There are many different ways to create a sock; in this pattern I’ll give you the basics for creating a cuff-down sock with a short-row heel and toe.
You will notice that I’ve also added a gusset at the instep as I find that socks with a gusset have a better fit.
If you have low instep then you can omit the gusset increases and decreases.

Size
To fit foot circumference up to: 8 1/2 (9 1/2, 10 1/2)” (21.5 24, 26.5cm).

Finished Measurements
Actual Sock Circumference: 7 1/2 (8 1/2, 9 1/2)” (19 21.5, 24cm).
Sizes 7 1/2” (19cm) and 9 1/2” (24cm) modeled with 1” (2.5cm) negative ease.

Materials
Yarn
Small sample: 1 (1, 1) skein Schoppel Zauberball, 75% wool, 25% nylon, 3.5oz (100g), 459 yds (420m), color, 1564.
Large sample: 1 (1, 1) skein Susquehanna Knitting Company Susquehanna Sock, 75% superwash merino, 25% nylon, 3.5oz (100g), 463 yds (423m), color, Spicy Brown.

Needles & Notions
1 US size 1 1/2 (2.5mm) circular needle, 40” (100cm) long for magic loop
or
1 set US size 1 1/2 (2.5mm) double-pointed needles
Adjust needle size as necessary to achieve gauge.
Tapestry needle.

Gauge
32 stitches and 44 rows = 4” (10cm) in stockinette stitch