For years I’ve been promising my perfect recipe for a vanilla sock in self striping and here she is! Finally! Welcome to the Simple Shortbread Socks.

Included in this pattern is also my new heel, the Shortbread Heel. This is my take on an afterthought heel and the pattern includes all direction needed to cut your knitting and pop in this heel shape. Feel free to substitute in your heel of choice as well.

Thank you so much for your support of my socks. Please use the tag #shortbreadheel and #simpleshortbreadsocks to share with me on instagram! Seeing your yarn choices and watching your progress is the greatest joy. Happy knitting!

MATERIALS

• US 1 (2.25 mm) 9” circular needles
  • DPNs or longer cord for magic loop may easily be substituted
• US 1 (2.25mm) 32” circular needles OR DPN’s for heel and toe
• Darning needle
• Snips
• Blocking materials

SIZE

1 / 2 / 3 / 4
S / M / L / XL

Foot circ: 7 / 8 / 9 / 10”
Foot length: 8-9 / 9.25-10 / 1.25-11 / 11.25-12”

YARN

Sample knit in Valkyrie Fiber in “Witches Brew” Self Striping on BFL Sock. With scrap yarn for CC.

Fingering Weight:

• Main Color (MC): 200 / 300 / 350 / 410 yds
• Contrast Color (CC): 65 / 75 / 85 / 110 yds

GAUGE

38 stitches and 50 rows = 4 inches in stockinette