Knit socks with the Yarn Nerds Basic Sock Pattern – a clear, beginner-friendly design perfect for your first (or fiftieth!) pair of hand-knit socks. This top-down sock pattern is worked in the round using double-pointed needles and includes instructions for three adult sizes.

Whether you’re new to sock knitting or just want a go-to pattern for gifting or relaxing knit time, this versatile, customizable pattern is your new favorite!

Pattern Features:

Sizes: Adult Small (Medium, Large) – US shoe sizes 5–7 (8–10, 11–13)

Construction: Top-down with a classic heel and wedge toe

Skill Level: Adventurous beginner and up

Yarn Nerds Basic Sock Pattern – Digital PDF Download

Learn to knit socks with the Yarn Nerds Basic Sock Pattern – a clear, beginner-friendly design perfect for your first (or fiftieth!) pair of hand-knit socks.

This top-down sock pattern is worked in the round using double-pointed needles (DPNs) and includes instructions for three adult sizes. It’s a great introduction to using DPNs for small-circumference knitting in the round.

Whether you’re new to sock knitting or just want a go-to pattern for gifting or relaxing knit time, this versatile, customizable pattern will quickly become your new favorite!

Pattern Features:

Sizes: Adult Small (Medium, Large) – US shoe sizes 5–7 (8–10, 11–13)

Construction: Top-down with a classic heel and wedge toe

Skill Level: Adventurous beginner and up

Techniques Used: Working in the round, basic decreases, short rows, Kitchener stitch

Format: Digital PDF pattern

Recommended Yarn:
Yarn Nerds Lisa Luxe Sock
(80% Superwash Merino / 20% Nylon, 399 yds / 100 g)

Needles:
2.75 mm (US 2) double-pointed needles (DPNs)

Gauge:
32 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette stitch (in the round, unblocked)

Notions:
Scissors
Tape measure
Stitch markers

Note: This is a knitting pattern, not a finished item. Yarn and tools sold separately.** Working in the round, basic decreases, short rows, Kitchener stitch

Recommended Yarn:
Yarn Nerds Lisa Luxe Sock
(80% Superwash Merino / 20% Nylon, 399 yds / 100 g)

Gauge:
32 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette stitch (in the round, unblocked)