Learn to knit a pair of socks cuff down with this pattern and video tutorial. The socks feature a 1×1 rib for the cuff, a lace panel worked down the center of the instep, a wrap-and-turn short-row heel construction with a mini gusset, and anatomical toe shaping. The accompanying video tutorial walks through each of these steps in detail while also explaining how to knit socks using the two-circulars methods.
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 with Smooth Sock from Alley Cat Yarns, a lovely 4-ply sock yarn in a beautiful range of colors.
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]:
425 yds [388 m]
Shown in:
Alley Cat Yarns Smooth Sock (425 yds/388 m, 3.5 oz/100 g, 85% superwash Merino, 15% nylon): 1 skein Beck
Needles
Two US 1 [2.25 mm] 16 in [40 cm] circular needles for working a small circumference in the round
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 markers (1), stitch markers (6), tapestry needle
Techniques
Knitting with two circulars
Sock techniques (short-row heel, anatomical toe shaping)
Kitchener graft
Tutorial
New to knitting socks using the two-circulars method? Here’s a full video tutorial: https://youtu.be/vNUpHewXKxI