Worked top down, with a flap-and-gusset heel and grafted wedge toe.

Finished Size
XS (S, M, L, XL)
Sock’s foot circumference: 6½ (7, 7½, 8¼, 8¾)“ (16.5 18, 19, 21, 22 cm) to be worn with about ½” (1.5 cm) negative ease.
This fabric has less stretch than Stockinette, and for comfort, the socks need to be a little larger than for plain fabric.

Yarn
Fingering weight (#1 Super Fine).
Shown here: Hazel Knits Artisan Sock (90% superwash Merino, 10% nylon; 400 yds 366 m/4¼ 120 g): Viviane (MC), Tropical Sunset (CC), 1 skein each.

Needles
Size U.S. 2 (2.75 mm) needles: Your preferred configuration for small circumference in the round: DPNs, long circular for magic loop, 2 shorter circulars, set of three flexible DPNs,
8–9” (20–23 cm) circular.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions
Stitch markers; stitch holder; yarn needle.

Gauge
38 sts and 54 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in Greek Key patt.

Notes

• Unless directed otherwise, do not break the yarn when changing color. Carry the color not in use loosely along the inside of the sock until it’s needed again.
• All slipped stitches are worked as if to purl with the yarn held to the wrong side.