Toe Up Simple Socks No 2 [Magic Loop]
Learn to knit a classic pair of socks from toe to cuff with this pattern and video tutorial. The socks feature a contrast color short row toe and heel using Shadow Wrap short rows, a Waffle Rib pattern on the foot and leg, and finishes with a simple stretchy bind-off. 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 (15.5, 16.5, 19, 20) (21.5, 22.5, 24) (25, 26.5, 27.5) 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, 17.5) (19, 20, 21.5) (22.5, 24, 25) 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] 32 in [80 cm] circular needles for working a small circumference in the round
Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge.
Yarn:
These socks are knit with Hobbii Yarns – a gradient color for the sock and a solid contrast color for the toe and heel.
Amounts listed below are approximate. Total yarn requirements will vary depending on desired foot width, foot length, and leg length.
Hobbii Dolce Sock Wool Dots (459 yds/420 m, 3.5 oz/100 g, 75% superwash wool, 25% polyamide): 1 skein Color 03 Soft Pink (MC)
Hobbii Rainbow Sock Wool 4-Ply (230 yds/210 m, 1.75 oz/50 g, 75% wool, 25% polyamide): 1 skein Color 40 Dark Purple (CC)
Fingering weight yarn [Craft Yarn Council Super Fine 1]
Additional Materials:
Locking stitch marker (1)
Stitch markers (2)
Tapestry needle
Gauge:
32 sts & 40 rnds = 4 in [10 cm] in Stockinette stitch
Skills Required:
Knitting on Magic Loop
Provisional cast on
Sock techniques (short row heel and toe)
Shadow Wrap short rows
Pattern Contents:
Written instructions and a link to a full video tutorial walkthrough for the pattern.