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Meet the Ippo Socks — the perfect blend of simplicity, comfort, and clever construction. Designed for smooth, enjoyable knitting, this versatile sock pattern features a unique heel that requires no picking up stitches and no short rows, making it wonderfully approachable for newer sock knitters and extra satisfying for experienced ones alike.

The streamlined construction is especially ideal for knitting two-at-a-time (TAAT), helping you finish matching socks with ease and without the usual hassle.

Whether you prefer knitting cuff-down or toe-up, the pattern includes clear instructions for both methods in fingering, sport, and worsted weight yarns, giving you endless possibilities for cozy everyday socks all year round.

FINGERING

Sizes

S (M) L, foot circumference 17 (19.5) 22 cm / 6.75 (7.75) 8.75 inches with 10% negative ease built-in

Yarn

Fingering weight yarn, 70 (80) 90 g. The sample socks (size M) were knitted with Lana Grossa Meilenweit Cashmere (70% Wool, 25% Nylon, 5% Cashmere 210 m / 230 yds per 50 g) in colourway 6 Red.

Needles & notions

2.75 mm/ US 2 circular needle (80 cm/ 32 inches long or longer) or size to meet the gauge
markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

36 sts x 48 rows = 10x10 cm/ 4x4 inches in stockinette stitch after blocking

SPORT

Sizes

S (M) L, foot circumference 17 (20.5) 23.5 cm/
6.75 (8) 9.25 inches with 10% negative ease built-in

Yarn

Sport weight yarn, 100 g. The sample socks (size M) were knitted with Cascade Yarns Heritage 6 (75% Merino, 25% Nylon, 267 m/ 292 yds per 100 g) in colourway 5472 Silver Grey.

Needles & notions

3.25 mm/ US 3 circular needle (80 cm/ 32 inches long or longer) or size to meet the gauge
markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

30 sts x 42 rows = 10x10 cm/ 4x4 inches in stockinette stitch after blocking

WORSTED

Sizes

S (M) L, foot circumference 18.25 (22) 25.5 cm / 7.25 (8.5) 10 inches with 10% negative ease built-in

Yarn

Worsted weight yarn, 80-90 (100-110) 120-130 g. The sample socks (size M) were knitted with Sandnes Garn Perfect (80% Wool, 20% Nylon, 100 m / 109 yds per 50 g) in colourway 2650 Beigemelert and used 100 g.

Needles & notions

3.75 mm/ US 5 circular needle (80 cm/ 32 inches long or longer) or size to meet the gauge
markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

24 sts x 34 rows = 10x10 cm/ 4x4 inches in stockinette stitch after blocking