To expect DD1's KNEE socks to actually reach her knees?

[GreenMonkies]

And not stop three quarters of the way up her calves?

Depends how tall she is and what size socks you bought

That's just it, she's wee, slightly below 50th centile for height and with size 8 or 9 (depending on the shoe) feet. I have bought her size 6-8.5 socks as the bigger size is massive on her feet and the heels end up by her ankles!!

I just worry about her little knees getting cold as she is determined to wear socks and not tights.