Knitter's Academia Socks
This basic sock pattern pairs my favorite sock techniques and features. Together with my tips for good sock fit, I offer all I’ve learned about knitting socks.
You’ll start with a 2x2 ribbed cuff. Then the stripes begin on the leg, and despite the heel flap and gusset, continue uninterrupted all the way down. The socks are completed with a rounded toe for a sweet touch.
This item is a digital pattern .pdf for you to knit the socks yourself. It’s not actual socks.
Sizes
Size 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7). Fits ankle/foot circumferences 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5) (9, 9.5, 10)”/ 18 (19, 20.5, 21.5) (23, 24, 25.5) cm.
Leg Length: Adjustable to fit.
Foot length: Adjustable to fit; finished length should be 0.5”/1.5 cm shorter than actual foot length.
Finished Sock Circumference
6 (6.5, 7, 7.5) (8, 8.5, 9)”/15 (16.5, 18, 19) (20.5, 21.5, 23) cm.
For the best fit, choose a size that will give you approximately 1”/2.5 cm of negative ease. For example, if your ankle/foot circumference measures 8”/20.5 cm, choose the third size which has a 7”/18 cm circumference.
Yarn - Fingering weight sock yarn
MC:
277 (293, 313, 334) (358, 381, 403) yds
253 (268, 286, 305) (327, 348, 369) m
1.5 (1.75, 2, 2) (2.25, 2.5, 2.5) oz
46 (50, 54, 59) (64, 69, 74) g
CC:
130 (135, 141, 147) (155, 162, 169) yds
119 (123, 129, 134) (142, 148, 155) m
0.5 (0.5, 0.5, 0.75) (0.75, 0.75, 0.75) oz
14 (16, 17, 18) (20, 22, 23) g
Suggested Yarn
Knit Picks Stroll Tweed - 65% Fine Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon, 10% Donegal Tweed. 231 yds/211 m, 1.75 oz/50 g. 2 skeins of Prussian Heather, 1 skein of Persimmon.
Gauge (after blocking)
36 sts and 52 rnds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette st in the round.
Suggested Needles
Size U.S. 1/2.25 mm with your preferred method for small circumference knitting (set of 4 double-pointed (DPNs), 9” circulars, two circulars or one long circular for Magic Loop). If using 9” circulars, it is recommended you use a set of 4 DPNs in size U.S. 1/2.25 mm for the heels and toes.
Difficulty Level
Suitable for intermediate knitters proficient at the following skills: knit, purl, changing yarn colors, ssk, p2tog, and k2tog decreases, German Twisted Cast-On, short rows, moving stitches from one needle to another, the Kitchener Stitch, and small circumference knitting.
These socks are a simple and quick knit, and I offer many tips for newer sock knitters. Therefore, the pattern could be suitable for beginners. But please note that what you hold in your hands is not a step-by-step tutorial. The directions therein assume you’re familiar with the terminology and general format of knitting patterns. There are links to sock knitting tutorials on page 5 of pattern.
Notions
Stitch markers, a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, cable needle, and a bit of smooth waste yarn. Blocking mats make blocking for your finished socks easier, but they are not required.