This or That, Socks with Options - Top Down Sock Knitting Pattern
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Knitted sock patterns are, for the most part, just recipes. Swap in that heel, switch out that toe, tweak the cuff like this or that, and with a little practice you have your own vanilla sock pattern.
I enjoy knitting all kinds of socks, and this recipe has been my go-to when making top-down, short row heel socks. Choose a snug ribbing or a looser ribbing, choose a basic wrap and turn heel or a shadow wrap heel, and finish off with a round toe or a wedge toe. Pros and cons are included for at each step to help you decide.
Knit both socks the same or knit one sock each way. See which you like best!
Links to video tutorials of the German twisted cast on, casting on with double pointed needles, wrap and turn short rows, and shadow wrap short rows included.
Ratings are subjective, but I would rate this pattern as being appropriate for an adventurous beginner.
Sizes:
Adult Small Medium, Large –
7 1/4” 8 1/8”, 9”/18.2 cm 20.5 cm, 22.8 cm to fit a 8” 9”, 10”/20.3 cm 22.8 cm, 25.4 cm foot circumference with a 5” cuff before the heel turn. These are designed to have approximately 10% negative ease in foot circumference.
Yardage:
320, 350, 380 yards of fingering weight sock yarn total. Add extra yardage if knitting a longer cuff or if you are knitting for a particularly long foot. If using contrast cuffs, heels and toes substitute approximately 70-100 yards of a contrasting color sock yarn.
Gauge:
8 stitches and 12 rows per inch on size US 1, blocked.
Needles & Notions:
US 1 (2.25 mm) set of double pointed needles, 9” circular sock needle, or 32” or 40” circular needle for magic loop
Row marker
Stitch marker
Darning needle
Ruler or Tape Measure
Stitch holder (optional)
Scale (optional)
The Large size is pictured.
I enjoy knitting all kinds of socks, and this recipe has been my go-to when making top-down, short row heel socks. Choose a snug ribbing or a looser ribbing, choose a basic wrap and turn heel or a shadow wrap heel, and finish off with a round toe or a wedge toe. Pros and cons are included for at each step to help you decide.
Knit both socks the same or knit one sock each way. See which you like best!
Links to video tutorials of the German twisted cast on, casting on with double pointed needles, wrap and turn short rows, and shadow wrap short rows included.
Ratings are subjective, but I would rate this pattern as being appropriate for an adventurous beginner.
Sizes:
Adult Small Medium, Large –
7 1/4” 8 1/8”, 9”/18.2 cm 20.5 cm, 22.8 cm to fit a 8” 9”, 10”/20.3 cm 22.8 cm, 25.4 cm foot circumference with a 5” cuff before the heel turn. These are designed to have approximately 10% negative ease in foot circumference.
Yardage:
320, 350, 380 yards of fingering weight sock yarn total. Add extra yardage if knitting a longer cuff or if you are knitting for a particularly long foot. If using contrast cuffs, heels and toes substitute approximately 70-100 yards of a contrasting color sock yarn.
Gauge:
8 stitches and 12 rows per inch on size US 1, blocked.
Needles & Notions:
US 1 (2.25 mm) set of double pointed needles, 9” circular sock needle, or 32” or 40” circular needle for magic loop
Row marker
Stitch marker
Darning needle
Ruler or Tape Measure
Stitch holder (optional)
Scale (optional)
The Large size is pictured.