These cute socks with minimal finishing are worked in one piece, without seams, beginning with the K1, P1 cuff. The stocking stitch instep can be worked in a single colour or in one-row stripes.
After the instep is worked, the foot stitches are picked up and worked in garter stitch. The contrasting sole is worked in stocking stitch and shaped with short rows. The sole is closed using Kitchener Stitch.
They require intermediate knitting skills.

Yarn
Cleckheaton Superfine Merino 8 ply
65g/2¼ oz balls
130m/142yds
Main Colour (M) x 1 ball
Contrast Colour (C) x 1 ball
These quantities will make several pairs of socks.
Reverse colours to maximise yarn usage.

Needles and notions

• set each of 3.25mm/US 3 and 2.75mm/US 2 double-pointed knitting needles (sets of 5 needles)
• 1 removable stitch marker or small safety pin
• yarn needle