Back to Basics: Socks

Materials

Skill Level
Beginner

Finished Measurements
6 (6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9)” / 15 (16.5, 18, 19, 20.5, 21.5, 23) cm circumference. The sample shown was knit using the toe-up version of this pattern on 64-sts.

Suggested Needles
US1 (2.25 mm) 32-40” (82-102 cm) circular needles, or size required to obtain gauge.

Notions
Tapestry needle, scrap yarn, stitch markers

Yarn Requirements
200-500 yds / 183-458 m fingering weight yarn (depending on the length of your foot and leg)

Suggested Yarn
Fibrelya – Sock Star
80% Merino 20% Nylon
405 yds (370 m) / 3.8 oz (110 g)
Color: Sunset Beach

Gauge
9 stitches by 11 rounds in stockinette = 1” / 2.5 cm, after blocking. Gauge is crucial in obtaining the correct fit. Changes in gauge will result in a size difference for your finished socks.

Back to basics: The socks that were used on the tour are handcuffed and written on the fingertips. This model has instructions for installing the heel you conceived later, but you can replace the heel you like.

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