The one thing that I really like about these socks is that the combination of the ribbing and the natural elasticity of the yarn makes them a good option for growing feet.

I wrote this pattern for my growing child when she was three years old. She’s now in kindergarten and I shall have to edit the pattern slightly soon.

Some knitters have used this pattern with lighter weight yarns and yarns that do not have spandex in them. The socks come out very nicely but the amount of stretch is reduced.