Worked top down, with an integrated-gusset strong heel and grafted wedge toe.

Finished Size
XS (S, M, L, XL)

Sock’s foot circumference: 6 (7¼, 8½, 9¾, 11)“ (15 18.5, 21.5, 25, 28 cm)
to be worn with about 1” (2.5 cm) negative ease.

Yarn
Light fingering weight (#1 Super Fine).
Shown here: Malabrigo Sock (100% superwash Merino; 440 yds 402 m/ 3½ oz 100 g): #SW133 Reflecting Pool, 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) skein.

Needles
Size U.S. 1 (2.25 mm): Your preferred configuration for small circumference in the round: DPNs, long circular for magic loop, 2 shorter circulars, set of three flexible DPNs, 8–9” (20–23 cm) circular.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions
Stitch markers; cable needle; yarn needle.

Gauge
36 sts and 52 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch.