beginner **Size**: Fits standard 18-inch (45 cm) dolls (e.g., American Girl, Our Generation). ## Specifications * **Yarn**: DK weight (Category 3) * **Needles**: US 6 (4.0 mm) Double Pointed Needles (DPNs) or size needed to obtain gauge. * **Gauge**: 22 sts and 30 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch. (Validation: 5.5 sts per inch). * **Notions**: Tapestry needle, measuring tape, scissors. ## Abbreviations * **CO**: Cast on * **K**: Knit * **P**: Puerl * **K2tog**: Knit 2 stitches together (decrease) * **SSK**: Slip, slip, knit (decrease) * **Sl1**: Slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn in back (unless noted) * **st(s)**: Stitch(es) * **RS**: Right Side * **WS**: Wrong Side --- ## Instructions ### Cuff CO 24 sts. Distribute evenly across needles and join for working in the round, being careful not to twist. **Round 1**: *K1, p1; repeat from * to end of round. Repeat Round 1 until cuff measures 0.75 inches (2 cm). ### Leg **Next Round**: Knit all sts. Repeat until leg measures 2 inches (5 cm) from CO edge, or desired length. ### Heel Flap The heel flap is worked back and forth on the first 12 sts only. Leave the remaining 12 sts on the other needles for the instep. **Row 1 (RS)**: *Sl1, k1; repeat from * to end of 12 sts. Turn. **Row 2 (WS)**: Sl1, p11. Turn. Repeat Rows 1-2 until heel flap measures 1 inch (2.5 cm), ending with a WS row. (Math: Approx 8-10 rows total). ### Heel Turn **Row 1 (RS)**: Sl1, k6, ssk, k1, turn. (2 sts remain unworked). **Row 2 (WS)**: Sl1, p3, p2tog, p1, turn. (2 sts remain unworked). **Row 3 (RS)**: Sl1, k4, ssk, turn. (0 sts remain). **Row 4 (WS)**: Sl1, p4, p2tog, turn. (0 sts remain). *Result: 8 sts remain on the heel needle.* ### Gusset **Next Round (RS)**: 1. K8 across heel sts. 2. Pick up and knit 6 sts along the left side of the heel flap. 3. K12 across the held instep sts. 4. Pick up and knit 6 sts along the right side of the heel flap. *Total: 32 sts.* (Math: 8 heel + 6 left + 12 instep + 6 right = 32 sts). **Round 1 (Decrease Round)**: * Needle 1 (Heel/Gusset): K to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. * Needle 2 (Instep): K12. * Needle 3 (Gusset/Heel): K1, ssk, k to end. *Total: 30 sts.* **Round 2**: Knit all sts. Repeat Rounds 1-2 until 24 sts remain. (Math: 4 decrease rounds total). ### Foot Work in stockinette stitch (K every round) until foot measures 1.75 inches (4.5 cm) from the back of the heel, or 0.75 inches (2 cm) shorter than desired total length. ### Toe **Round 1 (Decrease Round)**: * K1, ssk, k6, k2tog, k1 (Needle 1 & 3 combined). * K1, ssk, k6, k2tog, k1 (Instep). *Total: 20 sts.* **Round 2**: Knit all sts. **Round 3**: * K1, ssk, k4, k2tog, k1. * K1, ssk, k4, k2tog, k1. *Total: 16 sts.* **Round 4**: * K1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1. * K1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1. *Total: 12 sts.* **Round 5**: * K1, ssk, k2tog, k1. * K1, ssk, k2tog, k1. *Total: 8 sts.* ### Finishing Cut yarn, leaving an 8-inch (20 cm) tail. Use a tapestry needle to graft the remaining 8 sts using Kitchener stitch, or thread yarn through remaining sts and pull tight to close. Weave in all ends. Make a second sock to match.
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