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Cuff Down Simple Socks No 1 [DPNs]

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Learn to knit a classic pair of socks cuff down with this pattern and companion video tutorial. The socks feature a simple k1p1 rib cuff, Stockinette body, and a basic heel flap, gusset, and round heel construction finishing with a wedge toe and a bit of grafting (leg and foot length are completely customizable!). The accompanying video tutorial walks through each of these steps in detail.

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, 16.5, 19, 20.5) (21.5, 23, 24) (25.5, 26.5, 28) 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, 18) (19, 20.5, 21.5) (23, 24, 25.5) cm]

Leg and foot length are 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] double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round
Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge.

Yarn:
These socks are knit in Scrumptious Purl yarn [in the Christmas Berries colorway], a lovely self-striping superwash merino sock yarn.

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

Scrumptious Purl Stripe Me Up (400 yds/365 m, 3.5 oz/100 g, 80% superwash merino, 20% nylon): 1 ball

Fingering weight yarn [Craft Yarn Council Super Fine 1]: 400 yds [365 m]

Additional Materials:
Locking stitch marker
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 DPNs
Sock techniques (heel flap, gusset, heel turn)
Kitchener graft

Pattern Contents:
Written instructions and a link to a full video tutorial walkthrough for the pattern.
You will get a PDF (245KB) file