Learn to knit a classic pair of socks cuff down on Magic Loop with this pattern and companion video tutorial. The socks feature a simple k2p2 rib leg, continuing the k2p2 pattern into the heel flap, a simple gusset, and square heel construction finishing with a round toe (leg and foot length are completely customizable!). The accompanying video tutorial walks through each of these steps in detail.
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Details
Sizing
To Fit Foot Circumference:
5.5 (6.5, 8, 9, 10, 11) in
[14 (16.5, 20, 22.5, 25, 27.5) cm]
Sock Circumference:
5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) in
[12.5 (15, 17.5, 20, 22.5, 25) cm]
Leg and foot length are adjustable.
Intended to be worn with approximately 1 in [2.5 cm] negative ease for adults and 0.5 in [1.5 cm] for children.
Yarn
These socks are knit in Scrumptious Purl yarn [in the Cornflowers colorway], a lovely self-striping superwash merino sock yarn.
Amounts listed below are approximate. Total yarn requirements will vary depending on desired foot width, foot length, and leg length.
Fingering weight yarn [Craft Yarn Council Super Fine 1]
400 yds [365 m]
Shown in:
Scrumptious Purl Stripe Me Up (400 yds/365 m, 3.5 oz/100 g, 80% superwash merino, 20% nylon): 1 ball
Needles
US 1 [2.25 mm] 32 in [80 cm] circular needles for working a small
circumference in the round (or size needed to obtain gauge)
Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge.
Gauge
32 sts & 40 rnds = 4 in [10 cm] in Stockinette stitch
Gauge influences the size of your finished piece and the yardage needed for the project.
Notions
locking stitch marker, stitch markers (2), tapestry needle
Techniques
Knitting on Magic Loop
Sock techniques (heel flap, gusset, heel turn)
Tutorial
New to sock knitting on DPNs? Here’s a full video tutorial:
https://youtu.be/aJe5HoZNAWg