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.
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.
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.