Cuff Down Simple Socks No 6 [Two Circulars]

Learn to knit a pair of socks cuff down with this pattern and video tutorial. The socks feature a 1x1 rib for the cuff, a lace panel worked down the center of the instep, a wrap-and-turn short-row heel construction with a mini gusset, and anatomical toe shaping. The accompanying video tutorial walks through each of these steps in detail while also explaining how to knit socks using the two-circulars methods.

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:

Two US 1 [2.25 mm] 16 in [40 cm] circular needles for working a small circumference in the round

Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge.

Yarn:

These socks are knit with Smooth Sock from Alley Cat Yarns, a lovely 4-ply sock yarn in a beautiful range of colors.

Amounts listed below are approximate. Total yarn requirements will vary depending on desired foot width, foot length, and leg length.

Alley Cat Yarns Smooth Sock (425 yds/388 m, 3.5 oz/100 g, 85% superwash Merino, 15% nylon): 1 skein Beck

Fingering weight yarn [Craft Yarn Council Super Fine 1]: 425 yds [388 m]

One 100g skein is plenty for most sock sizes.

Additional Materials:

Locking stitch markers (1)

Stitch markers (6)

Tapestry needle

Gauge: 

32 sts & 40 rnds = 4 in [10 cm] in Stockinette stitch

Skills Required:

Basic skills [knitting, purling, casting on, and binding off]

Knitting on two-circulars

Sock techniques (short-row heel and anatomical toe shaping)

Kitchener graft

Pattern Contents:

Written instructions and a link to a full video tutorial walkthrough for the pattern.