Sometimes you need a lot of warm, quick-to-knit socks for the whole family—here is a pattern that will work nicely for all the members of the family.

There are some special features in this pattern that will be appreciated by veteran and novice knitters alike: the simple 2x2 rib pattern is continued across the instep, making the sock quite elastic, stretching to fit a range of widths. The length of both the top and the foot can be adjusted to suit your preference. The back-of-heel texture is continued under the heel to help make your socks last longer, and finally, the toe is a simple spiral, eliminating the need to graft the top of the toe.

The name for this pattern was inspired by a good friend’s delightful Lab, Happy Camper! She is a new mother to our soon-to-be new puppy! (And also because this pattern will make the best camping socks ever!)

SIZES: Baby through Large Adult
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Circumference: variable
Length:variable
Fits: baby through large adult
Changes to gauge or yarn weight, or adding length, may require extra yarn
GAUGE: 21 sts and 30 rnds = 4”/10cm on gauge size needles (over stockinette stitch)
NEEDLES:
US size 4 (3.5mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Choose needle types base on your preferred method of working small circumferences in the round—magic-loop on a 32-inch circular needle, DPNs, or 2 24-inch circular needles.
YARN: Worsted-weight wool, or wool blend, yarn
Amounts include main color and contrast color:
X-Small 100 yards
Small 130 yards
Medium 165 yards
Large 250 yards
X-Large 300 yards
NOTIONS: 4 stitch markers, tapestry needle
SKILLS USED: working in the round, decreasing (k2tog, ssk), picking-up sts