Simply the Simplest Socks DK, Sock Knitting Pattern
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Every now and again, you need a pair of socks in a hurry. And how better to do that than to knit one in double knitting! Woo!
Sizes
To fit foot circumference: 20 (21.5, 22.5, 24, 25.5) cm / 8 (8.5, 9, 9.5, 10) ins
Finished sock size: 17.5 (19, 20, 21.5, 22.5) cm / 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9) ins
Recommended ease is negative to ensure the sock fits closely against your foot. If you are inbetween sizes, go down a size rather than up.
100g of yarn will make up to a UK size 10 of these socks. Adding a 20g mini-skein as a contrast colour will allow you to make a larger size.
Yarn
Coop Knits Socks Yeah DK, 112m/50g, 3 skeins
Shown in Tartarus (Colour A) & Quartz (Colour B).
*You can make up to a UK Size 7 with 2 50g skeins of Coop Knits Socks Yeah in a single colour. 3 skeins make up to a UK Size 11, following the colour changes outlined in this pattern.
I offer kits for these in The Loveliest Yarn Company shop here.
Yarn Substitution
Many DK sock yarns can be substituted into this pattern. As there can be quite a variation in yarns that are referred to as DK, do swatch to ensure your socks come out the right size.
Recommended Needles
3.25 mm Short Circular Sock Needle, Double-Pointed Needles or Long Circular Needles for Magic loop.
Notions
Scissors, 3 stitchmarkers, darning needle for ends
Gauge
26 stitches and 32 rounds to 10cm / 4ins measured over stocking stitch
Construction and Techniques
The sock is knit in the round from the cuff down. The heel is a flap and gusset construction with the gusset being on the bottom of the foot. The toe is closed using matress stitch.
Sizes
To fit foot circumference: 20 (21.5, 22.5, 24, 25.5) cm / 8 (8.5, 9, 9.5, 10) ins
Finished sock size: 17.5 (19, 20, 21.5, 22.5) cm / 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9) ins
Recommended ease is negative to ensure the sock fits closely against your foot. If you are inbetween sizes, go down a size rather than up.
100g of yarn will make up to a UK size 10 of these socks. Adding a 20g mini-skein as a contrast colour will allow you to make a larger size.
Yarn
Coop Knits Socks Yeah DK, 112m/50g, 3 skeins
Shown in Tartarus (Colour A) & Quartz (Colour B).
*You can make up to a UK Size 7 with 2 50g skeins of Coop Knits Socks Yeah in a single colour. 3 skeins make up to a UK Size 11, following the colour changes outlined in this pattern.
I offer kits for these in The Loveliest Yarn Company shop here.
Yarn Substitution
Many DK sock yarns can be substituted into this pattern. As there can be quite a variation in yarns that are referred to as DK, do swatch to ensure your socks come out the right size.
Recommended Needles
3.25 mm Short Circular Sock Needle, Double-Pointed Needles or Long Circular Needles for Magic loop.
Notions
Scissors, 3 stitchmarkers, darning needle for ends
Gauge
26 stitches and 32 rounds to 10cm / 4ins measured over stocking stitch
Construction and Techniques
The sock is knit in the round from the cuff down. The heel is a flap and gusset construction with the gusset being on the bottom of the foot. The toe is closed using matress stitch.
