Learn to knit a classic pair of ribbed socks cuff down with this pattern and video tutorial. The socks include a mock short-row heel (no short rows – the heel is shaped by decreasing and picking up stitches) and a long round toe. The accompanying video tutorial walks through each of these steps in detail while also explaining how to knit socks using a short circular needle.
The pattern includes a video tutorial that explains the sock knitting process and a complete walk-through of the pattern.
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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] 9 in [23 cm] circular needles and DPNs
Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge.
Gauge
32 sts & 48 rnds = 4 in [10 cm] in Stockinette stitch
Gauge influences the size of your finished piece and the yardage needed for the project.
Notions
stitch markers, tapestry needle
Techniques
Knitting with short circular needles and DPNs
Sock techniques (mock row heel)
Tutorial
New to knitting socks on shortie needles? Here’s a full video tutorial: https://youtu.be/horUG2iJNnI