Learn to knit a classic pair of socks with this pattern and video tutorial. The socks are knit in Stockinette and include a short-row heel worked with German short rows and a wedge toe. The accompanying video tutorial walks through each of these steps in detail as well as explains how to knit two socks at the same time using the Magic Loop method. You’ll also learn how to add contrasting colors for cuffs, heels, toes, and stripes.

The accompanying video tutorial walks through each of these steps in detail.
https://youtu.be/O1kZaEupwQE

Sizing
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

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

Yarn
These socks are knit in a fingering-weight yarn suitable for knitting socks - Alley Cat Yarns Leo BFL colors: Fir and Crystal, a sturdy, beautiful sock yarn.

Total yarn requirements will vary depending on desired foot width, foot length, and leg length.

Fingering weight yarn (Craft Yarn Council Super Fine 1)
400 yds (365 m)

One 100g skein is plenty for most sock sizes. For contrast cuffs, toes, and heels a 20g mini-skein should be sufficient.

Shown in:
Alley Cat Yarns Leo BFL Sock (425 yds/390 m, 4 oz/115 g, 80% superwash Bluefaced Leicester, 20% nylon): 1 skein each Fir and Crystal

Needles
US 1 (2.25 mm) 40 in/100 cm circular needles for working two socks in the round on Magic Loop

Gauge
32 sts & 40 rnds = 4 in/10 cm in Stockinette stitch

Notions
locking stitch marker, stitch markers (2), tapestry needle

Techniques
Knitting on Magic Loop (two socks at the same time)
Sock techniques (short row heel)
Kitchener graft