Learn to knit a classic pair of socks from toe to cuff with this pattern and video tutorial. The socks are worked using a 9″ short circular needle and feature a round toe and heel worked in a contrasting color. The heel is worked when the sock is complete, using a peasant heel construction.
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Details
Sizing
1 (2, 3, 4)
To Fit Foot Circumference:
8 (9, 10, 11) in
[20 (22.5, 25, 27.5) cm]
Sock Circumference:
7 (8, 9, 10) in
[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.
Yarn
These socks are knit with Alley Cat Yarns Smooth Sock – a superwash merino yarn in a lovely range of hand-dyed 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]
One 100g skein is plenty for most sock sizes. For contrast toes and heels, a 20g mini-skein of each color should be sufficient.
Shown in:
Alley Cat Yarns Smooth Sock (425 yds/389 m, 3.5 oz/100 g, 85% Superwash Merino, 15% Nylon): 1 skein each Beck and Peahen
Needles
US 1 [2.25 mm] 9 in [23 cm] circular needles
Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge.
US 1 [2.25 mm] 32 in [80 cm] circular needles for working the toe and heel using Magic Loop (or substitute with your preferred method for working small circumferences in the round)
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, waste yarn, embroidery floss, tapestry needle
Techniques
Knitting on short circulars
Sock techniques (round toe and heel)
Tutorial
New to sock knitting on short circulars? Here’s a full video tutorial:
https://youtu.be/kK8532Nqbr0