Fundamental Socks

A fresh take on traditional Turkish sock construction, Fundamental Socks are the perfect start to your first toe-up sock adventure. Rooted in heritage yet designed for modern knitters, this pattern blends classic techniques like the Turkish cast-on and a distinctive Turkish heel turn construction with a gusset, it results in a seamless and great fit.

With thoughtful modification suggestions, these Stockinette socks offer a balance of simplicity and practicality, featuring details like a half-twisted rib and an Italian bind-off.

The heel, also called the boxy heel, shares similarities with the Dutch heel, making it a unique yet familiar choice for sock knitters.

SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4) with 6.75 (7.5, 8.5, 9.25)” / 18 (19, 21.5, 24) cm foot circumference (unstretched), choose the size with no ease or with 1–2” / 2.5–5 cm negative ease, Size 3 shown in the pattern with no ease

YARN

The Wee Yarn Company, Bonnie BFL Sock, 1 skein, shown in Empress colorway

YARDAGE

261.5 (290, 328, 357) yds / 239 (265, 300, 326.5) m of sock yarn (fingering weight) Note: This yardage info is calculated according to 10.25”/26 cm of foot length and 7.75”/20 cm of leg length

NEEDLES

US 1.5 / 2.50 mm circulars or a set of DPNs; or size needed to obtain correct gauge

NOTIONS

Tapestry needle, stitch markers

GAUGE

18 sts x 23 rounds = 2”/5 cm in Stockinette stitch, after blocking

SKILLS

Level: Easy

Techniques: Stockinette stitch in the round, Turkish cast on, modified Turkish heel, picking up stitches, half-twisted rib, Italian bind off