Learn to knit a classic pair of socks from toe to cuff with this pattern and video tutorial. The socks feature a spiral toe, Stockinette foot and leg, gusset, heel turn and heel flap, and finish with a simple k1p1 rib cuff. 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, 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 Biscotte Yarns Bis-Sock yarn (in a self-striping yarn of the month colorway).
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]
435 yds [400 m]
Shown in:
Biscotte Yarns Bis-Sock (435 yds/400 m, 3.5 oz/100 g, 85% superwash merino, 15% nylon): 1 skein
Needles
US 1 [2.25 mm] set of five double-pointed 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 marker (1), stitch markers (3), tapestry needle
Techniques
Knitting on DPNs
Sock techniques (heel flap, gusset, heel turn)
Tutorial
New to sock knitting on DPNs? Here’s a full video tutorial: https://youtu.be/ybsBVRyhmd8