Toe Up Simple Socks No 6 [9" Circulars]

Learn to knit a classic pair of socks from toe to cuff with this pattern and video tutorial. The socks are worked using a 9" short circular needle and feature a round toe and heel worked in a contrasting color. The heel is worked when the sock is complete, using a peasant heel construction.

The pattern includes a video tutorial that explains the sock knitting process and a complete walk-through of the pattern. 

Sizes:

1 (2, 3, 4)

To Fit Foot Circumference: 

8 (9, 10, 11) in 

[20 (22.5, 25, 27.5) cm]

Finished Measurements:

Sock Circumference: 

7 (8, 9, 10) in 

[17.5 (20, 22.5, 25) cm]

Leg and foot length are adjustable.

Intended to be worn with approximately 1 in [2.5 cm] negative ease for adults.

Needles:

US 1 [2.25 mm] 9 in [23 cm] circular needles

Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge.

US 1 [2.25 mm] 32 in [80 cm] circular needles for working the toe and heel using Magic Loop (or substitute with your preferred method for working small circumferences in the round)

Yarn:

These socks are knit with Alley Cat Yarns Smooth Sock - a superwash merino yarn in a lovely range of hand-dyed 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/389 m, 3.5 oz/100 g, 85% Superwash Merino, 15% Nylon): 1 skein each Beck and Peahen

Fingering weight yarn [Craft Yarn Council Super Fine 1]

Additional Materials:

Locking stitch marker (1)

Stitch markers

Waste Yarn

Embroidery Floss

Tapestry needle

Gauge: 

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

Skills Required:

Knitting on short circulars

Sock techniques (round toe and heel)

Pattern Contents:

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