This basic sock pattern combines my favorite sock techniques and features. Together with my tips for good sock fit, I offer all I’ve learned about knitting socks.

We start with a 2x2 ribbed cuff. It’s the most stretchy and always looks better than the open laddering that comes with 1x1 rib. The stripes begin on the leg, and despite the heel flap and gusset, continue uninterrupted on the top of the foot all the way down. The socks are completed with a rounded toe for a sweet touch.

Sizes:
Size 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7). Fits ankle/foot
circumferences 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5) (9, 9.5, 10)”/ 18 (19, 20.5, 21.5) (23, 24, 25.5) cm.

Leg Length: Adjustable to fit.

Foot length: Adjustable to fit; finished length should be 0.5”/1.5 cm shorter than actual foot length.

Finished Sock Circumference:
6 (6.5, 7, 7.5) (8, 8.5, 9)”/15 (16.5, 18, 19) (20.5, 21.5, 23) cm.

For the best fit, choose a size that will give you approximately 1”/2.5 cm of negative ease. For example, if your ankle/foot circumference measures 8”/20.5 cm, choose the third size which has a 7”/18 cm circumference.

Yarn:
Fingering weight sock yarn
MC
277 (293, 313, 334) (358, 381, 403) yds
253 (268, 286, 305) (327, 348, 369) m
1.5 (1.75, 2, 2) (2.25, 2.5, 2.5) oz
46 (50, 54, 59) (64, 69, 74) g

CC
130 (135, 141, 147) (155, 162, 169) yds
119 (123, 129, 134) (142, 148, 155) m
0.5 (0.5, 0.5, 0.75) (0.75, 0.75, 0.75) oz
14 (16, 17, 18) (20, 22, 23) g

Suggested Yarn:
Knit Picks Stroll Tweed - 65% Fine Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon, 10% Donegal Tweed. 231 yds/211 m, 1.75 oz/50 g. 2 skeins of Prussian Heather, 1 skein of Persimmon.

Gauge (after blocking):
36 sts and 52 rnds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette st in the round.

Suggested Needles:
Size U.S. 1/2.25 mm with your preferred method for small circumference knitting (set of 4 double-pointed (DPNs), 9” circulars, two circulars or one long circular for Magic Loop).

If using 9” circulars, it is recommended you use a set of 4 DPNs in size U.S. 1/2.25 mm for the heels and toes.

Difficulty Level:
Suitable for intermediate knitters proficient at the following skills: knit, purl, changing yarn colors, ssk, p2tog, and k2tog decreases, German Twisted Cast-On, short rows, moving stitches from one needle to another, the Kitchener Stitch, and small circumference knitting.

These socks are an easy and quick knit; therefore, the pattern could also be suitable for beginners. But please note that what you will purchase is a pattern and not a tutorial. The directions therein assume you’re already familiar with the terminology and conventional format of knitting patterns.

Notions:
Stitch markers, a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, cable needle, and a bit of smooth waste yarn. Blocking mats make blocking for your finished socks easier, but they are not required.