Minimal Sockitecture

This is a great go-to pattern for ANY color-type of fingering weight yarn: stripes, self-patterning, variegated, speckled, solid, semi-sold, sparkles with tinsel, etc. Select a yarn that looks great, feels great and enjoy the stitching process!

These socks are designed to showcase the yarn and therefore, keep stitch textures (sockitecture) to a minimum. They feature classic ribbing, a shorter leg, flap and gusset heel shaping and a grafted toe. The leg and foot are in stockinette, so this pattern promises to quickly pick up a great rhythm and fly off the needles in no time.

Sizes Available

Adult: Small (Medium, Large) to fit foot circumference of 7 (8, 9) in. /18 (20, 23) cm

Needles

US 1 (2.25 mm), minimum of 32 in. (80 cm) circular needle for magic loop method

Gauge

US 1 (2.25 mm), 8 sts = 1 in. (2.5 cm), in stockinette stitch in the round, unblocked

Yarn

Select any fingering weight yarn that meets gauge. Consider one with nylon for durability and elasticity.

Yardage

Yardage Used: 320 - 400 yds (293 - 366 m)

Notions

Stitch marker(s) 4 – (2 rings, 2 removable)

Tapestry needle

Pattern Notes

Socks are knit top-down from cuff to toe in the round.