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Want a single sock pattern off which you can base a ton of sock ideas? Here it is! A mish-mash of sock ideas from a single, basic pattern!
Approximately 300-450 yards fingering weight yarn
Size 1 double-point needles, set of 4 (or one size smaller than needed to get gauge)
Size 2 double-point needles, set of 4 (or size needed to get gauge)
Sewing needle of some sort (I’ve used a dull-pointed tapestry needle that my yarn fits through)
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These socks are worked in the round from the top down.
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Gauge: 8 sts per inch in stockinette, in the round.
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Cuff:
With smaller DPNs, cast on 64 stitches over 3 needles (20-24-20). Work K1P1 or K2P2 ribbing for 1.5″ to 2″, depending on your preference. If you want a twisted rib, work a K1P1 rib, working the Ks through the back loop!
Leg:
Switching to larger DPNs, work in desired pattern stitch until entire piece measures 7-8″, depending on your preference. See leg variations below.
Leg variations:
Stockinette – knit all stitches. Makes for easy, fast, mindless knitting.
Garter – [knit one round, purl next round]
Ribbing – K2P2 and K3P1 both look great.
Seed ribbing – repeat this throughout: [1 round K2P2 or K3P1 ribbing, 1 round knit]
Basketweave – repeat this throughout: [K4P4 for 4 rounds, P4K4 for 4 rounds]
Cables – repeat this throughout: [*P2, K6* around for 5/6/7 rounds, *P2, C6F or C6B* next round]. May require stitch manipulation when you set up for heel/foot.
Moss – repeat this throughout: [1 or 2 rounds K1P1, 1 or 2 rounds P1K1]
Bamboo – repeat this throughout: [1 round (YO, K2, pass yo over both knit stitches), 1 round knit]
Heel: Short row heels are supposed to be awesome, simple, fast, etc., but mama once said that you make socks with a flap that you then turn so that’s how I do it. By all means, work a short row heel if that tickles your fancy! Otherwise, read on for how to work a flap & turn the heel.
Heel flap:
Turn your work so the wrong side (purl side) is facing you.
1: Purl across 20 sts from working needle, then 12 sts from next needle. You now have a total of 32 stitches working on the heel needles.
2: *Sl 1 st purl-wise, k1* across.
3: Sl 1 st purl-wise, p across.
Repeat rows 2-3 for a total of 28 rows.
Turning the heel:
1: Sl 1 st purl-wise, k 17, k2tog, k1.
2: Sl 1, p 5, p2tog, p1.
3: Sl 1, k 6, k2tog, k1.
4: Sl 1, p 7, p2tog, p1.
5: Sl 1, k 8, k2tog, k1.
6: Sl 1, p 9, p2tog, p1.
Continue in this manner, working one additional stitch before decreasing, until all stitches have been worked. You will have 18 sts remaining. End with knitting across all sts.
Gusset:
Pick up 16 sts across side of heel. Knit 32 stitches from leg. Pick up 16 sts across other side of heel. Knit 9 stitches from first needle, and transfer remaining 9 sts to next needle. (25 sts on needle 1 – 32 sts on needle 2 – 25 sts on needle 3).
1: Needle 1: Knit across to last 3 sts; k2tog, k1. Needle 2: Knit across, maintaining any pattern you are working as already established. Needle 3: Knit 1, ssk, knit across.
2: Knit all stitches, maintaining any pattern on needle 2.
Repeat rounds 1 and 2 until a total of 64 stitches remain (16-32-16).
Foot:
Knit evenly until you have worked 5.25″ (or 4.5” less than intended wearer’s heel-to-toe length) from picked-up stitches at gusset, maintaining any pattern you are working as already established on needle 2 if so desired.
Toe:
1: Needle 1: Knit to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. Needle 2: K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. Needle 3: K1, k2tog, k across.
2: Knit all stitches.
Repeat these two rounds until a total of 16 stitches remain (4-8-4). Knit 4 stitches from needle 1 onto needle 3. Graft stitches together.
