Cuff Down Simple Socks No 4 [Short Circulars]
Learn to knit a classic pair of ribbed socks cuff down with this pattern and video tutorial. The socks include a mock short-row heel (no short rows - the heel is shaped by decreasing and picking up stitches) and a long round toe. The accompanying video tutorial walks through each of these steps in detail while also explaining how to knit socks using a short circular needle.
The pattern includes a video tutorial that explains the sock knitting process and a complete walk-through of the pattern.
Sizes:
To Fit Foot Circumference:
5.5 (6, 6.5, 7.5, 8) (8.5, 9, 9.5) (10, 10.5, 11) in
[14 (15.5, 16.5, 19, 20) (21.5, 22.5, 24) (25, 26.5, 27.5) cm]
Finished Measurements:
Sock Circumference:
5 (5.5, 6, 6.5, 7) (7.5, 8, 8.5) (9, 9.5, 10) in
[12.5 (14, 15, 16.5, 17.5) (19, 20, 21.5) (22.5, 24, 25) cm]
Leg and foot length is adjustable.
Intended to be worn with approximately 1 in [2.5 cm] negative ease for adults and 0.5 in [1.5 cm] for children.
Needles:
US 1 [2.25 mm] 9 in [23 cm] circular needles and DPNs
Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge.
Yarn:
These socks are knit in Alley Cat Yarns Leo BFL [colors: Fir and Crystal], a sturdy, beautiful sock yarn.
Amounts listed below are approximate. Total yarn requirements will vary depending on desired foot width, foot length, and leg length.
Alley Cat Yarns Leo BFL Sock (425 yds/390 m, 4 oz/115 g, 80% superwash Bluefaced Leicester, 20% nylon): 1 skein each Fir and Crystal
Fingering weight yarn [Craft Yarn Council Super Fine 1]: 400 yds [365 m]
One 100g skein is plenty for most sock sizes. For contrast cuffs, toes, and heels a 20g mini-skein should be sufficient.
Additional Materials:
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Gauge:
32 sts & 48 rnds = 4 in [10 cm] in Stockinette stitch
Skills Required:
Basic skills [knitting, purling, casting on, and binding off]
Knitting on short circulars
Sock techniques (mock short-row heel)
Pattern Contents:
Written instructions and a link to a full video tutorial walkthrough for the pattern.