Our favorite combination of techniques to create an easy, enjoyable, and well-fitting but not too tight sock include a Judy’s Magic Cast-On and a Fleegle heel. This is a full tutorial, with step-by-step instructions including links to the best tutorials we’ve found for all the stitches you need to know. It would be great for your very first foray into socks, toe-up socks specifically, or sock design! We’ve recently updated the pattern to include directions for a larger calf size as well!