The Lulu socks are knitted in an easy broken rib pattern, which gives the classic ribbed socks a modern twist.

The socks are knitted from the cuff down towards the toes. They are started with an optional tubular cast on, which provides a stretchy edge to the cuff. The heel flaps are knitted with a reinforced stitch pattern for durability and the heels are round French heels. Instructions are given for modifying the gusset for a more generous fit.

Size
1 (2, 3)
Circumference 20 (22, 24) cm / 8 (8.5, 9.5) inches, to be worn with slight negative ease
Length adjustable

Yarn
275-320 m / 300-350 yards of fingering weight sock yarn

Sample: 2 skeins of Filcolana Arwetta (80% superwash merino wool, 20% nylon; 210 m / 230 yards per 50 g), shown in colorway 218.

Needles
2.5 mm / US 1.5 DPNs or circular needles with a cable suitable for small circumference knitting
Always choose the needle size that gets you the right gauge. Note: if you are using mini-circulars, you might want to use DPNs or Magic Loop for the Tubular Cast On.

Gauge
30 sts and 38 rounds = 10 cm / 4 inches of Stockinette stitch, in the round after blocking.

Note: If you can’t match the gauge both across the stitches and across the rounds, choose the needle size that gets you closer to the gauge across the stitches.

Notions
3 stitch markers
waste yarn for the Tubular Cast On
sewing needle
blocking tools (sock blockers)