Learn to knit a classic pair of socks from toe to cuff with this pattern and video tutorial. The socks are worked using a 9″ short circular needle and feature a round toe and heel worked in a contrasting color. The heel is worked when the sock is complete, using a peasant heel construction.

The accompanying video tutorial walks through each of these steps in detail.
https://youtu.be/kK8532Nqbr0

Sizing
Sock Circumference:
7 (8, 9, 10) in
17.5 (20, 22.5, 25) cm

To Fit Foot Circumference:
8 (9, 10, 11) in
20 (22.5, 25, 27.5) cm

Yarn
These socks are knit with Alley Cat Yarns Smooth Sock – a superwash merino yarn in a lovely range of hand-dyed colors.

Fingering weight yarn (Craft Yarn Council Super Fine 1)

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

Shown in:
Alley Cat Yarns Smooth Sock (425 yds/389 m, 3.5 oz/100 g, 85% Superwash Merino, 15% Nylon): 1 skein each Beck and Peahen

Needles
US 1 (2.25 mm) 9 in (23 cm) short circular needles

US 1 (2.25 mm) 32 in (80 cm) circular needles for working the toe and heel using Magic Loop (or substitute with your preferred method for working small circumferences in the round)

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

Notions
locking stitch marker, stitch markers, waste yarn, embroidery floss, tapestry needle

Techniques
Knitting on short circulars
Afterthought Heel
Sock techniques (round toe and heel)