Very Vanilla Socks

This is a very basic sock pattern. It is my ‘go-to’ pattern when I make plain socks.

​Size:
Women’s Medium 
​To fit foot circumference: 20 cm / 8 in

Finished Measurements:
Sock circumference: 19 cm / 7.5 in 

Yarn:
275 m / 300 yds of 4 ply (fingering) yarn 
Shown in Madelinetosh Tosh Sock yarn; (100% Merino; 361 m / 395 yds per 115g)
Colour: Wash; 1 skein.

Needles & Notions:
2.25mm (US 1) DPNs (or size required to obtain gauge)
3 stitch markers
tapestry needle

Gauge: 
32 sts and 40 rnds = 10 cm / 4 in worked in Stocking stitch

Pattern Language: English

Skill level: Intermediate

Tech Editor: Rhiannon McCulloch

While the pattern is provided for just one size, it is easy to adjust to suit larger or smaller feet.

Just remember to alter the length for the cuff, leg and foot and change the gusset increases to suit the person you are making the socks for.

48 sts will fit a small-medium child
56 sts will fit a medium-large child or a small woman
60 sts will fit a medium woman
64 sts will fit a slightly larger women’s medium
72 sts will fit a large woman or medium man
80 sts will fit a large man