Learn to knit a classic pair of socks cuff down with this pattern and video tutorial. The socks are knit in Stockinette and include a short-row heel worked with German short rows and a wedge toe. The accompanying video tutorial walks through each of these steps in detail as well as explains how to knit two socks at the same time using the Magic Loop method. You’ll also learn how to add contrast colors for cuffs, heels, toes, and stripes.
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Details
Sizing
To Fit Foot Circumference:
5.5 (6, 6.5, 7.5, 8) (8.5, 9, 9.5) (10, 10.5, 11) in
[14 (15.5, 16.5, 19, 20) (21.5, 22.5, 24) (25, 26.5, 27.5) cm]
Sock Circumference:
5 (5.5, 6, 6.5, 7) (7.5, 8, 8.5) (9, 9.5, 10) in
[12.5 (14, 15, 16.5, 17.5) (19, 20, 21.5) (22.5, 24, 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 Alley Cat Yarns Leo BFL [colors: Fir and Crystal], a sturdy, beautiful 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]
One 100g skein is plenty for most sock sizes. For contrast cuffs, toes, and heels a 20g mini-skein should be sufficient.
Shown in:
Alley Cat Yarns Leo BFL Sock (425 yds/390 m, 4 oz/115 g, 80% superwash Bluefaced Leicester, 20% nylon): 1 skein each Fir and Crystal
Needles
US 1 [2.25 mm] 40 in [100 cm] circular needles for working two socks in the round on Magic Loop
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 (two socks at the same time)
Sock techniques (short row heel)
Kitchener graft
Tutorial
New to knitting two socks at once on Magic Loop? Here’s a full video tutorial: https://youtu.be/O1kZaEupwQE